Going to the Superbowl

[Bferra13]

12 minutes ago, mrags said:

Oh, FYI, a general ticket for the SuperBowl is resold on average 5-6 times before it reaches the hands of the person attending the game. 
 

the “Brokers” aka scalpers, know more about this game you will ever know. I learned the hard way. If you wait until you know the Bills are in the super bowl, expect to spend likely 20k or more in tickets. Maybe 30k. For the tickets you could have had for 7k. 
 

 

How do you get "first dibs" then?

[mrags]

2 minutes ago, Bferra13 said:

How do you get "first dibs" then?

Buy them right from the nfl. I believe someone posted a link. I didn’t check to see if it was the right one. 
 

or…

 

maybe you have enough seniority and you win the lottery directly from the team. Although those seats are pretty limited. I can’t remember the exact number or %. But each team gets so many tickets to distribute to ticket holders. Of course, at the the NFL prices. 

Edited May 8, 2022 by mrags

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, Bferra13 said:

How do you get "first dibs" then?

You can buy super bowl tickets before the super bowl teams are scheduled

[BillsFanForever19]

Might want to ask the Bills fans who pre-purchased Super Bowl tickets last season or the ones that bought tickers the season before that if they think it's a wise investment. 

[BringMetheHeadofLeonLett]

You can always go the Vegas route and  plunk a grand or 2 down per ticket on them to win the AFCCG.  If they win, a bunch of your costs are covered.  

[Old Coot]

As I recall free tickets to SB1 were given out because about one third of the tickets went unsold (likely due to the "outrageous" ticket price of $12).

[Just Jack]

You can put down a deposit now for tickets and hope the Bills make it. 
 

https://onlocationexp.com/nfl/super-bowl-tickets

[Albany,n.y.]

2 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said:

You can always go the Vegas route and  plunk a grand or 2 down per ticket on them to win the AFCCG.  If they win, a bunch of your costs are covered.  

That's exactly what I did online.  I put $950 on the Bills to win the AFC at +425 which means I get back $4,987.50.  Last year tickets started out over 6 grand but the cheaper seats ended up in the low $4,000s the week of the game.  I figured close to $5,000 was what I call "Super Bowl insurance" for $950.  The reason I kept the payoff under 5 grand is because Caesar's makes you jump through more hoops if you want to withdraw more than $5,000.  

Currently the Bills are +360 so "insurance" will cost a little more than what I paid back in February.  The odds got lower after KC traded Hill.  

Buffalo Bills+425
NFL Pro Football Conference Winner
Thu 23:38 | 2023 AFC Conference Winner
Wager: $950.00
Odds: +425
Return: $4,987.50
Feb 17, 2022 @ 23:38pm
 

Edited May 8, 2022 by Albany,n.y.

[machine gun kelly]

Just not worth the cost anymore.  Not when you can watch on a 70+ inch tv on HD.

 

considering travel, hotel, spending, and the ticket or even a rental car, we’re talking like $7-10k. Three kids in college will make you twice or ten times about that investment.

[sirebors]

I really appreciate the helpful feedback. The Vegas or Seneca sportsbook option actually seems like a good idea to me. Need about $2700 for 10k.

Edited May 9, 2022 by sirebors

[Albany,n.y.]

13 hours ago, sirebors said:

I really appreciate the helpful feedback. The Vegas or Seneca sportsbook option actually seems like a good idea to me. Need about $2700 for 10k.

Some of the Sportsbooks offer signing bonuses for new members.  If you shop around you may be able to do a bet at a reduced or minimal risk.  Back in January when Caesar's started in NY they were offering a $300 signing bonus & a match of funds up to $3,000. I don't know what they're offering now, but check into all current sportsbooks.  

[Albany,n.y.]

