Carolina Panthers make alarming decision after seven straight losing seasons

The Panthers haven't been good, but they're getting more expensive.

Oct 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper greets running back Chuba Hubbard (30) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Carolina Panthers have not been to the playoffs since the 2017-2018 season. They have not had a winning season since then, either. Since those years, they've been one of the worst franchises not just in football but in sports. The winning percentage would be a pretty terrible completion percentage.

Despite that, it's only getting more expensive to go to Panthers games. The 2025 season ticket price has been upped by just over 6% according to reporter Alex Zietlow. That average increase won't affect all PSL owners, and it won't impact season tickets in the upper bowl at all.

The #Panthers announce they are raising their average season-ticket price for the 2025 season by "just over 6%."

But that average increase won't affect all PSL owners equally, and won't impact upper-bowl season-tickets at all. Details in @theobserver: https://t.co/CW1RPiRr65

— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) March 25, 2025

Nevertheless, the Panthers are getting more costly. There is finally a glimmer of hope around the team after all the losses and despite a 5-12 season, so fans might be more inclined to get season tickets. They'll just have to pay a little bit more than they otherwise would have.

More on Panthers ticket prices:
-Team ranked 20th in NFL last yr in non-premium ticket pricing
-Based on Panthers' research, 80% of NFL teams that have announced pricing plans increased ticket prices for '25
-Ticket/PSL owner invoices were emailed today; renewal deadline 5/1

— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 25, 2025

The team was ranked 20th among all NFL teams last year for non-premium ticket pricing. The Panthers have researched and determined that like themselves, 80% of NFL teams are also hiking prices for the upcoming season.

Inflation has played a role, but the NFL is ultimately a business designed to make money. By increasing season ticket prices, even for a perennial loser, the team and the league can profit a little more.

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