The Divisional Round always compresses demand into a narrow window: four games, four fan bases, and only a few days for prices to settle once matchups are set. The advantage for value-focused buyers on TicketClub is straightforward — with no added service fees, you’re comparison-shopping on the true ticket price.
Across the four matchups, TicketClub’s current inventory breaks into two distinct tiers from a consumer standpoint:
- Best value depth: Texans at Patriots — the lowest get-in price and the largest pool of tickets. If you simply want to be in the building without overspending, Foxborough is the most forgiving market.
- Tightest market: 49ers at Seahawks — the smallest supply and a higher typical price than the other three games. In a constrained market, the best-priced listings disappear fast, especially for pairs.
A few macro trends shaping the weekend:
Pairs dominate
Across all four stadiums, most listings are for two seats (with four-seat blocks the next most common). If you need odd-number quantities, expect to pay more or compromise on location.
Upper levels carry the bulk of supply
Every venue has the widest selection — and lowest entry point — in the upper deck. Lower bowl seats aren’t out of reach, but the most budget-friendly options almost always start upstairs.
Budget thresholds vary widely
Trying to stay under $500, $750, or $1,000 per seat will feel very different depending on the market. Some stadiums have hundreds of seats below those lines; others barely have any.
A quick shopping strategy
Filter by your budget first, then zero in on the best section within that range. With limited time before kickoff, the winning move usually isn’t finding the “perfect” section — it’s acting before inventory thins.
Below is a game-by-game look at what TicketClub’s live inventory shows right now: where supply is concentrated, what the real get-in is for pairs, and where value-driven buyers should begin their search.
Bills at Broncos (Sat) — Empower Field at Mile High
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Team pages: Bills • Broncos
Saturday’s opener has the feel of a coin-flip game, and the storylines help explain why the market is active even with a large ticket supply. Buffalo is trying to push toward another deep run with Josh Allen, but he’s been managing multiple minor injuries and a banged-up wide receiver group. Denver’s defense, meanwhile, has been one of the league’s most consistent pressure units, and the Broncos have plenty of motivation after last year’s playoff loss to the Bills. That combination tends to keep buyers engaged through the week rather than waiting for a total late collapse.
From a value-shopping standpoint, this is still one of the most buyer-friendly Divisional markets in the set. The get-in sits at $359, and the “budget band” is deep: more than 800 seats are priced at $500 or less, and over 2,000 fall under $750. That depth matters because it gives shoppers leverage — you can set a ceiling and then pick the best view within it instead of being forced into whatever is left.
If you’re trying to maximize experience per dollar, Denver’s middle tiers can be particularly useful. The upper deck will always drive the lowest entry point, but there’s enough inventory in the lower bowl and mid-level areas that you can often trade a modest price increase for a much cleaner sightline. The key for budget-conscious buyers is to filter by price first, then compare “best upper” versus “entry lower” options — and be ready to act if a good pair shows up, because the best-value listings tend to move quickly even in a deep market.
Current Ticketing Snapshot
- Get-in: $359
- Best get-in for 2: $359
- Median price: $603
- 90% of seats under: $1,006
Where the value sits
Denver offers an unusually broad range for budget shoppers: more than 800 seats are $500 or less, and more than 2,000 are under $750. If you want to attend without approaching four-figure pricing, this is the most practical Saturday option.
Tier guidance
- Upper level (500s): bulk supply + lowest entry point ($359)
- Lower bowl (100s): starts around $499 for pairs (near Section 111)
- 200s/300s: a solid middle ground — often better angles than the upper deck without full lower-bowl pricing
Value-minded approach
With a $500–$750 budget, compare the best 500-level sightlines against the cheapest lower bowl options. Lower bowl seats exist below $750, but selection thins fast — so if you want to be down low, don’t wait.
49ers at Seahawks (Sat night) — Lumen Field
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Team pages: 49ers • Seahawks
The NFC West rematch under the lights is exactly the kind of matchup that produces urgency in the ticket market: familiarity, recent history, and no mystery about what the crowd will be like. Seattle’s defensive performance in Week 18 also adds fuel here — if fans believe they’ve found the blueprint to slow down San Francisco, they’re more likely to buy early rather than wait. On the other side, the 49ers are dealing with a quick turnaround and key injury questions, which can shift demand patterns (some buyers wait; others pounce if they sense a rare opportunity).
All of that is happening in the tightest supply market of the weekend. Lumen currently has the smallest pool of available tickets, and that’s why the pricing “feels” higher even though the get-in ($430) isn’t dramatically above the other games. The real tell is how thin the true bargain zone is: there are very few seats under $500, and once you start filtering for pairs, the lowest-priced options can disappear fast.
