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NFL fines players for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value
About 100 players face fines for violating league policy by reselling Super Bowl tickets at higher prices.
The NFL has announced fines for players and employees selling Super Bowl tickets above face value in violation of league policy.
NFL fines players for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value
The NFL is enforcing its longstanding policy against ticket scalping by fining approximately 100 players and two dozen club employees for selling Super Bowl 59 tickets above face value. This action comes in response to violations reported during an ongoing investigation. A source, who spoke anonymously, revealed that the offending players will be fined 1.5 times the face value of each sold ticket and barred from purchasing Super Bowl tickets in the future unless they are active players in those games. The fines for club employees will be double the face value of the tickets sold. This crackdown has been detailed in a memo from Sabrina Perel, the NFL’s head of compliance, who emphasized that no league or club employees may profit from their affiliation with the NFL.
Key Takeaways
"This long-standing League Policy prohibits League or Club employees from selling NFL game tickets acquired from their employer for more than the ticket’s face value."
Sabrina Perel, head of compliance, outlined the core policy during an investigation.
"We will also increase the penalties for future violations of this Policy."
Perel highlighted the NFL's commitment to preventing future violations during a memo to the teams.
This strict enforcement reflects the NFL's commitment to maintain ticket integrity, particularly as more players and employees are caught in scalping violations. By fining both players and employees, the league aims to uphold fairness for fans, who often face inflated prices on secondary markets. As Perel pointed out, the league will enhance compliance training, suggesting a move to prevent recurrence of such incidents. The increasing penalties signify the NFL’s seriousness in addressing this issue and reinforce its policy against personal profit from affiliations with the league.
Highlights
- No one should profit from their NFL affiliation at the expense of fans.
- The NFL is serious about ticket integrity and compliance.
- Violators face increased penalties as the league tightens rules.
- Future compliance training will emphasize strict adherence to ticket policies.
Concerns over ticket scalping penalties and compliance
The NFL's approach raises issues about employee rights and reactions from players. Increased penalties can lead to backlash from those affected, highlighting tensions within the league.
The NFL's response may discourage future scalping violations among league personnel.
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