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Noticeable Ticket Trends Days After the NFL Draft

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NFL Draft Ticket Data

After seven rounds and three exciting days in Nashville, TN, the NFL season has officially begun!

Kyler Murray stole headlines for being the number one pick overall for the Arizona Cardinals. The New York Giants made back page news for all the wrong reasons by taking unheralded prospect Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick.

Every team in between made great selections, puzzling picks and had their fan bases on edge every time they were on the clock.

With the new season upon us, fans’ excitement is at an all-time high. Ticket sales are flying in as the schedule has been announced and new players have been signed in free-agency and drafted.

Since the draft there have already been some eye-opening ticket trends to take note of heading in to the season.

Increase in Number of Sales

A few teams had notable jumps in ticket prices in the days following the NFL draft.

New York Giants

Surprisingly one of these teams were the New York Giants. They made headlines for drafting Daniel Jones 6th overall and many fans were outraged with the decision.

Fortunately, the following picks were great fits for the Giants and although they may have missed on the most important position, there were a lot needs that were filled with remaining picks. In the first round they had two more picks which included defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and cornerback DeAndre Baker.

Both came from prolific programs and were highly graded throughout the pre-draft process.

Comparing the days leading up to the draft to the days following the draft, the number of tickets sold jumped by 200%. There was also $3,109 in sales prior to the draft compared to a big spike of $5,019 in the days following.

Giants fans are in it for the long haul, and are definitely excited to see if this plan that the new GM has will pan out.

Washington Redskins

Following the New York Giants, their division rival Washington Redskins saw another post-draft jump in number of ticket sales.

The Washington Redskins made the biggest splash when they drafted quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Many analysts thought that Haskins would go 6th to the Giants, but fortunately for the Redskins he dropped all the way to 15th.

The rest of the NFL was put on notice after Haskins was drafted.

“The league done messed up,” Haskins said during his post-draft interview.

Redskins fans took notice and started buying tickets to see their rookie QB right away. When comparing pre and post-draft, number of tickets sold on TicketNetwork.com jumped 19%. Total revenue on TicketNetwork rose by 18% as well.

HTTR indeed.

Tennessee Titans

Another team that benefited greatly from the NFL draft was the Tennessee Titans, the team that “hosted” the draft. Taking place in the heart of Nashville, the draft was filled with Titans fans hoping that their home town team would make some great selections.

From top to bottom, most analysts agree that the Titans played it safe, but didn’t make any picks that sent fans in to an outrage.

After trading for quarterback Ryan Tannehill, they needed weapons for their new QB. AJ Brown, a receiver from Ole Miss, was one of the top prospects at the position and the Titans got great value for him by taking him late in the second round.

In general, the city was excited that it was the football capital for a weekend. Their pre and post-draft splits for ticket sales were telling. There was a 71% rise in tickets sold and a whopping 186% rise in revenue on TicketNetwork.

The Dallas Cowboys saw a similar rise last year when Dallas hosted the draft, a stat that points to cities being excited about football when they host the draft.

Increase in Ticket Price

There are also a few teams out there that have been steadily improving all offseason, and doubled down on making their team better in the NFL Draft.

This does mean that there is a rise in ticket prices, but it is for good reason. Fans should be aware of this trend in case they had their eye on a particular game for this upcoming season. Act fast before the price gets even higher!

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have gone from punchline of the NFL to potential knock-out artists in the AFC North. For many years Cleveland fans had to endure winless seasons, terrible records and of course blunders in the NFL Draft.

However, with additions they made last season and this off season, the Browns are for real.

They drafted Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward last season. They signed Jarvis Landry during the 2018 free agency and traded for Odell Beckham, Jr just a few months ago.

In this year’s draft, they didn’t pick until 46th overall. The Browns chose Greedy Williams, a cornerback from LSU, that has the potential and talent that warranted a top 10 pick.

The rest of the players that the Browns drafted tested extremely well at the combine.