For value-minded shoppers, the best strategy here is to accept that the upper deck is the starting point — and then improve quality within that tier rather than chasing lower bowl at any cost. If you’re price-sensitive, targeting sections with strong sightlines and avoiding the urge to “buy the lowest row number” can save you real money. In constrained markets like this, the “deal” isn’t always the absolute cheapest listing — it’s finding a fair price in a section you actually want before the bottom end gets picked clean.
Current market snapshot
- Get-in: $430
- Best get-in for 2: $430
- Median price: $756
- 90% under: $1,238
Why this one feels expensive
Seattle simply has fewer tickets on the board — and fewer cheap seats. Only 45 tickets are priced at $500 or less. If you’re bargain-hunting, this is the matchup where expectations may need to shift upward.
Tier guidance
- Upper level (300s): where most of the supply sits; get-in starts here
- Lower bowl (100s): cheapest pairs around $615
- Premium/club areas: steep premiums for location and experience
Value-minded approach
Stick to the upper deck and focus on sections with cleaner sightlines rather than chasing the lowest possible row. In a tight market, a “good” price is simply one that’s fair and available — the market’s bottom tier gets scooped up fast.
Texans at Patriots (Sun) — Gillette Stadium
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Team pages: Texans • Patriots
Houston arrives with a very real narrative: the Texans have made it this far before, but the franchise is still searching for its first Divisional Round win. C.J. Stroud has framed it as an opportunity, and that mindset matters because road playoff games often come down to a handful of high-leverage moments. New England, meanwhile, is built to play “win ugly” at home, and this matchup sets up a classic playoff contrast — a Texans team trying to break through versus a Patriots environment that forces you to be disciplined for four quarters.
That on-field tension is not currently producing a “seller’s market” on TicketClub. In fact, Foxborough is the most buyer-friendly stop on the slate. There’s the deepest supply of tickets available, the lowest get-in ($234), and an unusually large share of inventory under key budget thresholds. For shoppers, that creates a rare Divisional Round scenario where you can actually shop for value upgrades rather than just trying to get in the door.
The most important nuance here is that the lower bowl is accessible in a way it often isn’t this late in the playoffs. If you typically assume “lower bowl = premium pricing,” this market is the exception: a buyer can sometimes spend modestly above the upper-level get-in and land in a significantly improved viewing area. For value-conscious fans, this is the game where it’s worth comparing a strong upper-bowl seat against a lower-bowl corner or end-zone option — the price gap can be smaller than expected, and the experience jump is real. In short: if you’re going to stretch your budget anywhere, Gillette is the best place to do it.
Current market snapshot
- Get-in: $234
- Best get-in for 2: $252
- Median price: $475
- 90% under: $771
Why Foxborough leads the value category
The sub-$500 category is massive: more than 1500 tickets fall under that line, and another thousand are below $750. Even lower bowl seats start at $366, which is unusually accessible for a Divisional Round game.
Tier guidance
- Upper level (300s): lowest get-in and plenty of choice
- Lower bowl (100s): much more approachable than typical playoff pricing
- Club areas: available, but not required for a strong experience
Value-minded approach
This is the game where slightly stretching your budget can meaningfully upgrade your view. Compare upper end-zone pricing to lower-bowl corner/sideline options — the gap is often smaller than expected.
Rams at Bears (Sun night) — Soldier Field
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Team pages: Rams • Bears
Sunday night at Soldier Field has two drivers that tend to keep demand lively: prime time and narrative. The Rams bring Matthew Stafford into a forecast that’s expected to be brutally cold, and there’s a very real “styles make fights” angle in how Chicago approaches this game — especially if the Bears can establish the run and lean into play-action. For fans, it’s also the kind of playoff stage where the home crowd wants to be part of the moment, which often keeps the market from softening too much at the very bottom.
Chicago’s ticket market sits in the middle of the Divisional pack. The get-in ($367) is reasonable for this round, and total supply is healthy — but truly cheap tickets aren’t as plentiful as they are in Foxborough or Denver. The sub-$500 inventory exists, but it isn’t deep enough that you can assume it will remain there as kickoff approaches. Where the market becomes more comfortable is the sub-$750 band, where selection widens and you have more freedom to choose location instead of simply taking what’s left.
For value-minded buyers, the biggest “shopping edge” in Chicago is being intentional about tier. The upper levels will deliver the lowest entry point, but the 200-level/club-style areas can be the sweet spot for view quality relative to price — especially if upper-level pricing starts creeping up. If you want to optimize, set a firm ceiling, filter to pairs, and then compare: (1) best upper sightlines versus (2) cheapest 200-level seats. Prime-time games can spur late buying, and the best-value pairs in that middle tier can move quickly once the market feels the Sunday-night urgency.
