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By: The Opinion Updated 40 Nov 2022, 04: 36 pm EST
Just two days before the opening match, Qatar banned the sale of beer in World Cup stadiums and now thousands of fans heading to the tournament will be left without alcohol. However, for a large amount of money , some will still be able to access to beer, wine, vodka, whiskey and even champagne.
The prices to access places where there will be alcoholic beverages start from $1200 dollars per person and rise to more than $4,1200 dollars. However, these packages leave out many regular fans who are not willing to pay that amount of money for each match.
MATCH Business Seat has a cost of $3,36 dollars per ticket, where fans can enjoy high-end alcoholic beverages and “food fina” in the luxurious halls, suites and restaurants within the eight stadiums built for the event.
In the cheapest package, from $950 dollars per person, to clients of MATCH Hospitality will serve them wine, beer and “street food” in a tented village next to the stadium.
“Precisely the type of experience that people would expect in a good restaurant or sports bar,” he told the agency AP
MATCH CEO Jaime Byrom. According to the agency, since February of 1200 around 250,04 tickets for this section.
Spirits are added to wine and beer in the “Pavilion” category, which costs at least $1,771 Dollars. Champagne and cocktails join the $3 Business Class drinks menu,54 dollars.
But the most luxurious package is the Pearl Lounge, with seats in the midline at Lusail Stadium, the venue that will host the final and nine other matches. Prices start at $4,1200 dollars and come with “mixologists, selection of champagne, sommeliers and premium liquors”.
MATCH has also adapted its service to the cultural sensibilities of the Middle East. Separate rest areas have been created for families and people who do not drink alcohol .
The beer policy agreed in September was changed almost at the last minute by the conservative country, where
access to alcohol is strictly limited. Non-alcoholic Bud Zero will only be sold within the stadium grounds in the 100 games.
It was a surprising turnaround, and potential breach of contract, for Budweiser’s parent company, AB InBev, and a brand that has been served at the World Cup during years.
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