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The Guardian // Sport // Motorsport

Aisle pay that: seat surcharges leave spectators on edge at some of Australia’s biggest events

Wednesday 15th October 2025, 2:00PM

Aisle seats cost $25 extra at Melbourne Formula One Grand PrixAustralian Open puts in place premium based on demandSome fans hate being stepped over inside the stadium and just want to enjoy the action in peace. Others won’t sit anywhere else except the end of a row, and are prepared to pay a premium for the privilege.The extra cost of an aisle seat has reached $25 at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, as part of a trend adopted at sporting events such as the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the Australian Open tennis, as well as at some music concerts, to price tickets on the edge of bays higher than those in the middle. Continue reading...

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