ARIZONA CARDINALS

State Farm Stadium earns best value title among NFL arenas ahead of 2024-25 season

Jul 27, 2024, 6:35 AM

Exterior view of State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona...

General view outside of State Farm Stadium before the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys on September 24, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals, topped the list for cheapest NFL arenas for families, according to a study conducted by Action Network.

With the 2024-25 NFL season just a few short weeks away, Action Network compiled data from Team Marketing Report’s 2023 NFL Fan Cost Index and ranked all 32 stadiums’ cost effectiveness.

Overall value was determined by adding the cost of four general admission tickets, two soft drinks, two beers, four hot dogs and parking. The final category, however non-price related, was child admission policy for which Action Network listed each stadium’s policy such as State Farm Stadium’s “under 2 in for free.”

The Cardinal’s home cashed in a grand total of $452.46, nearly a full $22 lower than the second-cheapest Paycor Stadium ($474.42), which hosts the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here’s a breakdown of each category:

  • Four tickets: $394.16
  • Two soft drinks: $11.00
  • Two beers: $14.00
  • Four hot dogs: $20.00
  • Parking: $13.30

State Farm was the only NFL arena with average ticket prices under $100 and its food, drink and parking costs all finished in the cheapest third of league.

After Paycor Stadium were the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium ($480.80), the Atlanta Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium ($487.22) and the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium ($493.06) to round out the top five best for families.

On the other end of the spectrum, the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium had the most expensive value at $750.65 as one of two arenas (Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium being the other) whose general ticket price averaged north of $150.

Arrowhead Stadium, home to last year’s Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs, was the seventh-most expensive family experience at a $613.98 total value.

Arizona Cardinals

Tight end Elijah Higgins of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the football. Higgins could be in store...

Tyler Drake

All eyes on Elijah Higgins, Cardinals TEs with Trey McBride out vs. Commanders

The depth behind the Arizona Cardinals' starting lineup is again getting tested this week with TE Trey McBride ruled out against the Commanders.

16 hours ago

Tight end Trey McBride is out on the Arizona Cardinals injury report vs. the Washington Commanders...

Arizona Sports

Cardinals injury report: Trey McBride out for Commanders game

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and tackle Khyiris Tonga were ruled out for a Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

19 hours ago

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury...

Damon Allred

Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury feels good about banking career on Kyler Murray

If you ask Kliff Kingsbury, he'll say he's vindicated by what Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has shown this season.

1 day ago

Arizona Cardinals DL Dante Stills runs through drills during practice...

Tyler Drake

What’s next for Arizona Cardinals DL in wake of Justin Jones injury?

The Arizona Cardinals have options when it comes to filling the void left behind by Justin Jones and his season-ending triceps injury.

1 day ago

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Las...

Damon Allred

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects fondly on time at ASU, Herm Edwards’ leadership

Former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels said Wednesday his time as a Sun Devil was the foundation for the NFL career he's grown into.

2 days ago

Cardinals OL Jackson Barton...

Arizona Sports

Cardinals place OL Jackson Barton on IR, re-sign Austen Pleasants to PS

The Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday placed lineman Jackson Barton on the practice squad injured reserve and resigned offensive lineman Austen Pleasants to the practice squad, the team announced.

3 days ago

State Farm Stadium earns best value title among NFL arenas ahead of 2024-25 season