ALCS Tickets
ALCS Tickets
Secure your American League Championship Series tickets today. The ALCS is the best of the seven elimination games played to crown the victor of the American League in Major League Baseball. This game features the two winners from the American League Division Series games. The winner of the ALCS moves on to the matchup against the National League Championship Series in the MLB World Series. MLB currently has two different divisions, the National and American leagues. While the pitcher in the NL has to be included in the batting order, a designated hitter (DH) is used in the AL. The winner of the ALCS wins the American League pennant. American League Championship Series tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to buy yours through TicketSmarter to avoid missing out on America’s Game.
The ALCS started in 1969 when there was a recognized two divisions, the East and the West. When the league expanded in 1994, a Wild Card game was added to the MLB Postseason. A total of 15 teams are in the American League and two of them will face off against each other in the ALCS round. After the conclusion of play and a winner is decided, the William Harridge Trophy is then awarded to the ALCS champion. This is also known as the American League pennant. Starting in 1980, the American League started to award the LCS MVP known as the Lee MacPhail. The New York Yankees has the most number of ALCS appearances at 17 with 11 wins. The Oakland Athletics is second with 11 appearances and six wins. Every current team of the American League has played in the ALCS.
American League Championship Series Ticket Prices
Ticket prices are set by the baseball team and owners and will be more expensive as the series progresses. Games One and Two will be cheaper than Game Seven. Tickets at Camden Yards might be cheaper than at Kauffman Stadium. The winner of the ALCS will move on to the MLB World Series.
How much are American League Championship Series tickets?
ALCS Tickets start at $180 but could range up to $1,000. When you buy your American League Championship Series tickets through TicketSmarter, you can sort by price or location to find the best seats at your desired stadium.
American League Championship Series Schedule 2024
Games are played in a round of best-of-seven games with the first two games played at the baseball stadium that has been designated the home team. Home field advantage is based on which team has the better overall season unless that team was in the Wild Card then the opposing team will be deemed the home team. Wild Card teams are not permitted to have a home-field advantage due to current MLB Postseason rules. After a travel day, both teams will play three games at the opposing stadium. If additional games are required, they will be played at the home team stadium after another travel day. The ALCS typically starts in the middle of October. For more information, check out the events calendar from TicketSmarter.
When do American League Championship Series tickets go on sale?
Depending on the baseball team will factor into when tickets will go on sale for the ALDS. Teams playing in the ALDS have to have won the ALCS. Tickets will typically go on sale after the team clinches a berth in the Championship Series round.
