Latest News About Masters Tickets

Here’s the latest on Masters tickets based on recent reporting.

• Ticket prices for the Masters have increased for 2026. A four-day badge reportedly rose to around $525, a roughly 16% increase from the prior year, reflecting Augusta National’s ongoing efforts to curb secondary-market activity. This aligns with prior years’ patterns of price adjustments after crackdown efforts.[2][4]

• The Masters lottery process remains the official path to obtain tickets. Applications for the 2026 event opened in early June and typically run through June 20, with winners notified later in July; payments for granted tickets are due in late July. This lottery system is repeatedly stressed as the legitimate route to attendance, with explicit warnings against third-party ticket sources.[3][5][2]

• Augusta National emphasizes that it is the sole authorized source of Masters tickets and prohibits resale; holders who obtain tickets through unofficial channels may be excluded from attendance. This policy has been reinforced in years with increased enforcement, coinciding with price adjustments.[1][2][3]

• If you’re aiming for the 2027 Masters, you’ll still have lottery opportunities, with the application window typically opening around June 1 and closing June 20 of the prior year; price trends suggest another potential increase, though analysts note the exact amount can vary year to year.[4][5]

Practical tips

• Apply through the official Masters ticket portal during the lottery window; set reminders for the June window and late July payment deadlines if you win.[5][2]
• Don’t rely on resellers or secondary markets; unauthorized sales can lead to canceled tickets or exclusion from future events.[1][2]

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