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Super Bowl Tickets Reach Record Prices as Chiefs and 49ers Prepare for Rematch
For the second time in four years, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are set to face off in the highly anticipated Super Bowl. The Chiefs, who are aiming for their second consecutive Super Bowl victory and third in five seasons, will be looking to maintain their dominance, while the 49ers are seeking redemption after their loss in Super Bowl LIV. The Super Bowl, which is the most-watched sporting event in the United States, draws millions of viewers each year.
However, attending the Super Bowl is not a feasible option for everyone. The exorbitant prices of tickets make it a luxury reserved for a select few. In the past, tickets used to cost only a little over a hundred dollars in today’s market, when adjusted for inflation. But now, fans need to be prepared to spend several thousand dollars just to secure seats in the nosebleed section. The prices are even higher for those wanting a closer view of the game.
The current average price for a Super Bowl ticket stands at $10,026, according to TicketIQ. However, the price range is wide, with tickets available for just under $7,000 all the way up to a staggering $35,000. StubHub currently lists the priciest seats at $35,170. These premium seats place fans in close proximity to the field, around one of the 20-yard lines in Section C131, Row 1. Other top-tier tickets also hover around the $30,000 mark, offering similarly close views.
For fans on a budget, there are still some relatively affordable options. Tickets can be found for as low as $3,480, which is the cheapest they’ve been since the 2019 Super Bowl. The lowest point in recent history came in 2022, when tickets were priced at $5,823. However, the days of affordable tickets are long gone, as prices have steadily increased over the years. In 2009, the average ticket price exceeded $1,000, and it has continued to climb, surpassing $3,000 consistently.
The historical data on Super Bowl ticket prices paint an interesting picture. In its early years, the cost of a ticket was a mere $12, which would be around $112 when adjusted for inflation. However, since then, ticket prices have skyrocketed. To illustrate this, we can look at the prices from various Super Bowls dating back to the first in 1967. The prices have been rounded to the nearest dollar for convenience:
– 1967: Super Bowl I – $12
– 1968: Super Bowl II – $12
– 1969: Super Bowl III – $12
– 1970: Super Bowl IV – $15
– 1971: Super Bowl V – $15
– 1972: Super Bowl VI – $15
– 1973: Super Bowl VII – $15
– 1974: Super Bowl VIII – $15
– 1975: Super Bowl IX – $20
– 1976: Super Bowl X – $20
– 1977: Super Bowl XI – $20
– 1978: Super Bowl XII – $30
– 1979: Super Bowl XIII – $30
– 1980: Super Bowl XIV – $30
– 1981: Super Bowl XV – $40
– 1982: Super Bowl XVI – $40
– 1983: Super Bowl XVII – $40
– 1984: Super Bowl XVIII – $60
– 1985: Super Bowl XIX – $60
– 1986: Super Bowl XX – $75
– 1987: Super Bowl XXI – $75
– 1988: Super Bowl XXII – $100
– 1989: Super Bowl XXIII – $100
– 1990: Super Bowl XXIV – $100
– 1991: Super Bowl XXV – $150
– 1992: Super Bowl XXVI – $150
– 1993: Super Bowl XXVII – $175
– 1994: Super Bowl XXVIII – $175
– 1995: Super Bowl XXIX – $200
– 1996: Super Bowl XXX – $350
– 1997: Super Bowl XXXI – $275
– 1998: Super Bowl XXXII – $275
– 1999: Super Bowl XXXIII – $325
– 2000: Super Bowl XXXIV – $325
– 2001: Super Bowl XXXV – $325
– 2002: Super Bowl XXXVI – $400
– 2003: Super Bowl XXXVII – $500
– 2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII – $400
– 2005: Super Bowl XXXIX – $500
– 2006: Super Bowl XL – $700
– 2007: Super Bowl XLI – $700
– 2008: Super Bowl XLII – $900
– 2009: Super Bowl XLIII – $1,000
– 2010: Super Bowl XLIV – $1,000
– 2011: Super Bowl XLV – $1,200
– 2012: Super Bowl XLVI – $1,200
– 2013: Super Bowl XLVII – $1,500
– 2014: Super Bowl XLVIII – $1,500
– 2015: Super Bowl XLIX – $1,500
– 2016: Super Bowl 50 – $3,000
– 2017: Super Bowl LI – $3,000
– 2018: Super Bowl LII – $3,000
– 2019: Super Bowl LIII – $3,215
– 2020: Super Bowl LIV – $4,744
