NFL Playoff Tickets 2027: Prices for Every Round & How to Buy
NFL Playoff Tickets for the 2026 season go on sale in December, ahead of Wild Card Weekend on January 16 to 18, 2027. Last January, Wild Card seats averaged $314 to $884 on resale, and the NFC Championship topped $1,400.
Home teams sell face-value tickets to their season ticket holders first. Resale listings appear the moment a team clinches a home game.
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NFL Playoff Tickets 2027 at a Glance
| Round | Dates | Games | Last season’s resale prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | January 16 to 18, 2027 | 6 | Averages from $314 to $884 |
| Divisional | January 23 and 24, 2027 | 4 | Averages from $486 to $855 |
| Conference Championships | Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 2 | NFC averaged $1,421; AFC get-in from $524 |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 1 | About $5,400 to get in right now |
Prices are last season’s averages from SeatGeek, TickPick and Victory Live, checked on November 10, 2026.
How Much are NFL Playoff Tickets?
It depends on the round, the matchup and the stadium. The cheapest playoff seats usually sit in the Wild Card round, and prices roughly double by the conference title games.
Wild Card Round Prices
| Game (January 2026) | Average resale | Cheapest seat |
|---|---|---|
| Packers at Bears | $884 | $388 |
| 49ers at Eagles | $492 | $220 |
| Bills at Jaguars | $420 | $205 |
| Chargers at Patriots | $392 | $169 |
| Texans at Steelers | $335 | $171 |
| Rams at Panthers | $314 | $149 |
Averages are from SeatGeek and cheapest seats from TicketIQ, both from the week of the games. A rivalry like Packers and Bears costs more than double a game with a smaller fan base.
Divisional Round Prices
- Rams at Bears: about $855 on average.
- 49ers at Seahawks: about $747 on average.
- Bills at Broncos: about $701 on average, with seats from $323.
- Texans at Patriots: about $486 on average, the cheapest of the round.
Conference Championship Prices
The NFC Championship between the Rams and Seahawks set a record for a conference title game, averaging $1,421 with seats from $888. AFC Championship seats in Denver started near $524 and swung by hundreds of dollars on injury news during the week.
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When Do NFL Playoff Tickets Go on Sale?
Most teams open playoff sales in December, before the bracket is set. Last season the Bears gave season ticket holders early access on December 11, and the Jaguars opened public sales on December 10.
Those are “if necessary” tickets for every home game a team could host. If the game is never played, the money comes back. Resale prices then move fast once seeding is locked after Week 18 on January 10.
How Do Teams Sell Playoff Tickets?
Teams sell face-value seats through their own ticket accounts, and most run on Ticketmaster, the NFL’s official ticketing partner. Watch your team’s page and Ticketmaster’s NFL section in early December.
- Season ticket holders: Many teams use a “Pay As We Play” plan that holds your seats and charges your card only after a home game is confirmed.
- Priority lists: Fans on a team’s waiting list often get a presale slot next.
- General public: Whatever is left goes on sale, usually in the same week.
Face value varies by team, round and seat, and teams rarely publish a price chart. Your playoff invoice or the team’s Ticketmaster page shows the exact cost.
Do NFL Season Tickets Include Playoff Games?
No. Playoff tickets are a separate, optional purchase. Season ticket holders get first chance to buy the same seats, but they are billed only if their team actually hosts a game.
Where Can You Buy NFL Playoff Tickets?
- Your team or Ticketmaster: face value, but limited and often sold out to season ticket holders.
- NFL Ticket Exchange: the league’s official resale market on Ticketmaster, where tickets are verified and reissued with a new barcode.
- Vivid Seats: the widest choice once a matchup is set, with fees shown in the price.
- Social media and street sellers: skip them. Payments by Zelle, Venmo or wire cannot be reversed if the ticket is fake.
Super Bowl seats work differently, and the Super Bowl 2027 tickets guide covers prices and On Location packages.
What Happens If Your Team Doesn’t Host?
You get your money back. Ticketmaster refunds games that are not played, and last season Bears buyers saw refunds within 7 to 10 days of the date.
Vivid Seats gives a full refund plus a 10% promo code if an “if necessary” playoff game never happens. Pay As We Play members are simply never charged.
Which Teams Could Host NFL Playoff Games in 2027?
After Week 9, these teams lead their divisions and would host on Wild Card Weekend if the season ended today.
| Seed | AFC | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bills (7-1) | 49ers (7-1) |
| 2 | Broncos (7-2) | Bears (7-2) |
| 3 | Jaguars (6-2) | Giants (5-2-1) |
| 4 | Steelers (6-2) | Panthers (3-5) |
Standings were checked on November 10, 2026, and tiebreakers can still flip close spots. The NFL playoff picture updates every week.
When is the Best Time to Buy NFL Playoff Tickets?
- Right after a team clinches: best seat choice, but prices are speculative.
- The week of the game: prices often ease as sellers compete. Last season Patriots Wild Card seats dropped to about $169 before kickoff.
- Big rivalries and title games: buy earlier. Packers and Bears or a conference final rarely gets cheaper.
- Watch the news: a star injury can move prices by hundreds of dollars in a day.
How Does the NFL Playoff Format Work?
Fourteen teams make it, 7 per conference: 4 division winners and 3 wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed gets a bye, the higher seed hosts every game, and the bracket reseeds after the Wild Card round. Every kickoff and channel is on the NFL playoff schedule.
NFL Playoff Tickets FAQ
How much are NFL playoff tickets?
Last season Wild Card games averaged $314 to $884 on resale, Divisional games $486 to $855, and the NFC Championship $1,421.
When do NFL playoff tickets go on sale?
Most teams start in December with season ticket holders, then the public. Resale listings appear once a team clinches.
Do NFL season tickets include playoff games?
No. Playoff seats are a separate purchase, and season ticket holders are charged only if their team hosts.
Does NFL Sunday Ticket include the playoffs?
No. Sunday Ticket covers regular season out-of-market games only, and every playoff game airs on national TV.
What happens if my team does not host a playoff game?
You get a refund. Ticketmaster refunds unplayed games, and Vivid Seats adds a 10% promo code to the refund.
Where can I buy official NFL playoff tickets?
From your team, Ticketmaster or the NFL Ticket Exchange, the league’s official resale market.
When does the 2027 NFL playoff schedule start?
Wild Card Weekend runs January 16 to 18, 2027, and the conference championships are on January 31.
What is the cheapest NFL playoff round?
The Wild Card round. Last season the cheapest seats started around $149 to $220 for several games.
NFL Playoff Tickets are cheapest in the Wild Card round and climb with every game, so the round you pick matters as much as the seat. Sales open in December, and this page is updated with prices as each matchup is set. Dates come from the NFL’s official calendar and are subject to change.