20 hours ago, Just Jack said:

You can put down a deposit now for tickets and hope the Bills make it. 
 

https://onlocationexp.com/nfl/super-bowl-tickets

Years ago they used to sell out, but now you can get tickets through the week of the game & last season the prices went down closer to the game.  I think they're the best place, but I wouldn't put down a deposit since it doesn't appear that the total opening price is even up there yet.  Last year they were cheaper than StubHub! .  The main problem with buying early is the original asking price is usually higher than the price near the game.  The exception was in Arizona for the NE/SEA Super Bowl XLIX where tickets just kept going up & hit over 10 grand and a lot of people got stiffed by smaller brokers.  After that I decided it was either NFL On Location or StubHub! only.  Fearing that scenario the next year for Super Bowl 50 I bought early (I was committed to going to SB50 since I have family in the Bay area) and paid $4,726 per seat in October from StubHub! and they were around $3,500 by the week of the game.  

Edited May 9, 2022 by Albany,n.y.

[Chandler#81]

18 hours ago, machine gun kelly said:

Just not worth the cost anymore.  Not when you can watch on a 70+ inch tv on HD.

 

considering travel, hotel, spending, and the ticket or even a rental car, we’re talking like $7-10k. Three kids in college will make you twice or ten times about that investment.

Just one? You can put 6 on your wall and still not come close to a SB ticket price.

[Jauronimo]

On 5/7/2022 at 4:01 PM, sirebors said:

The Bills are currently the favorite to be in the Superbowl and may even be poised for multiple appearances. I've been to both Buffalo/Dallas Superbowls but that was over 30 years ago. I'm trying to guage the viability of attending another. I'm not a season ticket holder now, but i was in the 80's and 90's. I never won a lottery. I paid $500 in Pasadena and $250 in Atlanta. What is or will be the going rate for Superbowl tickets now and in the future? I know it will probably be 5 to 20 times higher than what I paid. I'm just trying to figure out if it's an option. What would Bills fans be willing to pay? Where would be the best place to get tickets? When is the earliest you can get them? How many tickets are generally on the market? When is the earliest you can book hotel rooms and flights? And can they be canceled? Any help would be greatly appreciated. These are the destinations of the next 3 Superbowls? 

 

Super Bowl LVII: February 12, 2023 -- State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona) 

 

Super Bowl LVIII: February 11, 2024 -- Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nevada)

 

Super Bowl LVIX: February 9, 2025 -- Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)

I think the answers to most of these questions is, unfortunately, "it depends".  Are you vaccinated?

[sirebors]

 

9 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

I think the answers to most of these questions is, unfortunately, "it depends".  Are you vaccinated?

 

Yes, vaccinated and booster and had covid, lol.

[mrags]

10 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Just one? You can put 6 on your wall and still not come close to a SB ticket price.

That app depends on the TV your using. I could probably only get maybe 2 TVs for the price I paid when I bought it. 

[DCofNC]

Real deal, I’ll watch on TV.  That said, if the Bills make it in 2025, I’ll take my ass to Nawlins if I can score a pair of decent tickets under $5k. 
 

I don’t want to go to AZ or LV, so if we make it, cool, I have a nice TV.  Get to the Super Dome and I’m in

[DCofNC]

10 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

I think the answers to most of these questions is, unfortunately, "it depends".  Are you vaccinated?

You have a point.. if it requires a current jab, I’ll happily stay home and enjoy better views on TV.

[sirebors]

 

7 minutes ago, DCofNC said:

You have a point.. if it requires a current jab, I’ll happily stay home and enjoy better views on TV.

 

Like i said, I've been to both Buffalo/Dallas Superbowls and that experience was much, much better and definitely more memorable than the other 2 Bills Superbowls I watched at home. I would love to be there when we finally win. 

[DCofNC]

12 hours ago, sirebors said:

 

 

Like i said, I've been to both Buffalo/Dallas Superbowls and that experience was much, much better and definitely more memorable than the other 2 Bills Superbowls I watched at home. I would love to be there when we finally win. 

I want to go, but if Jab receipts are required, I’m out.