The anticipation surrounding the New York Jets’ offseason reached a crescendo when they made the blockbuster trade to acquire Aaron Rodgers. After years of mediocrity at the QB position, the Jets finally secured the superstar QB that their franchise needed. But longtime fans of the team have certainly not been pleased with the repercussions of the trade.
Although the trade has massive potential for increasing the success of the team, fans have been left disappointed by the skyrocketing ticket prices. The Jets recently opened up tickets to their season-opening game against the Bills on 9/11/2023, but the prices left fans stunned in disbelief. The New York Jets home games have seen outrageous pricing for even the farthest tickets.
Fans express disappointment after Jets announce ticket prices
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The New York Jets opened up tickets for the 2023 NFL season in quite some fashion. The team posted a meme about Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets for their first game on opening night, attaching it alongside a post revealing ticket prices for the season. While fans are thrilled to have Rodgers aboard the team ship, they can’t help but feel betrayed for their loyal support with the skyrocketing ticket prices.
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As one fan asked Jets owner Woody Johnson.
Woody what are these ticket prices
Another fan asked an even more outraged statement.
Woody is on crack with these prices
Fans were especially angry about the egregious pricing for seats, even in the nosebleeds.
We got an elite QB, but that doesn’t justify 475 to sit below nose bleeds. And tip top nose bleeds are 109? Good luck to the team and coaches.
As the comments went on, fans continued to express their anger and disappointment at the Jets –
Ticket prices are moronic.
Another fan added –
They so expensive smh
As the Jets revealed their ticket prices for the 2023 season, the shock was palpable. The once-affordable experience of cheering on the Jets from the nosebleed seats had undergone an astronomical transformation. Nosebleed seats, once accessible to the average fan, now came with price tags ranging from $130 to a staggering $1600 for front-row seating.
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The New York Jets are Primetime TV
The Jets have often been an afterthought in years past when primetime games for the NFL season are announced. But with five Primetime games, and a sixth nationally telecast game this season, the star-studded Jets have made it to central television on the backs of their decision to obtain Aaron Rodgers this offseason.
The Jets trail only the Cowboys, Bills, Chiefs and Chargers in the number of primetime games for teams this season. With the rising popularity and global attention on the team, it’s easy to understand the skyrocketing prices perhaps. But for loyal fans of the team, the experience will surely sting, as many loyalists will get outpriced from the arena by the wealthy people.
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