Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Falling Faster Than Expected
Super Bowl tickets are notoriously expensive, but if you’ve been holding off on buying until prices go down, you might be in luck. Ticket prices for this year’s game in New Orleans have seen a major drop, and are down more than 40% in just the last week. While it’s still a pricey experience, fans looking to see the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battle for the title may be able to score a much better deal than expected.
How Much Do Super Bowl 59 Tickets Cost?
Ticket prices are significantly lower than last year’s game in Las Vegas. As of Friday morning, the cheapest resale tickets are hovering around:
- StubHub: $2,629
- TickPick: $3,371
- SeatGeek: $2,685
- Gametime: $2,518
- Ticketmaster: $3,000
- TicketSmarter: $3,338
- Vivid Seats: $2,566
The cheapest seats — mostly in the 600 sections behind the end zones — are now under $3,500, which is thousands less than they were just days ago.
How Do These Prices Compare to Past Super Bowls?
While this year’s tickets are still expensive, they’re actually on the lower end compared to recent games. Here’s a look at the average ticket prices from the last five Super Bowls:
- Super Bowl 58 (Las Vegas, 49ers vs. Chiefs): $12,128
- Super Bowl 57 (Glendale, Eagles vs. Chiefs): $8,907
- Super Bowl 56 (Inglewood, Rams vs. Bengals): $10,322
- Super Bowl 55 (Tampa, Bucs vs. Chiefs – reduced capacity): $11,840
- Super Bowl 54 (Miami, Chiefs vs. 49ers): $6,569
This year’s game is closer in price to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, making it one of the more affordable championship games in recent history — at least by Super Bowl standards.
Why Are Prices Lower This Year?
A few factors are driving this year’s price dip:
- Location: Last year’s Super Bowl was in Las Vegas, a high-demand tourist destination that drove prices up. New Orleans, while a great football city, doesn’t have quite the same pull.
- Timing: Prices typically spike right after the conference championships, when excitement is highest. Now that the initial rush is over, costs are settling.
- Team Matchup: While the Chiefs are aiming for a historic third straight win, this is a rematch of Super Bowl 57. It’s also the Chief’s fifth Super Bowl appearance in the last six years — meaning it’s not a completely fresh showdown.
Who Is Buying the Most Tickets?
According to StubHub, Pennsylvania residents are leading ticket sales. That’s likely due to Eagles fans eager for redemption after their last Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs in 2023.
When Is the Best Time To Buy?
The window for deals is closing fast with game time in two days. While prices have dropped significantly, history shows they often spike again one or two days before the game as supply tightens. Experts suggest:
- Setting a budget and grabbing tickets once they fall within range.
- Watching out for hidden fees on resale sites.
- Avoiding last-minute gambles, since waiting until game day could actually backfire.