If you’re planning to travel to see your favorite NFL team at home this season, a new survey from CheapHotels.org highlights how much that trip could cost. The brand analyzed ticket and hotel pricing for two-person visits, comparing side-by-side seating (not upper-level sections) and two nights in the least-expensive available room at a 3-star or higher hotel in the nearest city center to identify the most expensive home-game destinations.
The survey finds that attending a New England Patriots home game is the priciest option on average. A two-person outing to a Patriots home game averages $1,371, which includes $804 for two tickets and $567 for two nights in a Boston hotel. Close behind are Green Bay Packers home games, averaging $1,337 per two-person visit; Packers fans also face the highest hotel costs among all teams.
Philadelphia Eagles fans rank third in cost, with an average total of $1,001 for two tickets and two nights in a mid-range Philadelphia hotel. At the other end of the spectrum, some teams provide much more affordable home-game experiences. The survey identifies the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts as among the least expensive teams to see in person when factoring in both tickets and nearby hotel stays.
By combining ticket prices for adjacent seats in lower sections with the lowest available two-night rate at a 3-star-or-better hotel in the nearest downtown area, the analysis offers a practical look at what a typical fan might expect to spend for a short overnight trip to a home game. Costs will vary by opponent, day of the week and timing of purchase, but the rankings give a useful snapshot of which venues and cities tend to drive higher travel expenses.
Fans who want to reduce expenses can consider several strategies: attend weekday or less high-profile games, book hotel rooms well in advance, compare nearby neighborhoods for lower rates, and consider upper-level seating if lower-level prices are prohibitive. For groups traveling together, splitting hotel costs or seeking suites and multi-room options can also lower per-person expenses.
Ultimately, if minimizing travel and lodging costs matters, this survey provides a helpful starting point for choosing which away-from-home games to prioritize — and which home venues are likely to be the most expensive for a short city-center stay.