Demand for tickets to the NFL regular-season game between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers reached 2.2 million requests after a four-year absence from Mexico, according to data from the consulting firm Zimat. The matchup is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, at Estadio Banorte.
How many fans queued for tickets to the Vikings and 49ers game?
When ticket sales opened, 834,000 people entered the virtual queue in hopes of securing one of the 80,000 available seats at Estadio Banorte. Based on an average of 2.6 tickets per person, total demand climbed to 2.2 million requests. This figure establishes a historic high for games that have been played in Mexico.
What do the demographic and travel statistics reveal about the ticket buyers?
The purchasing data outlined distinct travel patterns and fan demographics for the Week 10 fixture. 45 percent of ticket buyers plan to make the trip to Mexico City, while 14 percent will travel from outside the country. In total, purchases originated from 60 different nations. Additionally, 51 percent of the buyers are 35 years old or younger.
What are the plans for future NFL games in Mexico and new host cities?
Arturo Olivé, Director of the NFL in Mexico, announced intentions to secure games for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 seasons, mirroring the league’s commitment to London, which has had at least one regular-season game since 2007. Olivé stated that the league aims to present a real option rather than being considered for increasing the volume of games. Beyond Estadio Banorte hosting its sixth regular-season game, the league’s Mexican office is evaluating Estadio BBVA in Monterrey and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara as potential venues for future matchups.
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Which NFL regular-season games have previously been played in Mexico?
Previous regular-season matchups include the Arizona Cardinals defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-14 in 2005, the Oakland Raiders defeating the Houston Texans 27-20 in 2016, the New England Patriots defeating the Oakland Raiders 33-8 in 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 in 2019, and the Arizona Cardinals losing to the San Francisco 49ers 10-38 in 2022.
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