Masters Tickets: Lottery, Prices, Resale, and Lodging in Augusta

The Masters is the hardest tournament to attend in person: tickets are available almost exclusively through an official lottery, and reselling them is prohibited. Here’s how to register, the dates, official ticket prices, other options for 2027, and the rules you need to know before heading to Augusta.

Updated on November 9, 2026, based on the Official Masters Ticket Website and the trade press.

Masters Tickets at a Glance

• 2027 Masters: Monday, April 5, through Sunday, April 11, 2027, at Augusta National (Georgia, United States).
• 2027 Tickets: The lottery took place from June 1 to June 20, 2026; all tickets have been awarded.
• Next chance: The 2028 Masters lottery, June 1–20, 2027. You can already create an account.
• Official prices: $125 to $160 per day.
• Resale: prohibited by Augusta National; resold tickets may be canceled.

How does the Masters lottery work?

The lottery is the only way to buy tickets at the official price. It’s free and available exclusively online at the Official Masters Ticket Website. The main rules, according to the Official FAQ:

• You must be at least 21 years old;
• Only one application per household, at the permanent residence address;
• The account requires your date of birth and the last four digits of your U.S. Social Security number (or Canadian Social Insurance number);
• The payment card must be in the account holder's name and linked to the account address;
• you can apply for every day, but you can only win one day. The draw for tournament days comes first, followed by the draw for practice rounds;
• You must reapply every year.

The schedule is the same every year: registration runs from June 1 to June 20, all applicants are notified by the end of July, winners are paid by early August, and tickets are mailed in mid-March.

Official Dates and Prices for the 2027 Masters

Prices are the same in 2026 and 2027, according to the Official Masters Ticket Website. Each ticket allows for two entries during the day, and everyone needs one, regardless of age.

Series badges (all four days)

Longtime “regulars” receive a badge for the four days of the tournament ($525 in 2026). The waiting list was closed in 1978, briefly reopened in 2000, and has not been reopened since: it is not possible to obtain one today. The pass is non-transferable and will be revoked if resold (Official Badge FAQ).

Other ways to attend the Masters in 2027

Official Hospitality

Augusta National offers its own package, Map & Flag, which has been located near the north gate since 2024, with tickets available Monday through Sunday. The club does not publish its prices: the press reports figures of around $17,000 per week from 2024 to 2026. The club has also launched “Official Masters Hospitality” packages that include a rented house, costing up to $219,600 for eight people, according to AP / ESPN.

Resale: At Your Own Risk

The official rules are clear: reselling any Masters ticket is strictly prohibited. A ticket bought from a third party may not be honored, and the original holder may permanently lose their tickets. The club canceled many resold badges in 2025 and 2026, and tickets now carry a chip (Sports Front Office). Despite this, tickets are being sold on resale platforms at very high prices: from $2,027 for a Monday to more than $17,000 for a Thursday in April 2026, according to GOLF.com. We do not recommend any retailers.

Rules to Know When You're There

• No phones every day, with signs at the entrances and courtesy phones on the course. A former major champion was expelled in 2026 for using his own (GOLF.com).
• Cameras Permitted only Monday through Wednesday.
• A chair per person, folding, and without armrests.
• Bags no larger than 25 × 25 × 30 cm (10 × 10 × 12 inches).
• Hours: gates open at 7 a.m. and play starts at 7:30 a.m. Card payments only; no outside food.

Full details are in the Official Viewer's Guide.

Where to stay during the Masters?

Masters Week sends prices skyrocketing in Augusta: an average of $6,744 for five nights in 2026—262% more than the following week, according to GolfMagic. Hotels in Augusta often cost between $300 and over $1,000 per night. Cheaper options include Aiken, 30–40 minutes away, or Columbia, about a 1.5-hour drive (The Fried Egg). To rent a house, the tourist office refers you to the Masters Housing Bureau (Visit Augusta). The nearest airport is Augusta (AGS); the airports in Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte are less than 260 km away.

Further Reading

The Masters ranks among the top three in our list of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments. To plan your trip, see also our rankings of the Best Golf Courses in South Carolina, the neighboring state, and our profile of Scottie Scheffler, winner of the Masters in 2022 and 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions About Masters Tickets