There are 2,430 MLB games in a season, and every team hosts 81 home games . . . so tickets should be pretty cheap right?
The average ticket price this year is about $35 . . . but it depends on the team. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees average more than $60, while the average cost for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins is closer to $20.
That doesn’t seem CRAZY . . . but obviously, it adds up fast if you’re taking the whole family. And of course the spending doesn’t stop at the ticket.
The average baseball fan spends $51 once they enter the ballpark . . . which includes concession food and drinks, beer and other alcoholic beverages, seat upgrades, parking, and team merch.
That makes the overall cost $86 per person, or over $300 for a family of four.
In a recent survey, 47% of people said they’re planning on going to an MLB game this season . . . but 58% said they prefer to watch MLB games at home on TV.
Some of that has to do with the cost. 35% of people said they will be going to fewer games . . . or no games at all . . . because of the price in this economy.
The average fan who IS planning on seeing a game in person says they expect to go to THREE games this year.
In a separate poll, 42% of Americans say they have a favorite MLB team. And 22% have a LEAST favorite teams.
A whopping 26% of people say they hate the Yankees . . . 11% dislike the Red Sox . . . and only 4% are still upset at the Houston Astros for CHEATING a few years back.
Opening Day is today, and 15% of people said they’re “very interested” in the MLB season. Another 42% said they’re “interested” . . . and the other 43% said they’re NOT interested in MLB this season.
(Play MA)