Minnesota Vikings fans hoping to attend Super Bowl 52 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis may be in for sticker shock when they see the ticket prices.
When it was announced that the Minnesota Vikings would be hosting Super Bowl 52 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, many fans in the area started saving up their hard-earned money in hopes of watching the event live and in-person.
Sadly, most fans will not even be able to afford ticket prices for ‘The Big Game’. While the official prices for seats and concessions have not yet been announced, there has already been a warning issued by Vikings Executive V.P. of Public Affairs and Stadium Development Lester Bagley about the possible sticker shock.
Here is what he told the Sid Hartman of the Star Tribune in a recent article about the upcoming prices and how many fans should be prepared to see some astronomical costs for seats.
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"“We haven’t gotten the final pricing, but we know the NFL takes over the stadium, and takes over the pricing. It’s going to be some sticker shock for sure for our market. Tickets are going to be hard to come by in terms of access, because the league takes them. They’re going to be sticker shock on prices. But it’s part of the deal when you get the Super Bowl."
To put things in perspective, getting a ticket first-hand may be nearly impossible. Not only are these seats in incredibly high demand, but the allocation of tickets is mostly left up to a first come first serve basis. This leaves fans scrambling to find deals on the resale market.
That situation will be tough for Minnesota Vikings fans and others around the world, as last year’s prices in the secondary market were sky-high. The Star Tribune quoted a study by TicketCity in which the median ticket prices were around $6000 each at times, with the cost hitting a low much closer to game time when the price was cut in half.
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Still, $3000 for an experience like the Super Bowl is something that can be remembered for a lifetime is a bargain for some fans. For others, they may want to consider saving their hard-earned money and watch the game at home with their friends and family.