The 2026 NFL schedule is now live, and NFL ticket prices on the resale market have shifted from pre-release projections to post-onsale reality.<\/p>\n
Before the league revealed dates, kickoff times and broadcast windows, fans and sellers already knew the matchups. That created an early resale market driven by opponent demand, team strength, stadium interest and travel appeal. Now, with the full schedule released and the first onsale weekend complete, TicketClub listing data gives a clearer view of 2026 NFL ticket prices across the league.<\/p>\n
The biggest takeaway from TicketClub\u2019s May 18 resale marketplace snapshot is a market resetting in two directions at once. Increased inventory has made get-in prices more accessible for fans searching for cheaper NFL tickets, while the premium tier of high-demand games has become easier to identify. International games are setting the top of the market, while Buffalo Bills tickets<\/a>, Detroit Lions tickets<\/a>, Seattle Seahawks tickets<\/a>, rivalry matchups and holiday games are driving many of the strongest domestic asking prices.<\/p>\n All prices below reflect available resale listings in the May 18 TicketClub snapshot. NFL ticket prices can change as inventory moves, more seats are listed, and fans react to team performance, injuries, schedule placement and matchup demand.<\/p>\n The NFL\u2019s international slate is the clearest premium pricing story in the 2026 NFL ticket market. With regular-season games scheduled for Australia, Brazil, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City, this season features the league\u2019s most expansive international lineup to date.<\/p>\n Among international games with available listings in the May 18 TicketClub data, the highest median listing price belonged to Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> vs. Atlanta Falcons<\/a> in Madrid. That matchup showed a $385 get-in price and a $1,824 median listing price, highlighting strong global demand.<\/p>\n The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> vs. Baltimore Ravens<\/a> game in Brazil showed the highest get-in price at $1,073, with a $1,610 median listing price. Because inventory was still limited in this early snapshot, that number should be viewed as an early premium indicator rather than a long-term pricing benchmark.<\/p>\n Munich and Paris also landed in the top tier of international NFL ticket prices. Lions vs. New England Patriots<\/a> in Munich showed a $404 get-in and $1,149 median, while New Orleans Saints<\/a> vs. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> in Paris carried a $419 get-in and $1,081 median.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The international data shows how different global markets price NFL tickets in different ways. Madrid currently leads in median price, Brazil leads in get-in price, and London offers the deepest pool of listings. For fans buying NFL tickets, that means multiple ways to evaluate value\u2014whether prioritizing lowest entry price, overall premium demand, or inventory depth.<\/p>\n Among U.S.-based games, Buffalo remains the strongest overall home market in the May 18 TicketClub data. Bills home games posted the highest median of game-level listing prices among domestic teams, led by matchups against the Lions, Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, Patriots, Chicago Bears<\/a>, Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> and Miami Dolphins<\/a>.<\/p>\n The most expensive domestic NFL game by median listing price was Bills vs. Lions on Sept. 17, with a $95 get-in and $995 median. Bills-Chiefs on Thanksgiving also ranked among the top NFL ticket prices, with a $95 get-in and $862 median.<\/p>\n Buffalo\u2019s ticket demand is notable because it is not driven by a single matchup. Premium opponents, a new-stadium draw, divisional rivalries and national-brand games all contribute to consistently high NFL resale ticket prices across the home schedule.<\/p>\n Detroit is one of the biggest post-schedule risers in the NFL ticket market. The Lions were already a strong draw before the schedule release, but their home slate moved more clearly into the premium tier once dates and national windows were finalized.