Outrageous Concession Prices Spark Debate with Unusual Offerings
Super Bowl LVIII, set for 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, is generating substantial buzz, particularly around its concession prices. Fans preparing for this exciting event should be aware that the cost of refreshments is notoriously steep.
Concession Prices at Levi’s Stadium
The prices for food and drinks at Levi’s Stadium have raised eyebrows. Here’s a breakdown of some of the offerings:
- Domestic canned beer: $17.50
- Draught beer: $22.50
- Imported canned beer: $19
- Cocktails: $19 (single) and $32 (double)
- Premium cocktails: $23 (single) and $36 (double)
- Water (Aquafina): $8
- Sourevenir 32-ounce soda: $12
- Gatorade: $8.50
Food prices are equally staggering:
- Sausages: $15
- Super-Hot Chinatown Dog: $20
- Charcuterie board: $16
- Nachos and pretzel sticks: $10
- Candy: $8
- Souvenir popcorn: $15
A Unique Menu Experience
Levy’s Restaurants, which oversees catering at the stadium, has created a distinctive menu for the Super Bowl. Special items include:
- Dungeness Crab Potachos
- Impossible Rooftop Cheesesteak
- LX Hammer Burger: $180 (3.5-pound braised beef shank)
- Gilroy Garlic Steak Frites: $35
They project selling an impressive 10,000 hot dogs, 8,000 margaritas, and 5,000 custom fortune cookies during the event.
Comparison with Previous Super Bowls
The pricing for this year’s Super Bowl shows a significant increase compared to previous events. For instance, during Super Bowl 50 in 2016, the cost for a domestic beer was $13, while a premium beer reached $15. In comparison, last year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans had water priced at $7 and premium cocktails at $24.
Levi’s Stadium operates cashless transactions, which means fans may not fully grasp their total spending until later. According to an Action Network analysis, the stadium’s concession prices were in the middle range of NFL venues. Regular season prices, like four hot dogs for $26.19, indicate a jump in cost for the Super Bowl.
As fans mentally prepare for the excitement of Super Bowl LVIII, they must also brace themselves for the reality of high concession prices at Levi’s Stadium. This is sure to be a memorable experience, albeit a costly one.
