WORLD CUP fans have been shocked by the massive prices of food and drink at one of the tournament’s venues.
The kicks off on Thursday evening, and is being held across 16 stadiums between the , and .
The food and drink prices for World Cup matches at Seattle’s Lumen Field have been revealed Credit: Reuters
Beers at the venue will set fans back either $17.99 or 18.99, between £13.44-14.19 Credit: X – @NoahRiffe
One of those venues is Lumen Field, located in Seattle, which usually plays host to the ‘s , and soccer teams Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign.
The 72,000-seater venue has had the price list revealed for its hospitality offerings, and fans are not pleased.
A 16oz (450ml) ‘American beer‘ will set fans back $17.99 (£13.44), while a ‘craft/import beer’ – apparently illustrated on the board as a can of Stella Artois, will cost $18.99 (£14.19).
If you’re looking for something simpler to quench your thirst, a 20z Dasani water will run you $5.99, equal to £4.50.
Those craving something savoury have the option of buying a $13.49 (£10) soft pretzel, or a churro for $10.99 (£8.21).
That means that for any match goer fancying a classic snack and drink combo will have to fork out £24.19 for a Stella and a pretzel.
Fans were not pleased by the hefty price tags, taking to social media to voice their discontent.
One fan wrote: “£13.50 for a beer is criminal.”
The snacks menu doesn’t make for friendlier viewing Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Another joked: “Looks like I will be fasting!”
And a third lamented: “That better be the best pretzel I’ve ever had because that price is insane.”
The venue will host four group stage matches, the first of which being ‘s Group G clash with on June 15th.
That will be followed up by taking on the home USA side, Bosnia’s clash with , and rounded out by Egypt and on June 26th.
The Stadium will also host a game in the Round of 32 and the Round of 16.
While other stadiums have not had their prices leaked, fans are braced for similar prices, in the US venues at least.
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