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It's time for one of the biggest sporting events of the spring: the Masters tournament. Set at the historic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA, the event tees off on April 7 with practice rounds and pre-tournament happenings ahead of the official competition days that run from April 10 to April 13. With some of the world's greatest golfers descending on Georgia, it's a great time to find out how to get Masters tournament tickets.
This year marks the 91st anniversary of the first Masters tournament and the competition is shaping up to be a tough one. Scottie Sheffler of the United States, who won last year's tournament, is expected to return to defend his title against several top-ranked players, most likely including Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy. Contestants will participate in early practice rounds before the competition picks up, culminating in an action-packed weekend. The cut happens on Friday, which will see the top 50 players (plus ties) advance to the weekend. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with the final round and the iconic green jacket ceremony.
The Masters Tournament has proven to be one of the hardest sporting events to get tickets to, rivaling the Super Bowl in terms of exclusivity. We'll explain all of your options below and outline the process of getting tickets for next year.
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How to buy tickets for the Masters
The only true way to buy original Masters tickets is through the Masters Tournament website, which offers a lottery each summer prior to the tournament. The ticket lottery for the 2025 Masters was held in Summer 2024. Each year, listings also pop up on resale websites like StubHub, Vivid Seats, and Ticketmaster.
However, the Masters Tournament's official policy prohibits the resale of tickets. "Holders of Tickets acquired from third parties, by whatever means, may be excluded from attendance to the Tournament," according to the website, so purchasing resale is at a buyer's own risk.
How much are the Masters tickets?
Prices for original tickets, which are no longer available, vary depending on the date. Business Insider reported in 2023 that lottery tickets in the past few years have gone for about $100 to $140, depending on whether they're for practice or competition days. An exclusive group of people also have lifelong patron badges, but hopefuls can't even get on the waiting list for one right now.
Given the demand, resale listings are definitely more expensive in this case. On StubHub, the lowest US Masters resale listing prices start at $1,131 for the Monday practice round. Vivid Seats offers relatively similar prices, starting at $1,596 for the same date. On Ticketmaster, resale listings start at $2,253 for that same date.
Keep in mind that Georgia's state scalping law doesn't allow selling tickets within 2,700 feet of the venue, so people shouldn't show up at the event hoping to buy last-minute tickets.
How to get Masters lottery tickets in 2026
If you'd rather just try your luck at getting original standard tickets next year, you can always do that. New applicants can now create an account for next year's lottery on the official Masters website. Applications will open June 1 through June 20, and payments will open in late July.
Who will play at the 2025 Masters tournament?
While the official list of players will be officially confirmed over the next few weeks (and competitions are always subject to last-minute changes), the Masters has released a list of invitees who have qualified for the 2025 tournament so far. Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Max Homa, and Hideki Matsuyama join Scheffler, Rahm, and McIlroy on the list of invitees.
Note: Certain services and regions prohibit the resale of tickets. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal reselling of tickets, and entry into an event is at the venue's discretion.
Lillian Brown
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming on Business Insider’s Reviews team. A lifelong entertainment and media buff, she specializes in helping you find how to watch your favorite shows, movies, and sporting events.ExperienceLillian has been writing about entertainment, sports, TV, and film for over six years, starting her career in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe. She went on to write entertainment features, roundups, and conduct celebrity interviews for publications like Vulture, TV Guide, Esquire, Time, and The Daily Beast before joining Business Insider as a streaming specialist. In her current role, she writes about everything from finding the right VPN for watching overseas soccer games to choosing between the endless number of streaming services out there. When she’s not writing, she is editing stories from freelancers or fellow Reviews team members. Lillian is also an expert deal hunter. She loves the thrill of sharing an amazing discount with readers, whether it be on her favorite streaming services or on products she knows our team loves and recommends. She plays an active role in writing about sales and deals for the Reviews team.Why you can trust LillianWhether she’s testing streaming platform interfaces or actively comparing channel offerings between services, Lillian always has her finger on the pulse of what’s new in entertainment. She has tested nearly every streaming service and is an expert when it comes to VPNs. She is the first person to know when a streaming service has changed its price, and whether or not it’s still worth paying for. As a sports fan, she also knows exactly where the next big playoff game is streaming, what time it starts, and where they’re playing. Expertise
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