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When two of the biggest names in baseball (if not all of sports) play against one another, fans and players alike expect great, exciting games. But when these teams two teams happen to be the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, there is much more on the line than just wins and losses.

Both teams NEED wins this weekend, as the Yanks just lost their division lead to the Rays, and the Sox are still six and a half back with the playoffs right around the corner. But arguably greater than that is the fact that when the Sox visit the Yankees, or vice versa, the balance of history is on the line. Red Sox – Yankees is the most famous, most storied, and most intense rivalry in all of American sports, and over a century of bragging rights hangs on the line when the two ball clubs meet.

Red Sox-Yankees tickets

Boston and New York are two of the biggest sports markets in the country, and both teams have an incredibly strong international fan base, so it is no surprise to see high ticket prices for the upcoming series this weekend.

• Sox @ Yanks, Friday, Aug 6th: $144
• Sox @ Yanks, Saturday, Aug 7th, $187
• Sox @ Yanks, Sunday, Aug 8th: $132

So, the overall average New York Yankees tickets price for the series is $154. Seem high? When the Detroit Tigers visit the Bronx next week to play a three game series against the Yankees, the average series ticket price $60. Compare that to the average ticket price for all upcoming Yankees home games, $81, and it is clear just how excited baseball fans are to see these games.

Where to find the highest valued tickets

FanSnap is all about helping fans find the best possible values on tickets, no matter how high demand is for any particular event. Check out these great values on Red Sox-Yankees tickets:

• On Friday, find two tickets in the left outfield, section 131 for $99 which is half of the average ticket price for this area.
• For tickets to Saturdays game, sit in Terrance Infield 314 for only $58, which is a mind blowing 61% off the average price of $190.
• And on Sunday, find some seriously good tickets in Champions Suite 29, right along the 3rd baseball, for $337, half off the average price similar tickets are going for on the secondary market.

Raider Nation get ready! Oakland Raiders single game tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.

With the addition of Jason Campbell and a return of one of the league’s top pass defenses, the Raiders should be one of the most improved teams in 2010 and will hopefully break their streak of losing seasons.

Of course Campbell won’t solve all of the team’s issues alone. Will his offensive line step up? Will Darren McFadden and Michael Bush be able to sustain a running game? And will the run defense manage to hold off some of the best backs in the league? We’ll find out the answer to that last question in week one when the Raiders match up against Chris Johnson and the Titans in Nashville. The team’s home opener will be in week two. Grab Raiders-Rams tickets to be in the stands to cheer on the team.

The Raiders have a winnable schedule, facing only three teams that made the playoffs last year. See below for the 2010 Raiders schedule and stay tuned right here as the season goes on for the latest on Oakland Raiders tickets.

2010 Oakland Raiders Schedule

Sep 12 – at Tennessee

Sep 19 – vs. St. Louis

Sep 26 – at Arizona

Oct 3 – vs. Houston

Oct 10 – vs. San Diego

Oct 17 – at San Francisco

Oct 24 – at Denver

Oct 31 – vs. Seattle

Nov 7 – vs. Kansas City

Nov 14 – Bye

Nov 21 – at Pittsburgh

Nov 28 – vs. Miami

Dec 5 – at San Diego

Dec 12 – at Jacksonville

Dec 19 – vs. Denver

Dec 26 – vs. Indianapolis

Jan 2 – at Kansas City

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Seattle Seahawks tickets went on sale today for those hoping to be on the sidelines for Pete Carroll’s first season.

This is going to be an intriguing year for the Seahawks. Carroll, starting his 3rd stint as an NFL coach, is already making waves trading key players away and bringing in new talent to challenge veterans. QB Matt Hasselback returns and the team desperately needs him to stay healthy to have a chance to win. He has two of his favorite receivers back in TE John Carlson and TJ Houshmandzadeh, not to mention the addition of rookie Golden Tate who should also get solid playing time.

On the defensive front, there’s no where to go but up. The team ranked a lousy 30th in the NFL in pass defense. Look for former Longhorn and first round draft pick Earl Thomas to get the start at safety and hopefully make some big plays.

In case you missed out on getting Seattle Seahawks tickets from the box office, you can always search for them with FanSnap. We can help you find great deals on all the hottest NFL tickets.

