It’s Leafs mania in our city right now and it’s safe to say that Toronto fans are as devoted as it gets. So, it may not come as a surprise to you that Toronto has the most expensive NHL games of any league.
A new report by online sports betting platform Betway has revealed the most expensive cities for gameday, and Toronto tops the list.
One ticket to a regular season home game at Scotiabank Arena costs $145.60 on average.
The only city to come close to that number is Seattle, where it costs $130.85 on average to attend a Kraken game.
Families who attend a game together in Toronto are paying considerably more than in other cities.
The cost for a family of four is $632.68 on average, which is 39% more than the NHL average of $380.93.
The second-most expensive city is Montreal, where fans pay $105.97 on average to cheer on the Habs.
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Here are the top 10 most expensive NHL games by city and their average ticket prices:
- Toronto — $145.60
- Seattle — $130.85
- Las Vegas — $124.09
- New York City — $124.56
- Chicago — $109.69
- Boston — $104.77
- Montreal — $105.97
- Washington — $100.79
- Nashville — $102.54
- Detroit — $90.43
Ironically, the cheapest city to watch an NHL game is Sunrise, Florida, which is home to none other than the Toronto Maple Leafs’ round two rivals, the Florida Panthers.
Average ticket prices are as low as $62.23 in Sunrise, which is just under three times cheaper than in Toronto.
Ottawa is the cheapest Canadian city to catch an NHL game at $60.13 per person.
It’s also worth noting that these are regular season prices — Toronto fans are paying through the nose for NHL playoff tickets.
On the May 2nd playoff game, the cheapest available option was a $322 standing-room-only ticket.
Roughly, tickets in the 300s were going for $700+, and for the lower bowl, fans were looking at $2,000.
Leafs fans don’t have it easy, but boy, it feels good when our dedication pays off with a win!
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I'm an avid sports enthusiast with a deep understanding of the dynamics within the NHL and its fan culture. Over the years, my passion for sports has led me to immerse myself in various aspects, including ticket pricing, fan behavior, and team economics. I've closely followed the trends, reports, and analyses related to NHL games, making me well-versed in the intricacies of the league.
Now, delving into the article about Toronto's status as the city with the most expensive NHL games, it's not surprising given the dedicated fan base and the team's popularity. The evidence presented in the article, sourced from a report by the online sports betting platform Betway, highlights that Toronto tops the list of the most expensive cities for gameday experiences.
The average ticket price for a regular season home game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is $145.60, significantly higher than any other city in the league. Seattle comes closest with an average cost of $130.85 to attend a Kraken game. The article also provides insights into the impact on families attending games in Toronto, where the cost for a family of four is $632.68 on average, surpassing the NHL average by 39%.
The list of the top 10 most expensive NHL games by city and their average ticket prices further reinforces Toronto's position at the top. Notably, Montreal follows as the second-most expensive city, with fans paying $105.97 on average to cheer on the Habs.
It's interesting to observe that the article also mentions the contrast with the cheapest city to watch an NHL game, which happens to be Sunrise, Florida, home to the Florida Panthers. The average ticket prices in Sunrise are as low as $62.23, nearly three times cheaper than in Toronto. Additionally, the article touches on the playoff ticket prices for Toronto fans, indicating the significant financial commitment required for attending postseason games.
In conclusion, the article sheds light on the economic aspects of being a dedicated Toronto Maple Leafs fan, emphasizing the high costs associated with attending NHL games in the city, especially during the playoffs.
