Super Bowl attendees were outraged over 'ridiculous' concession prices
Super Bowl attendees were outraged over 'ridiculous' concession prices

Super Bowl attendees were outraged over 'ridiculous' concession prices.

Fans attending Super Bowl LIV likely paid more than $6,000 per ticket, but that’s before they got to the concession stand.

According to the Los Angeles Times, buckets of popcorn were going for $15, while a large Bud Light cost fans $17.

The prices drew a range of reactions online, including some who called the situation “ridiculous” and borderline illegal.

Others pointed out that the costs weren’t too different than those seen at other major-league sporting events, .

With many adding that those who could afford Super Bowl tickets were likely OK with high prices.

In 2018, fans were complaining about $16 nachos and $19 cheese curds — but that doesn’t mean this year’s costs weren’t comparably steep.

According to Statista, the average price of a beer at an NFL stadium in 2019 was around $8.50, while soft drinks and hot dogs were close to $5 apiece.

Prices at last year's Super Bowl in Atlanta were notoriously cheap, with a burger costing just $5