2010 Seattle Seahawks Schedule

Sep 12 – vs. San Francisco

Sep 19 – at Denver

Sep 26 – vs. San Diego

Oct 3 – at St. Louis

Oct 10 – Bye

Oct 17 – at Chicago

Oct 24 – vs. Arizona

Oct 31 – at Oakland

Nov 7 – vs. NY Giants

Nov 14 – at Arizona

Nov 21 – at New Orleans

Nov 28 – vs. Kansas City

Dec 5 – vs. Carolina

Dec 12 – at San Francisco

Dec 19 – vs. Atlanta

Dec 26 – at Tampa Bay

Jan 2 – vs. St. Louis

FanSnap 60 Index

1. Counting Crows @ Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury, Wed Aug 4: $161
2. John Mayer @ PNC Bank Arts Arena, Tue Aug 3: $145
3. The Arcade Fire @ Madison Square Garden, Thurs Aug 5, $89
4. Black Eyed Peas @ Prudential Center, Wed Aug 4: $81
5. O.A.R. @ PNC Bank Arts Arena, Fri Aug 4: $80

The E.N.D. World Tour Hits the East Coast- Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas E.N.D. World Tour tickets

• @ TD Garden, Boston, MA: Tuesday August 3rd
• @ Prudential Center, Newark, NJ: Wednesday August 4th
• @ XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut: Friday, August 6th
• @ Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ: Saturday, August 7th
• @ 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimora, MD: Tuesday, August 10th

For Black Eyed Peas tickets to the rest of their World Tour, check out FanSnap for the best possible values.

August 3, 2010 Boston TD Garden

August 4, 2010 Newark Prudential Center

August 6, 2010 Hartford XL Center

August 7, 2010 Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

August 10, 2010 Baltimore 1st Mariner Arena

August 11, 2010 Buffalo HSBC Arena

August 13, 2010 Chicago Allstate Arena

August 14, 2010 St. Louis Scottrade Center

August 18, 2010 Winnipeg MTS Centre

August 20, 2010 Saskatoon Credit Union Centre

August 22, 2010 Calgary Pengrowth Saddledome

August 23, 2010 Edmonton Rexall Place

The last time Alex Rodriguez hit a home run was July 22. 37 at-bats isn’t necessarily a exceptionally long stretch of time to be without a home run. But when the slugger happens to be at #599, one shy of the illustrious #600 mark that only Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth (among others) have reached, the anticipation and pressure to hit that next bomb is felt nationwide. But how much do fans really care about seeing A-Rod the hitting elite with his 600th HR?

The average ticket price for New York Yankees tickets to their upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays is $50. This is lower than the average price for Yankees tickets (for all upcoming games this season, which average $81).

For Monday’s game, the home run chase has driven up prices over the past week from $64 to $75. This average price is more than the series average of $50, so clearly A-Rod has brought up prices.

Blue Jays @ Yankees average ticket prices

• Monday, August 2nd: Avg Ticket Price = $75
• Tuesday, August 3rd: Avg Ticket Price = $45
• Wednesday, August 4th, Avg Ticket Price = $41

If catching the HR ball is what you are after, expect to pay a bit more for good tickets in the outfield. As previously reported, left field sections 233a- 236 and 132-136 have the highest probability of landing a home run ball. In left OF sections 233-236 and 132-136, tickets are within a range of $27 to $208 for Wednesday’s game. Those tickets in the $200′s are all in the “hot” home run sections (135+136), and these are some of the highest prices we have seen in these sections: the range is much higher than past games in the Bronx where A-Rod might have hit 600, as last Saturday’s game against the Royals, the price range was only $27 to $98.

For Wednesday’s game, tickets in the OF are still available, but at a price.

Fans clearly want to see and hope to catch Rodriguez’s 600th, as tickets for Monday’s game are higher than the series average price. New York Yankees fans are keen to catch a-Rod’s 600, as tickets are going for more in these areas than they have in previous games against small market clubs (like the Royals two weekends ago).

It has been ten days since his last HR, yet the buzz about Alex Rodriguez hitting the historical long ball seems to have increased. With #600 looming, a strong lead in the American League East, recent trade acquisitions, and an upcoming series against the Red Sox, baseball in New York is electric.

