News: PFT: NFL attendance hits a 15-year low

[bandfan]

If they decrease the ticket prices enough to fill the seats then they should more than make up the difference in concessions and parking...

 

[LatinMind]

I know it says NFL attendance. I’m just talking about Dallas in general though. I would NEVER go to a Dallas game due to what I said (unless things change).


The NFL in general is too expensive unless you want tickets to a Commanders or Dolphins game.

Its expensive but worth it IMO.

This yr im making my first trip to the new stadium. Now that some of my friends know niners vs Cowboys they want to go too. Niner fans lol. I always go with them every time Dallas plays here in Cali. Ive decided its time to go to the new house. Been to plenty at texas stadium. Never to att. Its time.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

I've gone to NFL games, I've had the experience, but nothing beats they comfort of my own home. I wouldn't go to a game if they gave me a ticket.

Let's Go HDTV

 

[sideon]

Just another example of how Dallas is the bell cow for the league and should be treated better by it.

So you want them to rig stuff in their favor?

 

[strollinruss]

I used to watch it all day Sunday and Monday night. Now for the most part just Cowboy games if that.

Well me too and that’s partly because I’m getting older and more busy with other things

 

[ArtClink]

I can get great seats to a Dallas Stars game for the price of parking at the Death Star. I'd rather support a team whose owner wants to win than enable the Arkansas hillbilly.

#fJerry

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Viewership was up 5%. Digital viewership was up 51%

 

[Wichitaleafs]

I can get great seats to a Dallas Stars game for the price of parking at the Death Star. I'd rather support a team whose owner wants to win than enable the Arkansas hillbilly.

#fJerry

Nothing beats live hockey.

 

[Corso]

The total cost of taking your family to an NFL game today is staggering for many.

Back when I was in high school in the '70's, we could go to a Rangers game, and get outfield tickets, peanuts, and a beer for $10.

It's just about priced the middle-American right out of the market.

 

[Corso]

Viewership was up 5%. Digital viewership was up 51%

Instant analysis, my erudite friend?

 

[Corso]

Nothing beats live hockey.

Live Hockey is genuinely awesome.
I will give you that.

 

[agk136]

Fans at games is not the big money for owners
Many don’t even own the stadium

They own the big player's contracts. If the revenue keeps going down those contracts are going to eventually bite them in the butt.

 

[Jake]

I hope to see its death knell.

I have the Longhorns and TCU to get me by.

Don't get your hopes up.

In short, the NFL completely dominated TV in 2019. The league accounted for 47 of the top 50 most-watched shows on TV, including the entire top 10.

 

[The Fonz]

Maybe if they'd lower the ticket prices, more people might go to the games. Just saying. I have a friend in San Francisco who won't go to an NFL game because it's so expensive even for nosebleed seats.

That's true but one of the reason could be people are more busy watching other entertainments and sports.

I see Bournemouth sliding down they are not doing great lately

 

[conner01]

They own the big player's contracts. If the revenue keeps going down those contracts are going to eventually bite them in the butt.

The big money comes from tv
And tv was up 5% this year
Now they have to figure out how to stop bootleg streaming and expand Sunday ticket to a bigger audience

 

[Hoofbite]

This thread is a microcosm for how the entire news industry works in this country...

People read a purposefully misleading title and overreact without actually understanding the content they are responding to.

According to David Broughton and Andrew Levin of Sports Business Daily, the NFL averaged 66,648 attendees at home games in 2019. That’s the lowest average since 2004.

The title seems pretty accurate.

 

[beware_d-ware]

75" tv.
Surround sound.
Comfy couch.
Cheap beer and food.
Bathroom 10 steps away
Redzone to watch all the games.
No drive home.
What else did I miss?

This.

I saw one game at Jerryworld just to get it off my bucket list... I'd be surprised if I go to another NFL home game again.

 

[khiladi]

Well, the majority of money is made via the TV revenue sharing agreements with the NFL.

 

[cern]

Few things beat a nice snifter of tequila, a good cigar and a curling competition.

 

[Air Force One]

If they hire Urban Meyer I'll be at games I can tell you that.

Urban Cowboy is just too perfect. It's a sign!