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Tickets to NFL games are relatively expensive compared to games in other sports. The average ticket price for NFL games is currently the highest among all American sports. This is likely due to the league's extreme popularity and the fact that a single season is significantly shorter compared to most other sports.
While popular sports generally have more expensive tickets, so do the more popular teams within those sports. The most expensive tickets in the NFL are usually for the teams with the most prominent fan bases and those who are projected to be Super Bowl contenders.
Here are five NFL franchises with the most expensive average ticket prices for the 2022-23 NFL season.
(Note: Averages include all seating in the stadium across home and away games, as estimated by The Sporting News through data generated by Ticket Smarter).
#5 Green Bay Packers - $576
Green Bay Packers tickets have always been among the most expensive in the league. Lambeau Field is one of the most iconic stadiums in the country and practically a tourist destination for fans of visiting teams.
The Packers have also done an excellent job of consistently being playoff contenders over the years. They've enjoyed more than three decades of elite quarterback play between Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, which largely contributes to their expensive tickets.
#4 New England Patriots - $643
New England Patriots tickets sell like hot cakes despite Tom Brady having departed two years ago. Winning six Super Bowl rings in 20 years helped them develop a wide and committed fan base.
A new era began during the 2021-22 season for the Patriots when rookie Mac Jones took over as their starting quarterback. While he has big shoes to fill, he has already made a playoff appearance during his first year in the league and looks set to have a successful career in the league.
#3 Las Vegas Raiders - $675
The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the most die-hard fan bases in the entire NFL. The team has moved to several different cities, including Las Vegas, Oakland, and Los Angeles. Nonetheless, wherever they're located, their fans always seem to support them with a passion.
The Raiders will enter the 2022-23 season with high expectations. They made it to the playoffs last season and have a legitimate chance to advance further this year with the addition of wide receiver Davante Adams.
#2 Dallas Cowboys - $690
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the league. They're also the most valuable sports franchise according to Forbes, estimated to be worth a massive $5.7 billion. Their extremely loyal fan base is one of the reasons for this.
The Cowboys will enter the 2022-23 season with high expectations. They won the NFC East last year with an impressive 12-5 record and will be looking to make a deeper postseason run next season after an early exit last time around.
#1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - $757
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have the highest average ticket prices for the 2022-23 NFL season by a wide margin. They once had among the cheapest tickets in the league and even struggled to fill their stadium for home games. However, that changed when Tom Brady joined the team prior to the 2020-21 season.
The possibility of Tom Brady retiring at the end of the season is another factor driving up Buccaneers ticket prices. He's entering the final year of his contract and has a massive $375 million broadcasting deal waiting for him.
