Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to buy Super Bowl tickets directly from the NFL. Your chances are very slim, but every year the NFL distributes about 500 pairs of tickets to fans through an annual Super Bowl random drawing. It is often refered to as a lottery, although there is no charge to enter and if you are chosen you will have the opportunity to buy a pair of Super Bowl tickets at face value (starting at about $650 each). Requests for the random drawing are accepted between February 1st and June 1st of each year preceding the game.
The majority of Super Bowl tickets (about 75%) are distributed to the NFL teams with each of the participating teams splitting approximately 35% of all Super Bowl tickets. All teams not playing in the Super Bowl will receive just over 1%, and the team hosting the Super Bowl receives about 9% of the Super Bowl tickets. The remaining 25% of Super Bowl tickets are controlled by the NFL and are distributed primarily to NFL affiliated companies, the network broadcasting the Super Bowl, corporate sponsors, media, VIPs, charities, fans and the Super Bowl Host Committee to package with sponsorships.
SECURITY TIPS
For any Internet transaction you do, make sure the website where you buy tickets is secure and reputable. Look for a seal of approval from the Better Business Bureau, Verisign or similar organizations.
Almost all Super Bowl ticket resellers do not provide refunds due to the nature of the event, so make sure the you are 100% positive that you will be attending the event (or the person you are purchasing the tickets for) before making a commitment to buy.
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