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Super Bowl Tickets in Vegas Hit Record High Prices
The eagerly awaited Super Bowl LVIII clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the defending champions, Kansas City Chiefs, scheduled to unfold in the vibrant city of Las Vegas on February 11th, 2023, is poised to become the most expensive game to date, according to data from the ticket resale platform SeatGeek.
The statistics reveal that the average list price for a coveted seat has skyrocketed to an astonishing $12,082, marking a 36% surge from the corresponding period before last year's game. No Super Bowl in history has witnessed higher prices in the weeks leading up to kickoff.
Location seems to be a key factor fueling the enthusiasm and deep pockets of fans this time. In recent years, when other major cities such as Los Angeles and Tampa played host, tickets also commanded substantial premiums, averaging over $10,000.
It appears that the allure of a glamorous Vegas experience during the grandest weekend in sports is irresistible for some, regardless of the cost. Demand is notably high from states like California, Texas, and, unsurprisingly, Nevada itself, accounting for over 40% of sales thus far.
While prices traditionally experience a decline as the game day approaches, the anticipation of witnessing iconic stars like Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy battling it out on the neon Strip will likely keep buyers engaged right up until the last moment. Ticketmaster, too, has listings well above $8,000 at the lowest point.
An intriguing subplot to watch is whether Taylor Swift, a reported superfan of the Chiefs and fresh off a concert in Tokyo, can adjust her schedule to cheer them on court-side. The pop princess has garnered significant attention during her stadium visits this season.
With sought-after seats already fetching prices north of $47,500 each, it is evident that, for those with deep pockets, nothing short of being inside Allegiant Stadium when kickoff occurs in "Sin City" will suffice. Fans will be monitoring both the prices and the on-field action closely to see if LVIII lives up to its lofty price tags.