In terms of ticket sales, the average listing price jumped 4% for Cleveland Browns tickets throughout the season in just a few days after the draft. The get-in-price (lowest ticket listed) for a Cleveland Browns game on TicketNetwork stayed at $38. So there are still good deals out there if you know where to look!

New York Jets

The New York Jets are going for it this year. No longer do they want to play second fiddle to the Giants in the city of New York and to the Patriots in the AFC East.

In the off season, they were able to land some extremely talented players to bolster their roster. The biggest splash was signing running back Le’Veon Bell, a player who was considered the best running back in the league before sitting out last season due to contract negotiations with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

During the NFL Draft they chose to upgrade on the defensive end after their offense was taken care of.

With the third pick they selected Quinnen Williams, a defensive tackle from Alabama. He was one of the most coveted players in the draft and will be a productive player for years to come.

Jachai Polite was their next selection. He was more of a risky pick, but he has the potential to be a terror as an edge-rusher in the NFL.

In the days leading up to the draft, the average listing price was just above $250. After the selections in the NFL Draft, that average listing price saw a 15% increase.

Jets fans are jumping at the opportunity to get tickets now as the price will only rise if the team gets off to a hot start!

Although these teams made the biggest news in tickets trends post-NFL Draft, it is a new season for every team! Get your NFL tickets today at TicketNetwork.com!

2019 NFL Ticket Trends, Best Deals & Must-See Match Ups

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As the NFL season begins, fans cannot wait to fire up the grill, stock the cooler with drinks and head to their local stadium to cheer on their favorite team.

However, the first thing they need is tickets.

With a new season comes new ticket data, so TicketNetwork is here to help you decide which games to go see, and which teams have the best deals on tickets this year. Let’s get started in the new football capital of the league, Cleveland, OH.

Cleveland Browns Tickets

The Cleveland Browns average ticket price has jumped a whopping 109% since last season, but for good reason. With only their second 7-win season in the past ten years, the Brown are led by Baker Mayfield and will look to turn their positive year last season into a playoff appearance this season.

The NFL has schedule the Cleveland Browns for two prime time games on Monday Night Football as well.

Buzz has been surrounding the team this entire off season. With a talented core of young players, a new offensive-minded head coach and a stingy defense the Browns were a popular pick to sneak in to the playoffs.

Then the off-season bombshell came. The Browns traded for star wide-receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. and now are the favorites to win the AFC North.

The Browns already have over $28,000 worth of ticket sales on TicketNetwork.com, over $25,000 more than last season at this same point. 110 more tickets have been sold and that is with an average ticket retail jump to $171 from $82. Get your Cleveland Browns tickets fast before its too late! This team will be exciting and dynamic all season long.

2019 NFL Tickets – Best Deals

New England Patriots

Let’s start with the best team in the NFL. The defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots have seen a slight decrease in ticket prices since last season.

The average ticket retail has dropped from $505 to $500 from last season. For the defending champs, any type of ticket price decrease is extremely welcomed by fans. Their favorite team is consistently putting out the best product on the field, but they dropped their prices so more fans would want to come to games at Gillette Stadium.

That slight drop in ticket prices is being noticed by their fans. The Patriots have already double their total sales at this point last with over $70,000 dollars in sales in 2019.

New England Patriots ticket orders have jumped from 26 to 48 from last year, and in total 113 tickets have sold as opposed to 57 from last season.

New England Patriots tickets for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers is the second-most sought after game ticket behind the Chiefs vs. Packers match up.

Los Angeles Rams

The Patriots’ opponent in last years Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams have also seen a drop in ticket prices.

The average ticket retail has dropped from $211 to $186 at this point last season. That equals a -12% drop in ticket prices. Fans in LA will be ready to cheer on their team this season thanks to the price drop.

With star players such as Jared Goff, Aaron Donald and Todd Gurley, the Rams have one of the most star-studded rosters in the NFL.

