When the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers square off on Sunday, Feb. 7 to commence Super Bowl 50, it is a certainty that we will be witnessing history. And it could be in more ways than one.
That’s the main reason Super Bowl ticket prices have been gradually going up since the “bye week” that precedes The Big Game has come to an end. First of all, Super Bowl 50 tickets at the moment are averaging a blistering $4,905.74 on the secondary market, with some tickets even creeping above the $20K mark. In fact, tickets in section 115, row 29 are going as high as $22,800, which may sound insane, but there are certainly people out there willing to shell out that kind of dough to see what will be a historic affair.
On the “inexpensive” side of the spectrum, fans can get ahold of tickets for slightly above $3,000. Section 404, row 21, for instance, has seats priced at exactly $3,190, while spectators can grab seats in section 420, row 28, for $3,289. There’s no question that’s still a pricey mark that would trump any other “low mark” when it comes to tickets for sporting events, but this is the milestone Super Bowl 50 that’s on tap.
First off, there is the obvious storyline surrounding future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and this potentially being the final game of his legendary and decorated career. Rumors have been circulating that this could indeed be The Sherriff’s last rodeo, as he seeks to go out into the sunset with his second career Super Bowl victory — and first since 2007, when he defeated the Chicago Bears as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
Aside from that, Denver’s days could be numbered as an AFC powerhouse if Manning goes through with his potential retirement. Brock Osweiler will be his successor, and while he did show glimpses of promise this season when he was starting in place of Manning, the fact remains he’s still inconsistent and has plenty of room to grow if he wants to develop into an upper echelon quarterback. The defense is elite but features many aging veterans, as does the supporting cast on offense. In other words, the window is indeed closing.
Even if the Broncos succumb to defeat, this will still be a historic occasion, as it would bring about the first ever championship in history for the Panthers, who have gone 20 years without winning a title since first entering the league. In that stretch, they advanced to just one previous Super Bowl, when the New England Patriots narrowly beat them in 2004.
Not only could Carolina garner its first world championship in this encounter, but it could also officially signal the arrival of Cam Newton as one of the NFL’s true elite players. Many would argue he’s been knocking on the door for some time now — specifically ever since he came into the league several years back — and a championship triumph would certainly go a long way in ascending him amongst the best in the sport. That defense is pretty elite, too, and would love to have something to show for their terrific efforts over the past few seasons.
Fortunately, for fans who are trying to make the trek to witness history and the final game of the 2015 NFL season, there is Hipmunk.com to provide significant relief for those booking trips in order to get to Levi’s Stadium. They have cheap Santa Clara airfare from most major airlines that can get them to the area, while Hipmunk also features affordable Santa Clara hotel rooms so fans can stay awhile and make the most of their Super Bowl getaway.
Super Bowl 50 is set to shatter record TV ratings and create conversation for a long time. That being considered, it might actually be a solid investment getting to the game and taking it in live, as the 2015 NFL campaign braces for its highly-anticipated conclusion. At the very least, this should be a very competitive and entertaining football game that will yield a true champion.