The final weekend of the NFL regular season is rarely quiet, but Week 18 of the 2025 campaign arrives with more uncertainty than usual. With playoff seeding still unsettled in both conferences, several division titles undecided, and multiple paths to the No. 1 seed still in play, Sunday’s slate features a mix of true “win-and-you’re-in” games and others that could swing dramatically based on results elsewhere.
That uncertainty is already reflected in the ticket market. Some matchups are pricing like postseason games, while others remain closer to typical late-season levels—at least for now. Below is an early look at the Week 18 games most likely to shape the playoff picture, and what current average ticket prices suggest about demand.
Week 18 games drawing the most attention
Seahawks at 49ers is pricing like a playoff game already. With an average ticket price of $726, it is far and away the most expensive game on the Week 18 slate. Division stakes and potential home-field implications are clearly driving demand, and this matchup has separated itself from the rest of the weekend in terms of price.
Ravens at Steelers has all the hallmarks of a classic late-season showdown. Rivalry, prime-time placement, and postseason implications have pushed the average price above $300, placing it among the most in-demand tickets of the weekend.
Chargers at Broncos reflects No. 1 seed interest without the extreme premium. Denver enters the final week with a path to home-field advantage, and the market is responding—but at a level that still sits well below the NFC West clash. That gap suggests room for movement if the stakes remain clear late into Sunday.
Packers at Vikings and Lions at Bears show how division context matters. Both NFC North games are drawing elevated pricing, with Bears-Lions particularly notable at $412. Even in a crowded Week 18 schedule, games that can reshape divisional outcomes tend to rise quickly.
Other games to watch as scenarios unfold
Several additional matchups could gain urgency depending on how earlier games play out:
- Colts at Texans ($239) — division positioning remains a factor.
- Titans at Jaguars ($185) — relatively modest pricing for a game that could carry significant weight.
- Panthers at Buccaneers ($221) and Saints at Falcons ($227) — NFC South outcomes are still fluid.
These are the types of games that often see late-week price movement as fans gain clarity on what, exactly, is at stake.
What this means for fans shopping tickets
Week 18 markets tend to move quickly, especially once early results clarify playoff paths later in the day. Games already pricing at a premium are signaling where demand is strongest, while others remain comparatively accessible if stakes escalate.
As the postseason picture comes into focus, attention will quickly shift from regular-season finales to playoff matchups. Below is the complete Week 18 slate for fans who want to shop early, followed by an early forecast of how the playoff ticket market is shaping up.
Week 18 NFL slate: ticket prices by matchup
Below is a complete look at the Week 18 schedule, with current average ticket prices for each game. Pricing can move quickly as results elsewhere clarify playoff paths and seeding.
| Game | Date | Avg. Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers | Sat | $726 | Shop |
| Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sat | $221 | Shop |
| Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings | Sun | $265 | Shop |
| Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams | Sun | $268 | Shop |
| Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sun | $302 | Shop |
| Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears | Sun | $412 | Shop |
| New York Jets at Buffalo Bills | Sun | $247 | Shop |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders | Sun | $211 | Shop |
| Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants | Sun | $159 | Shop |
| Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos | Sun | $290 | Shop |
| Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans | Sun | $239 | Shop |
| Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun | $185 | Shop |
| New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons | Sun | $227 | Shop |
| Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots | Sun | $212 | Shop |
| Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles | Sun | $208 | Shop |
| Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals | Sun | $133 | Shop |
Playoff Ticket Price Market Forecast
As of New Year’s Eve, the NFL playoff ticket market is already taking shape—even before matchups are finalized. The biggest story for fans right now is how quickly demand is clustering around a few likely host venues, especially for the Wild Card and Divisional rounds.
One important note for buyers shopping early: some playoff listings represent scenarios that depend on how the bracket breaks. If a listed game does not end up being played, ticket buyers receive a full refund. That means shopping early can be a way to lock in pricing without being stuck if the matchup doesn’t materialize.
Wild Card round pricing forecast
Early Wild Card pricing is showing a clear split between a handful of premium host markets and a larger middle tier. At the top of the board, Chicago leads the Wild Card market with the highest average price, while Tampa Bay and Seattle are also drawing elevated demand. On the value end, Jacksonville is the most accessible get-in among the current Wild Card host options.
