Whether Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holders get tickets to playoff games is a common question among fans. The short answer is – it depends. There are a few factors that determine if season ticket holders will receive playoff tickets automatically or if they need to purchase them separately.
How Playoff Tickets are Handled for Season Ticket Holders
The Eagles have one of the longest season ticket waiting lists in the NFL with over 70,000 people on it as of 2023. Demand dramatically outweighs supply when it comes to Eagles season tickets. Lincoln Financial Field has a capacity of 69,176 for football games. Once you factor in the personal seat licenses and club seats, there are only around 50,000 regular season ticket seats available in total.
Season ticket holders have the first priority for purchasing playoff tickets. However, the Eagles are not able to guarantee playoff tickets to all season ticket holders due to the limited supply. There are a few factors that determine whether season ticket holders will automatically receive playoff tickets or need to purchase them separately:
- Length of Season Ticket Tenure – Longtime season ticket holders are typically given priority access to purchase playoff tickets. The longer you’ve been a season ticket holder, the more likely you’ll be offered playoff tickets automatically.
- Seat Location – Fans in more premium locations like lower bowl sidelines tend to get priority access to playoff tickets compared to upper deck corner seats.
- Regular Season Ticket Usage – Season ticket holders who attend most or all regular season games are more likely to get playoff ticket priority compared to fans who sell many of their regular season tickets.
- Past Playoff Purchase History – Previous history of purchasing playoff tickets can improve your priority for future postseason games.
After the initial allotment of playoff tickets are distributed to existing season ticket holders based on these factors, there is usually an additional presale for season ticket holders to purchase any remaining tickets before the public on-sale.
Invoice Arrangements
For season ticket holders that do automatically receive playoff tickets, they will simply see these postseason games added to their overall season ticket invoice. There is no additional charge for these playoff tickets. The original season ticket invoice covers all preseason, regular season, and any allotted playoff games.
However, season ticket holders that have to purchase playoff tickets separately will see these games added and billed separately on their account. The timing and payment deadlines can vary based on when the playoff dates are announced and tickets go on sale to the public.
Pricing
Season ticket holders that are allotted playoff tickets do not pay any additional amount beyond their regular season ticket cost. Playoff ticket pricing is only applicable to fans purchasing tickets individually for each postseason game.
The Eagles determine playoff ticket prices on an individual game basis depending on the round. Ticket prices are set based on factors like day of week, opponent, seating location, and overall demand.
Below are the price ranges fans can expect for Eagles playoff tickets in 2022 based on seating sections:
| Seating Section | Wild Card / Divisional Round | NFC Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Level Sideline | $175 – $425 | $225 – $625 |
| Lower Level Corner | $125 – $350 | $200 – $500 |
| Lower Level End Zone | $100 – $250 | $175 – $400 |
| Upper Level Sideline | $75 – $200 | $125 – $375 |
| Upper Level Corner/End Zone | $50 – $125 | $100 – $250 |
These are approximate price ranges. Exact ticket costs can shift based on overall supply and demand factors for each game.
Can You Sell Playoff Tickets?
Eagles season ticket holders that receive playoff tickets automatically can choose to sell them if they are unable to attend the game. There are no restrictions on reselling allotted playoff tickets.
The Eagles use digital ticketing for all seats in the stadium, even for season ticket holders. So season ticket holders would simply need to transfer the playoff tickets to the buyer electronically via their Eagles ticket account.
Season ticket holders can sell through the NFL Ticket Exchange marketplace, which is the official fan-to-fan ticket site endorsed by the Eagles and the NFL. Or they have the option to sell the tickets privately for any price they choose.
Waiting List for Playoff Tickets
For fans who are not Eagles season ticket members, signing up for the season ticket waiting list is the best way to improve your chances of securing playoff tickets in the future. There are different tiers and levels within the waiting list based on tenure and amount of deposit paid.
When playoff tickets go on sale to the general public, the Eagles offer presale opportunities to waiting list members first before the remaining tickets are released broadly. The higher your spot on the waiting list rankings, the sooner you will have access during these presales.
You can join the Eagles season ticket waiting list online at PhiladelphiaEagles.com/tickets/waitinglist or by calling 215-463-5500. There is an initial deposit amount required that varies based on seat location you wish to qualify for.
Can You Get Playoff Tickets If You Aren’t a Season Ticket Holder?
For fans that don’t have Eagles season tickets, your main options for securing playoff tickets are:
- Purchase tickets during the public on-sale, if inventory is still available after the presales.
- Buy tickets resold on the secondary market once public on-sale happens and prices are established.
- Join the season ticket waiting list and hope to qualify for future playoff presales.
There is high demand and very limited ticket allotments available for the public on-sale phase. For the Eagles home playoff games in 2018, all tickets for the Divisional game sold out exclusively through season ticket holder presales. The NFC Championship game did have a small amount of tickets released to the general public.
Buying resold tickets from season ticket holders is the most reliable method for non-season ticket holders. Prices are generally going to be over face value when buying on the secondary market. How much over face value depends on variables like round, matchup, and demand.
Other Playoff Ticket Options
Beyond season tickets and individual game seats, there are some other ways fans can guarantee themselves Eagles playoff tickets and a trip to see the team in the postseason:
- Travel Packages – Eagles partner On Location Experiences sells all-inclusive ticket/hotel/extras playoff packages.
- PrimeSport – The NFL’s official corporate hospitality provider gets allotments of playoff tickets and sells higher-end packages.
- StubHub – The Eagles partner with StubHub as the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace. Season ticket holders often resell tickets here.
- Suite Rentals – Businesses can rent suites at Lincoln Financial Field for playoff games, which include catering and amenities.
The Eagles also hold random drawings and giveaways through their email newsletters and social media for a chance to win playoff tickets. But these are low odds compared to season tickets or buying resale tickets.
Conclusion
Eagles season ticket holders are given priority access to purchase playoff tickets but are not guaranteed postseason tickets automatically in most cases. Factors like tenure, seat location, and past purchase history determine which season ticket holders get playoff tickets added to their invoice versus needing to buy them separately.
For non-season ticket holders, joining the long waiting list, buying resale tickets, or purchasing hospitality packages are the most reliable ways to secure Eagles playoff tickets. The limited tickets made available to the general public sell out extremely fast.
Reselling allotted playoff tickets is an option for season ticket holders that can’t attend the game. Prices on sites like the NFL Ticket Exchange often far exceed face value due to high demand from fans without season ticket privileges.
Landing Eagles playoff tickets takes early planning, especially if you want to sit in lower bowl sidelines. But the atmosphere and energy Lincoln Financial Field provides during the postseason makes going the extra mile well worth it for Birds fans!