This week, we compared the overall average ticket prices for home game by each NFL team. The results were significant and telling: the average price of a ticket to and NFL home game at this time last year was $154. In 2010, tickets average $252. That’s right: a 64% increase in NFL ticket prices from the 2009 season to the 2010 season.

To make sense of this increase in NFL tickets, it is important to look at the overall state of the economy from last year to this year. Simply, our nation is in better economic shape now than it was a year ago — at least in the minds of fans. And, with this improvement, NFL fans are more capable of purchasing tickets and attending games. That is to say, demand for NFL tickets has increased, and with that demand comes a higher price for your average ticket.

At this time last year, the Dow was at was dangerously close to dipping into the 8000s. It’s up to 10497 today. The NASDAQ too is up 15%. Other indicators are also trending up, but not as much as the market for NFL tickets.

NFL Team Comparison of average home game ticket prices: 2009 vs. 2010

Here is a look at the NFL tickets by team based on % change.

FanSnap is the most comprehensive ticket search engine in the U.S., displaying ticket data from every major ticket marketplace and every major ticket broker who sells direct online. Of the 60+ most trusted ticket sites online that FanSnap searches, we created the “FanSnap 60 Index.” FanSnap Tickets Reports are based on data gathered from the FanSnap 60.

It’s a new era of football in Carolina. Want to be in the stands to check it out? Tomorrow’s your big day. The team is putting Carolina Panthers tickets on sale at 10 a.m.

With nine new starters this will be quite a different Panther team than what fans saw last season. QB Jake Delhomme is gone as is the star of the team’s defense, Julius Peppers. Replacing Delhomme is likely to be Matt Moore, at least for the start of the season. But look for rookie Jimmy Clausen to get ample playing time. Whoever it is, they’ll hopefully be throwing to Steve Smith, one of the game’s great wide-receivers. Smith broke his arm playing flag football this summer but is expected to be back in time for the start of the season. The Panthers also have a dangerous running back tandem in DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. If the team is going to be successful, they need another strong year out of those two.

A lot of people are overlooking the Panthers due to all of the changes, but this still is a dangerous team that could wreak some havoc. They are in a division with the defending Super Bowl champion Saints and the up and coming Atlanta Falcons so the playoffs are probably a long shot, but the newly acquired youth also brings a lot of energy and optimism.

2010 Carolina Panthers Schedule

Sep 12 – at NY Giants

Sep 19 – vs. Tampa Bay

Sep 26 – vs. Cincinnati

Oct 3 – at New Orleans

Oct 10 – vs. Chicago

Oct 17 – Bye

Oct 24 – vs. San Francisco

Oct 31 – at St. Louis

Nov 7 – vs. New Orleans

Nov 14 – at Tampa Bay

Nov 21 – vs. Baltimore

Nov 28 – at Cleveland

Dec 5 – at Seattle

Dec 12 – vs. Atlanta

Dec 19 – vs. Arizona

Dec 23 – at Pittsburgh

Jan 2 – at Atlanta

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Football is back in San Diego. Fans looking to attend any of the team’s eight home games can get their San Diego Chargers tickets tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. The first 100 purchasers at the team’s ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium will even receive an autographed Chargers 2010 yearbook.

Like all teams, the Chargers roster saw some changes but none bigger than the change at running back. After nine years of LT, fans will be looking at a new face, rookie Ryan Mathews. First chance to see him will be the team’s preseason opener on Aug. 14 against the Chicago Bears. The Chargers also host a pre-season game against the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to Mathews, the team is clearly expecting big things out of Antonio Gates. They gave him a nice contract extension this week making him the highest paid TE in the league.

Big games will be plentiful at Qualcomm this year. The home opener is a face-off with Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 19. Hot tickets should include:

**Patriots-Chargers tickets on Oct. 24

**Titans-Chargers tickets on Halloween Day Oct. 31

**Broncos-Chargers tickets on Nov. 22

Once again the Chargers should be in hunt for the division title. They’ve now won the AFC West five straight years, but still the Super Bowl has alluded them. Will this be their year? Make sure to grab your San Diego Chargers tickets so you can be in the stands to watch this exciting season.