New York Jets

Ticket prices for the New York Jets have remained relatively stagnant from last season even though they were one of the NFL teams that made significant off season moves.

The Jets have added the most coveted free-agent at the running back position in recent memory with the signing of Le’Veon Bell. Additionally, they signed C.J. Mosley and Brian Poole to bolster their defense.

With young stud Sam Darnold at quarterback, the future of the Jets is looking bright. The average ticket retail price is now $132, a -2% drop from last season. It is still extremely affordable to see one of the most talented teams in the NFL.

2019 NFL Ticket Deals in Other Big Markets

NFL Football in Texas will be much more affordable this season. The Dallas Cowboys have seen a $39 dollar drop in average ticket retail price ($274 to $235).

Dallas Cowboys tickets for their match up against the Green Bay Packers is the third most sought after game on TicketNetwork.com. Their Thanksgiving match up against the Buffalo Bills is also selling very well.

The Houston Texans average ticket price drop significantly as well. They are down to $164 from $247 last season. For a playoff team to experience that kind of drop is surprising and welcomed by fans.

In Atlanta, Falcons fans will also be pleased to know that average ticket price has dropped -17% since last season. With Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and the rest of the talented Atlanta Falcons, fans in Atlanta will get a pretty sweet bargain to see this team play at the beautiful Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

These are just some of the best deals that TicketNetwork has to offer NFL tickets this season! To find the deals for your team, browse TicketNetwork’s complete selection of NFL Tickets.

NBA Season Begins: The Biggest Games & Names Take Center Stage

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NBA

With the start of the 2018-2019 NBA season many questions come to mind: Which teams will start the season with a bang? Which player is going to be the breakout star of the season? What will LeBron achieve with the Los Angeles Lakers? And perhaps most importantly, will the Golden State Warriors once again be crowned champions and take home the trophy? These are just a handful of the many questions whose answers will only be divulged as the season plays out. One fact is guaranteed: the 2018-2019 Season is going to bring a lot of excitement!

With the start of the new season, the biggest surprise was the free agent signing of LeBron James from the Cavaliers to the Lakers. LeBron’s swap over to the Lakers was at first just a rumor without any substance, but after the final defeat of the Cavaliers in the 2017-2018 NBA season, the departure of the four-time MVP was expected.

With the switch of the 33-year-old superstar, the Lakers recruited the most dominate player in the league and can expect to get back in the game to fight for the NBA title once again. James signed a four-year contract with the Lakers with a total value of $154 million dollars! Lakers fans are surely in for some exhilaration this season as they see how their new team takes shape under LeBron’s experienced leadership.

The schedule for the 2018-2019 NBA season provides a lot of excitement right from the start. While fans in Ohio will be happy to see LeBron returning to Cleveland for a game on November 21st, the Houston Rockets are facing a rematch with the Warriors on November 15.

On top of that, there’s the holiday season – nothing can compare to the festivity of the NBA Christmas Day games. On December 25, the NBA historically pits the biggest teams against each other, and this year is no exception.

The NBA holiday games are traditionally opened at Madison Square Garden, and this year the Knicks are going to play the Bucks at noon. The heated rivalry between the Celtics and 76ers will follow that. The middle game features the aforementioned Lakers taking on the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Two of the emerging powers of the West follow with the Thunder going head-to-head with the Rockets and then the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz round out the night.

The NBA will also be playing games on international ground. These games are usually called the NBA Global Games, which are a series of games with NBA teams that are played outside the United States and Canada. This year the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks concluded the preseason in Shanghai. On December 13. The Orlando Magic will play against the Chicago Bulls followed by the Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz on December 15 in Mexico City. The New York Knicks, who are with no doubt the all-time European fan favorites will end the 2018-2019 Global Games in London on January 17, 2019.

