Cardiff blockbuster sells out instantly as half a million fans flood online queue for heavyweight clash
Tickets for the heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium sold out within an hour of going on sale, with prices ranging from £88.50 to £13,128 including booking fees.
The all-British contest will headline a bill beginning on 11 December, although the fighters are not expected to enter the ring until the early hours of 12 December, drawing massive global interest after contracts were signed earlier this year.
Around 80,000 tickets were released at 12:00 BST on Friday, and within minutes more than 500,000 people were waiting in the online queue, according to information published by Boxing.
Ticket Prices and Resale Market Surge
The highly anticipated bout offers seating tiers across the stadium, with standard prices stretching into thousands of pounds for premium spots. Resale listings appeared quickly after the official sell-out, with ringside VIP seats advertised for an astonishing £73,645.
Upper-tier seats were also listed on the secondary market for £425. Organisers confirmed that the stadium is scheduled to stay open until 03:30, accommodating the late-night schedule required for the massive sports entertainment event.
Unprecedented Global Broadcast and Promotion
The fight will be broadcast globally on Netflix, marking a major streaming milestone for professional boxing. It is being promoted as a collaboration between Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh’s The Ring and UFC chief Dana White, despite earlier promotional disputes.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn initially raised concerns over contract clauses regarding White, but the British rivals ultimately met at a news conference on 30 September to launch the build-up to a historic event with a reported purse close to $200 million.
Historic Late-Night Ringwalks in Cardiff
Ringwalks are expected to begin at about 01:00 GMT on Saturday, 12 December, following a short live music performance. This schedule mirrors previous historic UK stadium bouts designed to cater to international audiences, particularly broadcasters in the United States.
Principality Stadium has previously hosted late-night boxing, including Joe Calzaghe against Mikkel Kessler in November 2007. Organisers have not yet confirmed any undercard fights for the December blockbuster.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight?
The fight takes place on 11 December, with ringwalks expected at approximately 01:00 GMT on Saturday, 12 December, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
How much did Fury vs Joshua tickets cost?
Original ticket prices ranged from £88.50 to £13,128, while resale listings for ringside VIP seats quickly reached up to £73,645.
Where can I watch the Fury vs Joshua fight globally?
The heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be broadcast globally on the streaming platform Netflix.
