Super Bowl LVIII will be played on Sunday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. ET, and will likely be an unforgettable experience for those who attend the event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With a seating capacity of 65,000 and just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, the event is poised to draw fans from across the nation.
If you're considering shelling out the cash to go (or throwing it on your credit card), you probably understand that the event is not cheap. But how much does it actually cost to go? We did the math for you. Before we get into it, let's make a few general assumptions.
Let's assume you're one of the lucky 65,000 for the game who arrive in Las Vegas via flight on Friday, February 9, and depart on Monday, February 12.
Financial Playbook: Breakdown of Costs
The most affordable tickets in the nosebleeds are tagged at $6,609 on SeatGeek, but that's just the entry point; there are tickets selling for as high as $62,999.
Flights aren't cheap, either. A cross-section of round-trip flights from major cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Houston averages $712.25.
Hotel stay in Las Vegas will also dent your wallet. For a three-night stay on the Strip, you're looking at spending $2,826 (an average rate of the top 10 hotels on the strip is $942 per night), though that figure does not factor in resort fees. Prices are fluctuating, according to Tripadvisor, and some hotels on the strip are offering Super Bowl discounts.
Daily expenses, including food and local travel, should also be accounted for, averaging about $100 per day, so that's $300 over your stay. Inside the domed Allegiant Stadium, a beer and a hot dog will set you back $10.99 and $2.99, respectively, according to its website. Let's assume you have two each and don't tip the vendor. That's $27.96.
And if you're hoping to bring home a Super Bowl LVIII jersey, add another $120 to your budget.
The Grand Total
When you add up those figures—ticket, flights, hotel, daily expenses, and memorabilia—the total expense to be part of the event hovers around $10,595.21. That's without gambling in the city that calls itself the entertainment capital of the world.
So, is the experience worth the hefty price tag? It's a personal assessment. For die-hard fans, the atmosphere of the Super Bowl, coupled with the allure of Las Vegas, might justify the expense as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For others, the comfort of watching the game and its iconic commercials from home could be a more appealing and cost-effective choice.
Note: Figures are Newsweek's estimates based on available data. Actual costs may vary. Seek out deals for potential savings.
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