Top 50 Most Affordable Teams
1. EverBank Field - Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville’s EverBank Field provides the most affordable NFL game day experience with a fan cost index of $347.60. The Jags have an average ticket price of $57.65, which is the cheapest in the NFL, and you can get a beer for $6.00.
2. Alumni Stadium - Boston College
Located right outside of Boston, Alumni Stadium offers fans an excellent opportunity to see big time college football as well as one of the most beautiful cities in America.
3. Maryland Stadium - Maryland
Maryland’s move to the Big Ten makes attending a Terps game a great proposition for all the Big Ten transplants working in DC. Fans of popular Big Ten teams like Michigan and Ohio State can come out to College Park and watch their team play at an affordable price.
4. Chase Field - Arizona Diamondbacks
Chase Field is home to the least expensive experience in Major League Baseball with a fan cost index of $132.10. The Diamondbacks have the lowest average ticket price at $18.53 and below average in the cost of beer, soft drinks, hot dogs, and parking.
5. Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
Another place you’ll find a great game day value is Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field. The Rays have a fan cost index of $154.16, and their $10 parking is a good deal too.
6. Heinz Field - Pitt
A Pitt game gives Yinzers a chance to take in a game at Heinz Field at an affordable price. Steelers games can be quite pricey, so if you want to check out the Great Hall and Heinz Field attending a Panthers game is a must.
7. Sun Devil Stadium - Arizona State
Not only does Arizona State offer an incredible atmosphere at an affordable price, but Sun Devil fans are also some of the hardest partiers around meaning you’ll get a lot of value out of your trip to Tempe.
8. Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park provides one of the most affordable game day experiences with a fan cost index of $166.54. The Reds $1.00 hot dogs and soft drinks are a particularly good deal for those looking to grab a bite to eat at the game.
9. Raymond James Stadium - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The next most affordable NFL team is also located in the Sunshine State and has a fan cost index of $373.76. The Bucs have one of the cheapest soft drinks in the league at $4.50.
10. Ralph Wilson Stadium - Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills also offer a game day bargain with a fan cost index of $391.04 and have an average ticket price of $64.01. The Bills also have below average parking costs as well.
11. Ryan Field - Northwestern
The Wildcats offer some of the cheapest tickets in the Big Ten and are located right in the heart of Big Ten country. If you’re a Big Ten fan living in Chicago then attending a Northwestern game when your team is in town is a must.
12. Progressive Field - Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians have a fan cost index of $179.44 and offer some of the cheapest beer in the league at $4.00. The Tribes soft drink and hot dog prices are also well below league average.
13. Petco Park - San Diego Padres
Petco Park in beautiful San Diego, California also offers fans a good deal with a fan cost index of $182.82. Petco is home to some of the cheapest parking in baseball with prices as low as $8.00.
14. Carrier Dome - Syracuse
The Carrier Dome isn’t just a fantastic basketball venue; it is also home to one of the best bargains in college football. Syracuse provides an outstanding game day experience without forcing you to break the bank.
15. Williams-Brice Stadium - South Carolina
If you want to experience SEC tailgating at its best, but don’t want to shell out a fortune for tickets then South Carolina is the place for you. The affordability of tickets at South Carolina means you’ll have more money to spend on your tailgate.
16. Jones AT&T Stadium - Texas Tech
A Texas Tech game offers all the incredible tailgating and unbridled fan support you’ll find at Texas or Texas A&M, but at a fraction of the cost. If you want to experience big time college football in Texas, then make sure to check out Texas Tech.
17. Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City Chiefs
At Arrowhead Stadium, you can experience one of the best as well as one of the most affordable game day experiences in the NFL. The Chiefs have a fan cost index of $396.02, and both their premium and average ticket prices are below league average.
18. Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Dolphins
Another Florida team to make a list, the Miami Dolphins have a fan cost index of $398.12. The Fins also have some of the cheapest premium tickets and soft drinks in the league.
19. Paul Brown Stadium - Cincinnati Bengals
Despite making the playoffs each of the past five years, the Bengals also offer one of the most affordable NFL game day experiences with a fan cost index of 398. Paul Brown Stadium is also home to some of the cheapest beer in the league at $5.00 a pop.
20. Stanford Stadium - Stanford
Not only will you get to attend a Pac-12 football game, but you’ll also be able to experience the beautiful Palo Alto when visiting Stanford.
21. Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have a bevy of game day traditions and some of the best tailgating in the ACC. They also have some of the more affordable ticket prices, so you can’t go wrong making the trip to Miami.
22. Reser Stadium - Oregon State
Reser Stadium is an excellent place to take in a game, and you won’t have to pay an arm and a leg to do so either. A trip to Corvallis also offers you a chance to see some of the premier college football programs in the country including USC and Oregon.
23. Camden Yards - Baltimore Orioles
Arguably the best ballpark in baseball is also one of the most affordable. The Orioles have a fan cost index of $183.34 and $1.50 soft drinks, and hot dogs are only beaten out by the Reds.
24. Miller Park - Milwaukee Brewers
In addition to being baseball’s premier tailgating destination, Miller Park is home to one of the most affordable game day experiences. The Brewers have a fan cost index of $190.28, and their Uecker Seats are some of the cheapest in all of baseball.
