Verizon Gives Fans a Break: Free World Cup Tickets Up for Grabs on Giveaway Friday
For soccer enthusiasts looking to catch a live match during the upcoming World Cup in Philadelphia, Verizon is offering a rare lifeline. On giveaway Friday at 3 p.m., the wireless giant will make hundreds of tickets available – although the exact number remains under wraps – to fans who participate in the My Verizon app. The two matches up for grabs are the Brazil vs. Haiti showdown on June 19 and the Croatia vs. Ghana encounter on June 27, with ticket prices ranging from $140 to a whopping $265 per match.
The promotion is part of a broader initiative by Verizon, which will be releasing tickets to World Cup matches in all U.S. host cities over the next week. To qualify, participants must be members of the company's loyalty program, Verizon Access. The giveaway is open to fans who can secure spots on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The high demand for World Cup tickets has been well-documented, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealing last month that over 150 million ticket requests had been received in just the first 15 days of sales – more than 30 times the available supply. The total number of tickets available for the tournament stands at 7 million, while a staggering two million have already been snapped up.
Despite the high prices, which range from $140 to over $5,000 per match, fans are willing to splurge. The most affordable Category 3 tickets – the lowest tier – would cost more than $5,000 for all six games in Philadelphia. This is a significant increase from the 2022 World Cup, where tickets started at just $11.
In response to backlash over the high prices, FIFA introduced a new $60 ticket tier for superfans. However, Verizon's giveaway offers fans an alternative way to secure tickets without breaking the bank. For those who can manage to snag these free tickets, it will be a dream come true to watch their favorite teams compete live in Philadelphia.
For soccer enthusiasts looking to catch a live match during the upcoming World Cup in Philadelphia, Verizon is offering a rare lifeline. On giveaway Friday at 3 p.m., the wireless giant will make hundreds of tickets available – although the exact number remains under wraps – to fans who participate in the My Verizon app. The two matches up for grabs are the Brazil vs. Haiti showdown on June 19 and the Croatia vs. Ghana encounter on June 27, with ticket prices ranging from $140 to a whopping $265 per match.
The promotion is part of a broader initiative by Verizon, which will be releasing tickets to World Cup matches in all U.S. host cities over the next week. To qualify, participants must be members of the company's loyalty program, Verizon Access. The giveaway is open to fans who can secure spots on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The high demand for World Cup tickets has been well-documented, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealing last month that over 150 million ticket requests had been received in just the first 15 days of sales – more than 30 times the available supply. The total number of tickets available for the tournament stands at 7 million, while a staggering two million have already been snapped up.
Despite the high prices, which range from $140 to over $5,000 per match, fans are willing to splurge. The most affordable Category 3 tickets – the lowest tier – would cost more than $5,000 for all six games in Philadelphia. This is a significant increase from the 2022 World Cup, where tickets started at just $11.
In response to backlash over the high prices, FIFA introduced a new $60 ticket tier for superfans. However, Verizon's giveaway offers fans an alternative way to secure tickets without breaking the bank. For those who can manage to snag these free tickets, it will be a dream come true to watch their favorite teams compete live in Philadelphia.
It's crazy how expensive World Cup tickets are getting, and Verizon is trying to give back to the fans by offering some free ones. I mean, who doesn't love watching soccer live? 
It's about time we saw some change like this, though - all those high prices were just not fair to regular people. I hope more companies follow suit and start thinking about their customers instead of just raking in the cash. 
Let's hope these free tickets don't sell out too fast! 
$5k+ per match is crazy talk!! 
but hey at least Verizon is trying to give some fans a break on giveaway friday that's so cool of them to offer free tickets to some lucky people 
can't wait to see who gets in 
. But seriously, only 150 million people are buying these tickets? Its like they're not even trying 
. Verizon is offering an alternative way to get in on the action without shelling out all that cash 
. If you can snag one of those free tix, you'll be living the dream! 
hundreds of lucky fans are gonna score tickets on giveaway Friday 
. I'm hyped for these fans who will get to live that dream without having to spend a fortune 
and I say, let's make the most of it and enjoy the match vibes 
. Like, yeah, it's awesome that Verizon is trying to reward its loyalty program members and all, but let's be real... these tickets are still gonna fly out the door faster than you can say "soccer fan" 
. And good luck getting those spots on a first-come, first-serve basis - I'm sure it'll be a total free-for-all 
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. Free tickets are like a dream come true, and I'm sure those lucky winners will be totally stoked 
. And let's be real, $140-$265 for a match is still pretty steep, especially when you consider the prices in other parts of the world 
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. I think it's pretty great that Verizon is trying to help out fans without making them shell out hundreds of dollars for tickets. It's definitely a good thing for the common fan who just wants to enjoy the game 
for free!!! its like a gift from the stars 
️ this promo on giveaway friday at 3 pm is literally my most anticipated event of the month 
and to think that these matches are gonna be played in philly 
with brazil, croatia, haiti and ghana all going up against each other 
i mean yes its a bit weird that verizon is doing this as part of their loyalty program but like free tickets are always better than paying full price 
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. plus, the my verizon app is always getting stuff like this so if u r a member u shd def check it out 
. honestly though, i feel bad for the fans who cant afford the tickets cuz $5k+ per match is wild 
i hope i can snag one of those tickets lol. good luck to everyone participating 
. think its just a clever ploy by verizon 2 get more subs on their app 
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Can you imagine watching Brazil take on Haiti or Croatia go head-to-head with Ghana LIVE?! 
especially since most ppl are already paying $$$$. Plus, its not just 1 or 2 matches either, they've got the whole US host cities covered. This is def gonna bring some much-needed joy to all the soccer fans out there 
. At least Verizon is trying tho 