As anticipation for the Super Bowl grows, we took a look back at last year’s stats to mine the most interesting trends we saw. Our takeaway? Even with an insanely unprecedented year (that phrase again!), NFL fans’ love for the game stayed as strong as ever. From how fans found ways to rally for their team to what we know about Super Bowls past, this four part series illuminates that while football’s all heart—it’s also a numbers game. For tickets to this year’s game, head here.
Here’s How Fans Purchased Tickets in Years Past
Last year, prices peaked around two weeks before the event. Based on the trends we saw, prices dropped from the peak in the ~10 days leading up to the event, although availability of tickets did too. See what’s available today and make your purchase whenever you’ve found a socially distanced seating pod in an area that works for you and your group.
So far this year, ticket prices have already dropped 33% since Sunday, when the Super Bowl LV matchup was set between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. To see for yourself head here, or download the Ticketmaster app to ensure you get relevant updates and information from us about tickets.
The first Super Bowl tickets last year were purchased by two families, who bought them 6 weeks before the game. Hit our DMs if this was you—we think you should be friends.
The highest and lowest prices paid for a ticket to last year’s Super Bowl LIV was $34,800 and $5,400 respectively. At the time of writing, average ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl LV are up +70% from the year before. Prices fluctuate day-by-day and can vary based on the seat or type of package you purchase, so check our listings often to see what’s available.
Would you rather have…
3,483 foam fingers
5,800 game dogs
8,744 gallons of Gatorade
34,835 hot wings
349 jerseys
… or your Super Bowl ticket?
We think the ticket is still most compelling if you ask us — but the foam fingers come in a close second. If you’re going to spend for a ticket to The Big Game this year, learn more about Ticketmaster’s seamless and secure buying experience.
For more stats about NFL fans’ love for the game, see Part 1 of our Countdown to Super Bowl series.
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Curious what gameday will be like? For starters, tickets are 100% mobile this year. The NFL has partnered with state and local officials alongside the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to develop new protocols to help maximize safety. You can show up to Raymond James Stadium confident that you’ll enjoy a seamless experience, from the parking lot and turnstiles to concourses and ultimately, your seats.
The 19 NFL teams that welcomed over 800,000 Ticketmaster fans back this season all followed strict CDC guidelines to ensure safe outdoor experiences, including requiring masks, installing hand sanitizing stations, regularly testing staff, and utilizing mobile ticketing for contactless entry. Thank you to all the teams and venue staff who worked tirelessly to make this happen. Our love for this sport was only made stronger thanks to your help.
Learn more about gameday guidelines for Super Bowl LV by checking out the NFL’s Fan Gameday Playbook.