Shohei fever: The Ohtani effect takes hold ahead of World Series
Prices for the 2025 World Series are sky high, driven by the Ohtani phenomenon - and the possibility of the first repeat champion in 25 years.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series. It will be their fifth trip to the Fall Classic in nine years - a frequency that cements the California franchise as the most dominant force of the modern era. The difference this time? The Shohei Ohtani phenomenon. His Game 4 performance against Milwaukee - three home runs and 10 strikeouts - redefined what it means to have a legendary night. The Japanese superstar didn’t just break the scoreboard; he shattered the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
The Dodgers have released tickets for the World Series, with the lowest-priced seat going for $881.95 on average, including an $81.95 service fee. That ticket, tucked away in the upper deck near the foul poles, marks the entry point to a market that’s already brushing up against exclusivity. Premium seats closer to the field are listed at $1,510.05 - and demand is still surging, driven by the magnetic appeal of a player who turns every game into a double feature. A man who pitches and hits with the same precision that’s now multiplying ticket demand.
The World Series kicks off Friday, October 24. If the Mariners advance, the Dodgers will have home-field advantage and could host up to four games. If the Toronto Blue Jays win Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, Los Angeles will host three games starting Monday, October 27. The organization isn’t waiting to find out who the opponent is - ticket fever has already taken hold.
Don't miss your chance to be at Dodger Stadium this October. Secure your World Series tickets today.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2025
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The cost of experiencing a classic
The allure of this World Series goes beyond the diamond. Watching the Dodgers attempt to become the first back-to-back MLB champions since the 2000 Yankees carries both symbolic and financial weight.
In the 25 years without a repeat champion, the NFL saw the Patriots and Chiefs go back-to-back, the NBA celebrated dynasties like the Lakers and Warriors, and the NHL crowned consecutive winners in Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, and Florida. Baseball - the most tradition-bound of America’s four major sports - has lacked a streak to define its golden age. The Dodgers are ready to change that.
That anticipation is reflected in the numbers. For Game 1 at Dodger Stadium, tickets start at $769. Game 2 begins at $903. If the series stretches to Games 6 and 7 (October 31 and November 1), prices start at $885 and $903 respectively. In a scenario against Toronto, prices range from $769 to $885 depending on the game. Prices fluctuate with demand, but they’ve already doubled compared to the National League Championship Series, where tickets started at $155.
Los Angeles breathes entertainment, and this time the spotlight isn’t in Hollywood. Every ticket purchased is an investment in a story that could close out the most powerful chapter in franchise history. Ohtani has already given us a preview of what he’s capable of in October baseball.
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