Written by Jesse Lawrence at The Street.com
Like real-estate, prices for tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship game are all about location.
In the 2015 championship game, Alabama faced off against LSU. That year, the two teams had an average travel distance of 187 miles to the Louisiana Super Dome. LSU fans were sorely disappointed as Alabama’s formidable defense shut out the Tigers 21-0. LSU’s offense crossed the 50-year line only once.
Without the need for a flight, the only other major expense this year for fans will be a hotel. On Priceline.com, there are two-star hotel express deals near Raymond James stadium for under $100 a night, which is the cheapest option by almost $30.
Chart by TiqIQ (Note: Prices cover championship games prior to the current playoff format).
Currently, the cheapest ticket available is $900, which is good for a 300-level ticket on the Alabama side of the stadium. The equivalent ticket on the Clemson side is almost $200 more, which suggests that Clemson fans are hungrier than Alabama fans. The 300 section is in the upper deck. Prices overall are up 15% since the semi-final games.
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