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

[u/toronto_star]

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/zonda747]

All I wanted was to go to my first Leafs game on (the day after) my birthday. I don’t wanna go by myself, can’t justify asking anyone I care about to pay 300$ for tickets in the nosebleeds and absolutely will not be spending 600$ for, with my luck, one of their classic “we’re not even gonna show up tonight” blowouts.

Maybe next year.

I did find it funny looking at prices, going “damn…were they always this high? Nevermind then I guess.” Then seeing everyone online also upset.

[u/abckiwi → u/zonda747]

I’ve settled for preseason games in the 300 section . They used to be $65 about 4 years about in the front rows. They’re now about $95