The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills are set to face off in what could be a Super Bowl preview on Sunday during Week 15 at Ford Field. In Week 14, the Lions extended their winning streak to 11 games, securing a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Although the Bills experienced a close loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week, Sean McDermott’s team has already clinched the AFC East title and holds a 10-3 record.
It’s clear that Sunday’s matchup between the Lions and Bills is one of the most anticipated games of the 2024 NFL season, which has driven ticket prices to record highs.
As reported by Field Yates of ESPN, the Buffalo at Detroit game is the priciest game in the NFL this season. The lowest ticket price on TickPick is $475, with some tickets soaring into the thousands.
Yates further notes that a Lions fan could have attended every home game during the 2021 season, Dan Campbell’s first year as head coach, for only $326.
Detroit’s recent success has led to a dramatic rise in ticket prices, including a 24 percent hike in season ticket prices for the upcoming season. This marks the second year in a row that ticket prices have significantly increased.
While the rising cost of tickets poses a challenge for loyal fans eager to watch their team, there’s no denying how far the Lions have come. The franchise, once a joke in the NFL, has transformed under Campbell’s leadership into one of the league’s most competitive and exciting teams in just a few years.
The sharp rise in ticket prices reflects the business side of the NFL, as the Lions capitalize on their high-caliber performance on the field.
