Patriots Playoff Ticket Prices Fall as Game Against Chargers Approaches

Playoff tickets for the New England Patriots' AFC Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11, are trending lower as kickoff approaches.

CBS Boston WBZ-TV reported on Monday, Jan. 5, that the cheapest ticket is coming in around $235. By Wednesday, Jan. 7, the least expensive ticket on Ace Ticket was $200, Ticketmaster at $177, and StubHub at $183. 

According to the report, dynamic pricing drives ticket costs. Platforms like StubHub adjust ticket prices based on supply and demand. When teams clinch a playoff spot, prices tend to spike and then drop over the next 24 to 48 hours. 

WBZ spoke with Peter Percuoco, a season ticket holder since 1993. "Back then, tickets were easy to get. It was Schaefer Stadium; it was $300 a seat," said Percuoco. The Patriots' diehard was also present during the "Snow Bowl," when Adam Vinatieri kicked the game-winning goal in the snow against Oakland.

Officials warn that prices could remain volatile through kickoff, and there's no guarantee of a decline. Buyers should act when they find a price they're comfortable with paying.