Ticket Prices and Stadium Renovations

Over two million fans went to Turner Field last year to watch the Atlanta Braves finish third in the N.L. East for the second year in a row. The Braves have already did something this year as they did last year even before the first pitch of the season has been thrown…they raised ticket prices. Could this be the start of a new tradition?

A look a what they did is awful for the average fan but really bad for those out there who won’t go to a game because of higher prices. The change will not affect my game day but it might hurt the other fans, such as fans with kids that want the good seats and food and all the other memories that they demand. For those who enjoyed the Lexus Level you may wonder what is new…well, that contract is up and it is in the air of an extension or a new suitor for naming rights. Remember it is about the money and benefits for all involved.

New construction is under way to put new luxury seats behind home plate also with a new suite down below holding the Sun Trust name for that. Don’t get too excited as the tickets start at over two hundred a game. Not bad you say? The seats are sold on a yearly contract. Eighty-one home games — you do the math. Other fans willing to pay a little less for dugout seats or seats behind the plate get ready to pay twenty percent more. The all-you-can-eat seats have been moved but what a deal that is in itself. No real complaint on that part but just brace yourself on the new ballpark experience next year. All that I say is don’t stay at home just because the prices are up two to ten bucks. Instead make a change and just sit somewhere else. I am just happy that this team is making improvements on the field and to the field. It is now December so you have just over two months to save save save for that perfect seat.