The 2019 Playoffs begin right after the end of the regular season on April 13. While the season has just begun many fans are already speculating who is going to win the 2018-2019 NBA Championship. The Golden State Warriors, whose roster is stacked with star players Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, are already predicted to win the titleagain, while many have lost all hope in the Cavaliers and believe the team is not likely to play a major role in the upcoming season. Further favorites of the championships are the Houston Rockets, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hurry up and become a part of the 2018-2019 NBA season!  Buy your NBA tickets today at TicketNetwork to see your favorite NBA team this season.

UFC 217 – MSG in NYC Hosts Highly Anticipated Return of GSP

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GSP

The only three letters in the sport that are just as important as the UFC is GSP. Georges St-Pierre, better known as GSP, was a pioneer in the sport. With a 25-2 record, and multiple title defenses, GSP is considered the best Welterweight fighter of all-time. He makes his long awaited return to the octagon after four years off from the sport. His fight against Michael Bisping is one of a few fights that make UFC 217 legendary.

Additionally, two other title fights have made the card as well. Cody Garbrandt as well as Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend their belts against two worth opponents. T.J. Dillashaw and Rose Namajunas are the challengers, and will the look to spoil the party for the incumbent champions.

Coupled with the fact that the event is going down at Madison Square Garden, UFC 217 tickets are some of the most valuable tickets that the promotion has ever offered.

GSP vs. Michael Bisping – Middleweight Title Fight

From 2008 to 2010, no one dominated the UFC quite like GSP. Not to mention, he left the sport a winner in 2013, retiring after winning his previous 12 bouts. Many fighters called him out during his retirement, but he chose an interesting opponent to make his comeback against.

Michael Bisping is often disrespected when the conversation about best fighters of all-time comes up. Although his major success has come recently, Bisping is looking to add another win against a legend to his résumé. Bisping’s last three wins include Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold and Dan Henderson. The last two were with the Middleweight title on the line, and they were two of Bisping’s best performances.

With 55 wins between these two fighters, this bout promises to be a war. GSP brings incredible experience and championship pedigree in to the octagon. Bisping brings that as well, but he also fights with an edge and a chip on his shoulder. This is due in large part to GSP thinking he made the right decision to come back against a fighter like Bisping.

GSP spent his career fighting at Lightweight (170 lbs.), so we’ll see what impact, if any, fighting at Middleweight (185 lbs.) will have. The trash talk between the two has been entertaining, so let’s hope the fight follows suit.

Cody Garbrandt vs. T.J. Dillashaw – Bantamweight Title Fight

If there’s one fight you can bank on drawing blood in, it is this one. The intensity in the rivalry between Garbrandt and Dillashaw has been well documented.

The two former teammates have now become disgruntled to say the least. T.J. Dillashaw left a bad taste in the mouth of his former team by abandoning them in peculiar fashion. He has the attitude of diva at certain times, but once inside the octagon he is anything but.

Many of his former teammates, including Garbrandt, claim that Dillashaw has skill, but he lacks essential characteristics to be a part of a team and be a consistent champion. In a recent fight, Dillashaw had a chance to cement his legacy, but lost a close fight to Dominick Cruz, arguably the best Bantamweight fighter of all-time. We’ll see if Dillashaw can get his hands back on the Bantamweight belt Saturday night.

Speaking of Cruz, his reign as Bantamweight champion ended rather easily at the hands of Garbrandt. The fight was close in moments, but for the most part Garbrandt picked him apart. This put the division on notice.

Garbrandt remains undefeated in his professional fighting career, and will look to impose his will on his newest rival.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas – Women’s Strawweight Title Fight

Last but not least, two lethal ladies square off for the Women’s Strawweight title. Both of these women are extremely technical, but also bring violence to the table as well. On paper, Namajunas is outmatched. Jedrzejczyk has more title defenses than Namajunas has UFC fights.

The one thing that Rose brings to the table is a must-see style of fighting. Her vicious approach is what has earned her this title shot. She has a 6-3 professional fighting career so ignorance may be bliss as she goes up against one of the most dangerous women to ever step foot in an octagon. Namajunas won’t go down without a fight, a trait that attracts fans to root for her.

