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Super Bowl Ticket Prices Skyrocket: How They Compare to Other Major Sporting Events

With the Super Bowl 2025 ticket prices soaring, we take a look at how they compare to those of other major sporting events.
As Super Bowl LIX approaches, featuring a highly anticipated rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, fans eager to witness the event in person are facing unprecedented ticket prices.
Taking place on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the demand for seats has driven costs to new heights.
Super Bowl 2025 Ticket Prices
A survey of secondary market platforms reveals that even the most affordable tickets are priced steeply:
- StubHub: Tickets start at $4,489 before taxes and fees for seats in section 602, located in the upper levels of the stadium.
- SeatGeek: The lowest-priced seats are in section 630, available for $4,696 prior to additional charges.
- TickPick: This platform lists all-inclusive prices, with the least expensive option totaling $5,762.
For fans wanting closer views, lower bowl seats range from $6,000 to $8,000 across these platforms, while premium seats near the sidelines are commanding prices over $10,000.
Cheapest Super Bowl ticket sold Monday after matchup was set:
2024 (49ers vs. Chiefs): $8,778
2023 (Eagles vs. Chiefs): $5,271
2022 (Bengals vs. Rams): $5,389
2021(Bucs vs. Chiefs): $8,413
2020 (Chiefs vs. 49ers): $4,418Get-in for Super Bowl LIX: $5,650
— TickPick (@TickPick) January 27, 2025
How Super Bowl Ticket Prices Compare to Other Major Sporting Events
Attending major sporting events often comes with a significant financial hit, but the Super Bowl is consistently among the most expensive.
Here’s how its ticket prices stack up against other major events:
- UEFA Champions League Final: The pinnacle of European club soccer, the Champions League Final generally sees tickets priced between $2,500 and $3,500, depending on venue and demand.
- MLB World Series (Game 7): A decisive Game 7 in baseball’s biggest series can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000, with fluctuations based on teams and market size.
- NBA Finals (Game 7): The final game of the NBA season attracts major interest, with tickets averaging between $2,500 and $4,000, depending on location and competing teams.
- FIFA World Cup Final: The most prestigious event in international soccer, World Cup Final tickets typically range from $3,000 to $5,000, though prices vary by host country and demand.
- WrestleMania: WWE’s flagship event, often dubbed the “Super Bowl of wrestling,” has seen premium tickets go for $2,000 to $5,000, particularly for front-row and VIP packages. However, even these top-tier prices are significantly lower than the average Super Bowl seat.
Super Bowl LIX promises to be a historic showdown as the Kansas City Chiefs aim for a record-setting third consecutive championship, while the Philadelphia Eagles seek their second title.
However, experiencing this moment in person comes at a premium, with ticket prices reaching unprecedented levels.
Compared to other global sporting events, the Super Bowl remains the gold standard for exclusivity and cost, making it one of the most sought-after tickets in the world of sports.