Sports ticket prices have rocketed up faster than inflation over the past decade. High-end seating has experienced the steepest increase in a trend that has made live games harder to afford for many fans, even as demand continues to drive premium prices higher. Data from the ticketing platform Gametime shows that the average NFL ticket price nearly tripled between 2015 and 2025, rising 173 percent after adjustment for inflation. Other leagues also posted jaw-dropping increases, including college football (119 percent), Major League Baseball (111 percent), the NBA (70 percent), the NHL (65 percent), and Major League Soccer (22 percent). Super Bowl club tickets sold for $35,165 in 2024, with four seats totaling over $140,000. Top NBA seats have exceeded $20,000, while MLB premium tickets hit $17,170. Meanwhile, new stadium plans emphasize fewer seats and more upscale amenities. Analysts say that leagues are prioritizing revenue by focusing on higher-dollar customers. Axios reported that resale markets may offer lower-priced tickets for sports fans, with customers saving an average of 37 percent—but this may not apply to some of the biggest events. Despite a slight dip in demand for Super Bowl tickets this year, average prices for the big game remain above $8,000.
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