Sports franchises have no qualms charging fans eye-watering prices for a variety of objects. From jerseys to concessions, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB sides have long tended to up-charge their most loyal disciples.
The cost of fandom is an exceedingly expensive one, oftentimes pricing out low-income fans altogether. Tickets to Monday’s CFP championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame cost thousands, and the same is true of the upcoming NFC championship game.
The next generation of sports enthusiasts might need a pretty penny to fully enjoy their favorite sides. Case in point: On Wednesday, the Eagles announced their intention to commemorate their NFC divisional win over the Rams in the most curious of fashions — by selling snow from the game.
Here’s what you need to know.
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Eagles snow, explained
What are sporting franchises if not profit-seeking entities hoping to squeeze money from their fanbases? The Eagles decided to put this theory to the test, announcing their intention to release commemorative snow from Philadelphia’s NFC divisional win.
The offering, frigid as ever, came in a custom package that features the score of Sunday’s contest — a 28-22 win for the Eagles. The snow was collected and authenticated for posterity, although those who have the pleasure of securing the morsel are encouraged to keep the package in the freezer to keep it in its natural state.
This is a new one. The Eagles are selling the snow from the snow game and Saquon Barkley setting the Eagles playoff record with 205 rushing yards.
“The snow, being offered in partnership with The Realest™, has been collected, carefully preserved, and authenticated to allow fans… pic.twitter.com/He31GD4IED
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 22, 2025
Snow was available to purchase by the pint. It cost fans $50 — a reference to the total number of points scored in the game.
Only 100 units were produced, and those were bought out in less than three hours — though not everyone was pleased.
Cringe af. Why do these NFL teams have to try and make a $ off of literally everything?
— Based Jargon (@BasedJargon) January 22, 2025
Gotta make a buck anyway you can
— Dr. Trey (@therealDrTrey) January 22, 2025
The second you buy it it becomes authenticated water from the divisional playoff win
— Tmay (@tmay_creates) January 22, 2025
Or I can just grap a handful outside of my house for free?
— Ty, The Nice Guy (@HoopsandDreams1) January 22, 2025
Leave it to an $8.3 billion franchise to attempt to secure more funding from its followers by selling a naturally-occurring phenomenon.