2010 San Diego Chargers schedule

Sep 13 – at Kansas City

Sep 19 – vs. Jacksonville

Sep 26 – at Seattle

Oct 3 – vs. Arizona

Oct 10 – at Oakland

Oct 17 – at St. Louis

Oct 24 – vs. New England

Oct 31 – vs. Tennessee

Nov 7 – at Houston

Nov 14 – Bye

Nov 22 – vs. Denver

Nov 28 – at Indianapolis

Dec 5 – vs. Oakland

Dec 12 – vs. Kansas City

Dec 16 – vs. San Francisco

Dec 26 – at Cincinnati

Jan 2 – at Denver

It’s not too late to pick up Green Day tickets for the band’s upcoming U.S. tour. After a stint in Europe the band is back in North America for a string of 19 shows. Their tour kicks off next week in Camden, NJ and wraps with a performance in San Francisco on 9/4.

Green Day will of course be performing many of their old favorites as well as songs from their latest album – Breakdown. A huge hit with fans and critics, Breakdown won the Grammy for Best Rock Album earlier this year.

In addition to grabbing Green Day tickets for their tour, you can also catch the band on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tonight, July 30th, performing their new single, “Last of the American Girls.”

Green Day North American Schedule

8/03 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center

8/05 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

8/07 Chicago, IL Grant Park

8/09 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amph. At Encore Park

8/11 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live

8/12 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre

8/14 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

8/16 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center

8/18 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

8/20 Quebec City, QC L’Agora Du Vieux Port

8/21 Montreal, QC Jacques Cartier Pier

8/23 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre

8/26 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center

8/28 Englewood, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre

8/30 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion

8/31 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

9/02 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

9/04 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre

Green Day is by far and away the most accomplished American punk band of this generation. On the scene for more than 20 years, Green Day has had amazing success. They’ve sold over 65 million records worldwide and 24.5 million in the US alone.

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Chris Johnson had a monster year last year as many fantasy football players know. Can he repeat is the big question? Tennessee Titans tickets go on sale tomorrow giving football fans a chance to check out the phenom in person.

In addition to Johnson, the team is chocked full of players who could break plays at any minute. Vince Young will lead the team at QB. He shocked his many doubters taking over for a win-less Kerry Collins and leading the team to a 8–2 record as the starter. His primary target was rookie Kenny Britt. Even in his first year Britt proved to be a dangerous weapon, leading the team in receiving yards. Chances are he’ll continue to be a prime target for young and should easily top last years total.

While the Titans offense is definitely exciting to watch, the defense ranked a woeful 28th in the league last season. The team drafted a number of players to add to the unit and also has seen some injuries heal so fans have a lot to be optimistic about.

Unsure which Tennessee Titans tickets to grab? The team has a great schedule. They open with the Oakland Raiders on Sep 12 and also have exciting home match-ups against the Steelers, Broncos, Eagles, Colts, Redskins, Texans and Jaguars.

2010 Tennessee Titans schedule

Sep 12 – vs. Oakland

Sep 19 – vs. Pittsburgh

Sep 26 – at NY Giants

Oct 3 – vs. Denver

Oct 10 – at Dallas

Oct 18 – at Jacksonville

Oct 24 – vs. Philadelphia

Oct 31 – at San Diego

Nov 7 – Bye

Nov 14 – at Miami

Nov 21 – vs. Washington

Nov 28 – at Houston

Dec 5 – vs. Jacksonville

Dec 9 – vs. Indianapolis

Dec 19 – vs. Houston

Dec 26 – at Kansas City

Jan 2 – at Indianapolis

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Miami’s had a lot of sports excitement this month with LeBron’s DECISION. But now its time to turn to football. Miami Dolphins tickets go on sale Saturday — the same day training camp begins.

Fans that are attending training camp have access to a special pre-sale an hour before Dolphins tickets go on sale to the general public.

Outside of LeBron another big time player made his way to South Beach during the off-season. Brandon Marshall, the former Bronco could light up the Dolphins passing game and be the play-maker the team has been looking for. He should provide a nice balance to the running back tandem of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown.

