College Football Playoff Ticket Prices Drop Sharply as Fans Face Travel Fatigue

The new 12-team playoff format has led to declining attendance at quarterfinal games, with fans opting to save money for later rounds.

Ticket prices for College Football Playoff quarterfinal games have plummeted, with some seats available for as low as $28 to $65 on resale platforms.
The Rose Bowl, featuring Ohio State vs. Oregon, saw ticket prices fall dramatically from $142 to $59 within 24 hours before kickoff.
Fans are struggling with the financial burden of potentially attending up to four games within a month, leading many to prioritize semifinal or championship games instead.
The new 12-team playoff format has increased the number of games, but attendance challenges have raised concerns about its feasibility for fans traveling multiple times.
While ticket prices drop, the College Football Playoff organization continues to profit through television contracts and advertising revenue, despite less-than-full stadiums.