Game-Worn Connor McDavid Jersey Sells For Outrageous Price

If you have more money than you know what to do with, start collecting Connor McDavid game-worn jerseys. Even just one will cost you tens of thousands of dollars, if a recent auction is any indication of what his memorabilia is going for, should you want to wear something he’s worn once.

A jersey worn by Connor McDavid during Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final has sold at auction for a jaw-dropping $52,500 USD (roughly $72,400 CAD), offering a striking reminder of just how extreme the sports memorabilia market has become.

What makes the price even more surprising is that the jersey wasn’t signed. While it did feature Stanley Cup Final patches and official authentication, it was ultimately a single-game-worn item — essentially, as some fans have joked, “a very expensive piece of laundry.”

Still, context matters. McDavid remains one of hockey’s most iconic players, and anything tied to a Stanley Cup Final appearance carries added historical weight. For collectors, scarcity and significance often outweigh practicality. The auction listing mentioned:

“This particular jersey was worn by Oilers Team Captain Connor McDavid #97 and is crested with his #97 and surname on the back. As is to be expected, the game wear is very light overall considering the jersey was worn for only game five of the finals and was washed following the game. It will come exactly as worn and will not be autographed. In addition to the set tag certification mentioned above the jersey will come complete with a Letter of Authenticity from the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club.”

Who Spends This Kind of Money on a Single Jersey?

The fact that the jersey went for over $70K Canadian just goes to show why the price of cheering for the Oilers has gotten out of hand for so many fans. While this is not a representation of what the average fan would spend for anything related to the team or its star player, it underscores why tickets sell at the rates they do, and why so many everyday fans can’t afford to see a playoff game. The money being spent, especially by high-end collectors, is wild. While many are focused on rising everyday costs, others are engaging in high-stakes bidding wars over sports artifacts.

In the end, the winning bidder walks away with a unique piece of hockey history — and a purchase that will likely need a very secure display case to match its eye-popping price tag.

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