World Cup beers cost more in Philly than at most U.S. host venues

State of play: In Philly, a 20-ounce water bottle will cost you $6.99, compared to $3 in Atlanta and $5.25 in Los Angeles.

• 🍺 And fans in Philly are paying some of the highest prices for beer across U.S. host cities — $18.58 for a 16-ounce domestic beer.
• Meanwhile, craft and international beer, along with hard seltzers, run $20.85 and the cocktail crowd is paying $23.09.

What they're saying: Didier Occident of Virginia, who attended the Brazil-Haiti match last week in Philly, told Axios that the concessions prices were insanely expensive.

• "I go to a lot of sporting events, and I knew with the way that FIFA was kind of gouging with the tickets" that prices would be high, "but for us, this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing."

How it works: Unlike previous World Cups, where FIFA had one concession model throughout all games, this year it partnered with different operators, per a spokesperson.

• "Food and beverage pricing at FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums is broadly in line with pricing at regular events held at each respective venue. As a result, prices may vary between venues," the spokesperson tells Axios.

U.S. stadiums have also adapted their menus to showcase regional cuisine.

• Case in point: In Philly, food concessions range from brand names — like Philly Cheesesteak Co., Tony Luke's, Zac's Hamburgers, Pretzel Factory and G'Day Gourmet — to unnamed shops selling "Philly Favorites."

Zoom in: When it comes to food, it'll cost you at least $20-$22 for a cheesesteak, $22+ for a roast pork sammie, $20+ for a chicken sandwich and $14+ for a burger and veggie burger.

Other options:

• 🐔 Chicken tenders: $19+
• 🌭 Hot dog: $9+
• 🍟 Fries: $9-$19+
• 🍕 Pizza: $13+
• 🥨 Soft pretzel: $9+
• 🥟 Pierogies: $18+
• 🧊 Water ice: $16.73 (16 ounce)

💧 Pro tip: Bring your own soft, plastic, disposable and factory-sealed 20-ounce bottle to the stadium for free refills at water stations.

• Fans can also stop at StateSide Live! before matches to avoid paying high prices inside the stadium.

🥧 Mike's pick: Mike found a concession stand selling Australian meat pies ($17.27) and couldn't resist.

• He opted for the curry goat pie. The handheld pot pie, similar to an empanada, was delicious but skimpy in size (considering the price).

Axios' Martin Vassolo, Thomas Wheatley, Shafaq Patel, Steph Solis, Travis Meier and Naheed Rajwani-Darsi contributed to this report.