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Cost of Attending a Game (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) 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. -------------------- 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:
Dishonorable mention: -------------------- 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:
Dishonorable mention: -------------------- 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:
Dishonorable mention: -------------------- 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:
Dishonorable mention: -------------------- Source: Team Marketing Report -------------------- |