League of Fans

Founded by Ralph Nader, League of Fans is a sports reform project working to improve sports by increasing awareness of the sports industry's relationship to society, exposing irresponsible business practices, ensuring accountability to fans, and encouraging the industry to contribute to societal well-being.

Email Alerts

Alerts is League of Fans' email announcements list. Alerts provides news, information, the actions of League of Fans and/or Ralph Nader regarding sports issues, and calls-to-action for subscribers. All email updates are either selected or written by League of Fans.

Actions!

League of Fans is motivated by people, just like you, who are upset with what has become of our sports and would like to make a difference. We work with concerned citizens, sports fans, civic groups and communities to increase awareness of the sports industry's relationship to society, influence a broad range of issues in sports at all levels and encourage the cooperative capacities that make the "sports powers-that-be" capable of helping, not just dominating, our society and culture.

News / Resources

We often think of sports as outside the realm of everyday citizen concern. But the many benefits to society that sports can provide are sometimes undermined by a different set of values, often based on the quest for higher and higher profits at the expense of fans, taxpayers, communities, culture and social justice.

Your Role

Get Involved! Your involvement will improve sports for communities and fans, and encourage the sports industry to better contribute to societal well-being.

Cost of Attending a Game (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL)

Sports Fan Gouger of the Year

The figures below are from Team Marketing Report's "Fan Cost Index". The survey tracks the cost of attendance for a family of four. The FCI includes: two adult average price tickets; two child average price tickets; four small soft drinks; two small beers; four hot dogs; two programs; parking; and two adult-size caps.

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MLB League Average (2003) - View the Cost by MLB Franchise

Avg. Ticket: $18.69 (+2.84%)

FCI: $148.66 (+3.29%)

League of Fans' 2003 MLB Fan Gouger of the Year:
Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago White Sox, whose cost of attending a game increased by 21.5% over last season (7.4% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

Dishonorable mention:
Arturo Moreno, owner of the Anaheim Angels, whose cost of attending a game increased by 14.5% over last season (35.5% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.
Major League Baseball, owners of the Montreal Expos, whose cost of attending a game increased by 11.5% over last season (0.0% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

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NBA League Average (2003-04) - View the Cost by NBA Franchise

Avg. Ticket: $44.68 (+1.6%)

FCI: $261.26 (+1.8%)

League of Fans' 2003-04 NBA Fan Gouger of the Year:
Leslie Alexander, owner of the Houston Rockets, whose cost of attending a game increased by 15.6% over last season (6.6% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

Dishonorable mention:
Wyc Grousbeck, Managing Partner and CEO of Boston Basketball Partners L.L.C., owner of the Boston Celtics, whose cost of attending a game increased by 13.3% over last season (18.4% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.
Michael Heisley, owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, whose cost of attending a game increased by 9.6% over last season (6.5% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

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NFL League Average (2003) - View the Cost by NFL Franchise

Avg. Ticket: $52.95 (+5.8%)

FCI: $301.75 (+3.9%)

League of Fans' 2003 NFL Fan Gouger of the Year:
Jeffrey Lurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, whose cost of attending a game increased by 26.4% over last season (38.6% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

Dishonorable mention:
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, whose cost of attending a game increased by 21.1% over last season (16.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.
Michael McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears, whose cost of attending a game increased by 17.3% over last season (26.4% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

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NHL League Average (2003-04) - View the Cost by NHL Franchise

Avg. Ticket: Avg. Ticket: $43.57 (+1.6%)

FCI: $253.65 (+2.8%)

League of Fans' 2003-04 NHL Fan Gouger of the Year:
Charles Wang and Sanjay Kumar, owners of the New York Islanders, whose cost of attending a game increased by 25.1% over last season (38.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

Dishonorable mention:
William Davidson, owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, whose cost of attending a game increased by 16.5% over last season (21.1% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.
Ken King, President and CEO of the ownership group of the Calgary Flames, whose cost of attending a game increased by 14.6% over last season (1.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

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Source: Team Marketing Report

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Sports Fan Gouger of the Year