The National Football League imposed financial penalties on more than 100 players and 24 team staff members for violating ticket resale policies. These individuals sold their Super Bowl allocations above face value, breaking rules outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Each player receives permission to purchase two tickets but cannot profit from their resale. Sabrina Perel, the league's compliance director, confirmed the investigation revealed sales to ticket bundlers who worked with commercial resellers. The league discovered this widespread violation after examining resale activities.
Penalized individuals must pay fines equal to 1.5 times their ticket's original cost. The league also banned these violators from purchasing Super Bowl tickets for two years unless their teams reach the championship game. The investigation continues as officials examine the full scope of improper sales. Players sold tickets through intermediaries who marked up prices significantly beyond face value. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59.
Penalized individuals must pay fines equal to 1.5 times their ticket's original cost. The league also banned these violators from purchasing Super Bowl tickets for two years unless their teams reach the championship game. The investigation continues as officials examine the full scope of improper sales. Players sold tickets through intermediaries who marked up prices significantly beyond face value. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59.
