The 2019 National Championship is just days away, and the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers and respective fans are gearing up for the game in Santa Clara, CA.
However, despite the near deja vu feel of this year’s match up, there are several differences that separate this game from ones past. Compared to last year’s Championship game between Georgia and Alabama, the biggest differences are ticket prices and travel.
Ticket Price:
2018 – Tickets started at $1,700 and quickly skyrocketed from there
2019 – Ticket’s to this year’s game start at face value at $475, but tickets can be found on ticketing sites such as StubHub for $138
Stadium:
2018 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
2019 – Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
Distance traveled by teams:
2018
Alabama Crimson Tide – 200 miles
Georgia Bulldogs – 77 miles
2019
Alabama Crimson Tide – 2,280 miles
Clemson Tigers – 2,569 miles
Capacity of Stadium
2018 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium: 71,000 seats
2019 – Levi’s Stadium: 68,500 can be expanded to 75,000 seats
Number of National Championships Attended:
Alabama Crimson Tide – 18 including this one
Clemson Tigers – 3 including this one
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