Overview

• The Detroit Lions are making their first appearance in the NFC Championship Game in 32 years, with average ticket prices for the game against the 49ers reaching $941.
• The University of Michigan recently won its first national title in 26 years, with average ticket prices for the title game reaching approximately $2,800.
• Lions fans are expected to make up 22% of those in attendance for the NFC title game, a notable increase from the 3% of Packers fans who attended the previous game against the 49ers.
• The total cost for fans who wanted to attend all five games of the Lions and the University of Michigan, including airfare, reached at least $11,146.
• The Lions' playoff run and the University of Michigan's national title have made them the most expensive teams to watch in person among the four teams remaining in the postseason.