The Final Four is Set. What do NCAA Final Four Ticket Prices Look Like?

by Sean Burns, posted in Sports

The tickets are punched, the matchups set, and plans are underway – Kansas, Villanova, Michigan and Loyola-Chicago are dancing on to the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Now, fans are in the scramble to secure their passes. So what is the early market on NCAA Final Four ticket prices?

Going by the median numbers for single tickets available to members of Ticket Club, it’ll cost fans about $428 to see the NCAA finals on Monday, April 2. The semifinals – which will pit No. 3 seed Michigan against Cinderella No. 11 Loyola in one while top seeds Villanova and Kansas clash in the other – are running at a median of $779 per ticket. An all-sessions pass – which covers admissions for both Saturday and Monday – are $955, with all prices as of 10 PM Sunday evening. Continue reading “The Final Four is Set. What do NCAA Final Four Ticket Prices Look Like?” →

Final Four Ticket Prices - Do Underdogs Impact Them?

Do Underdogs Drive Up Final Four Ticket Prices?

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Sports

Frustration. Sadness. Elation. Every year the NCAA Basketball Tournament produces the same set of emotions without fail. However, nearly every college hoops fan can agree that the tournament’s greatest glory is the exhilaration that comes from watching a Cinderella team shock the world with a magical run in glass slippers. They become the talk of the tournament every time one emerges by ousting a powerhouse team. But how much impact do these underdogs have on the hype, and therefore cost, of the tournament’s final games? We analyzed Final Four ticket prices of the past few years to find out.  Continue reading “Do Underdogs Drive Up Final Four Ticket Prices?” →

NBA Playoff Ticket Prices Favor Cavs, Warriors Fans

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Sports

In a few short years, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have cemented their status as one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. They’ve each created their own dynasty under the dominating rule of their on-court kings LeBron James and Steph Curry. With playoffs looming, the prospect of a fourth Cavs-Warriors final in as many years is downright tantalizing for each team’s hordes of devoted fans. Even better news for their followers? Preliminary NBA Playoff ticket prices are in their favor. Continue reading “NBA Playoff Ticket Prices Favor Cavs, Warriors Fans” →

Mets, Phillies Freebies Among the Best in the NL East

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Promotions, Sports

With 162 games to their season, Major League Baseball teams need to find ways to keep people coming to the ballpark as the months pass. The tried-and-true solution to keeping up attendance? Giveaways, and lots of them. In fact, an estimated 1,800 promotional events are expected to take place across the league this season, from special theme nights, free giveaways, and more. We’re exploring the scheduled giveaway opportunities fans can look forward to in the coming months and breaking it down by each division. First up, a look at all of the NL East giveaways.  Continue reading “Mets, Phillies Freebies Among the Best in the NL East” →

Counting Crows to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Summer Tour

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Concerts, Music

It’s officially 25 years and counting for the Counting Crows. The influential rock band will embark on a massive anniversary tour this summer to mark a quarter of a century in the music industry, Live Nation announced today.  Continue reading “Counting Crows to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Summer Tour” →

Orioles, Rays Offer Most Variety of AL East Giveaways

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Promotions, Sports

Receiving a small token of fan appreciation at a ballpark has become almost as famous as the national pastime itself. This baseball season, we’re exploring all of the promotional items and freebies fans can expect at ballparks across the MLB. Find out what’s on the agenda for AL East giveaways.

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Los Angeles Dodgers ticket prices are surging with the signing of Shohei Ohtani for the 2024 season.

Nostalgia Drives Nearly All of the NL West Giveaways

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Promotions, Sports

As part of our in-depth look into the best freebies and promotional items being handed out across the MLB this season, we dissected all of the NL West giveaways fans can expect throughout the coming months.

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NL Central Giveaways Among the League’s Most Kid-Friendly

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Promotions, Sports

With baseball season now in full swing (pun intended), we’re taking an in-depth look at all of the freebies fans can pick up at a ballpark in the coming months. Each of the league’s divisions seem to offer something different when it comes to their free swag, and the NL Central giveaways are no different.

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Paramore Announces “After Laughter” Summer Tour

by Kelly Byrnes, posted in Concerts, Music

Veteran rockers Paramore have unveiled dates for their After Laughter Summer Tour, Live Nation announced today. The band will hit the road across North America throughout June and July with Foster the People joining in support.  Continue reading “Paramore Announces “After Laughter” Summer Tour” →