An article summarized by StudyFinds:

NFL game-day costs have far outpaced overall inflation over the past decade. From 2015 to 2025, the average cost of a ticket, beer, hot dog and half a parking pass rose 72%, from $114 to $196 per person, compared with just 36.5% overall U.S. inflation. Ticket prices were the biggest factor, with the average NFL ticket jumping 81%, from $86 to $155.

Some teams saw dramatically larger increases, particularly those experiencing new success or moving into new stadiums. The Detroit Lions had the biggest increase, with game-day costs soaring 336% to $429 per person. The Buffalo Bills saw costs rise 223% to $294, while their new $2.2 billion stadium is pushing prices even higher, with the cheapest pair of seats for the 2026 home opener listed at $646.

Not every team became more expensive: 13 teams raised prices more slowly than inflation, while the Colts and Saints actually became cheaper in nominal terms. Concession prices have also surged, with the average 16-ounce NFL beer rising 47% to $10.61 and Cleveland's jumping 147% to $12.35. Overall, the data suggests NFL teams are increasingly able to charge premium prices when demand is strong, particularly following winning seasons or major stadium investments.

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