Most Expensive Stadiums To Watch a Football Game
As America laments the loss of the postseason for hockey and basketball — and possibly the entire season for baseball — one hope remains alive for the rabid sports fan. There’s no certainty that America will have declared it safe to hold public events by September, but football fans are staying optimistic. There’s hope that, come this fall, the rising excitement of the gridiron will once again return the sports world to something close to normal.
The additional good news: Unless you made a point of seeing a lot of games in January and February, a hefty portion of your annual budget for live sporting events should remain untouched. And that’s good, because going to an NFL game is not cheap. Granted, the owners could offer to remedy that for the millions of fans who are currently unemployed and struggling with their finances. But, you know, don’t hold your breath. Back in reality, last year’s NFL season cost the average fan over $100 just to get into a stadium. And a family of four going with some hot dogs, sodas and a beer or two for mom and dad? Try about $500.
To help you plan ahead for your next football outing — whenever that may be — GOBankingRates compiled the average ticket and concessions prices for every NFL team from Team Marketing Report’s 2019 Fan Cost Index. The study also provides calculations on what it’ll cost the average individual, couple and family of four to spend an afternoon at each stadium. Take a look and see if your favorite team is among those that really puts the screws to its fans.
Last updated: April 14, 2020
Paul Brown Stadium
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Average ticket cost: $77.41
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $4.00
Hot dog: $4.00
Parking: $11.60
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $102.01
Couple: $192.42
Family of four: $363.24
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FirstEnergy Stadium
Team: Cleveland Browns
Average ticket cost: $73.91
Beer: $5.50
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $24.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $114.41
Couple: $204.82
Family of four: $374.64
State Farm Stadium
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Average ticket cost: $84.83
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $4.00
Parking: $20.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $118.83
Couple: $217.66
Family of four: $405.32
New Era Field
Team: Buffalo Bills
Average ticket cost: $71.08
Beer: $10.50
Soft drink: $5.50
Hot dog: $7.00
Parking: $30.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $124.08
Couple: $218.16
Family of four: $385.32
Raymond James Stadium
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Average ticket cost: $82.59
Beer: $10.50
Soft drink: $5.25
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $20.06
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $124.40
Couple: $228.74
Family of four: $416.42
TIAA Bank Field
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Average ticket cost: $81.54
Beer: $10.50
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $5.00
Parking: $22.62
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $124.66
Couple: $226.70
Family of four: $409.78
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Nissan Stadium
Team: Tennessee Titans
Average ticket cost: $86.33
Beer: $7.50
Soft drink: $4.75
Hot dog: $4.50
Parking: $21.85
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $124.93
Couple: $228.01
Family of four: $419.17
Hard Rock Stadium
Team: Miami Dolphins
Average ticket cost: $84.51
Beer: $9.50
Soft drink: $4.00
Hot dog: $6.75
Parking: $25.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $129.76
Couple: $234.52
Family of four: $425.04
Bank of America Stadium
Team: Carolina Panthers
Average ticket cost: $99.77
Beer: $9.50
Soft drink: $2.25
Hot dog: $2.50
Parking: $19.85
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $133.87
Couple: $247.89
Family of four: $456.93
Ford Field
Team: Detroit Lions
Average ticket cost: $92.88
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $5.25
Hot dog: $6.25
Parking: $26.03
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $135.41
Couple: $244.79
Family of four: $453.55
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Average ticket cost: $104.08
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $2.00
Hot dog: $1.50
Parking: $23.10
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $135.68
Couple: $248.26
Family of four: $463.42
Lucas Oil Stadium
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Average ticket cost: $93.62
Beer: $7.00
Soft drink: $6.00
Hot dog: $5.50
Parking: $24.26
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $136.38
Couple: $248.50
Family of four: $458.74
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Team: Denver Broncos
Average ticket cost: $105.14
Beer: $6.75
Soft drink: $4.75
Hot dog: $5.50
Parking: $18.39
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $140.53
Couple: $262.67
Family of four: $493.45
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Arrowhead Stadium
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Average ticket cost: $83.40
Beer: $7.50
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $40.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $141.90
Couple: $243.80
Family of four: $432.60
M&T Bank Stadium
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Average ticket cost: $103.59
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $3.00