The Miami Dolphins have a tough season and match-up against some of the NFLs top teams. The team’s first home game is against New York Jets on Sept. 26. The game will be part of the NFL’s signature Hispanic Heritage series and include a performance by Grammy award-winning artist Marc Anthony. The Dolphins-Jets ticket should be a popular one as well as Dolphins-Patriots tickets for the Oct. 4 Monday Night Football game.

Heading to training camp, check out this fan guide from the Sun Sentinel. And if you are looking for Miami Dolphins tickets, search with FanSnap!

Miami Dolphins 2010 Schedule

Sep 12 – at Buffalo

Sep 19 – at Minnesota

Sep 26 – vs. NY Jets

Oct 4 – vs. New England

Oct 10 – Bye

Oct 17 – at Green Bay

Oct 24 – vs. Pittsburgh

Oct 31 – at Cincinnati

Nov 7 – at Baltimore

Nov 14 – vs. Tennessee

Nov 18 – vs. Chicago

Nov 28 – at Oakland

Dec 5 – vs. Cleveland

Dec 12 – at NY Jets

Dec 19 – vs. Buffalo

Dec 26 – vs. Detroit

Jan 2 – at New England

Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald posted a message today on twitter, “We need you filling stadium and being loud again!” Fans ready to heed his call can grab single game Arizona Cardinals tickets on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.!

While the Cardinals bring back a ton of talent including Fitzgerald, they’ll have a new face at the QB spot following the retirement of Kurt Warner. Everyone is eagerly waiting to see what Matt Leinart will do. First peek is likely on Saturday when training camp kicks off. Local fans can check out the team in person by making the drive to Flagstaff. Other things to watch for – how will Steve Breaston do in taking over for Anquan Boldin? And will the team put a greater emphasis on running the ball now that they have a less experienced play-caller. Could this be the year of Beanie Wells?

The team’s home opener isn’t until week three when the Oakland Raiders come to town. Wanting to grab tickets for the BIG games. We’re betting the two most popular will be a rematch with the Saints, the team that knocked the Cardinals out of the playoffs, and a Christmas Day game against the Cowboys. If you miss out at the box office don’t worry, you can find Cardinals-Saints tickets and Cardinals-Cowboys tickets as well as search for NFL tickets for all your favorite games with FanSnap!

Arizona Cardinals Schedule

Sep 12 – Arizona at St. Louis

Sep 19 – Arizona at Atlanta

Sep 26 – Arizona vs. Oakland

Oct 3 – Arizona at San Diego

Oct 10 – Arizona vs. New Orleans

Oct 17 – Bye

Oct 24 – Arizona at Seattle

Oct 31 – Arizona vs. Tampa Bay

Nov 7 – Arizona at Minnesota

Nov 14 – Arizona vs. Seattle

Nov 21 – Arizona at Kansas City

Nov 29 – Arizona vs. San Francisco

Dec 5 – Arizona vs. St. Louis

Dec 12 – Arizona vs. Denver

Dec 19 – Arizona at Carolina

Dec 25 – Arizona vs. Dallas

Jan 2 – Arizona at San Francisco

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This week, SPIN Magazine is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a qualified and popular music magazine. SPIN is a well established as a voice in the industry, and as their saying goes, the music they feature is truly “music for life”.

For the celebration, they are hosting five shows in the New York City Area, all of which can be seen live in HD online from SPIN’s website. So far this week, bands The Flaming Lips and The Smashing Pumpkins have played, and three bands are still on schedule to close out the SPIN’s lineup. Check out FanSnap to find the best available tickets to these upcoming New York City concerts.

Black Keys tickets and The National tickets are all classified as general admission to Terminal 5, where tickets can be found for as low as $58 on FanSnap. For Spiritualized tickets to Radio City Music Hall, find best valued tickets in Orchestra 600 for $38, which is 52% below the average price of similar tickets in this section.

Happy 25th, SPIN!

