Thousands of Americans are planning to attend their favorite NFL team’s games this season and watch the live broadcast of the game.
Whether you’re going to see a game close to home or it’s a tradition to go out to show you’re a fan, plan to include tailgating expenses in your budget.
These tailgating expenses can include parking, food and drinks, and your favorite party snacks.
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as it happened this year The NFL season has begun, New York-based sports news platform Oddspedia has analyzed the best tailgate spots for football fans, so you can get the most for your money and manage your tailgating costs.
Tailgate season is here, which means it’s time to figure out how much it will cost to enjoy food and drinks with friends before the big game. (iStock)
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Oddspedia examines the cost of a tailgate experience for a group of four hungry people football match watchers This included the cost of parking in the tailgate area for the first games of the season, as well as the cost of party foods and drinks needed to make the tailgate a winning time.
“To estimate the cost of tailgating for four people, we divided our research into two main categories: food and beverage and parking,” said Dustin Saracini, a Toronto-based betting analyst at Oddspedia.
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The process then used a list of classic items fans enjoy before a game, he said, and online price data collected from local grocery stores near each stadium.
The cost of the tailgate experience breaks down into two major categories: food and beverage, parking. (iStock)
Food and Drink The estimated tailgating costs included four different dips and four kinds of chips, as well as sub rolls, mayonnaise, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions (to make sandwiches).
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Ingredients to make a cheeseburger are also included, such as burgers, buns, patties, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
Purchases of buffalo chicken wings, pretzels and hot dogs were also accounted for.
Along with some staple tailgate food, a 16-pack of beer, two liters of soda, and plenty of water are good beverages to pack for your tailgate. (iStock)
Popular beverages purchased for tailgating include beer (16-pack), Coca-Cola (two liters), and water (two 1.5-liter bottles).
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San Francisco 49ersLevi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, may have the most expensive tailgate, costing $292.33, with parking coming in at $132, according to data from Oddspedia.
Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles ChargersAt the state-of-the-art, $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the average parking fee is $100, and tailgating costs $257.55.
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Dallas Cowboys, Famous Cowboys Play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which has an average parking fee of $88. This stadium location is the third most expensive at $242.15.
AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, ranks third as the most expensive tailgate location, with parking fees averaging $88. (iStock)
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Arizona Cardinals: Tailgating at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will cost you an estimated $158.07, while a parking spot will set you back around $21.
Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina PanthersParking in these southern cities costs around $173 to $181, with the lowest prices going to Atlanta Falcons fans. Parking at Mercedes-Benz Stadium costs $21.
average costThe average cost of a pregame experience for four tailgaters is $205.17, which includes an average of $147.79 for food and drinks and $57.38 for parking, Oddspedia reports.
Saracini told Fox News Digital that the parking cost data was focused on the first game of the season at each stadium.
“We looked at official tailgating lots or relatively nearby lots that were permitted Fans are being asked to tailgate.” He said.
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Apart from this, affordable prices were also considered.
“Although availability was limited at some locations, we were able to identify standard parking lots for most stadiums,” Saracini said.
“We also consulted official stadium/team sources or used resale sites like SeatGeek.”
There are official parking lots available for fans to enjoy pre-game events, and there are also a few separate, standard parking lots available for those coming to watch the game. (iStock)
To calculate the total cost, the cost of food and drinks was calculated along with the cost of parking to provide the total tailgating cost for four people at each stadium.
What affects tailgating cost?
Saracini said the two biggest factors that drive up tailgating costs are gas. and food prices.
“Traveling for games has gotten very expensive these days, especially for those going across the country,” he said.
“And with food prices skyrocketing, hosting a party for lots of people can be very heavy on your pocket.”
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In addition, many stadiums are upgrading their facilities.
“While it’s great to have better amenities, it can also mean more costs for tailgaters,” Saracini said.
With gas and food prices rising, the cost of tailgating has gone up as well. (iStock)
How can fans curb spending?
According to Saracini, consider these ways to save money on tailgating.
Set a budget according to your capacity
Attend NFL games in a group to share costs
Gather your supplies; for example, consider sharing a lattice With friends
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One way to avoid expensive food during games is to bring your own snacks and eat them at the stadium to avoid discounts. (iStock)
Bring your own food and drinks whenever possible
You can also save a lot of money on stadium concessions by shopping smart.
“Thinking Budget-Friendly Option like fried chicken, cupcakes or nachos,” Saracini said.
Be flexible
If you are not too selective about the date or the game, you can make some savings.
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“But if you have your mind set on a particular sport, start planning well in advance,” Saracini said.
Do you know how much it costs to tailgate before your favorite game? Here’s everything you need to know before paying the bill for your pregame celebration. (iStock)
Avoid buying things at the stadium
Jerseys and gear are usually cheaper elsewhere.
Be creative in buying tickets
When checking ticket resellers, Adam Budelli, a spokesman for StubHub in the San Francisco Bay Area, said searching for single tickets may yield better prices than group tickets.
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“Meet your friends to tailgate, but go to the game alone,” Budelli told Fox News Digital via email.
“We can see how roster changes and fan optimism have contributed to increased sales this season.”
