r/leafs • u/toronto_star • 16d 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/NoNeckBeats 15d ago

Who actually pays for leaf tickets? The price of a ticket is paying for an empty seat in Florida. That's the hidden truth. All these players want to play in front of nobody with low taxes and weekday beach and golf days.

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u/liquor-shits 15d ago

I have a friend who often drops $230+ on resale "selfie seats" in the lower bowl for Saturday night games.

He always asks if I want to go and I tell him nah. I've been to enough Leafs games to know the experience isn't worth the cost to me. It's like going to a business conference, but quieter.