The NFL continues to try to dig out from Sunday’s ticket blunder, giving the 400 ticket holders that didn’t get seats a second option for attending a future Super Bowl.
The NFL just released a statement saying those 400 fans that missed the game live can choose from one of two options:
1. A free ticket to next year’s Super Bowl game plus a cash payment of $2,400 (three times the face value of the Super Bowl XLV game ticket held by the individual). The ticket to next year’s Super Bowl game is transferable.
That option we knew about. Fans can also take less choice and get a different Super Bowl ticket. Here’s the second option:
2. One free ticket to a future Super Bowl game of the fan’s choice, including next year’s if so desired, plus round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations provided by the NFL. This offer will be personalized in the ticketholder’s name and is not transferable.”
The addition of the second option is a nice bonus. (Hint: Door No. 2 is better. Especially if it’s in New Orleans.)
The NFL continues to look for all 400 of the ticketholders, in conjunction of the Packers, Steelers, and Cowboys. If you are one of these fans, email you can email SBXLV@nfl.com. A “senior NFL staff member” will call fans to provide information on fulfilling the fan’s choice.
It’s unclear if fans will have to sign a release to get a future ticket. It is clear the NFL is doing its best to prevent future lawsuits.
