UPDATE: The NFL has confirmed it is fining over 100 players and two dozen club employees for selling Super Bowl 59 tickets above face value. This urgent announcement reveals that players involved will face fines of 1.5 times the ticket price they originally paid, alongside restrictions on ticket purchases for the next two Super Bowls unless they participate in the games.
The league’s investigation indicates these players and staff members violated a long-standing policy preventing the resale of tickets for more than their face value. Those implicated sold tickets to a small group of “bundlers” who collaborated with ticket resellers to inflate prices, according to a source familiar with the situation.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Compliance Head Sabrina Perel stated, “Our investigation has determined that a number of NFL players and coaches sold Super Bowl tickets for more than the ticket’s face value in violation of League Policy.” Perel emphasized that the league will enhance compliance training for all personnel before Super Bowl 60 to ensure adherence to these policies.
Club employees will face even steeper fines of two times face value for their violations. The NFL indicates it will not tolerate any personal profit from affiliations that undermine fan trust and the integrity of the game.
As the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025, the league is taking swift action to prevent similar issues in the future. Perel assured teams that further details regarding new compliance measures would be rolled out in early fall.
With this development, fans and stakeholders are advised to remain vigilant about ticket sales and resale policies. The NFL’s commitment to fan protection and ethical conduct is clear, sending a strong message that violations will have serious consequences.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds and the NFL completes its investigation.
