North America's Priciest Sports Tickets

By: Darren Rovell, Sports Business Reporter | 09 Mar 2010 | 02:19 PM ET

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America's Highest Ticket Prices
Source: Team Marketing Report: Fan Cost Index 2009 | Photo: Getty Images
Across the four major American professional sports leagues - NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL - which teams charge the highest average ticket prices?Team Marketing Report, a publisher of sports marketing and sponsorship information, compiles average ticket prices across major North American sports in their annual "Fan Cost Index." This index monitors how much it costs to be a fan at a game for individual teams, from ticket prices and parking fees to stadium concessions.As you may expect, NFL tickets are, on average, more expensive than most other sports, but all four major sports are represented in the top 15 list. However, keep in mind that the MLB, NBA and NHL seasons are all much longer than the NFL and have the potential to sell a higher total volume of tickets.So, which teams charge the highest average ticket prices? Click ahead to find out!Ticket prices and other prices are for the most recent completed season or season in progress. Posted 9 March 2010
15. New York Yankees
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Average Ticket Price: $72.972009 Record: 103-59Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $510.08Parking: $23Beer: $6
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Average Ticket Price: $74.252009-10 Record: 3-13Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $295Parking: $25Beer: $5.75
13. Denver Broncos
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Average Ticket Price: $76.752009-10 Record: 8-8Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $356.31Parking: $20Beer: $6.25
12. Washington Redskins
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Average Ticket Price: $79.132009-10 Record: 4-12Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $254.56Parking: $35Beer: $7
11. Kansas City Chiefs
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Average Ticket Price: $80.692009-10 Record: 4-12Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $139Parking: $22Beer: $7.50
10. San Diego Chargers
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Average Ticket Price: $81.392009-10 Record: 13-3Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $170Parking: $25Beer: $8
9. Indianapolis Colts
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Average Ticket Price: $82.792009-10 Record: 14-2Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $246.17Parking: $20Beer: $7
8. Baltimore Ravens
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Average Ticket Price: $86.922009-10 Record: 9-7Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $241.84Parking: $35Beer: $7.50
7. New York Jets
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Average Ticket Price: $86.992009-10 Record: 9-7Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $390Parking: $20Beer: $7.75
6. Chicago Bears
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Average Ticket Price: $88.332009-10 Record: 7-9Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $312.50Parking: $46Beer: $7.50
5. New York Giants
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Average Ticket Price: $88.632009-10 Record: 8-8Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $115Parking: $20Beer: $7.75
4. Los Angeles Lakers
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Average Ticket Price: $93.252009-10 Record: 46-18*Other Average Prices:Cheapest Ticket: $10Parking: $15Beer: $7.75*Record as of 3/9/10
3. Toronto Maple Leafs
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Average Ticket Price: $114.102009-10 Record: 20-33-12*Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $168.14Parking: $17.42Beer: $5.88*As of this story's posting on 3/9/10, the Maple Leafs have the second-worst record in the NHL, with 52 points.Prices are calcuated to US dollars using a conversion rate of $1 CAD=$0.871 USD. Canadian teams are included in the report for their affiliation with American professional sports leagues.
2. New England Patriots
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Average Ticket Price: $117.842009-10 Record: 10-6Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $566.67Parking: $20Beer: $7.50
1. Dallas Cowboys
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Average Ticket Price: $159.652009-10 Record: 11-5Other Average Prices:Premium Ticket: $340Parking: $40Beer: $7