Fans Camp Outside for Final Tickets as Demand Soars

TOLUCA, Mexico — Hundreds of fans are camping outside the Estadio Nemesio Diez, hoping to secure tickets for the highly anticipated Liga MX final between Toluca and America. With less than 48 hours until the match, dedicated supporters are braving the elements to get their hands on an entry ticket.

Fans began arriving as early as Monday, setting up tents and bringing chairs in a bid to secure a spot in line. “We arrived early Monday morning,” says one fan in a Manchester United jersey, who is camping outside the stadium. The desperation is palpable, as the match is crucial for both teams — America seeks to become the first team to achieve four consecutive championships, while Toluca aims to end a 15-year title drought.

The Toluca organization has implemented a ticket distribution plan, prioritizing season ticket holders. With 23,000 season ticket holders in a stadium that seats 30,000, the odds of getting a ticket for the general public are slim. Initial sales for subscribers started on May 21 and 22, with any remaining tickets going on sale to the public starting May 23.

Despite the challenging conditions, fans remain hopeful. “They say it will be online sales only, but they sell at the box office, so we’re still here,” another hopeful enthusiast shared. Ticket prices range from 800 pesos to 3,600 pesos for general sales, but the resale market has seen prices skyrocket due to overwhelming demand.

Estimates suggest that demand for the final has exceeded the stadium’s capacity by nearly nine times, meaning about 270,000 people are vying for tickets to see their teams battle it out for the championship. As the clock ticks down to kickoff, excitement builds, with fans willing to wait in lines for hours in the hope of witnessing their team’s glory.

“No matter what, we’ll wait for our chance. That’s how passion drives us,” a dedicated supporter concluded as night fell at the stadium.