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Ticketmaster Limits AFC Championship Sales, Frustrating Fans

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ticketmaster restricts sales for the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos to fans with billing addresses in the Rocky Mountain region.
The restriction frustrates out-of-state fans and mirrors past issues during the Red Sox playoff series against the Yankees.
Ticket prices start around $600.
Fans are turning to resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek, which do not have the same restrictions.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees intensified their historic rivalry, culminating in a dramatic Game 7 loss for the Red Sox on Aaron Boone's walk-off home run. This defeat marked a pivotal moment, as it extended the Red Sox's championship drought, which lasted until 2004 when they famously overcame a 3-0 series deficit against the Yankees to win the World Series.

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Story summary

Ticketmaster restricts sales for the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos to fans with billing addresses in the Rocky Mountain region.
The restriction frustrates out-of-state fans and mirrors past issues during the Red Sox playoff series against the Yankees.
Ticket prices start around $600.
Fans are turning to resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek, which do not have the same restrictions.

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