- Highest Wild Card averages: Bears ($1,292), Buccaneers ($1,123), Seahawks ($974), Broncos ($960)
- Most affordable Wild Card option: Jaguars ($398)
- Notable “middle” cluster: Texans ($607), Steelers ($592), Eagles ($563), Patriots ($524), Panthers ($521), 49ers ($734), Ravens ($882)
Possible Wild Card games
| Game | Date | Avg. Ticket Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFC Wild Card Game at Chicago Bears | Jan. 11 | $1,292 | Shop |
| NFC Wild Card Game at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jan. 11 | $1,123 | Shop |
| NFC Wild Card Game at Seattle Seahawks | Jan. 11 | $974 | Shop |
| NFC Wild Card Game at San Francisco 49ers | Jan. 11 | $734 | Shop |
| NFC Wild Card Game at Philadelphia Eagles | Jan. 11 | $563 | Shop |
| NFC Wild Card Game at Carolina Panthers | Jan. 11 | $521 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at Denver Broncos | Jan. 11 | $960 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at Baltimore Ravens | Jan. 11 | $882 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at Houston Texans | Jan. 11 | $607 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at Pittsburgh Steelers | Jan. 11 | $592 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at New England Patriots | Jan. 11 | $524 | Shop |
| AFC Wild Card Game at Jacksonville Jaguars | Jan. 11 | $398 | Shop |
Divisional round pricing forecast
The Divisional round is where the market starts to price in “true contender” expectations—and the early numbers reflect that. Several hosts are already pushing into four-figure averages, led by a sharp premium in Jacksonville and a strong tier in Buffalo, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
- Biggest Divisional premium: Jaguars ($2,922) — an early outlier vs. the rest of the round
- Next tier of high-demand hosts: Bills ($1,635), Bears ($1,522), Eagles ($1,456)
- Strong-but-not-top pricing: Seahawks ($1,192), Broncos ($1,150), Panthers ($1,054), Patriots ($1,037)
- Lower Divisional averages (relative): Rams ($860), 49ers ($900), Chargers ($995)
Possible Divisional games
| Game | Date | Avg. Ticket Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFC Divisional Game at Chicago Bears | Jan. 18 | $1,522 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at Philadelphia Eagles | Jan. 18 | $1,456 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at Seattle Seahawks | Jan. 18 | $1,192 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jan. 18 | $1,288 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at Carolina Panthers | Jan. 18 | $1,054 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at San Francisco 49ers | Jan. 18 | $900 | Shop |
| NFC Divisional Game at Los Angeles Rams | Jan. 18 | $860 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Jacksonville Jaguars | Jan. 18 | $2,922 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Buffalo Bills | Jan. 18 | $1,635 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Houston Texans | Jan. 18 | $1,271 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Pittsburgh Steelers | Jan. 18 | $1,247 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Baltimore Ravens | Jan. 18 | $1,303 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Denver Broncos | Jan. 18 | $1,150 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at New England Patriots | Jan. 18 | $1,037 | Shop |
| AFC Divisional Game at Los Angeles Chargers | Jan. 17 | $995 | Shop |
Conference Championship round: early pricing snapshot
Conference Championship pricing is naturally higher across the board, and this is where “dream scenario” demand starts to show up most clearly. A few markets are already signaling major upside if the bracket breaks their way—most notably Denver and Philadelphia.
Possible Conference Championship games
| Game | Date | Avg. Ticket Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFC Championship Game at Philadelphia Eagles | Jan. 25 | $2,918 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at Chicago Bears | Jan. 25 | $2,430 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jan. 25 | $2,232 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at Seattle Seahawks | Jan. 25 | $2,072 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at San Francisco 49ers | Jan. 25 | $1,808 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at Los Angeles Rams | Jan. 25 | $1,490 | Shop |
| NFC Championship Game at Carolina Panthers | Jan. 25 | $1,645 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Denver Broncos | Jan. 25 | $3,330 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Buffalo Bills | Jan. 25 | $2,406 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Pittsburgh Steelers | Jan. 25 | $2,129 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Jacksonville Jaguars | Jan. 25 | $2,005 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Houston Texans | Jan. 25 | $1,954 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Baltimore Ravens | Jan. 25 | $1,775 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at New England Patriots | Jan. 25 | $1,751 | Shop |
| AFC Championship Game at Los Angeles Chargers | Jan. 25 | $1,648 | Shop |
Super Bowl LX: early get-in pricing and “event” demand
Even with the playoff bracket still unresolved, the Super Bowl market is already pricing like a marquee entertainment weekend—especially with Bad Bunny set to headline the halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Based on current member listings, Super Bowl LX has an average price of $11,192. Current listings also show a lowest available “get-in” level starting around $6,185+ (upper level end zone), with premium club and lower-level zones climbing substantially higher.
Super Bowl LX
| Game | Date | Avg. Ticket Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl LX (Bad Bunny halftime show) | Feb. 8, 2026 | $11,192 | Shop |
