**DETROIT (FOX 2)** - Perhaps it's the price of being among the NFL's elite, or maybe it's the high-profile matchup scheduled this weekend, but anyone hoping to see the Detroit Lions play this weekend will need to shell out a lot of money.
According to Stubhub, the cheapest ticket available at Ford Field is $316 - which is more than the most affordable seats at any other game this weekend. On Vividseats, most tickets cost between $415 and $900.
No other game is as pricey, those an interstate match between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh comes closest. Other NFC North games between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, as well as the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks are the only other games that have tickets over $100.
While ticket price increases are a part of success, the sticker shock may hurt for some hoping to get seats as a holiday gift.
This weekend comes as especially pricey due to the teams at play.
The Lions play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, pitting the NFC's top team against a possible Super Bowl contender and one of the best in the AFC.
While Detroit has worked toward a 12-1 record, enjoying unprecedented success in this era of football, they will have one of their biggest challenges of the year when they play against Josh Allen.
Another factor in the high prices is how well opposing teams travel - and Buffalo fans are among the league's most loyal.
Anyone hoping to get a seat in the lower bowl will be paying over $500.
The Detroit Lions franchise is not among the most valuable in the NFL. But according to Sportbet.one, which tracks the value of sports franchises across the world, the Lions are expected to see the largest percentage increase of any NFL team through 2030 - about 44%.
Related
[
article
](https://fox2detroit.com/news/could-lions-aidan-hutchinson-return-field-after-season-ending-injury)
Lions defensive star Aidan Hutchinson may still have a broken leg, but his spirit is far from broken. Since the week six injury, we’ve seen glimpses of Hutch’s rehab—including an underwater treadmill.