Taylor Swift’s Potential NFL Game Appearance Sparks Surge in New York Jets Ticket Prices
The primetime matchup between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs has suddenly generated a lot of excitement among fans. This is due to rumors suggesting that the renowned singer Taylor Swift might make an appearance at her second NFL game this Sunday night. While speculations about a romantic involvement between Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remain unconfirmed, the mere possibility of her attendance has triggered a ticket-buying frenzy.
The Swift Effect on Ticket Sales
StubHub’s Surge: The excitement surrounding Taylor Swift has caused StubHub to report a swift surge in ticket sales for the Jets vs. Chiefs game. On their website, ticket prices are soaring, ranging from $89 to a staggering $1,221.
TicketSmarter’s Insight: According to TicketSmarter, an online ticket resale marketplace, USA Today has disclosed an 18.5% spike in ticket prices for Sunday’s primetime clash between the Chiefs and Jets. The get-in price, which was $100 just last week, has surged to $128 on Thursday, now standing as the second-highest get-in price for the Jets this season.
TickPick’s Sales Boom: CNN has reported a remarkable surge in ticket sales on TickPick, another online ticket site, with prices leaping from $83 to $119.
The Ripple Effect on Kansas City Chiefs Tickets
Kansas City Chiefs’ Surge: Notably, the Taylor Swift effect hasn’t been confined to just the Jets’ tickets. USA Today has highlighted that TickPick witnessed its highest single-day ticket sales this season for the Kansas City Chiefs immediately after Swift’s appearance.
Kelce’s Jersey Sales Skyrocket
The Swift Bump for Kelce: Taylor Swift’s presence has also given a substantial boost to Travis Kelce’s no. 87 jersey sales. After her attendance at last Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium, the two-time Super Bowl champion’s jersey became one of the best-selling NFL player jerseys. The Fanatics websites, including NFLShop.com, recorded a staggering nearly 400% spike in sales, as reported by the Associated Press.
Kelce’s Swift Connection: Travis Kelce, a two-time Super Bowl champion, revealed on his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason in July that he had made an attempt to meet Taylor Swift, intending to give her his number. FOX News reported that during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the Pro Bowler further disclosed that he had invited Swift to watch him play.
The mere possibility of Taylor Swift gracing the Jets vs. Chiefs game has set off a ticket-buying frenzy, leading to a substantial surge in ticket prices and jersey sales. The Swift effect on the NFL continues to be undeniable, leaving fans and analysts eager to see what might happen next.