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Seahawks Super Bowl Ticket Prices Top $24,000 as Fans Flood Flights and Retailers Rush

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Ticket Prices Skyrocket After Super Bowl Berth Secondary‑market listings now start around $6,700 and climb to nearly $25,000 for premium seats, a jump that followed Seattle’s NFC Championship win [1][2]. The team’s season‑ticket lottery offers a limited pool of nose‑bleed tickets at the face‑value $950, a price many fans deem preferable to the secondary market [2]. Fans such as John Reed say they would gladly pay $950 rather than $7,000 for a seat, underscoring the price disparity [2].

Airlines Add Capacity While Fares Exceed $1,000 Alaska Airlines introduced 16 extra round‑trip flights to San Francisco and San Jose, while American boosted Seattle‑San Jose operations by more than 450 % for Super Bowl week [3]. Delta, the league’s official carrier, added a sixth daily Seattle‑San Francisco flight and maintains four nonstop Seattle‑San Jose services each day [3]. United launched a new direct Seattle‑San Jose round‑trip, yet many seats now cost over $1,000, prompting carriers to urge early bookings and weather monitoring [3][1].

Retailers Ramp Up Merchandise Amid Record Fan Demand Seattle‑based Simply Seattle’s website crashed within hours of the NFC title, reflecting unprecedented traffic [2]. Warehouse crews accelerated shirt production, stacked boxes, and expanded nationwide shipping to meet the two‑week surge before Super Bowl LX [2]. Managers adjusted printing volumes and locations, anticipating continued high demand through the February game [2].

Fans Face $10,000 Total Trip Costs and Lottery Opportunities Google Trends recorded a dramatic rise in ticket and flight searches in Washington state after the championship win [1]. Season‑ticket holder Terri Fletcher estimates combined hotel, airfare, and ticket expenses could reach $10,000, while longtime fan Laurie Staples calls the expense “once‑in‑a‑lifetime” [1]. A lottery email confirmed Naila Tariq as a recipient of team‑allocated Super Bowl tickets, highlighting the rare chance for fans amid soaring market prices [1].

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Timeline

Jan 3, 2026 – Seattle defeats San Francisco 49 Ers 13‑3 at Levi’s Stadium, sealing the NFC West top seed and setting up a home divisional playoff. The win caps a 14‑3 regular season and fuels playoff momentum[5].

Jan 12, 2026 – The Seahawks announce they will host the 49 Ers in the NFC divisional round at Lumen Field after finishing the season 14‑3, the conference’s No. 1 seed. Ticketmaster lists the cheapest seat at $524 before fees, and the franchise warns season‑ticket holders that reselling tickets could jeopardize next‑year renewal eligibility[6].

Jan 13, 2026 – The league confirms the divisional‑round game for Jan 17 at 5 p.m., adds rapper Lil Jon as the halftime performer, and notes the cheapest ticket is $578.40 for standing‑room only. The team reiterates its anti‑resale policy to protect fan attendance and home‑field advantage[5].

Jan 20, 2026 – Resale listings for the upcoming NFC Championship start around $876 as the public sale closes and the secondary market dominates. Fans anticipate that a Super Bowl trip could push prices into the thousands, underscoring the high financial barrier to attending the championship[4].

Jan 24, 2026 (approx.) – Seattle clinches its first conference title in over a decade by beating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship, securing a Super Bowl LX berth against the New England Patriots. Individual secondary‑market seats start just under $7,000 and climb to nearly $25,000; Google Trends shows a dramatic spike in ticket searches. Lottery winner Naila Tariq says she feels “humbled and blessed,” while booster‑club president Terri Fletcher estimates total fan expenses could reach $10,000 and longtime season‑ticket holder Laurie Staples calls the experience “once‑in‑a‑lifetime”[1].

Jan 26, 2026 – Major airlines add extra Seattle‑Bay Area flights for Super Bowl week, with Alaska adding 16 round‑trip services, American boosting Seattle‑San Jose capacity by over 450%, Delta adding a sixth daily Seattle‑San Francisco flight on Feb 9, and United launching a new direct Seattle‑San Jose round‑trip. Despite added seats, some fares exceed $1,000, prompting carriers to urge early booking and weather monitoring[2].

Jan 27, 2026 – Seattle retailers surge as fans celebrate the NFC title; Simply Seattle’s website crashes under post‑win traffic, and the company ramps up shirt production and nationwide shipping. SeatGeek lists Super Bowl tickets near $6,700, while a team‑run lottery offers nosebleed seats for $950; fan John Reed says his throat is still raw from yelling but he would choose a $950 ticket over a $7,000 price. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara[3].

Feb 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, pitting the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots in a rematch of the previous championship game[1].

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