Super Bowl 58 is approaching with palpable excitement as Las Vegas, Nevada, prepares to host the spectacle on February 11th. Allegiant Stadium, with its 65,000 seats, sets the stage for this grand event. This year’s gambling policy is also strict for the players.
Nearly half a million fans are expected to descend upon Las Vegas. However, the privilege of attending this epic showdown will come at a hefty cost, with fans prepared to shell out thousands of dollars for the experience. Even the cheapest value of tickets raised eyebrows.
How much does the cheapest Super Bowl 58 ticket cost?
The anticipation for Super Bowl 58 has reached fever pitch as NFL fans gear up for the clash of titans between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. With star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy leading their respective teams to victory, the stage is set for an epic showdown on the field.
However, for fans hoping to snag a seat at the highly coveted event, the price of admission comes with a hefty price tag. According to TickPick, Super Bowl 58 is on track to be the most expensive in history, with ticket prices skyrocketing to another level. The lowest-priced tickets are commanding a whopping $8,000, via Pro Football Network.
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In fact, the average purchase price for Super Bowl tickets now stands at a jaw-dropping $9,847. It marks a 70% surge compared to last year’s game.
Even though the prices are through the roof, eager fans are still ready to pay a lot of money to see the game. A notable 37% of purchases come from California, which is also the home of the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, a small percentage of the total comes from Kansas and Missouri combined, which is where the Kansas City Chiefs are based.
There might be a small decrease in ticket prices, which is a common occurrence as resellers try to sell off their stock. Nevertheless, the demand linked to Super Bowl 58 indicates that any decrease is unlikely to be substantial.
Comparing the cheapest ticket prices over the last decade of Super Bowl
Over the past decade, Super Bowl ticket prices have witnessed a fluctuating trend. In 2014, fans enjoyed a relative bargain with the Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown. The cheapest tickets for the campaign were a modest $1,250. However, the following years witnessed a notable upward trajectory.
The New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl in 2015 saw average ticket prices rise to $1,800. Subsequent years continued this trend, reaching a peak in 2016 at $2,700 and then slightly dipping to $2,292 in 2017. The year 2018 brought a more affordable option, with the lowest ticket prices at $1,628.
Fast forward to the 2022 Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. The cheapest tickets for the game marked a middle ground at $1,733. However, the previous year’s clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs showcased a surge in demand, with the lowest ticket prices spiking to $2,880.
