This weekend’s rematch between basketball titans Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is to be a historic event in the WNBA. The Indiana Fever, led by Clark, will take on Reese’s Chicago Sky in what is shaping up to be the most expensive WNBA game ever.
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Ticket Club Top 20: College Bowl Games Boost Sports Sales
The following is a breakdown of yesterday’s top-selling events listed on TicketClub.com. Sports once again dominated ticket sales in the final days of 2017. Timely college bowl games, NFL playoffs, NBA and NHL games each landed within the top 20, as did Super Bowl LII and the Masters golf tournament. Continue reading “Ticket Club Top 20: College Bowl Games Boost Sports Sales”
Ticket Club Top 20: Mix of major sports led by Christmas Day NBA
The following is a breakdown of yesterday’s top-selling events listed on Ticket Club. A variety of sporting events landed on today’s Top 20, including the debut of tomorrow’s clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona at No. 3. Leading all sales is a Christmas Day NBA match-up between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Continue reading “Ticket Club Top 20: Mix of major sports led by Christmas Day NBA”
NBA Finals Ticket Prices Tumble Ahead of Series Start
Has the novelty behind the Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry finally worn off? It certainly seems that way, as NBA Finals ticket prices are on the decline ahead of the fourth consecutive meeting between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, according to recent data. Continue reading “NBA Finals Ticket Prices Tumble Ahead of Series Start”
Do Underdogs Drive Up Final Four Ticket Prices?
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
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”
Top Entertainment Events: February
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s also one of the most jam-packed. Tons of top events across the entertainment industry are now just days away, and we’ve got you covered with all of them. Check out all of February’s top entertainment events below. Continue reading “Top Entertainment Events: February”
Year in Review: MLB Teams Flourish in Major Sports Cities
As we count down to 2019, Ticket Club is reviewing the past year in the entertainment industry. Follow along with our series as we explore the best of 2018’s live events, determined by internal sales data.
When a particular city has two, three or even four professional sports teams, it may be hard for fans to keep track of. But which teams came out on top when it comes to the country’s major sports cities? Ticket Club data found that 2018 was a home-run for several MLB teams in competitive markets.
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Milwaukee Bucks See Spike in Ticket Prices in New Arena
The Milwaukee Bucks are ready to open their 2018-19 campaign in grand fashion. After three years of construction and anticipation, they finally have a new home – the sleek, $524 million Fiserv Forum, which officially opened its doors in August. But with a brand new arena typically comes an increase in ticket cost for admission, and the Bucks are no exception.
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LeBron James named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated
LeBron James is known to millions as one of the NBA’s greatest stars and among the world’s most talented athletes. But now, he is known for one more trait: his character. The basketball phenom was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated for his proactive involvement in social and cultural issues on top of his outstanding achievements on the court. Continue reading “LeBron James named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated”