How to Score Super Bowl Tickets for 2026

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The best ways to buy or get free tickets to the biggest game of the year

Co-authored by Bianca Peart and Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Fact Checked

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Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, this year, and you could be there! But how do you score tickets? Keep reading to learn the best ways to get tickets, how much Super Bowl tickets cost, and more. Let's go!

The next Super Bowl happens on Sunday, February 08, 2026.

How to Get Super Bowl LX Tickets

The best, most direct method to buy Super Bowl LX tickets is through Ticketmaster, the official ticket broker for the NFL. If you can't find any tickets there, look for resale tickets on SeatGeek, StubHub, or TickPick. You can also look for tickets packaged with entertainment and hotel stays on On Location.

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Best Ways to Get Super Bowl Tickets

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This is the easiest and most direct way to get tickets to Super Bowl LX. Visit this link to find and purchase verified tickets to Super Bowl LX, including 100% verified resale tickets.
Individuals often sell their tickets online if, for instance, they buy a ticket via a Super Bowl ticket lottery but opt not to attend the game. SeatGeek allows resales, and you can also check StubHub and TickPick.

Tip: When you’re buying tickets from a third party, keep in mind that you’ll typically pay much more than face value for the tickets. The price depends on the demand for those tickets leading up to the game.

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Purchase ticket packages directly from the NFL while they're available. Each year, the NFL sells about 25% of the total tickets to the public through On Location. The tickets are packaged with various dining options, entertainment, and hotel stays. They typically sell very quickly and are often purchased by ticket brokers who resell them once the AFC and NFC champion teams are decided.
- As of January 16, 2026, the Touchdown Club and Club 67 ticket packages are the only ones still available for purchase through On Location.
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Enter a team lottery if you're a season pass holder. Around 35% of the tickets to the Super Bowl game are given to the teams playing in the championship game—17.5% to each team. These tickets are typically divided among the sponsors and players first, then a certain number will be offered to some of the season ticket holders via a lottery. If you purchased a season ticket package, wait for an email notification or a letter, letting you know you've been selected to enter the lottery.^{[1]
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- You may be selected in a lottery even if your team doesn’t go to the Super Bowl. Another 5% of the total tickets go to the host team, and 34.8% of the total tickets are spread among the remaining teams, and a small percentage of those may be handed out through a lottery as well.
- If you’re selected in the lottery, you can buy tickets at face value, which started around $3,000 for Super Bowl LIX in 2025.^{[2]
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Enter local radio and TV drawings and brand sweepstakes. Sometimes, the NFL or wealthy sponsors give local radio and TV stations Super Bowl tickets, which they give away for free as part of a drawing. If you hear about one of these giveaways, pay close attention to the rules for entry. The odds of winning aren’t great, but someone is guaranteed to win, so it’s worth a shot! Also, check if certain brands are hosting sweepstakes with Super Bowl ticket packages as the prizes. Here are some sweeps to check out for Super Bowl LX in 2026:
- Bud Light Super Bowl Sweeps 2026: Enter on Instagram, Facebook Messenger, or the official Bud Light website for a chance to win all-access passes to Super Bowl LX weekend.
- SiriusXM Super Bowl LX Sweepstakes: Submit the entry form between January 5 and January 19, 2026, for an opportunity to win a 3-night hotel stay and 2 Super Bowl LX tickets.
- American Red Cross Super Bowl Gridiron Giving Giveaway: Donate blood or platelets between January 1 and January 25, 2026, for a chance to win a Super Bowl LX prize package.
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Bianca Peart
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Bianca Peart is a sports journalist and education professional passionate about empowering students and energizing sports fans. She works as a reporter, emcee, and stage manager at major sporting events for the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, MLS, the Pickleball Professional Association (PPA) Tour, and more. She also holds a full time position as a global product manager at the College Board, leading efforts to expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students in underrepresented communities. Recently, Bianca has served as the in-arena host for the Long Island Nets, New York Liberty, New York City Football Club, March Madness, Big Ten Football, Jordan Brand, Nike World Basketball Festival, NY Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Aces Elite Classic. She’s hosted the TV Segment Checking in with the Knicks for MSG Networks. Her commentary has been featured on ESPN, TheGrio, New York Sports, Fumble Sports, and the NFL Network. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Penn State, a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University, and additional certifications in product management from Northwestern University and business communication from Harvard.

