I just hope this doesn’t turn into another “west coast fans don’t care” headline. UW topped the west coast in total attendance again last year. It should be a competitive early season game, in a major transition year for both schools. As mentioned, it’s a one-off scenario. Lumen’s a great field/stadium to watch a game, and WSU/UW are luc…
I just hope this doesn’t turn into another “west coast fans don’t care” headline. UW topped the west coast in total attendance again last year. It should be a competitive early season game, in a major transition year for both schools. As mentioned, it’s a one-off scenario. Lumen’s a great field/stadium to watch a game, and WSU/UW are lucky to have it as a backyard option for these occasional off-campus games. Rather pay for this than a similar priced Seahawks game this year. Coming off a NC run and move to B1G, I would expect some moderate level of ticket inflation YoY. Curious how ticket prices compare against our new B1G counterparts?
Like tuition, ticket price increases to Husky football games have exceeded the rate of inflation since the early 80's. It's not sustainable. My benchmark is $23 for student season ticket in 1977-on the 50 yard line- for 5 or 6 games.
The rate of inflation for tickets is relative to the sports/entertainment marketplace, which is based on demand and competition. Look at concert tickets, Kraken tickets, and what folks are willing to pay in the SEC/B1G…this is what UW/WSU are competing with. UW football last year was a blast!! The home games against Oregon and WSU last season were the most fun tickets to have in Seattle for any sport in the last 10 years. That said, the stadiums need to be full…and ticket prices need to be where butts are in seats, and UW is getting competitive revenue at the same time.
I get it and agree with your assessment. My wife and I are UW grads(1980) and football season ticket holders from 1989-2002, so I've been there during the DJ heyday. Attended the Duck game last year and had a blast....almost like old times. Whether or not ticket demand meets the athletic department goals is still an open question. Go Dawgs!
I just hope this doesn’t turn into another “west coast fans don’t care” headline. UW topped the west coast in total attendance again last year. It should be a competitive early season game, in a major transition year for both schools. As mentioned, it’s a one-off scenario. Lumen’s a great field/stadium to watch a game, and WSU/UW are lucky to have it as a backyard option for these occasional off-campus games. Rather pay for this than a similar priced Seahawks game this year. Coming off a NC run and move to B1G, I would expect some moderate level of ticket inflation YoY. Curious how ticket prices compare against our new B1G counterparts?
Like tuition, ticket price increases to Husky football games have exceeded the rate of inflation since the early 80's. It's not sustainable. My benchmark is $23 for student season ticket in 1977-on the 50 yard line- for 5 or 6 games.
The rate of inflation for tickets is relative to the sports/entertainment marketplace, which is based on demand and competition. Look at concert tickets, Kraken tickets, and what folks are willing to pay in the SEC/B1G…this is what UW/WSU are competing with. UW football last year was a blast!! The home games against Oregon and WSU last season were the most fun tickets to have in Seattle for any sport in the last 10 years. That said, the stadiums need to be full…and ticket prices need to be where butts are in seats, and UW is getting competitive revenue at the same time.
I get it and agree with your assessment. My wife and I are UW grads(1980) and football season ticket holders from 1989-2002, so I've been there during the DJ heyday. Attended the Duck game last year and had a blast....almost like old times. Whether or not ticket demand meets the athletic department goals is still an open question. Go Dawgs!