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The NFL season is right around the corner and fan interest is at an all-time high. Fans have been scanning the schedule for weeks now planning out how they will spend their Sundays (and some Mondays and Thursdays too) in the fall. With the NFL’s popularity at unprecedented levels, the reality of attending games – especially for whole families of fans – is all dependent on cost. Game tickets, parking, concessions, and souvenirs are all at premium levels across the NFL.
So with that in mind, which team offers the most proverbial bang for a fan’s buck? Which team will allow you to cheer loudly from the stands without busting your wallet? Research done by the sports data and technology site, Action Network, has answered the question of which NFL team is the most and least affordable for the 2024-2025 season.
After factoring in the cost for a family of four to attend a regular season game, taking into consideration tickets, concessions, and parking, the most affordable team is the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona with an overall cost of $452.46; they are also the only team in the league with an average ticket cost under $100 each.
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, the five-time Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California are the most expensive team in the NFL for $750.65 – this division rival of the Cardinals was also found to be the most expensive option for purchasing a beer, for $12 each.
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The most affordable concession options in the league were found at Atlanta Falcons games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Even though their ticket costs didn’t rank in the top 10 most affordable at $446.16, the Falcons were found to have the cheapest beer, soft drinks, and food in the NFL.
In a similar vein, the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, were the second-most expensive team to see overall and also had the most expensive ticket in the league at $675.32 on average for four tickets. However, the Silver and Black also have the second-lowest food and soft drink costs in the NFL.
The second most affordable team in the NFL was the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, with an average cost totaling $474.42, while the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida were the most affordable playoff team from the 2023-24 season at $480.80. The Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit are the most affordable “best” team fans can see, with the cost to see the NFC title runner-up coming in at an average of $496.18.
Lastly, there is the paradox of the New York Giants and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The teams from the Big Apple share the stadium, yet the Jets are the 11th most affordable team for fans, while the Giants are the 13th most expensive. Concession prices are the same for both teams, but tickets and parking to see the Giants cost $55 more – perhaps it is all really about success on the field?
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