Upcoming Concerts

July 28th- The Black Keys @ Terminal 5

July 29th- The National @ Terminal 5

July 30th- Spiritualized @ Radio City Music Hall

This week, plenty of excellent concerts are taking place in the greater New York City area. These shows cover all genres, from the classic rock of Sting and Tom Petty to the new hip hop sound of duo Nas and Damian Marley. However distinct these genres may be, New York music fans show their appreciation for all great music, as all three of these artists are featured in this weeks ‘FanSnap 60 Index- New York”.

1. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers @ Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, July 28th: $274
2. Sting @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saturday, July 31st: $241
3. Willie Nelson @ Radio City Music Hall, Wednesday, July 28th: $151
4. Black Keys @ Terminal 5, Wednesday, July 28th: $110
5. Nas and Damian Marley @ Williamsburg Waterfront, Saturday, July 31st: $90

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers continue to be immensely popular among all generations of rock fans. Testament to Petty’s popularity is the over 60 million albums him and his collaborators have sold through their careers, as well as the often sold out concerts that seem to always follow the path of the Heartbreakers. Tom Petty tickets can, at times, be hard to come by, but FanSnap can not only help fans find tickets to his shows, but also point them in the direction of the highest valued tickets in the best possible location.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers- Mary Jane’s Last Dance

Highest Value Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tickets

There are still a lot of great Tom Petty tickets for the show on Wednesday. For example, find seats on FanSnap in Promenade 312 for $75, which is a whopping 63% off the average price of $203. If you want to be closer to the action, find seats on the floor (section 11) for $225. This is about half off the average prices for similar tickets in this area.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tickets are consistently are among the hottest concert tours every summer, so remember to check out FanSnap for tickets to the rest of the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 2010 Summer Tour:

• Jul 31 Philadelphia Wachovia Center (w/TBD)
• Aug 11 Atlanta Philips Arena (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 12 Nashville Sommet Center (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 14 Darien Lake, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 15 Bristow Jiffy Lube Live (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 17 Hartford Comcast Theater (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 19 Boston Comcast Center (w/My Morning Jacket)
• Aug 21 Boston Comcast Center (w/My Morning Jacket)
• Aug 24 East Rutherford IZOD Center (w/My Morning Jacket)
• Aug 25 Toronto Air Canada Center (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)
• Aug 27 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center (w/Crosby, Stills and Nash)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 30 for those fans looking to attend individual games.

The Bucs will host two preseason games, the first is Aug. 21 against Kansas City and the second is Aug. 28 against in-state rival Jacksonville.

Fans hoping to check out the regular-season home opener can purchase Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets for the Sept. 12 game against Cleveland. The team will also host games against Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Detroit and Seattle, plus NFC South rivals Atlanta, New Orleans and Carolina.

The Bucs did a lot to bolster their defense by drafting Gerald McCoy and Brian Price. Those two could have an immediate impact on the team and cause numerous headaches for opposing offenses. On the other side of the ball the team has high hopes for TE Kellen Winslow. He had a great 2009 and is finally showing signs of leadership. He should be a welcome target for QB Josh Freeman.

The Bucs play in a talented division which sets up some great games for fans. Circle Friday on your calendar to grab your Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets.

2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule

Sep 12 – Tampa Bay vs. Cleveland

Sep 19 – Tampa Bay at Carolina

Sep 26 – Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh

Oct 3 – Bye

Oct 10 – Tampa Bay at Cincinnati

Oct 17 – Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans

Oct 24 – Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis

Oct 31 – Tampa Bay at Arizona

Nov 7 – Tampa Bay at Atlanta

Nov 14 – Tampa Bay vs. Carolina

Nov 21 – Tampa Bay at San Francisco

Nov 28 – Tampa Bay at Baltimore

Dec 5 – Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta

Dec 12 – Tampa Bay at Washington

Dec 19 – Tampa Bay vs. Detroit

Dec 26 – Tampa Bay vs. Seattle

Jan 2 – Tampa Bay at New Orleans

Kansas City Chiefs tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m. for the general public, but Jackson County taxpayers can grab theirs early by bringing their property tax receipt to the stadium starting Wednesday.

While last year’s record was just 4-12, the Chiefs are quite optimistic about the year ahead. They ended the year with a rout of the Denver Broncos as well as one of the league’s most dazzling running backs, Jamal Charles. And with the addition of Thomas Jones, the team should have one of the best RB duos around. Now what the team does with them could be a whole other story. The team brought in Charlie Weis to lead the offense and if his time at Notre Dame is any indication, play calling could be interesting!

