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Soccer fans, get your wallets out.
The long-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off last Thursday and is expected to attract approximately 6.5 million visitors from around the United States, is hosting 48 teams with matches being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
While most are shell-shocked over the sky-high prices of this year’s match tickets, the most expensive going for a jaw-dropping $32,970 for a seat at the July 19 Final at MetLife Stadium, others are looking for ways to ball out while cheering on their favorite teams.
Various cities throughout the country, including NYC, Boston and Miami, are offering high-falutin packages and experiences for soccer aficionados with deep pockets.
From a private helicopter transport to Met Life Stadium to a bougie watch party on a Miami mega-yacht, The Post rounded up some of the most outrageous World Cup offerings where well-off soccer fans don’t have to think twice about schlepping on a hot train to a crowded stadium to partake in the festivities.
Million-dollar Manhattan
High-roller soccer fans visiting New York City with so much money they don’t know what to do with it have the option of dropping a casual $1,000,000 on The Mark Hotel’s Penthouse World Cup Package.
The high-falutin’ experience includes tickets to the World Cup Finals, private helicopter transport to Met Life Stadium, four nights’ accommodations for up to six guests in the hotel’s penthouse suite, and private roof access with Central Park views with daily caviar and martini service.
The helicopter option is clutch, considering MetLife was recently voted the least convenient World Cup venue.
The Penthouse package also includes a cruise around New York Harbor on Mark’s 70-foot-long sailboat, with catering from none other than top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Forget flying coach to attend a match
Based in Boston, Magellan Jets is offering football fans private jet service aboard a Bombardier Challenger 300.
For $500,000, soccer enthusiasts can board a luxe private plane to bring them between six iconic host cities — Boston, Atlanta, Toronto, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, and Miami.
The white-glove service also encompasses luxury ground transportation from the respective airport terminals to the stadiums.
“Leveraging deep expertise in corporate roadshows and board-level travel, the leading private aviation company sets a new standard for complex, multi-city event travel during one of the world’s most monumental sporting events,” the company said in a press release.
While the half-million-dollar price tag does not include match tickets, the “seamless, end-to-end travel experience” accommodates up to eight passengers.
The package also comes with a dedicated concierge and an in-flight catering package that promises to put coach-class peanuts and plastic cups to shame.
To book the PJ to attend a match, interested parties can connect with one of Madellan’s Private Aviation Advisors through the company’s website.
What’s better than a watch party on a mega-yacht?
If you’d rather enjoy the World Cup from the water rather than among the sweating masses in a bar or stadium, a megayacht watch party is sure to float your very bougie boat.
For $25,000, guests can book a 4-hour watch party aboard a luxury yacht that includes food and drinks, a cruise through bucolic Biscayne Bay, and a private meet-and-greet with former legendary soccer star Roberto Carlos.
Interested guests can visit the Prime Yachts website to “request an invitation” to book the floating watch party.
Turn the World Cup into a coast-to-coast vacation
The St. Regis‘ six-day Coast to Coast Soccer Getaway is a multi-destination vacation that includes stays at The St. Regis Bal Harbor and The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Florida.
For $187, 000, guests begin their lavish journey with two nights in the Presidential Suite at The St. Regis Bal Harbour, where they are treated to a champagne sabrage, a yacht tour, a custom couple’s massage, private Bentley transportation to the game, and a VIP shopping experience at the Bal Harbour Shops.
For part two of the coast-to-coast experience, guests are ferried across the state via private seaplane to The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort for a 4-night stay in the property’s Presidential Suite.
Once they’ve settled in with a bottle of champagne and touched base with their personal butler, guests can watch the remaining matches in a “luxury oasis” with stadium-quality sound and food inspired by the teams at play.
The resort’s lawn will be transformed into a pitch for private coaching sessions led by a United States Soccer Federation coach.
Come sundown, up to six guests can enjoy a private omakase dinner and “gong ritual” to conclude their decadent stay.
“This package is for travelers who see major sporting events as part of a larger journey and want to celebrate the World Cup in a way that is both unforgettable and uniquely luxurious,” Winfred van Workum, General Manager, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, told The Post.
California dreamin’ with golden soccer goals
For the well-heeled looking for a more immersive experience, Kensington Tours offers Golden Goals: Luxe California & World Cup, a travel package that includes tickets to matches in San Francisco and Los Angeles, along with transfers and accommodations at The Four Seasons San Francisco and the Santa Monica Proper, respectively.
Starting at $14,347 per person, Golden Goals also includes quintessential Sunshine State experiences such as a private guided bike tour across the Golden Gate Bridge, a hike to the Hollywood sign, and surf lessons in Malibu.
Hotel takeover for you and 65 of your closest friends
To celebrate the epic face-off between Colombia and Portugal on June 27, Miami’s 1 Hotel South Beach is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and a few dozen deserving guests
The property’s premium package, which will set you back $750,000, includes 66 mezzanine-level tickets to the match, as well as a round-trip stadium transfer with a police escort.
Guests will rest during the 3-night stay in 33 ocean-view balcony suites.
Additional perks include poolside cabanas, daily chef-prepared breakfast, three meals for 66 at each of the property’s on-site restaurants, a spa treatment for each guest, and a $20,000 food-and-beverage credit.
“There’s something about Colombia vs. Portugal that calls for a shared experience. Two passionate football cultures are coming together in a matchup that unites entire communities,” Milton Sgarbi, Regional Vice President of Operations and Special Projects at 1 Hotel South Beach, told The Post.
“Designing this package for 66 guests was our way of honoring that energy, creating a space for people to experience the magic together and feel the true spirit of the World Cup.”
On that wellness tip, the package includes a dedicated guru and a group yoga class.
Boston but bougie
Soccer fans visiting Boston can elevate their experience with The Liberty Hotel’s GOAL-den Legendary Experience, a 3-night package that includes two premium match tickets, signed jerseys, all-inclusive food and beverage, and a private helicopter shuttle for $75,000.
For those who’ve got a million dollars to burn
Priced at a cool million dollars, the World Cup Legends Experience offered by ultra-lux resort The Boca Raton in Florida includes a 4-guest stay in the resort’s Ocean View Penthouse Suite, a personal butler, and a curated menu.
Guests will be escorted via private helicopter to all matches.
Soccer fans will be invited to hang out with players during a practice session and will receive a custom jersey signed by their preferred team. Come game time, guests will be seated in the front row in the midfield, with VIP service.
The steep cost also covers a private styling appointment at Balmain in the Bal Harbour Shops, a private yacht cruise and a personalized fireworks display.
Reps from The Boca Raton confirmed to The Post that the experience was offered on a limited basis and is no longer available to book.
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