At least 100 NFL players are reportedly facing fines and potential suspensions for allegedly reselling their Super Bowl LIX tickets above face value, according to sources cited by ESPN. The allegations come as the league continues to enforce its policies against unauthorized ticket transactions.
Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for February 11, 2024, is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to the stadium and millions more watching at home. The NFL has long taken a strict approach to ticket scalping, with past cases leading to penalties for players who violated this policy.
The exact nature of the alleged transactions remains under investigation, but sources suggest that tickets were reportedly sold for significantly higher prices, potentially in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The league’s actions are part of broader measures to combat fraudulent practices and ensure that tickets are purchased through legitimate channels.
While the NFL has not yet issued a formal statement, the potential fines and suspensions for the involved players underline the seriousness with which the league treats such violations. For now, the focus remains on the investigation and the determination of penalties for those found guilty of scalping.