The team isn’t the only thing going though a change. Kansas City Chiefs ticket holders will also enjoy Arrowhead Stadium’s $375 million face-lift adding some modern day luxury to what has always been viewed as one of the most electrifying NFL stadiums. Chiefs-Chargers tickets will likely be the most popular game of the season as the defending division champs help open the season on Monday Night Football.

It’s been 13 years since the Chiefs last made the playoffs. While they probably won’t end that streak this year, the transformation is definitely in process and it could be an exciting season to watch.

2010 Kansas City Chiefs Schedule

Sep 13 – Kansas City vs. San Diego

Sep 19 – Kansas City at Cleveland

Sep 26 – Kansas City vs. San Francisco

Oct 3 – Bye

Oct 10 – Kansas City at Indianapolis

Oct 17 – Kansas City at Houston

Oct 24 – Kansas City vs. Jacksonville

Oct 31 – Kansas City vs. Buffalo

Nov 7 – Kansas City at Oakland

Nov 14 – Kansas City at Denver

Nov 21 – Kansas City vs. Arizona

Nov 28 – Kansas City at Seattle

Dec 5 – Kansas City vs. Denver

Dec 12 – Kansas City at San Diego

Dec 19 – Kansas City at St. Louis

Dec 26 – Kansas City vs. Tennessee

Jan 2 – Kansas City vs. Oakland

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FanSnap NFL 2010 Pre-Season Ranking: Average NFL ticket prices for upcoming season

1. New York Giants tickets (16): $468
2. New Orleans Saints tickets (2): $404
3. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets (19): $390
4. New York Jets tickets (7): $378
5. Chicago Bears tickets (21): $377
6. Philadelphia Eagles tickets (17): $374
7. Dallas Cowboys tickets (4): $327
8. Baltimore Ravens tickets (5): $316
9. Washington Redskins tickets (20): $305
10. San Diego Chargers tickets (10): $271
11. Indianapolis Colts tickets (1): $264
12. Detroit Lions tickets (29): $262
13. Miami Dolphins tickets (13): $258
14. San Francisco 49ers tickets (12): $246
15. Arizona Cardinals tickets (15): $240
16. Kansas City Chiefs tickets (27): $233
17. Oakland Raiders tickets (24): $225
18. Houston Texans tickets (14): $219
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets (30): $206
20. Cincinnati Bengals tickets (11): $205
21. St. Louis Rams tickets (32): $203
22. Denver Broncos tickets (23): $202
23. Tennessee Titans tickets (18): $199
24. Seattle Seahawks tickets (25): $191
25. Green Bay Packers tickets (6): $189
26. Minnesota Vikings tickets (3): $187
27. New England Patriots tickets (9): $185
28. Carolina Panthers tickets (22): $173
29. Jacksonville Jaguars tickets (26): $168
30. Buffalo Bills tickets (31): $168
31. Cleveland Browns tickets (28): $153
32. Atlanta Falcons tickets (8): $91

The New York Giants are a middle-of-the-pack 16 on the ESPN list, but the G-men are tops in ticket demand in part because they play out of the biggest sports market in the U.S. But, The Giants and the New York Jets share something that is driving up demand and ticket prices — their brand new home, the New Meadowlands Stadium.

There are a few surprising results on our list, especially the New England Patriots rank of 27th in fan demand. Boston sports teams are consistently some of the hottest in all of sports. This year, Pats ticket prices are down compared to the rest of the NFL.

For all NFL tickets to the upcoming NFL season, check out FanSnap for great values on the best available tickets in the secondary ticket market.

Arcade Fire tickets are selling fast with the band set to release their new album, “The Suburbs,” next week. The album will roll out on Aug. 2 in the UK and a day later in Canada and the U.S.

The band disappointed quite a few when they announced just six U.S. shows. Fans in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Columbia MD and Toronto can grab their Arcade Fire tickets now to check out the new album. And for fans not in those areas, the band just announced they will webcast the Aug. 5 Arcade Fire Madison Square Garden show for all to see. Tune to the concert at 10 p.m. EDT on the band’s vevo page.

