CHICAGO, July 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats, the largest independent online ticket marketplace, today released its 2017 National Football League (NFL) Pricing Preview, giving fans a first look at costs and trends for the upcoming season. Overall, average NFL ticket prices are up six percent year-over-year across the league, with teams like the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons leading the pack of highest average ticket prices.
“With only 60 days until the NFL’s September 7 season opener, we are seeing an uptick in demand for tickets to everything from defending championship matchups to storied gridiron rivalries,” said Jeanenne Tornatore, Senior Editor for Vivid Seats. “The October 22 big game rematch between New England and Atlanta represents one of the most popular and expensive 2017 matchups at an average price of $591.”1
TOP 2017 NFL PRESEASON GAMES2
According to Vivid Seats ticket sales data, the following preseason games top the list of most popular matchups based on the number of tickets sold:
| Vivid Seats Top 10 NFL Preseason Games | |||||
| Rank | Game | Date | Venue | Average Price | |
| 1 | Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals | 8/12/2017 | University of Phoenix Stadium | $59 | |
| 2 | Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans | 8/31/2017 | NRG Stadium | $99 | |
| 3 | Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys | 8/26/2017 | AT&T Stadium | $68 | |
| 4 | Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals | 8/19/2017 | University of Phoenix Stadium | $56 | |
| 5 | Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams | 8/12/2017 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | $100 | |
| 6 | Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys | 8/19/2017 | AT&T Stadium | $56 | |
| 7 | Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers | 8/19/2017 | Levi's Stadium | $54 | |
| 8 | San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings | 8/27/2017 | US Bank Stadium | $57 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders | 8/19/2017 | Oakland Coliseum | $48 | |
| 10 | New England Patriots at Houston Texans | 8/19/2017 | NRG Stadium | $99 | |
Highlights:
- Californians and Texans love their teams. Both states dominate the preseason scene with nine of the 10 top-selling preseason games featuring a Lone Star or Golden State team.
- Fans in Los Angeles and Houston are currently paying the highest average prices for preseason tickets. Meanwhile, fans in Oakland will find an average price of less than $50, the least expensive of the top 10 matchups.
- The Dallas Cowboys are living up to their nickname as “America’s Team,” making an appearance in three of the top five best-selling preseason games.
- Championships do not always predict popularity. The 2016 Super Bowl champion New England Patriots appear in only one of the 10 top-selling preseason games. Similarly, the Atlanta Falcons are not at all represented in the top 10.
To find tickets to see your favorite teams play in the preseason, visit: Vivid Seats NFL Preseason Tickets.
VIVID SEATS 2017 NFL PRICING PREVIEW3
NFL ticket prices for the 2017 season average $172, an increase of six percent year-over-year. The season opener between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs is currently the most expensive 2017 matchup with a $692 average ticket price – 302 percent higher than the overall season average. Average ticket prices by team include:
| Vivid Seats NFL 2017 Pricing Preview | |||||
| Rank (Number Tickets Sold) | Team | Average Price | Percent Change vs. 2016 | ||
| 1 | Dallas Cowboys | $208 | 26% | ||
| 2 | Arizona Cardinals | $119 | 22% | ||
| 3 | Oakland Raiders | $167 | 44% | ||
| 4 | Buffalo Bills | $94 | -1% | ||
| 5 | Minnesota Vikings | $159 | -26% | ||
| 6 | Green Bay Packers | $239 | -8% | ||
| 7 | Houston Texans | $138 | -18% | ||
| 8 | Washington Redskins | $161 | -9% | ||
| 9 | Philadelphia Eagles | $169 | -7% | ||
| 10 | San Francisco 49ers | $139 | -28% | ||
| 11 | New Orleans Saints | $177 | 8% | ||
| 12 | Los Angeles Rams | $115 | -38% | ||
| 13 | New York Giants | $172 | 5% | ||
| 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers | $215 | -18% | ||
| 15 | Carolina Panthers | $146 | 10% | ||
| 16 | Miami Dolphins | $140 | -20% | ||
| 17 | Atlanta Falcons | $259 | 135% | ||
| 18 | Los Angeles Chargers | $200 | 100% | ||
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $201 | 57% | ||
| 20 | Tennessee Titans | $142 | -13% | ||
| 21 | Seattle Seahawks | $244 | 2% | ||
| 22 | Indianapolis Colts | $117 | -21% | ||
| 23 | New England Patriots | $380 | 31% | ||
| 24 | Denver Broncos | $302 | 42% | ||
| 25 | Detroit Lions | $122 | 19% | ||
| 26 | Chicago Bears | $209 | 11% | ||
| 27 | Cleveland Browns | $108 | -17% | ||
| 28 | New York Jets | $106 | -5% | ||
| 29 | Kansas City Chiefs | $128 | 80% | ||
| 30 | Cincinnati Bengals | $86 | -24% | ||
| 31 | Baltimore Ravens | $131 | -11% | ||
| 32 | Jacksonville Jaguars | $105 | -33% | ||
Highlights:
- Fans hoping to catch a New England Patriots or Atlanta Falcons game will pay a premium this year, with average ticket prices of $380 (31 percent higher than 2016) and $259 (135 percent higher than 2016), respectively.
- Proving that winning pays, two-thirds (66 percent) of the teams that made it to the 2016 playoffs saw an increase in average ticket prices year-over-year.
- Winning records equal higher prices. Of the 10 teams with the most expensive ticket prices, eight had winning records in the 2016 regular season.
To find tickets to NFL regular season games, visit: Vivid Seats NFL Regular Season Tickets.
VIVID VALUES FOR FOOTBALL FANS4
Vivid Seats makes it easy and affordable to be a loyal fan with Vivid Values. Check out all the great offers for football fans, including:
- A Perfect 10 Group Discount: Fans who bring a group of 10 or more to see their favorite team are rewarded with 10 percent off a future purchase.
- Fan 4 Everything: Fans who attend any four different events within a 12-month period are rewarded with $50 credit toward their next purchase.
- Winner's Circle: Fans who buy tickets to any two Championship events within 12 months of each other get a $250 eGift Card.
INFOGRAPHIC AVAILABLE: Visit our blog to view and embed the Vivid Seats 2017 NFL Pricing Preview Top 10 Regular Season Matchups infographic.
1Vivid Seats’ average prices by game based on Vivid Seats sold tickets as of 6/26/17.
2Vivid Seats’ Top 10 preseason games and average prices based on Vivid Seats sold tickets as of 6/26/17.
3Vivid Seats’ Pricing Preview’s rank and avg. price based on all NFL tickets sold on Vivid Seats for the 2017 NFL season as of 6/26/17 vs. the same time period last year.
4For full terms and conditions on these offers and to become a member of Vivid Values, visit Vividseats.com/vivid-values.
About Vivid Seats
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