Many football watchers will tell you the home viewing experience is ideal for them, but there are still those that love to watch NFL games from the seats at the stadium – truly taking it the experience with their own eyes. 

However, as demand for the sport continues to grow, so have ticket prices just to enter a stadium on gameday. As a result, some fans are simply getting priced out from watching their favorite teams. 

But legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who has represented over 300 professional athletes, especially in football with a record eight No. 1 overall picks and 64 first-rounders under his belt, believes teams and owners should be more “forward-thinking” with their tickets. 

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Leigh Steinberg attends the 39th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party at Storek on Feb. 7, 2026 in San Francisco, California.  (Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

He has an idea. 

“I think that it would be prudent and forward-looking for them to reserve, like, 10,000 seats for every game for them to distribute to working families and younger people,” Steinberg told Fox News Digital on a recent phone call. “So, at least at the end of the year, you have a team planting the seeds for the future.”

Steinberg believes to “truly enjoy football” you either have played the game, or have seen it live. That, in his eyes, “totally sustains that interest level.”

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Yes, technological advancements have made it easier for fans of all demographics to catch their favorite teams, as well as the rest of the NFL schedule, from their living room. In fact, some may even tell you spending for the highest NFL package is better than going to games live at this rate. 

That’s because tickets are not the only thing to worry about when going to a game live. 

The Action Network did an analysis of the cost of a family of four to attend an NFL game in every stadium across the country. The study included ticket prices, which were primary and resale from Ticketmaster, food and drinks, and parking for said family. They even looked at the child admission policy to see what ages may be free to find out which stadiums were, somewhat, family friendly. 

Fans of the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos support their teams during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

At the highest was Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, who were the reigning Super Bowl champions when the season began in 2025. At $2,133.44, with $2,058.44 of that the price of four tickets, the family could enjoy the Eagles. Ford Field (Detroit Lions), Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders), Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) and Highmark Stadium (Buffalo Bills) round out the top five most expensive stadiums for families. 

The New York Jets and MetLife Stadium were the lowest at $555.94, though the league-wide average was $1,339 for four tickets. 

At the same time, though, Steinberg understands supply and demand, and the latter is through the roof for the NFL. In turn, those with means to pay the expensive ticket prices do so, while others are priced out. 

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“Right now, you have so much excess demand that they can price those tickets [high],” Steinberg added. “I used to say, ‘Look, we need to think about the future. I’m telling you that players could take a little less money if it meant sustaining the sport long-term. That means ticket prices.’ An owner once put his arm around me and said, ‘Son, that’ll never happen.’”

Could it happen one day? Steinberg sure hopes so, but as long as the insatiable appetite for football diminishes, it’ll likely be harder for some to acquire tickets at the current price tag, let alone secondary market upcharges. 

‘Again, my suggestion would be teams plan and build for the future by having a section each week – they wouldn’t be the best tickets, but who cares if you’re a young kid? I used to go to Rams games in the Coliseum back in the ‘50s and you would’ve needed a telescope. But you still create an interest in football. That’s what I would do if I owned a team,” Steinberg said. 

STEINBERG’S COMEBACK

While talking all things football, Steinberg also discussed life and how his fight through adversity led to him writing “The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life’s Setbacks into Victories.”

Leigh Steinberg speaks onstage during the 39th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party at Storek on Feb. 7, 2026 in San Francisco, California.  (Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

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Steinberg had built an empire by representing the best athletes in the world, but he also dealt with alcoholism and financial struggles, ultimately bringing him to rock bottom. But he rebuilt himself through those hard times, and with this book, he’s hoping to help others do the same. 

Also, sharing stories of athletes dealing with similar adversities, Steinberg believes all readers should come away with this lesson learned. 

“Internal introspection,” he said. “A realistic understanding of your own values and priorities, whether it’s short-term economic gain, long-term economic security, spiritual values, family. It’s to have clarity internally in terms of what really constitutes a fulfilling life. Then, coming up with a plan to get back to that.”

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An Oklahoma man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a family’s home and climbing into bed with their young child. 

Authorities were called to a home in Oklahoma City after Josh Hodnik was jolted awake by his 11-year-old son who told him there was a strange man in his bed on Saturday, March 14, according to KOKH. 

“My son woke me up, and he said, ‘Hey, there’s a man in my bed,’” Hodnik told the outlet. 

Hodnik said he did not believe his son at first, chalking it up to the young child having a nightmare or imagining things.

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Charles Bradford is charged with first-degree burglary and five misdemeanors after allegedly entering a family’s home as they slept in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Saturday, March 14, according to KOKH.  (Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office)

“It just kind of shocked me, shook me,” Hodnik said. “I was like, ‘What, what do you, what do you mean?’ I thought he was sleepwalking and, and, and he mistook, he was imagining things or whatever.” 

However, when Hodnik went to check the bedroom, he realized his son was telling the truth. 

“There was a grown man laying in the bed,” Hodnik said, KOKH reported. “He brought his own blanket, had one sock on, no shoes on.”

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Authorities were called to a home in Oklahoma City after Josh Hodnik was jolted awake by his 11-year-old son who told him there was a strange man in his bed on Saturday, March 14, according to KOKH.  (iStock)

Hodnik recalled his two children playing outside in the family’s yard the night before the incident. When the kids came back inside, the father said they did not lock the front door and he failed to check it before going to bed. 

“I didn’t go check the front door after they played outside on Friday night,” Hodnik told KOKH. “And that was my fault. I wish I would have, but I shouldn’t have to. OK? We shouldn’t live in a society where somebody else walks into your front door.”

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Following Charles Bradford’s arrest, local reports uncovered his lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests on assault and larceny charges. (iStock)

The man, identified as 46-year-old Charles Bradford, was subsequently taken into custody and charged with first-degree burglary and five misdemeanors, according to the outlet. 

Following his arrest, local reports uncovered Bradford’s lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests on assault and larceny charges.

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In 2002, Bradford was convicted of first-degree manslaughter after killing his cellmate while in prison, KOKH reported. 

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The revelation surrounding Bradford’s past left Hodnik questioning how the repeat offender was allowed to walk the streets freely.

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“The guy should not have been on the street, period. He killed his cellmate. Guy has like 12 violent crimes, assault on an officer, assault on a medical staff, over and over and over and over. And then just let this guy walk out free,” Hodnik reportedly said.

Following his most recent conviction in Oklahoma City, the district attorney’s office told KOKH Bradford had pleaded into a mental health court because officials determined the stability and treatment would benefit him.

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However, officials are reportedly evaluating his ability to continue as a participant in light of the new charges filed against him. 

“He doesn’t need to be on the street,” Hodnik told the outlet. “You know, I felt bad for the guy, when the issue happened. But at the same time he came into my home and laid in my kid’s bed, and it was all I could do to not kill the guy.”

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Bradford remains in custody at the Cleveland County Detention Center on $75,000 bond, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital. 

The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.