Current market snapshot
- Get-in: $367
- Best get-in for 2: $367
- Median price: $679
- 90% under: $1,211
Where the value is
Chicago has 302 seats under $500, which is respectable but not deep. The market gets more comfortable under the $750 mark, where inventory widens and choice improves.
Tier guidance
- Upper levels (300s/400s): bulk supply + get-in point
- 200 level / club: a strong price-to-view sweet spot
- Lower bowl (100s): cheapest pairs around $567
Value-minded approach
If you want a strong view without paying lower-bowl prices, the 200-level is the best blend. Because prime-time games can spark late buying, set your price ceiling early and choose the tier that matches your priorities.
Looking Ahead: Championship Weekend
Championship Round listings behave differently than Divisional Round inventory because they’re inherently conditional. These are “if necessary” events: they only happen if the home team advances and hosts, and if that scenario doesn’t materialize, orders are refunded. That contingency changes seller behavior — many list high early because they don’t need to compete aggressively until the matchup is confirmed. The result is an early market that often looks more expensive (and sometimes thinner) than what you’ll see once the bracket locks.
Even with that caveat, the early numbers provide a useful signal about demand intensity. Gillette projects as the most “accessible” Championship option in the current inventory set (get-in $666, median $1,088) and also has the deepest supply, suggesting a market where buyers may have more flexibility once the matchup is real. SoFi sits next (get-in $722, median $1,400), with large inventory but a higher baseline — a reminder that “more tickets” doesn’t always mean “cheap,” especially in a marquee venue. Lumen and Soldier Field project as the tightest, highest-typical-price environments, with get-ins in the $900s and medians pushing toward (or above) $2,000.
For consumers, the main takeaway is timing: if you’re set on a potential Championship trip, early listings can serve as a “ceiling,” not necessarily the final market. Once teams advance, more sellers list, prices discover more naturally, and the best values often show up as fresh inventory enters at realistic levels — especially for pairs.
Current early snapshots
- Patriots vs Bills (Gillette): get-in $666, median $1,088 — most accessible Championship option
- Rams vs 49ers (SoFi): get-in $722, median $1,400 — large inventory, higher baseline
- Seahawks vs TBD (Lumen): get-in $908, median $1,919 — very tight supply
- Bears vs 49ers (Soldier): get-in $939, median $2,147 — limited sub-$1,000 seats
Once the matchups are set, markets usually normalize: more inventory comes online, and pricing becomes more predictable.
Looking WAY Ahead: Super Bowl LX
The Super Bowl is its own ecosystem — and early TicketClub listings reflect that. Unlike playoff games tied to one home fan base, the Super Bowl blends true fans, corporate demand, travel-package dynamics, and speculation. That mix almost always produces two outcomes: (1) inventory is relatively thin compared to other games, and (2) the “typical” price level is high long before the matchup is known.
Right now, the Super Bowl get-in sits at $6,185, with a median of $9,350 and a top end that stretches dramatically higher. For value-minded buyers, the most important nuance is that the early market is less about “finding a steal” and more about choosing when you’re willing to commit. Buying before teams are set can be advantageous if you’re confident demand will spike (or if you’re simply locking in a once-in-a-lifetime trip), but it also carries volatility — prices can swing significantly once the finalists are known, depending on travel demand and fan base behavior.
If you’re approaching the Super Bowl market with a value lens, the practical play is to treat early listings as a benchmark and watch how inventory evolves as the playoff picture narrows. As matchup certainty increases, more inventory often comes online, and pricing becomes more “structured” by seating tier. If you’re not ready to commit early, the evergreen approach is to start with the Super Bowl tickets team landing page, monitor the get-in and median over time, and pounce when the market presents an option that fits your budget and your preferred seating experience.
For evergreen coverage and shopping, you can always start with Super Bowl tickets, and for the broader postseason marketplace, visit NFL Playoffs tickets.
Current snapshot
- Get-in: $6,185
- Median: $9,350
- 90% under: $18,920
Reality for value-minded buyers
At this stage, it’s less about finding a steal and more about deciding whether you’re comfortable buying before the matchup is known. Prices can move sharply once teams are locked.
Final Takeaway
Across every game and budget, the key advantage on TicketClub is simple: no service fees for members, so you’re making apples-to-apples comparisons based solely on seat price, location, and availability.
If you’re shopping for value:
- Set a realistic per-ticket ceiling
- Filter to pairs
- Choose the best section in your price band
- Move early — Divisional Round inventory doesn’t linger