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How to Save Money on NFL Tickets
May 10, 2024
by Vivid Seats
The 2024 NFL schedule release is quickly approaching, and when it drops, it will be the perfect time to get your tickets for the upcoming season.
NFL tickets to this year’s marquee matchups will be highly coveted, but there are still plenty of ways to cheer on your favorite team affordably.
Vivid Seats has a full list of tips below on how you can find great deals on NFL tickets, so you can experience it live.
Catch a Preseason Game
With NFL preseason games, there is an opportunity to save big on tickets. Featuring a regular season game-like atmosphere, preseason games are almost always cheaper than regular season games. Plus, preseason games are a great family-friendly activity, where young fans (and lifelong ones too) can get a first-hand look at their team’s rising stars. Whether you’re looking to see budding stars like Caleb Williams in Chicago or Drake Maye in Boston, here’s just how big you can save seeing a preseason matchup:
| Team |
Average Preseason Ticket Price (2023) |
Average Regular Season Ticket Price (2023) |
| Chicago Bears |
$67 |
$194 |
| Washington Commanders |
$33 |
$162 |
| New England Patriots |
$55 |
$220 |
Scope Out Different Sections
Whether you like to sit in the end zone or on the 50-yeard line, there are plenty of seats that can provide the best bang for your buck. According to Vivid Seats' data, these stadiums and sections tend to provide the most affordable seats while still providing a great game day experience:
| Team |
Venue |
Cheapest Sections |
| Atlanta Falcons |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
329. 334, 320 |
| Tennessee Titans |
Nissan Stadium |
327, 321, 328 |
| Indianapolis Colts |
Lucas Oil Stadium |
634,633,631 |
| Arizona Cardinals |
State Farm Stadium |
436, 420, 454 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars |
EverBank Stadium |
430, 431, 404 |
| New Orleans Saints |
Caesars Superdome |
628, 619, 649 |
| Cleveland Browns |
Cleveland Browns Stadium |
543, 525, 514 |
| Houston Texans |
NRG Stadium |
627, 644, 638 |
| Carolina Panthers |
Bank of America Stadium |
537, 508, 553 |
| Washington Commanders |
Commanders Field |
442, 441, 417 |
Look Beyond Marquee Games
Marquee games, like the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Buffalo Bills or the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Detroit Lions, will be some of the most in-demand NFL games this season. Prime time games tend to also be popular tickets each year. If you’re looking to save money on NFL tickets, games on Thursday are typically 5% cheaper than Sunday or Monday night games when demand for tickets is the highest.
Buy Now for Later
Although Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year, four NFL teams will play on Christmas Day in 2024. While December may seem far away, it’s not too early to purchase NFL Christmas tickets as gifts for the holidays. In addition to getting a jump on your holiday shopping, you can make interest-free payments on your NFL Christmas tickets using Klarna or PayPal.
Make the Most of Your Purchase with Credit Card Perks
Certain credit cards could give you additional perks with your purchase, making the most out of every dollar you spend on NFL tickets. Regardless of how you are buying your tickets, all fans will earn Rewards Credit towards a free ticket thanks to Vivid Seats Rewards. When you buy 10 tickets, you’ll get the 11th on us.*
*Excluding taxes, fees, and processing costs.