The NFL just slashed ticket prices for the Commanders vs. Colts game in London, a move that’s got the league’s own 2025 International Fan of the Year, Andy Burrows, absolutely fuming. This ain’t just about a few cheap seats; it is a direct slap to the face for fans who ponied up big money for what was supposed to be a premier event. It really makes you question what the NFL cares about more: the passionate fans or a pretty picture on TV.
Andy Burrows Isn’t Holding Back
Burrows, a London resident and a Commanders fan, purchased tickets for this week’s game at over $300 each. Imagine his frustration when the league, seeing seats still available at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, decided to cut prices from their original listing of up to $325. This move, the first of its kind, has Burrows calling out the NFL directly. He’s blunt about it, saying, “They don’t care about the fans. As long as that place sells out and it looks good on TV, the NFL won’t care about us.” And he is not alone, either. Burrows says he talks to fans every single day, and they are all feeling the same way. This isn’t just one guy griping; it sounds like a movement.
A Ripple Effect Nobody Wants
This price cut is more than just a one-off markdown; Burrows believes it is setting a dangerous precedent. “People now will just be like, ‘I’m going to wait. Why should I buy a ticket when they get released?’” he explained. That’s a valid point. Why commit early when you know the league might just drop prices later? The NFL has been pushing its international footprint hard, sending games to the UK since 2007. What started as one game a year has now ballooned to three in 2026, part of an eight-game international schedule. However, this expansion seems to be hitting a wall. The league even raised prices after eliminating its London season ticket package, but ticket sales haven’t matched prior years. The demand just isn’t there like it used to be.
The league’s pushing hard for this international expansion, but are they losing the fans in the process? This move, especially with three more London games planned for 2027 and the series stretching through 2029, feels like a real gut punch to loyalty. It makes you wonder: who are these games really for if not the fans who pay top dollar?
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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