Super Bowl Tickets: How Much Do They Cost and How to Buy

Super Bowl Tickets: The Complete Guide

The Super Bowl is the most-watched sporting event in America, and tickets are priced accordingly. Here's what you need to know.

How Much Do Super Bowl Tickets Cost?

Face Value (Lottery/Team Allocation):

• Cheapest seats: $1,000-1,500
• Midlevel: $2,500-5,000
• Premium: $5,000-12,000

Resale Market Reality:

• Upper level: $4,000-7,000
• Lower bowl: $8,000-15,000
• Club level: $12,000-25,000
• Field level: $20,000-50,000+
• Suites: $500,000+

Who Gets Face Value Tickets?

Only a small percentage of tickets sell at face value:

• NFL Teams (35%) - Divided among all 32 teams
• Participating Teams (17.5% each) - For the two playing teams
• Host Committee (10%) - Local organizing group
• NFL Partners/Sponsors (15%) - Corporate packages
• Fan Lottery (5%) - Public lottery through NFL

The NFL On Location Experience

The NFL sells official hospitality packages through NFL On Location:

What's Included:

• Guaranteed tickets
• Pre-game parties
• Open bars and food
• Premium locations
• Merchandise

Pricing: $7,000-$50,000+ per person

Secondary Market Strategies

When Prices Are Highest:

• Immediately after tickets go on sale
• After both teams are determined
• Week of the game

When Prices Drop:

• 2-3 weeks before (some)
• Day before/day of (risky but possible)
• If weather concerns arise

Best Time to Buy

Timing

Price Level

Risk

October (speculative)	Lower but risky	No guaranteed matchup
After Conference Championship	Peak	Certain teams
2-3 weeks before	Moderate	Good balance
48 hours before	Variable	Limited selection
Day of	Lowest possible	Very limited

Avoiding Scams

Super Bowl attracts the most sophisticated scammers:

Red Flags:

• Prices significantly below market
• Sellers asking for wire transfers
• No buyer protection offered
• PDF tickets (easily duplicated)
• Pressure to buy immediately

Safe Buying:

• Use verified platforms only (StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster)
• Pay with credit card for chargeback protection
• Verify tickets are mobile transfer capable
• Check seller ratings and history

Alternatives to Attending

Fan Experience Events:

Many cities host official watch parties with:

• Giant screens
• Food and drinks
• Player appearances
• Fraction of the cost

Nearby Bars/Restaurants:

Book early - restaurants near the stadium host viewing parties.

Planning Your Trip

Beyond tickets, budget for:

• Flights: $500-2,000 (prices spike)
• Hotels: $300-800/night minimum
• Food/Entertainment: $200+/day
• Car rental or rideshare

Total realistic budget: $8,000-25,000 per person including travel.

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