The NFL has decided to fine around 100 players and 20 club employees for breaching league rules by selling tickets for Super Bowl 59 at face value.
A source, who asked to remain anonymous due to an ongoing investigation, mentioned that those players who sold their tickets will face a fine equal to half the original face value. Additionally, they will be barred from purchasing tickets for the next two Super Bowls unless they’re players in the game.
Employees found in violation of the same policy will incur a fine that is double the ticket’s face value.
A memo from NFL compliance officer Sabrina Perel stated that the investigation is still in progress. She noted that, so far, it appears numerous NFL players and coaches have sold tickets above their face value, which goes against league policy.
This policy has been part of the collective bargaining agreements, specifically stating that tickets acquired from an employer should not be sold for more than their face value or the original price paid.
Perel continued, indicating that the investigation revealed both players and club employees had sold tickets through a few “bundlers” and collaborated with ticket resellers, also violating the policy by selling at face value.
According to the collective bargaining agreement, players from all 32 teams are permitted to buy two Super Bowl tickets. Looking ahead to Super Bowl LX, the NFL plans to enhance compliance training for officials, stressing that benefiting personally from NFL relationships should not come at the fans’ expense.
Perel also mentioned that penalties for any future infractions will be increased, emphasizing that all clubs must ensure staff are well-informed and compliant with these regulations. More details on compliance measures will come in early fall.
It’s worth noting that the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl rematch on February 9, two years ago.