On the other hand, there is no doubt about the skills of Joanna Jedrezczyk. Her reign as the Strawweight World Champion has been relatively stress free. A bunch of unanimous decisions as well as a few TKO finishes. Her spotless MMA record currently stands at 14-0, and it will take a heroic effort for Namajunas to add a loss to her record. Jedrzejczyk thrives on other fighters over extending themselves. They want to beat her so bad that they ditch their game plan for a chance to land a big shot. From there, Jedrzejczyk picks them apart.

Find UFC 217 tickets here to see GSP return, Garbrandt and Dillashaw settle a score and whether or not a new Women’s Strawweight champ will be crowned.

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2017 World Series – MVP Candidates Look to Create Postseason Legacies

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World Series

The stage is set. With the World Series schedule set in stone, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to compete for the most coveted trophy in all of baseball.

Known as the Fall Classic, this series should be exactly that. The Astros and Dodgers both won over 100 games in the regular season. Additionally, both have continued that hot streak in the postseason.

Unlike postseasons past, the Dodgers have been dominant in 2017. They dispatched the Diamondbacks and the defending champion Chicago Cubs. Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig and especially Justin Turner are leading the charge in LA. The Dodgers come in as slight favorites with home field advantage.

As for Houston, they impressively dispatched the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS. However, in the ALCS, the Astros were on the brink of elimination. Down 3-2, they stormed back in Houston to win Games 6 & 7. Their deep starting pitching staff and young potent line up have helped them advance this far as well.

Equally important, these stars will need to step up when it matters most. They have been prolific all season long. However, the next few games will define legacies.

Here are the leading candidates for the World Series MVP for each team.

Clayton Kershaw – Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers

Madison Bumgarner, Cole Hamels and Josh Beckett. In the last 15 years, starting pitchers have delivered in the World Series and been named MVP. Clayton Kershaw can have that same impact and add his name to that list. He had another incredible regular season that could see him winning yet another Cy Young Award.

His 18-4 regular season is being backed by a 2-0 postseason. The stage will be set for Game 1 as he takes on Dallas Keuchel, the ace of the Houston Astros. Kershaw will likely start 2-3 games in this series and maybe even make a relief appearance if the Dodgers make it to a Game 7, a position he has found himself in before.

It is important to realize that Clayton Kershaw has had an incredible five year stretch in the MLB. He is on his way to becoming the best pitcher to ever take the mound in the MLB. One thing that will be needed to pad that résumé will be a World Series ring. His postseason struggles have been well documented, but Kershaw looks like he has matured and is ready to seize the moment.

Additional LA Dodgers MVP Candidates: Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner.

Jose Altuve – Second Baseman, Houston Astros

Next up, the smallest player in the World Series may have the biggest impact. Altuve has proved doubters wrong throughout every year of his career. Additionally, he has become the best hitter in all of baseball. He has reached the impressive milestone of 200 hits in each of the past four seasons.

Altuve is listed at a generous 5′ 6″. With this in mind, Altuve’s ability to perform at the highest level becomes that much more impressive. His .346 average and 81 RBI have him as the consensus pick for the AL MVP. He’ll want more. With Houston ravaged by Hurricane Harvey during the home stretch of the regular season, Altuve has become the emotional leader of the team.

The Astros have followed his lead, and it has gotten them this far. Now just four wins away, if Altuve can continue to do what he has done all year long, the Astros should be World Series Champions. Additionally, Altuve’s legs and leather will come in to play.

He can steal bases for the Astros, as well as make some outstanding plays for his pitching staff to get Houston out of jams.

Additional Houston Astros MVP Candidates: Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel.

The World Series stage is set for tonight. In Game 1, Clayton Kershaw takes the mound at Dodgers Stadium against Dallas Keuchel. Therefore, you can find all of your World Series tickets at TicketNetwork!

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