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Lionel Messi Sparks Excitement in Lima: Ticket Prices for Inter Miami vs. Universitario Revealed

The monumental showdown between Inter Miami and Universitario de Deportes on January 29 promises an unforgettable night.

By Sebastián Hernadez

Photo: Universitario social networks.
Photo: Universitario social networks.
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Fans are gearing up for a historic clash at the Estadio Monumental in Lima as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faces off against Peruvian champions Universitario de Deportes. Ticket prices, announced by event organizers and Universitario officials, range from $96 for standard seating to a premium $1,024 experience.

Starting Friday, tickets will be available on Ticketmaster. Prices are set at 365 soles ($96) for south and north stands, 964 soles ($256) for east stands, 1,285 soles ($341) for west lateral, and 1,606 soles ($426) for central west seating. The central box seats are priced at 1,927 soles ($511), while the Monumental box is available for 1,285 soles ($341).

Exclusive Hospitality and Meet & Greet Opportunities

For the ultimate fan experience, the event offers a $1,024 ‘Hospitality and Meet & Greet’ package. This includes dinner with Inter Miami players, including Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, transportation to the stadium, a premium box seat, and catering services.

Pol Liza, manager of Long Play Entertainment, emphasized the significance of the event: “This is the start of something monumental for the team, the country, and the production companies involved. We’re setting a milestone in sports entertainment.”

Jean Ferrari, Universitario's administrator, confirmed that the club will receive $250,000 for operational costs, including the use of the stadium and the participation of the team's starting lineup. Ferrari expressed gratitude to the organizers for choosing Universitario: “They took the initiative, and it was a great negotiation. We seized the opportunity as quickly as possible.”

A High-Stakes Preseason for Both Teams

Inter Miami’s visit to Lima is part of a broader preseason tour that includes matches against Club América (Mexico), Sporting San Miguelito (Panama), Olimpia (Honduras), and Orlando City (USA). Meanwhile, Universitario, led by Argentine coach Fabián Bustos, is gearing up for the 2025 Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores after clinching back-to-back domestic titles in 2023 and 2024.

Key Highlights:

  • Ticket pricing: Ranges from $96 for general seating to $1,024 for a VIP ‘Hospitality and Meet & Greet’ package.
  • Exclusive perks: VIP fans can dine with Messi and Suárez, enjoy luxury transport, and premium catering.
  • Financial details: Universitario will receive $250,000 for operational expenses.
  • Preseason spotlight: Inter Miami faces top teams across the Americas; Universitario readies for Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores.
  • Historic matchup: A rare opportunity for Peruvian fans to witness Lionel Messi in action on home soil.

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