How NFL hopes to slow declining attendance

Too Many No Show Jobs Already!!!

It's all about marketing and remaining relevant. When home or bar television viewing offers more for the fan at a lower cost then you need to rethink the plan. Ultimately, an NFL game experience is becoming/has become too expensive for most fans anyhow.

Lower the price of a seat and perhaps more tickets will be sold. Simple economic principle.

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Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  07.01 by Lightly Salted Nuts

Ultimately, an NFL game experience is becoming/has become too expensive for most fans anyhow.

Bingo!!

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Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  07.01 by buzmeg

Lower the price of a seat and perhaps more tickets will be sold. Simple economic principle.

It is the simplest process; however, the problem is that they keep adding amenities to the stadium experience and ticket prices go up to account for this. People pay ridiculous ticket prices to go for the "atmosphere". Unfortunately, for the real fan, you can't just go for the game without supplementing someone else's entertainment. It has become trendy and that's costing everyone else.

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Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  07.01 by buzmeg

Lower the price of a seat and perhaps more tickets will be sold. Simple economic principle.

It is the simplest process; however, the problem is that they keep adding amenities to the stadium experience and ticket prices go up to account for this. People pay ridiculous ticket prices to go for the "atmosphere". Unfortunately, for the real fan, you can't just go for the game without supplementing someone else's entertainment. It has become trendy and that's costing everyone else.

Yeah, early morning lag.

This is a red herring: PR only.
In 2009 individual sales of seats for games, accounted for close to $1.3 billion in revenue . That is for a total intake of $7.8 billion. The new media outlet deals are even more friendly to the owners. Not even 20% of revenue is from people in those seats.

Note: New stadiums ( JJ the exception) are generally smaller than the older stadiums. Fewer general sales seating. Big and growing on corporate suites and high end luxury boxes. That revenue is not shared with the visiting team.

In 2009 JJ took in over $80 million from those luxury suites. What do you suppose it is now?

Filled stadiums is for show mostly. It looks better on your TV. The money is in TV deals and merchandise sales.

Declining attendance but greatly increased revenue......

Ya gotta let that sink in. Obviously there is a disconnect here.

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Originally posted 09:09 AM ET  07.01 by 50yearfan

This is a red herring: PR only. In 2009 individual sales of seats for games, accounted for close to $1.3 billion in revenue . That is for a total intake of $7.8 billion. The new media outlet deals are even more friendly to the owners. Not even 20% of revenue is from people in those seats.Note: New stadiums ( JJ the exception) are generally smaller than the older stadiums. Fewer general sales seating. Big and growing on corporate suites and high end luxury boxes. That revenue is not shared with the visiting team.In 2009 JJ took in over $80 million from those luxury suites. What do you suppose it is now?Filled stadiums is for show mostly. It looks better on your TV. The money is in TV deals and merchandise sales.

Too true. NFL doesn't need General Admission sales to continue to prosper.

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  07.01 by hbomb

Too true. NFL doesn't need General Admission sales to continue to prosper.

You got it. It is obviously last on their to do list.

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  07.01 by Lightly Salted Nuts

It is the simplest process; however, the problem is that they keep adding amenities to the stadium experience and ticket prices go up to account for this. People pay ridiculous ticket prices to go for the "atmosphere". Unfortunately, for the real fan, you can't just go for the game without supplementing someone else's entertainment. It has become trendy and that's costing everyone else.

Last time I was at a game was the 1970s. We would make our bets, decide whose car was being used, collect money for gas, tolls and parking. Drive to the stadium, watch the game and the scoreboard, and drink some beers. Thoroughly enjoyable day for less than $50. which included the price of the ticket (and this was in New York).

No need for all the hoopla and extraneous stuff. The mission was to watch a football game.

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET  07.01 by buzmeg

Last time I was at a game was the 1970s. We would make our bets, decide whose car was being used, collect money for gas, tolls and parking. Drive to the stadium, watch the game and the scoreboard, and drink some beers. Thoroughly enjoyable day for less than $50. which included the price of the ticket (and this was in New York).No need for all the hoopla and extraneous stuff. The mission was to watch a football game.

I used to go every year to a Skins game. Now I save my money and watch on HDTV.

I live in SC but want to watch the 'Skins; I want to be able to flip a button on my TV and watch the Washington game instead of the Panthers game when I want to(and *Don't remind me about NFL NetWork or NFL Channel PPV, Please.*) Cable should be able to provide an multi-switch for games. Shouldn't it?

And Your Going to Try to Crack Da Market in LA?

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Originally posted 09:51 AM ET  07.01 by Zeppo DeMarx

I live in SC but want to watch the 'Skins; I want to be able to flip a button on my TV and watch the Washington game instead of the Panthers game when I want to(and *Don't remind me about NFL NetWork or NFL Channel PPV, Please.*) Cable should be able to provide an multi-switch for games. Shouldn't it?

Amen brother, but it will never happen. You have to pay to see out of market games.

I lived in New York and at least got 2 Skins vs GGGGMen games a year, plus whatever Sunday Night or Monday Night game. Now that I'm in the Jax area I don't even get the GGGMEN. <sigh>

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET  07.01 by buzmeg

Last time I was at a game was the 1970s. We would make our bets, decide whose car was being used, collect money for gas, tolls and parking. Drive to the stadium, watch the game and the scoreboard, and drink some beers. Thoroughly enjoyable day for less than $50. which included the price of the ticket (and this was in New York).No need for all the hoopla and extraneous stuff. The mission was to watch a football game.

I went to my first game last Christmas eve. Took my 15yo son to see the Ravens at home against the Browns. Wish I could have had more opportunities over the years but even in the late 80s and early 90s while stationed in Philly, couldn't afford to go see a losing franchise.

As much as I don't like baseball, it's still one of the best deals in pro sports.

Here's an idea. Pay per view. I would much rather stay home, pay $50 and watch my team every week rather than go to a bar and drop at least that much because they have DirecTV. The only option would be paying for 300 channels of crap I'd never watch just to get the Sunday Ticket for $200 or so more. This would also help with the "regional telecasts" which are criminal. Selling the Sunday Ticket through CABLE companies would also be a option.

Hey !!! I like the stadium adventure. Ticket price ????, parking 30 $, bottle of water 5 $, hot dog 5 $, beer 7 $, bathroom 20 mim wait, drive home 45 miles, 2 1/2 hours. Oh and its the eagles so they lose, and Abdy Reids lunch is delivered in a semi

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Originally posted 10:10 AM ET  07.01 by captaincruzan

Here's an idea. Pay per view. I would much rather stay home, pay $50 and watch my team every week rather than go to a bar and drop at least that much because they have DirecTV. The only option would be paying for 300 channels of crap I'd never watch just to get the Sunday Ticket for $200 or so more. This would also help with the "regional telecasts" which are criminal. Selling the Sunday Ticket through CABLE companies would also be a option.

They go that direction and watch ratings drop considerably. It's tough enough with the share of games that were pulled from network to air solely on NFL Network, which everyone still doesn't have access.