Sporting KC lead the past decade of MLS ticket sales

By the numbers: Sporting KC leads all teams, topping ticket sales in 231 counties, mostly in the Midwest.

The next four teams are:

• Atlanta United — 228 counties
• Chicago Fire — 163 counties
• Columbus Crew — 151 counties
• Minnesota United — 146 counties

Zoom out: Overall, MLS tickets are selling for 87% more than they did last season, in large part due to global soccer icon Lionel Messi.

Flashback: Messi joined Inter Miami last season, doubling the team's value and boosting subscriptions to the league's streaming service.

The average sold price for Inter Miami tickets has increased 365% since July 2023 and the club accounts for 19 out of the top 20 most-in-demand MLS games (by price) this season, according to Vivid Seats.