Mississippi State at Texas Tickets to Dip Below $100
Secondary market prices for the October 31 matchup continue to fall as game day approaches.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Football
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Resale ticket prices for the October 31, 2026, Mississippi State at Texas football game in Austin have dropped below the $100 mark. Analysts suggest costs could continue to slide as kickoff gets closer.
Why it matters
The price decline follows a series of high-profile home games hosted by Texas and comes as Mississippi State enters the matchup with a three-game losing streak. Market availability remains high, influencing the downward pressure on secondary resale platforms.
TickPick shows an average listed price of $355.21 for the game, with the most expensive seat reaching $4,675. By comparison, upcoming Texas home games against Arkansas begin at $146 on the same platform.
The players
University of Texas at Austin
The institution manages the football program that hosts games at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Mississippi State University
The university fields the football team that is currently navigating a three-game losing streak.
The details
Fans can purchase tickets through secondary platforms such as TickPick, StubHub, and Vivid Seats, though Texas utilizes SeatGeek as its official fan-to-fan resale marketplace. The game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium represents one of several high-demand events on the Texas schedule, which includes future road matchups against Missouri, LSU, and Texas A&M.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: Cheapest resale ticket price was recorded.
October 31, 2026: Mississippi State plays Texas at 6:30 p.m. CT.
November 21, 2026: Arkansas visits Texas in Austin.
November 27, 2026: Mississippi State plays at Ole Miss.
Season Trajectory
This game's ticket pricing follows the pattern established by the 2026 Texas football season schedule. The market activity reflects the team's standing within the SEC and impacts the relative valuation of future home games against opponents like Arkansas.
Fans seeking the lowest entry price can currently leverage StubHub listings starting at $83. Those planning to attend should monitor potential price fluctuations leading up to the Thursday night kickoff.
The takeaway
Secondary market prices often correlate with a visiting team's recent performance and the host's preceding schedule of high-demand opponents. Buyers looking for value may find lower costs by waiting until closer to game day when sellers attempt to offload remaining inventory.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
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