How to Buy NFL Playoff Tickets

Grab a wild-card slot and get tickets to NFL playoff games. Sure, they're hard to come by, but you have several ways to buy tickets on the secondary market. You might get a deal, putting post-season play within your budget. Even if the play clock is counting down, online options can still provide seats down to the last second before the game.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Current NFL schedule of post-season play

Buy Tickets to NFL Playoff Games

1. Determine when your team will take part in NFL playoffs, and discover when tickets will go on sale. Check in with your team's stadium website for details as the regular season draws to a close.
2. Go to the stadium box office or Ticketmaster outlet in person, lining up as soon as you can after hearing about the ticket-sale date.
3. Hammer the box-office sources by phone or on the Web on the day playoff tickets go on sale.
4. Make a deal through a season-ticket holder whom you know. Such individuals will have first crack at post-season tickets. They can buy them to use or sell.
5. Consult an Internet classified service or ticket exchange, such as craigslist (see Resources below). Search for NFL playoff tickets, and contact the seller by email to make a purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• The NFL post-season consists of a wild-card weekend, divisional playoffs and conference championships. They are usually held during the first, second and third weekends of January.
• Act fast. Be ready to start shopping as soon as your team makes the playoffs.
• Playoff tickets are likely to cost big bucks because demand is so high, but you can find a range of prices from a variety of ticket sources.
• Avoid missing the game. Post-season game times can change due to television schedules and other factors. Keep an eye on your team's website as the date of your game approaches.
• Don't lose your tickets. Game day is crazy out in front of the stadium. If you are to meet your seller there for the ticket transaction, pick a specific meeting point or you may miss out entirely.