Hot dog: $3.00
Parking: $27.40
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $141.99
Couple: $256.58
Family of four: $475.76
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Team: Las Vegas Raiders (formerly Oakland)
Average ticket cost: $87.78
Beer: $11.00
Soft drink: $4.50
Hot dog: $6.50
Parking: $35.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $144.78
Couple: $254.56
Family of four: $452.12
U.S. Bank Stadium
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Average ticket cost: $103.98
Beer: $9.75
Soft drink: $5.50
Hot dog: $6.25
Parking: $19.90
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $145.38
Couple: $270.86
Family of four: $502.32
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Team: New Orleans Saints
Average ticket cost: $97.72
Beer: $10.50
Soft drink: $5.25
Hot dog: $5.50
Parking: $28.50
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $147.47
Couple: $266.44
Family of four: $483.38
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MetLife Stadium
Team: New York Giants
Average ticket cost: $115.31
Beer: $10.00
Soft drink: $3.00
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $15.94
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $150.25
Couple: $284.56
Family of four: $533.18
NRG Stadium
Team: Houston Texans
Average ticket cost: $115.24
Beer: $5.00
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $4.75
Parking: $21.97
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $151.96
Couple: $281.95
Family of four: $531.93
Heinz Field
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Average ticket cost: $104.60
Beer: $9.00
Soft drink: $5.50
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $28.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $153.10
Couple: $278.20
Family of four: $510.40
CenturyLink Field
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Average ticket cost: $111.79
Beer: $9.50
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $4.00
Parking: $27.12
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $157.41
Couple: $287.70
Family of four: $529.28
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MetLife Stadium
Team: New York Jets
Average ticket cost: $94.16
Beer: $10.00
Soft drink: $3.50
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $47.95
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $161.61
Couple: $275.27
Family of four: $482.59
Levi's Stadium
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Average ticket cost: $116.98
Beer: $10.00
Soft drink: $4.00
Hot dog: $5.00
Parking: $38.54
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $174.52
Couple: $310.50
Family of four: $562.46
FedEx Field
Team: Washington Redskins
Average ticket cost: $103.39
Beer: $10.00
Soft drink: $5.50
Hot dog: $6.50
Parking: $50.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $175.39
Couple: $300.78
Family of four: $531.56
Soldier Field
Team: Chicago Bears
Average ticket cost: $124.51
Beer: $10.25
Soft drink: $5.50
Hot dog: $7.25
Parking: $34.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $181.51
Couple: $329.02
Family of four: $603.54
Lambeau Field
Team: Green Bay Packers
Average ticket cost: $122.68
Beer: $8.50
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $40.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $182.18
Couple: $324.36
Family of four: $591.72
Lincoln Financial Field
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Average ticket cost: $119.59
Beer: $9.50
Soft drink: $5.25
Hot dog: $5.75
Parking: $42.50
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $182.59
Couple: $322.68
Family of four: $583.86
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Average ticket cost: $118.09
Beer: $10.00
Soft drink: $6.00
Hot dog: $6.25
Parking: $43.53
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $183.87
Couple: $324.21
Family of four: $584.89
Gillette Stadium
Team: New England Patriots
Average ticket cost: $127.04
Beer: $9.50
Soft drink: $4.50
Hot dog: $4.00
Parking: $40.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $185.04
Couple: $330.08
Family of four: $601.16
AT&T Stadium
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Average ticket cost: $110.27
Beer: $9.00
Soft drink: $5.00
Hot dog: $5.50
Parking: $75.00
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $204.77
Couple: $334.54
Family of four: $576.08
Dignity Health Sports Park
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Average ticket cost: $165.77
Beer: $10.50
Soft drink: $6.00
Hot dog: $6.00
Parking: $44.50
Overall cost to attend
Single person: $232.77
Couple: $421.04
Family of four: $776.58
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Methodology: GOBankingRates used Team Marketing Report’s 2019 Fan Cost Index report to calculate the estimated total cost for a single fan, a couple and a family of four to attend one game at each NFL stadium. These estimated costs include one standard ticket, one soda and one hot dog for each attendee; one beer for each attendee except the two children assumed in the model for a family of four; and parking. GOBankingRates ranked each team’s stadium by its total estimated cost of attendance for one fan, with the No. 1 stadium being the most expensive. GOBankingRates provided average 2019 home game attendance from ESPN, total capacity from each stadium’s website and the Google review rating for each stadium as supplemental information. All data was collected on and up to date as of March 19, 2020.
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