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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
So instead the vast majority of fans are sitting at home and watching it on a TV with 200 channels (we'll get to that later). There's no connection to live events anymore, a lot of fans don't know how a hockey game smells, or sounds or how the boards rattle. Because of that there's no connection with pro sports. Instead of being a serious obsession, its a once of twice a year event.
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For me, this is largely the issue with professional sports.
What I've noticed that while I've seen a steady decline in interest in the Flames, my interest in soccer has never been higher. Why? Because I can actually afford to go to live soccer games in this city.
What comes with that affordability is getting to know other season ticket holders and casual fans alike. It's not just the live action itself, it's getting to see your buddies that you only see at these games as well. I can't get that experience with the Flames because I can't afford to get that experience.
Also, I've noticed that the more expensive the ticket, the worse the atmosphere is.