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Fans Will Have To Pay On Average $17.29 For A Beer And Hot Dog At The Largest College Football Stadiums In 2024
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College football beer and hot dog purchases at the largest stadiums in 2024 will cost fans on average $17.29, according to Sportscasting.
Of the 22 venues analyzed, the most expensive beer is at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena – home of UCLA. Consequently, thirsty supporters will have to fork out $19.
Hot dog fanatics will be charged $9 for a foot long at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium watching Florida. This is the most costly ahead of the new college football season.
Key Data Takeaways
- The Rose Bowl charges the most for a beer and hot dog combo at $27
- Fans can expect to pay just $8.50 for a beer watching Oklahoma
- USC and Iowa offer the cheapest beer and hot dog combos at $13 each
| Stadium | Capacity | Location | Team | Beer Cost | Hot Dog Price | Total |
| Rose Bowl | 91,136 | Pasadena | UCLA | $19 | $8 | $27 |
| Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | 88,548 | Gainesville | Florida | $12 | $9 | $21 |
| Jordan-Hare Stadium | 88,043 | Auburn | Auburn | $14 | $7 | $21 |
| Beaver Stadium | 106,572 | Pennsylvania University | Penn State | $12 | $8 | $20 |
| Williams-Brice Stadium | 77,599 | Columbia | S. Carolina | $14 | $6 | $20 |
| Michigan Stadium | 107,601 | Michigan | Michigan | $12.25 | $7.50 | $19.95 |
| Kyle Field | 102,733 | College Station | Texas A&M | $14 | $5 | $19 |
| Neyland Stadium | 101,915 | Knoxville | Tennessee | $13 | $6 | $19 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | 68,532 | Philadelphia | Temple | $14 | $4 | $18 |
| Tiger Stadium | 103,321 | Detroit | LSU | $11 | $6.49 | $17.49 |
| Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium | 100,119 | Austin | Texas | $10.49 | $6.99 | $17.48 |
| Husky Stadium | 70,083 | Seattle | Washington | $10.99 | $6 | $16.99 |
| Bryant-Denny Stadium | 101,821 | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | $10.49 | $5.49 | $16.48 |
| Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium | 76,212 | Fayetteville | Arkansas | $12 | $4 | $16 |
| Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium | 80,126 | Norman | Oklahoma | $8.50 | $6.50 | $15 |
| Ohio Stadium | 102,780 | Columbus | Ohio | $9 | $5 | $14 |
| Sanford Stadium | 92,746 | Athens | Georgia | $9 | $5 | $14 |
| Doak Campbell Stadium | 79,560 | Tallahassee | Florida State | $10 | $4 | $14 |
| Camp Randall Stadium | 75,822 | Madison | Wisconsin | $10 | $4 | $14 |
| Spartan Stadium | 74,866 | East Lansing | Michigan State | $11 | $3 | $14 |
| Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 77,500 | Los Angeles | USC | $9 | $4 | $13 |
| Kinnick Stadium | 69,250 | Iowa | Iowa | $9.50 | $3.50 | $13 |
*The Memorial Stadium (Nebraska), the Clemson Memorial Stadium (Clemson) and the Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame) have been excluded as alcohol is not permitted.
Fans Visiting The Rose Bowl Will Be Charged The Most
Not only will the Rose Bowl be charging the most for beer at $19, fans will have to fork out £27 in total to add a hot dog to their order.
That is a whole $6 more than the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. They will be pricing their beer at $12 with the famous foot long dog going for $9.
In terms of just beer, four other stadiums will be charging $14 each. This is the second most costly beer ahead of the new college football season.
Oklahoma Offers The Cheapest Beer To Thirsty College Football Supporters
Beer fanatics planning on watching Oklahoma at the Owen Field this season will be paying the least. Supporters will be charged just $8.50.
Comparatively, that is $10.50 less than what football fans will be paying at the Rose Bowl. However, the hot dog prices are fairly steep at $6.50.
Fans won’t have to wait too long to enjoy their favorite alcoholic beverages. The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Temple Owls on home soil at the end of August.
$13 College Football Combo Deals In Los Angeles And Iowa
For those who enjoy a beer and hot dog combo, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Kinnick Stadium provide the cheapest options.
For just $13, college football fans can purchase an alcoholic refreshment and dog. Incredibly, this is $6 less than the price of a single beer at the Rose Bowl.
Prices are likely to vary slightly depending if it’s domestic or premium beer that is on offer. Nonetheless, fans will still pay the least of all the stadiums analyzed.
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