Tennessee Titans fans guide for games at Nissan Stadium: How to budget, from tickets to pretzels

Getting ready for Tennessee Titans gameday starts with jerseys and outfits — a mixture of navy, Titans blue, red, silver and white. Face paint is preferred, but optional.

It continues at Nissan Stadium with lots of team spirit, which keeps the place rocking.

Then there’s your debit card. The cost for families to attend NFL games continues to soar, from souvenirs and suites to parking and pretzels.

While Titans fans enjoy some of the lowest-priced tickets in the league, rates still average $265 a seat, according to TicketSmarter.com. Add in a hot dog and a beer, postgame celebrations and other costs and it all amounts to hundreds of dollars for a family of four.

That’s why we compiled this list of the best deals to maximize fun and, hopefully, save fans some bucks. Check out our tips below.

Booking Titans tickets: Risks offer rewards

Want to save big bucks? Get ready to take big risks.

We’re talking last-minute, game-time decisions. A procrastinator’s dream.

A Tennessee Titans analysis discovered an 18% average savings, totaling about $40 per ticket, for fans who purchased seats the week of NFL games. In contrast, seats purchased three months in advance cost 16% more than average resale prices.

The resale market adjusts for demand, clearing running lanes for last-minute deals.

It gets better, Titans fans. And riskier.

The best time to snag deals on Titans tickets? Hours before kickoff — the day of the game or even better, minutes into the first quarter. You can expect to save an average of $37 per ticket, according to FinanceBuzz.com.

That’s if seats are still available. So there’s that.

One of the most expensive Titans home games this season is against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 1. As of Sept. 8, seatdata.io showed online tickets sold for an average of $142.

Titans package deals: First downs, franks and pretzels

Want more Titans gameday deals? The franchise offers revolving promotions and package deals on its website.

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box holiday outing, tickets for the Christmas Eve game against the Seattle Seahawks are relatively cheap, averaging $36. The Titans also offer a “family four pack” for some games, including against the Seahawks. For $180, fans get four tickets, concessions and beverages.

Party in Nashville like a country music star

The Titans offer single-day suite rentals with prices typically ranging in the thousands. Or go all out and grab a suite for the year. Prices include VIP parking, priority access for all events at Nissan Stadium and other benefits.

Prices vary and aren’t explicitly listed online. Learn more about all ticket options at tennesseetitans.com/tickets.