Watching the NFL at Home Could Cost New Yorkers Nearly $47,000

Watching an NFL game from the couch may seem like the cheaper choice. There are no stadium tickets to buy, no parking fees, and no expensive food from the concession stand. However, new analysis suggests following professional football from home can cost New Yorkers much more than they might expect.

New York Ranks Eighth for NFL Viewing Costs

Research from iSelect estimates that a New York household could spend $866.93 to follow a full NFL season from home. That puts New York eighth in the study’s ranking of the most expensive places to watch NFL football.

Streaming NFL Games Can Require Several Services

The days of finding every NFL game on one local television channel are gone. Fans may need access to several networks and streaming platforms if they want to follow games throughout the season.

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A single subscription may not seem too expensive. The total can climb fast, when a household pays for several services month after month. The study also considered the electricity used to power televisions and other devices during games.

NFL Costs Could Reach $46,814 Over a Lifetime

A New York football fan could spend $46,814 over a lifetime watching the NFL from home. That figure does not include tickets to see the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, or New York Jets in person.

Football From Home Is Still a Financial Commitment

Watching from the couch will still be less expensive than attending a game. However, New Yorkers preparing for another football season may want to look at the subscriptions they actually use. Canceling an extra service or sharing game days with family could help keep the cost of following the NFL under control.