What is the Most Expensive Ticket for Sweet 16 Game in 2026 March Madness?

The East Regional of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament will cost a pretty penny to watch in person.

The get-in ticket prices were revealed for each regional on Monday, and the East Regional topped the list at $482:

Ticket prices have long been a source of contention from fans who aren't happy with the skyrocketing numbers, but it's hard to deny the appeal of the East Coast games.

Friday's set of East Regional games at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., will see No. 1 Duke face No. 5 St. John's and No. 2 UConn take on No. 3 Michigan State. With two Blue Bloods and legendary coaches like Tom Izzo and Rick Pitino, there's no shortage of excitement for the upcoming matchups.

The other regionals will have a lot to live up to later this week as the Sweet 16 commences on Thursday.