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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I know that the comparison with other sports has flaws but I dont think people realize how insanely expensive it is to go to sporting events.
TCI is a cost index using the following criteria:
Team Marketing Report uses “non-premium” season ticket pricing for its survey. That excludes club seats, suites and floor seats.
The Fan Cost Index (FCI) comprises the price of four average-price tickets, two cheapest beers, four cheapest soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking for one car, two game programs and two least-expensive, adult-size hats.
The average Fan Cost Index (FCI) number, the cost to take a family of four to an NBA game, is up 3.5 percent to $326.60.
The Knicks, which had a horrid start to the season in refurbished Madison Square Garden, lead the NBA in average ticket price ($123.22, a 4.9 percent increase) and FCI® price ($643.78).
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it's absolutely ridiculous what it costs to go see games. hockey is even starting to get up there, which is a shame. but right now, i still think it's worth it. unlike football, hockey is best watched live. i don't plan to go to another college or pro football game EVER-especially if it's televised. takes too long, fans are too rude, food is expensive-and tastes like garbage.