25. Jack Trice Stadium - Iowa State Jack
Trice Stadium is home to affordable tickets as well as an incredible tailgate scene. You can’t go wrong making the trip to Ames where you’ll have a great time with breaking the bank.
26. FirstEnergy Stadium - Cleveland Browns
You’ll find cheap beer and plenty of other great value in northern Ohio at Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns have a fan cost index of $401.52 and like their southern Ohio counterparts have $5.00 beer.
27. Nissan Stadium - Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are another team that offers one of the more affordable NFL game day experiences. The Titans fan cost index is $404.58, and the team’s $4.00 hot dogs are among the least expensive in the league.
28. Memorial Stadium - Cal
Not only are Cal tickets relatively affordable, but if you’re looking to take in the game for free, you can do so on Tightwad Hill.
29. Wallace Wade Stadium - Duke
Duke may not have the same electric atmosphere you’ll find at other ACC schools like Florida State or Clemson, but tickets are much more affordable, and you’ll be able to see some premier programs in action.
30. Davis Wade Stadium - Mississippi State
Bulldogs fans can tailgate with the best of them meaning you’ll have an outstanding time during your visit to Starkville. You also won’t have to empty your wallet to do so thank to the Bulldogs being home to one of the most affordable experiences in the SEC.
31. Coors Field - Colorado Rockies
At Coors Field, you’ll find the cheapest beer in all of baseball as well as one of the most affordable game day experiences. The Rockies have an average ticket price of $23.99 and a fan cost index of $193.96.
32. PNC Park - Pittsburgh Pirates
Attending a game at gorgeous PNC Park won’t break the bank thanks to a fan cost index of $195.84 and an average ticket price just below league average at $29.96. The Pirates also offer a bargain on soft drinks at hot dogs at $3.50 a piece each.
33. Bank of America Stadium - Carolina Panthers
The reigning NFC Champion Panthers are one of the best values in league with a fan cost index of $415.24. The team’s low concession and souvenir prices means you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat and take home a keepsake.
34. Oakland-Alameda Coliseum - Oakland Raiders
With a fan cost index of $420.70, the Raiders are the most affordable NFL team in California as well as the NFL. The Raiders have an above average parking cost of $35.00, but the stadium’s location near BART means you can likely get away without parking near the stadium.
35. Oakland-Alameda Coliseum - Oakland A’s
The Oakland A’s, like their NFL counterparts, provide one of the more affordable game day experiences. The A’s have a fan cost index of $198.84, and their ticket average prices are among the lowest at $24.46.
36. Vanderbilt Stadium - Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is home to some of the cheapest tickets in the SEC, so if you want to see some of the best college football players in the country at a reasonable price make sure to check out Vanderbilt.
37. Memorial Stadium - Indiana
Indiana has some of the most affordable tickets in the Big Ten as well as a relatively good tailgate atmosphere making it a great trip for any Big Ten fan.
38. Kauffman Stadium - Kansas City Royals
Despite their recent success, the Royals remain one of the best deals in baseball. The team’s average fan cost index is $202.52, and their average ticket prices are a respectable $5 below league average.
39. Kenan Stadium - North Carolina
Tar Heels fans make some of the best barbecue in the nation, which coupled with UNC’s affordable ticket prices makes a trip to Chapel Hill a must for any college football fan.
40. Commonwealth Stadium - Kentucky
Kentucky is known more for its basketball program than football program, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find lots of value when attending a Wildcats football game.
41. Boone Pickens Stadium - Oklahoma State
Relatively inexpensive tickets and an amazing tailgating scene make Oklahoma State one of the best bargains the FBS.
42. University of Phoenix Stadium - Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals fortunes on the field may have improved a lot over the last few years, but they remain one of the most affordable teams in the NFL. The team’s fan cost index of $436.09 and average ticket price of $82.15 are both below league average.
43. The Ballpark in Arlington - Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are another team with recent success that offers an affordable game day experience. The Rangers boast one of the top 5 lowest average ticket prices in the league and have a fan cost index of $204.56.
44. Carter–Finley Stadium - NC State
NC State is another ACC school that offers an incredible value. The fans in Raleigh are among the most faithful and the tailgate scene outside the stadium is unbelievable as well.
45. Safeco Field - Seattle Mariners
The Mariners may not have made the playoff since 2001. However, they do manage to offer one of the more affordable game day experiences with a fan cost index of $209.00. Safeco Field is also home to some of the least expensive souvenir caps.
46. Ford Field - Detroit Lions
The Lions have a fan cost index of $437.63 and offer fans rival fans, particularly those of the Chicago Bears, an excellent chance to see their team at a lower price. Ford Field is also home to some of the least expensive premium tickets and parking.
47. Folsom Stadium - Colorado
There are few more beautiful stadiums in college football than Folsom Stadium, combine that with affordable tickets and you have the makings of one of the best values in college football. It doesn’t hurt that the party scene in Boulder is great as well.
48. Bill Snyder Family Stadium - Kansas State
Wildcats fans love their team and come out in droves to support them, but you’ll still find plenty of affordable tickets at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
49. Georgia Dome - Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta’s fan cost index of $438.33 and $78.83 average ticket prices are both below league average. The parking around the Georgia Dome isn’t a bad deal either at $20.00.
50. Angel Stadium - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Angels have a fan cost index of $212.12, which is below league average and some of the more affordable beer and soft drink prices in Major League Baseball.