In a remarkable surge, ticket prices for the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens have skyrocketed, surpassing previous records. Data from TickPick reveals that the average purchase price for Sunday's highly anticipated clash is $860, making it the most expensive AFC title game on record. This impressive figure eclipses the 2018 AFC title game between the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars by a significant 14 percent.

According to TickPick, the cheapest seat to witness the battle between star players Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes against Lamar Jackson now stands at a staggering $764 - a surge of 118 percent from earlier this week. For perspective, this final playoff game before Super Bowl LVIII has become the priciest home game for the Ravens thus far.

The rising ticket prices became pronounced on Monday, with the cost of the cheapest tickets jumping from $350 to $764. Currently, the "get-in" price for a single ticket is $698, whereas the cheapest pair of tickets is listed at $1,492.

One notable purchase stands out in particular, with a buyer securing six tickets in Section 201, Row 9 for a whopping $19,704, making it the largest transaction recorded so far. It is worth noting that all the prices mentioned include the full cost with no added buyer fees on TickPick.

Sunday's clash will mark the first time in six years that the AFC Championship game will take place outside of Kansas City, a city where the Chiefs have experienced significant success in recent years. With three wins in the last six years at this crucial stage of the playoffs, their home field advantage will be absent in Baltimore.

Interestingly, this weekend's AFC Championship game will also mark the Chiefs' first conference title game on the road since January 23, 1994, when they faced the Buffalo Bills and, with Joe Montana as their quarterback, succumbed to a 30-13 defeat.

The challenge of winning a conference title game on the road cannot be understated, as home teams have historically dominated in both the NFC and AFC championship games. In the past five AFC championships held in Kansas City, the Chiefs boasted a 3-2 record, highlighting the strength of their home-field advantage.

As anticipation mounts for Sunday's showdown, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson knows he must be at his very best in what will be a rare AFC title game in front of home fans. Meanwhile, Chiefs coach Andy Reid appreciates the passionate atmosphere that awaits his team, acknowledging the challenge of playing away from home but embracing the excitement of football in a different environment.

While the sky-high ticket prices may be a barrier for some fans, there is no doubt that the Chiefs vs Ravens AFC Championship showdown promises to be a thrilling encounter that will captivate football fans across the nation.