Want a sneak peek at the new album, check out this clip from “The Suburbs.”

Arcade Fire is quite the independent band. According to Billboard, they own their own recording studio, master recordings and publishing rights; license those rights to different labels across the globe, territory by territory; refuse corporate sponsorships, private-party gigs and most commercial placements; and call all their own shots. Mac McCaughan, co-founder of Merge Records, the North Carolina-based indie label that released Arcade Fire’s first two albums in North America, anticipates that “The Suburbs” will be the biggest-selling album in the label’s 20-plus-year history.

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Expectations are high in Atlanta where the team is coming off back-to-back winning seasons (the first time in franchise history). Fans are hopeful this is their year to finally make the playoffs and are ready to scoop up Atlanta Falcons tickets when they go on sale Thursday morning at 10 a.m.

The team returns QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner who both battled injuries last year. If the two can stay healthy they make a dangerous team for opposing defenses. Ryan has some incredible targets including TE Anthony Gonzalez and WRs Roddy White and Michael Jenkins. The team also upgraded their defense with the addition of Dunta Robinson.

Of course being in the NFC South, the Falcons have to contend with the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. In fact Falcons-Saints tickets for the Dec 27 matchup may be the most popular game of the season. But even if the Saints take the division the Falcons could be in line for a wild card slot and their first playoff appearance since 2005.

Other high demand tickets should include: Falcons-Eagles tickets, Falcons-Ravens tickets and Falcons-Packers tickets.

2010 Atlanta Falcons Schedule

Sep 12 – Atlanta at Pittsburgh

Sep 19 – Atlanta vs. Arizona

Sep 26 – Atlanta at New Orleans

Oct 3 – Atlanta vs. San Francisco

Oct 10 – Atlanta at Cleveland

Oct 17 – Atlanta at Philadelphia

Oct 24 – Atlanta vs. Cincinnati

Oct 31 – Bye

Nov 7 – Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay

Nov 11 – Atlanta vs. Baltimore

Nov 21 – Atlanta at St. Louis

Nov 28 – Atlanta vs. Green Bay

Dec 5 – Atlanta at Tampa Bay

Dec 12 – Atlanta at Carolina

Dec 19 – Atlanta at Seattle

Dec 27 – Atlanta vs. New Orleans

Jan 2 – Atlanta vs. Carolina

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With or without Brett Favre, fans are preparing to scoop up Minnesota Vikings tickets on Wednesday, July 28 at 9am. Player and coaches are eager get going and move on from last season’s devastating loss.

So will Favre play a 20th NFL season? Your guess is as good as ours. But what’s clear is that the team is stacked with weapons if he decides to return. Adrian Peterson spent the off-season working on his fumbling problems and is ready to run wild. Sidney Rice was one of the most dependable receivers last year and Percy Harvin was stunning in his rookie debut. Not to mention tight end Visanthe Shiancoe who used his size and speed to dominate defenses. Ah yes, whenever Mr. Favre wants to make up his mind, the team is ready and waiting.

Minnesota Vikings single-game tickets are available for all games except the Minnesota-Dallas game on October 17 and the Minnesota-Green Bay game on November 21. Those high-demand games will both be sold as package deals. The Dallas game is a package deal with Detroit and the Green Bay game is a package deal with Denver. Of course with FanSnap you can pick exactly which games you want – no packages necessary!

Good luck grabbing Minnesota Vikings tickets this week. If you can’t get the ones you want, you know where to find us!

Minnesota Vikings 2010 Schedule

Sep 9 – Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans

Sep 19 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami

Sep 26 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit

Oct 3 – Bye

Oct 11 – Minnesota Vikings at NY Jets

Oct 17 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas

Oct 24 – Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay

Oct 31 – Minnesota Vikings at New England

Nov 7 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona

Nov 14 – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago

Nov 21 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay

Nov 28 – Minnesota Vikings at Washington

Dec 5 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Buffalo

Dec 12 – Minnesota Vikings vs. NY Giants

Dec 20 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago

Dec 26 – Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia

Jan 2 – Minnesota Vikings at Detroit

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