New England Patriots is Priciest NFL Team for Tickets Plus Hotel Stay, According to Survey

Boston, MA – Sept. 20, 2018 (PRNewswire) Fans of the New England Patriots have to spend the most money among all NFL fans to attend a home game, according to a survey conducted by Cheaphotels.org. The survey compared each team’s ticket prices and costs of local accommodations.

The first five home games of each team were analyzed for the average rate two people must spend for the two cheapest available tickets (for side-by-side seats, excluding upper-level seats) and two nights in the cheapest available double room at a 3-star or higher hotel located in the nearest city center.

To attend a New England Patriots game, two people will spend on average $1,371. The two tickets cost an average of $804, while a hotel room in Boston is an average of $567 for two nights.

In second place, Green Bay Packers fans have it a little more affordable, with an average cost of $1,337. The cost of lodging in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is by far the highest among all NFL home cities.

The Philadelphia Eagles round out the top three, at an average cost of $1,001 to attend a home game.

Please note the established rates are averages, as ticket and hotel rates fluctuate depending on the opposing team and the game date. For example, the Tennessee Titans’ home game against the Philadelphia Eagles costs two people roughly $1,500, while other Titans’ games would cost less than $600 for the same seats and accommodations.

The Buffalo Bills offer the most affordable home game experience. The cost is on average below $500 for two tickets and lodging.

The following table shows the 10 most-expensive teams for home game attendance cost. The rates indicated include the average price for two tickets as well as two nights in a double room at a 3-star or above hotel.

1. New England Patriots $1,371 (Tickets: $804/Hotel: $567)
2. Green Bay Packer $1,337 ($510/$827)
3. Philadelphia Eagles $1,001 ($612/$389)
4. Seattle Seahawks $976 ($594/ $382)
5. Carolina Panthers $895 ($548/$347)
6. Tennessee Titans $873 ($387/$476)
7. Minnesota Vikings $786 ($374/$412)
8. Chicago Bears $773 ($389/$384)
9. Dallas Cowboys $771 ($454/ $317)
10. Atlanta Falcons $741 ($387/$354)

For the full results of the survey click here.

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NFL Premieres “Get Ready to Celebrate” Campaign Starring Andy Garcia And J.B. Smoove

Series of New Commercials Show the Lengths Players Will Go for the Perfect Touchdown Celebrations

New York, NY – Sept. 14, 2018 (PRNewswire) The National Football League (NFL) premieres a new multi-platform ad campaign “Get Ready to Celebrate” to kick off the new season on Sunday Night Football’s heated matchup between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on 9/16.

The campaign, created by Grey New York, hones in on the popularity and creativity of the touchdown celebrations sweeping the league. With the pressure on to shine, players reach out to high-powered celebrity coaches from Hollywood and elsewhere to polish up their end zone prowess.

In Sunday’s debut spot, one unlikely coach, Andy Garcia, the Oscar-nominated actor from “The Godfather Part III,” is enlisted by Toddy Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams. Garcia channels his inner tough guy, complete with mysterious burner phone, and provides unexpected musical advice for the running back’s touchdown performance. (Burner Phone :30).

In a second spot, J.B. Smoove, the comedian best known for HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “SNL,” teams up with Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers. In a fast-talking monologue he advises the running back to unleash his best Panther animal magnetism during the touchdown dance. (Catwalk :30) The commercial airs online and ingame later in the season.

Sam Howard, Director of NFL Advertising, said, “Celebrations have become something our fans look forward to, something new to savor after a score.”

New commercials will feature even more celebrity coaches helping players crack their celebrations as the season unfolds. The integrated campaign, part of a broader League and media effort focusing on the joy of touchdown celebrations, includes online video, social media, public relations and team activations as well as network television.

A teaser ad, already airing, is a light-hearted tribute to players who use their precious free time to up their celebration game (Get Ready To Celebrate). The spot features Jay Ajayi (Philadelphia Eagles), Christian McCaffrey (Carolina Panthers), Todd Gurley (Los Angeles Rams) and DeAndre Hopkins (Houston Texans). Their competitive spirit makes up for what they lack in dance skills.

Last season set the bar high for touchdown celebrations as immortalized by the NFL’s “Dirty Dancing” parody starring Odell Beckham, Jr. and Eli Manning. The commercial, which aired on Super Bowl LII, became one of the big game’s most famous commercials ever (Super Bowl LII Touchdown Celebration)

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