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Sports journalists can get into the Super Bowl for free. If you're a sports journalist, cover the entire NFL season leading up to the Super Bowl. Put a lot of passion into it, so your outlet will send you to report on it. You might also be invited by a sponsor, like DoorDash.
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Apply for the Super Bowl ADA Random Drawing if you’re disabled. Every year, the NFL holds a lottery for fans who have a disability and who would like to attend the Super Bowl. If you win, you’ll be given the ability to purchase a wheelchair ticket and a ticket for a companion, both at face value. To be eligible, your entry must be received before September 1 of the year before the next Super Bowl.^{[3]
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- For example, if you want to apply for the drawing for Super Bowl LXI in 2027, you must send your letter before September 1, 2026.
- The application should include your full name and address, phone number, and email address. It can be a letter or a postcard, but it must be sent through either certified or registered mail.
- Mail the application to: Super Bowl ADA Random Drawing, 345 Park Ave., New York, NY 10154.

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How much do Super Bowl tickets cost?

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Super Bowl tickets can cost anywhere between $3,000-$23,000. The final price depends on whether you're buying tickets only or as a package, as well as whether you're purchasing a new or resale ticket. Resellers tend to jack up the price, especially as it gets closer to kickoff.^{[4]
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- What is the average Super Bowl ticket price? The average price for tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 was $8,076.

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How to Get the Best Deal for Super Bowl Tickets

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Buy a ticket package to combine your entire experience into one purchase. Unless you live in the city where the Super Bowl is being hosted, you’ll probably need to figure out your flight, lodging, and any entertainment you might want to enjoy before and after the game. For an easy way to take care of all of this, buy a ticket package directly from the NFL or from a third-party vendor.
- Choose from multiple levels of packages, with varying levels of personalized service. Keep in mind that packages with better seats will cost a lot more money than packages in the nosebleed section. You can even spend tens of thousands of dollars to get tickets in a suite.^{[5]
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- Some of these packages might include tickets to concerts or invitations to exclusive parties, while others might be more basic, just providing for your airfare and hotel room.
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Watch ticket prices in the month before the game to find a low price. Ticket prices can fluctuate dramatically in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl. They tend to peak right after the NFC and AFC championship games, when the Super Bowl teams are decided. It may be best to wait another 1-2 weeks to let the prices fall before you buy your ticket.^{[6]
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- The best way to be sure that you’re getting a good deal is to spend a couple of weeks watching the prices. Then, about a week before the game, buy your tickets on a day when they seem reasonable. The lowest price has historically tended to occur on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday before the game, although this isn’t a guarantee.^{[7]
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- The prices tend to rise again in the last few days before the game, so try not to wait until the very last minute!
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Book your accommodations as soon as possible to stay close to the game. While the ticket prices might fall right before the game, the opposite is usually true for hotel rooms. Unless you know you’re buying a package deal, you should book a hotel as soon as you know you’re going to the Super Bowl.
- The hotels closest to the stadium fill up very quickly, and as rooms start to get booked, prices typically rise. The longer you wait to book a hotel, the further away from the game you’ll stay, and the more money you’ll have to pay.
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Budget for a ride if you’re not within walking distance. If your hotel is too far away from the stadium to walk there, you’ll need to figure out transportation. If you drive, you may have to pay for parking, which will likely cost much more than usual due to the increased traffic around the event. Also, keep in mind that services like Uber and Lyft may increase their prices before and after major events like the Super Bowl.
- Taxi services typically don’t charge additional fees. However, it’s best to set up your ride ahead of time, since high demand could make it hard to hail a cab on the street.
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Attend a watch party if you can’t score tickets. If tickets are hard to find, or they’re just too expensive, you can still enjoy the feeling of watching the Super Bowl as part of a crowd! Sometimes, the teams participating in the game will host a watch party at their home stadium, but there are a variety of events all across the country where you can join up with other people to watch the game.
- Try typing "Super Bowl watch parties near me" into your search bar to try to find events you can attend!
- If there aren’t any watch parties near you, invite your friends over and make some fun football snacks, like buffalo chicken dip, fried wings, or nachos.

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Only 1 entry per household is accepted in the Super Bowl ADA Random Drawing. The number of lottery entries for an individual team drawing may vary, but is also likely only 1 entry per person or household.

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While there are some people out there attempting to sell fake Super Bowl tickets, many secondary market sites like that will verify the tickets before they list them, and they may guarantee the authenticity of your purchase. Check out the Info page for the site and make sure that's the case before you buy.

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