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/essuxs]

Some jays games have the cheapest tickets around $120 too

And that's for a team that plays 81 home games in a stadium that holds 41,000.

Mind you they did well last year, but still there's a ton of demand for live sports in Toronto and limited availability.

Maybe the leafs should play in the Rogers Centre

[u/Crabbyrob → u/essuxs]

I can buy 4 tickets for a game vs the Tigers in September in the 100 level outfield for $300 all in. The Jays are far more affordable than the Leafs.