Ford Field, Detroit Lions have cheapest beer prices in NFL at $5, study says
In addition to having a winning football team for the first time in years, Detroit Lions fans have been treated to the the cheapest beer prices in the NFL this season.
On average, a beer costs $5 at Ford Field according to a study from aGamble.com. The prices have remained stable as the lowest in the league to help fuel the soldout crowds of Detroit faithful.
According to the study, the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons New York Jets, and New York Giants are the only other teams to sell beer for $5.
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Back in 2018, the Lions unveiled a series of discounted snacks and drinks in an effort to make the game day experience more affordable, including slashing the beer prices to $5.
The prices of tickets have remained stable at an average of just over $90 since 2018 on top of the cheap alcohol, which makes it one of the more affordable game day experiences in the league. The study projects an average game day to be priced around $120 for a ticket, parking, hot dog, and a beer.
However, you better buy those tickets before they land on the second-hand market. Before the season, there was not a single ticket available on StubHub, Ticketmaster, or Vivid Seats that cost less than $100.
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The Lions have had a true home-field advantage thanks to their fans this year. Detroit is 2-1 at home so far and has one of the highest-recorded noise levels in NFL history.
They are on the road this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and next week against the Baltimore Ravens. The next home game is Oct. 30 against the Oakland Raiders for a Monday Night Football showdown. You can bet the crowd will show up ready to be loud for that one.
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