2014 admission hikes for Belmont, Saratoga: GA $5, Clubhouse $8

[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).