Vikings buy $2M in tickets at Lions' stadium for division title game, then sell to own fans at discount

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The Minnesota Vikings are playing moneyball. 

One of the biggest regular-season games in the history of the Vikings and rival Detroit Lions will determine the NFC North champion and the top seed in the conference Sunday. 

With the game at Detroit's Ford Field, the Vikings are throwing their money around, trying to offset the Lions' home-field advantage. 

The Vikings spent $2 million on about 1,900 tickets for seats located behind the visitor sideline at Ford Field Sunday and are now reselling those tickets to fans at a heavy discount, according to Sports Illustrated. 

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The Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold congratulates Cam Akers on a touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

The Vikings even sent an email to season ticket holders, notifying them of the special offer. 

The Lions reportedly contacted the league office to complain, but they were told the Vikings weren't breaking any league rules. 

The game between the longtime division rivals, both 14-2, is big considering neither team has won a Super Bowl. 

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The Vikings have been to four Super Bowls and lost all four. Detroit has never played in a Super Bowl.

The winner of this game will have the clearest path in the NFC to the Super Bowl.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers