NFL Fines Over 100 Players and Team Employees for Super Bowl LIX Ticket Violations

The National Football League (NFL) confirmed on Friday that over 100 players and nearly two dozen team employees have been fined for reselling their Super Bowl LIX tickets at inflated prices, in direct violation of league policy.

The Associated Press first reported the news, which was later confirmed by NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy in a statement to CNN.

According to McCarthy, players will be fined 1.5 times the face value of each ticket they resold. Meanwhile, team employees involved will face fines equal to twice the ticket’s face value.

NFL Deems the Resale Activity a “Widespread Violation”

In a memo sent to team executives, presidents, and legal departments, Sabria Perel, the NFL’s Chief Compliance Officer, described the incident as a “widespread violation” of league rules.

“We are in the process of completing our investigation, and initial findings reveal that players and team employees sold their tickets to a small group of ‘bundlers’ working with ticket resellers to flip the Super Bowl tickets at higher prices,” Perel wrote.

Upon conclusion of the investigation, non-player team personnel found to have participated in the scheme will face substantial financial penalties and will lose their privilege to purchase NFL tickets in the future. Those with a larger role — such as ticket bundlers — will be subject to even harsher penalties.

In parallel, the NFL Management Council and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) are jointly conducting an investigation into the players involved. Any player found guilty of reselling their tickets will face similar disciplinary actions.

Clear Policy, Clear Violation

According to NFL policy — as outlined in the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the NFLPA — no player or employee is allowed to resell game tickets above face value or the original purchase price.

For the Super Bowl, each player is allowed to purchase up to two tickets at face value.

“Reselling tickets above face value not only violates league rules but also damages the NFL’s image and reduces fair access for fans,” a league source commented.

Super Bowl LIX Recap and What Lies Ahead

Super Bowl LIX saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40–22 in New Orleans.

The upcoming Super Bowl LX is scheduled to take place in Santa Clara, California, on February 8. As the NFL gears up for the new season, this ticket scandal serves as a strong reminder of the league’s commitment to rule enforcement and transparency.