How to Purchase NFL Tickets

NFL tickets can be tricky to get, due to the limited play schedule and the popularity explosion that football has enjoyed in America in the last 25 years. The competition to purchase tickets has been offset by the opening of new clubs, such as the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ticket access has improved somewhat, yet grown more costly through increasing sales on the secondary or non-box-office market.

Things You'll Need

  • Stadium box-office address, Internet address or telephone number
  • Schedule of NFL games
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Instructions

  1. Buy NFL Tickets From Secondary Sources

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      Locate a licensed ticket broker online.

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      Search the online seller's NFL ticket listings. Tickets may be offered directly by the broker, whom you can pay online. They may also be sold by an individual, with whom you can negotiate payment terms.

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      Examine the seating details to be sure the seats are where you want them. Most broker websites have stadium-seating maps. You can also visit the specific team's stadium website.

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      Set up an account with the broker, or contact the individual about payment and ticket-exchange details.

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      Purchase NFL tickets from a broker or individual after you have confirmed seating, payment and delivery details.

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      Search for more tickets from individual sellers on craigslist or eBay (see Resources below).

    Buy NFL Tickets From the Source

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      Locate the date, time and stadium for the game you want to see on an official NFL schedule. Find calendars, team rosters and club links on the NFL website (see Resources below).

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      Purchase tickets from the stadium box office or Ticketmaster, in person, on the Web or by telephone (see Resources below).

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      Confirm your time, date, seating information and number of tickets before completing your transaction.