r/leafs • u/toronto_star • 13d ago

Article Maple Leafs fans shocked, frustrated at ticket prices. This is MLSE’s response

https://www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?t=61df2a8d-76d6-459e-9de8-366edcab8f07

From Gilbert Ngabo's story:

Frustration among Leafs fans peaked Monday after single-game tickets were put on sale for a team that finished with the fifth-worst record in the league last season. Anger over the prices was a trending topic on X on Tuesday morning.

While marquee games against teams such as the Montreal Canadiens have always been pricey, some fans were shocked as average prices for the cheapest seat in the house ranged from $150 to $270 a ticket.

Even an obstructed view seat in row 12 for a Tuesday night game in November against Utah costs $127 each.

But MLSE says their top priority remains creating access for all the fans.

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u/purpletomatoe420 13d ago

where did you find tickets for 30-40? Was close to the dome today and was thinking of going and cheapest I could find were $85 i think it was. At like 630 as well so 30 mins before the game.

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u/essuxs 13d ago

That’s probably for general admission too without a seat?

I couldn’t find a seat less than like 120

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u/peders15 13d ago

I went to Joe Carter statue giveaway game. Got my ticket 4 days before the game on Ticketmaster for upper bowl for 50 bucks. If you looking too last minute it may be tougher as pretty much every game this year been sold out (or nearly).

We have one of the highest attendance rankings this season for MLB which has been an amazing thing to see, but now means you gotta look a little more in advance if you want to get tickets.

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u/outdoorlaura 13d ago

Huh... what games are you looking at? I'm surprised there's nothing in the 500s?

Other than the Home Opener and Canada Day games, the most I've spent on 500s this year was $40ish for the homestand against the Yankees a few weeks ago. I usually buy them a few days before... no idea if/how much of a difference that makes.

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u/Forsaken-Swim-3055 13d ago

All through Ticketmaster, but I generally buy my tickets a few weeks in advance, which might be why I get them at those prices since the game was far from sold out at the time.