ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – One local shop expects business will start booming in the coming days, following Thursday’s release of the Packers’ 2017 schedule.
Ticket King Manager Travis Loftus says sales for away games are typically strongest in the days following the NFL’s schedule drop, noting people want to plan their trips early for potential breaks on airfare.
Loftus claims sales also do well in July, when the physical tickets are distributed.
He says the Packers’ 2017 road slate makes for plenty of hot sells, starting with the first game.
“We got the Atlanta Falcons the second week of the season. They’re opening up the new stadium. We just lost to them in the playoffs. We’ve got a sour taste in our mouth.”
Loftus says a combination of opponent and stadium will likely make trips to Dallas and Minnesota popular tickets, with their homes having opened in 2009 and 2016, respectively.
He notes Pittsburgh’s storied franchise and Carolina’s climate will add the Steelers and Panthers games to that list.
However, Loftus says not every game will be as easy to sell.
“First one that comes to mind is the Cleveland Browns. They’re not the greatest team in the world.”
While he doesn’t expect it to be an unpopular ticket, Loftus believes the Bears game in Chicago won’t be horribly sought after, based on the Illinois team’s recent struggles.
Loftus notes his company goes through anywhere from a handful to 100 tickets per away game, based on opponent and destination.
When it comes to prices, that varies greatly.
“Anywhere from $175 on up to $1,000. For example, we have some seats for the Cowboys game in the 400 level. Something like that is running around like $450 per ticket right now.”
The Packers’ regular season starts Sunday, September 10.
