Patrick Mahomes vs Lamar Jackson prompts sky-high AFC Championship game ticket prices

The AFC matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson will be one of the most expensive NFL tickets in years.

Ticket prices for the AFC game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached their highest level in six years. The cheapest tickets on the secondary market cost around £500, the lowest price since the 2018 AFC Champions League. There are several reasons why tickets for this game are expensive. One reason is that Baltimore hasn’t hosted a game of this caliber since 1971, and local fans are eager to attend. For the unbiased NFL fan, this is an interesting matchup between two evenly matched teams, including four star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.

Another factor is the presence of pop superstar Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Some fans are willing to pay a lot of money to be in the same seat as the singer, even if the singer is not performing.

The Ravens have a strong home record at 6-3 during the regular season and recently defeated the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium. Their only home losses came against the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers, but many of their key players have been rested for the last few games.

Ravens quarterback Roquan Smith talked about the benefits of playing at home after beating the Texans in the playoffs. “It’s huge,” he said. “It’s great to have the crowd behind us in big plays and big venues.” “The energy is contagious and helps us get more involved in the field.”

Ahead of the Chiefs game, Smith added: “I know the AFC Championship game next week is going to be amazing. But today was big. Last year I came to MandT Bank Stadium and witnessed how loud and hostile the environment was this year. They like football and escape. … They did everything they could, and that’s an important role for us.”