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NFL returns to Mexico with ticket prices doubled
Four years after the last game in Mexico City, ticket prices have more than doubled, far outpacing inflation.
In brief
Four years after the last game in Mexico City, ticket prices have more than doubled, far outpacing inflation. The cheapest NFL ticket in Mexico jumped from 990 pesos in 2022 to 2,108 pesos in 2026, a 113% increase that far exceeds the country's inflation rate. Originally reported by SI Mexico.
NFL returns to Mexico City
The San Francisco 49ers will play the Minnesota Vikings on November 22 at the renovated Estadio Banorte. It's the first Sunday Night Football game outside the United States.
Cheapest ticket more than doubled
The lowest-priced ticket cost 990 pesos in 2022 but now costs 2,108 pesos. That's a 113% increase in just four years.
Price jump far exceeds inflation
Mexico's inflation rate from August 2022 to August 2026 was only 17.5%. A 990-peso ticket rising with inflation would cost about 1,163 pesos today, not 2,108.
Stadium renovation justifies some costs
The old Azteca Stadium underwent major renovations for the 2026 World Cup, adding new seats, screens, connectivity, and premium zones. The experience will be significantly different from 2022.
Premium seating prices tripled
Hospitality packages cost 9,000 pesos in 2022. Premium experiences like the Tunnel Club and Chairman's Club now cost up to 19,400 pesos, more than double the previous maximum.
Demand remains intense despite prices
The 2022 presale sold out in hours. The 2026 presale attracted over 300,000 users in a virtual queue, showing fans still want tickets despite the higher cost.
Comparison includes service fees
The 2022 prices didn't include service charges, but 2026 prices do. There's also a 50-peso processing fee per order, so actual final costs will be even higher.
Two tickets now cost over 4,000 pesos
A pair of the cheapest seats cost 1,980 pesos in 2022. Today they cost 4,216 pesos before any additional fees, more than doubling the cost for families.
The one thing
The cheapest NFL ticket in Mexico jumped from 990 pesos in 2022 to 2,108 pesos in 2026, a 113% increase that far exceeds the country's inflation rate.