<\/p>\n Several Lions home games now rank among the highest-priced NFL matchups. Lions-Bears on Thanksgiving carries a $65 get-in and $850 median, while Lions-Minnesota Vikings<\/a> on Nov. 1 shows a $65 get-in and $773 median. Lions-Buccaneers and Lions-Packers also posted median prices above $700.<\/p>\n Demand is supported by multiple factors, including Thanksgiving visibility, NFC North rivalries and increased national interest in the team\u2014key drivers of rising NFL ticket prices.<\/p>\n Seattle was one of the clearest premium NFL ticket markets before the schedule release, and that trend continued after the first onsale weekend.<\/p>\n Strong demand appears across the home slate rather than being concentrated in one game. Seahawks-Patriots, Seahawks-Cowboys, Seahawks-Bears, Seahawks-Chiefs, Seahawks-49ers and Seahawks-Rams all showed elevated resale pricing signals.<\/p>\n Seattle\u2019s opener against New England carried an $85 get-in and $793 median listing price, tying it with Bills-Patriots among the top domestic markets. Seahawks-Cowboys followed closely at $787, with several other games above $700.<\/p>\n This consistency reflects a combination of venue demand, team interest and opponent quality, helping keep Seahawks tickets among the more expensive NFL resale options.<\/p>\n While international games set the overall ceiling, the domestic schedule still includes a clearly defined premium tier of NFL games. In the May 18 TicketClub snapshot, that group was led by Bills-Lions, Packers-Bears, 49ers-Raiders, Bills-Chiefs, Lions-Bears and Seahawks-Patriots.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The NFL schedule release turns matchups into specific buying decisions. Once dates are assigned, factors like Thanksgiving, Christmas, primetime windows and late-season positioning begin to influence NFL ticket prices.<\/p>\n Thanksgiving games are already among the most expensive NFL tickets. Bills-Chiefs reached a median price of $862, while Lions-Bears followed at $850, combining high-profile matchups with premium holiday placement.<\/p>\n Christmas games also show strong pricing signals. Bears-Packers in Chicago carried a $75 get-in and $740 median, while Seahawks-Rams reached a $566 median.<\/p>\n These scheduling elements help explain why the resale market changes after the schedule release, as timing becomes just as important as the matchup itself.<\/p>\n While premium games dominate headlines, many fans can still find cheaper NFL tickets in the post-onsale market. The May 18 snapshot shows more accessible entry points, especially in markets with increased inventory.<\/p>\n The lowest median-priced games included Saints-Panthers, Chargers-Jets, Colts-Titans, Titans-Jaguars, Chargers-Texans, Chargers-Cardinals, Saints-Cardinals and Falcons-Buccaneers, all with median prices below $150.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lower median prices do not mean all seats are inexpensive, as premium sections and late-season demand can still drive prices higher. However, for fans searching for affordable NFL tickets, these matchups represent clear value opportunities.<\/p>\n Several home markets also showed more accessible pricing overall, including Colts, Panthers, Titans, Saints, Cleveland Browns<\/a>, New York Giants<\/a>, Buccaneers, Chargers and Falcons games.<\/p>\n Before the schedule release, the NFL ticket market was shaped by limited inventory and generalized demand. After the release and onsale weekend, more lower-priced inventory entered the resale market, creating additional buying opportunities.<\/p>\n At the same time, the premium tier became more clearly defined. The highest NFL ticket prices now tend to be tied to specific demand drivers, including international games, Thanksgiving and Christmas matchups, rivalry history and high-profile teams.<\/p>\n For buyers, this means a more segmented NFL ticket marketplace, with clear differences between premium experiences and lower-cost entry options.<\/p>\nInternational Games Set the Top of the NFL Ticket Market<\/h2>\n
Bills Still Lead the Domestic Slate<\/h2>\n
Lions Emerge as the Post-Schedule Mover<\/h2>\n
Seahawks Remain a Premium Home Market<\/h2>\n
Top Domestic NFL Games After the Schedule Release<\/h2>\n
Holiday Games Are Already Pricing Like Premium Inventory<\/h2>\n
Where Fans Can Still Find Lower Get-In Prices<\/h2>\n
What Changed After the Schedule Release?<\/h2>\n
How TicketClub Members Can Compare NFL Ticket Prices<\/h2>\n