League of Fans

Founded by Ralph Nader, League of Fans is a sports reform project working to improve sports by increasing awareness of the sports industry's relationship to society, exposing irresponsible business practices, ensuring accountability to fans, and encouraging the industry to contribute to societal well-being.

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League of Fans is motivated by people, just like you, who are upset with what has become of our sports and would like to make a difference. We work with concerned citizens, sports fans, civic groups and communities to increase awareness of the sports industry's relationship to society, influence a broad range of issues in sports at all levels and encourage the cooperative capacities that make the "sports powers-that-be" capable of helping, not just dominating, our society and culture.

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We often think of sports as outside the realm of everyday citizen concern. But the many benefits to society that sports can provide are sometimes undermined by a different set of values, often based on the quest for higher and higher profits at the expense of fans, taxpayers, communities, culture and social justice.

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Cost of Attending a Major League Baseball Game (2002)

The figures below are from Team Marketing Report's "Fan Cost Index". The survey tracks the cost of attendance for a family of four. The FCI includes: two adult average price tickets; two child average price tickets; four small soft drinks; two small beers; four hot dogs; two programs; parking; and two adult-size caps.

View the full MLB Fan Cost Index

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MLB League Average

Avg. Ticket: $18.30

FCI: $145.21

When the MLB Fan Cost Index was first published in 1991, the avg. ticket cost was $9.14. The FCI was $79.41.

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MLB franchises listed from highest to lowest FCI.

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Boston Red Sox

Avg. Ticket: $39.68

FCI: $228.73

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Chicago Cubs

Avg. Ticket: $24.05

FCI: $181.69

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New York Yankees

Avg. Ticket: $24.26

FCI: $178.44

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New York Mets

Avg. Ticket: $22.53

FCI: $177.02

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Seattle Mariners

Avg. Ticket: $24.60

FCI: $173.40

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San Francisco Giants

Avg. Ticket: $20.59

FCI: $169.36

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Cleveland Indians

Avg. Ticket: $22.33

FCI: $161.31

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Detroit Tigers

Avg. Ticket: $20.44

FCI: $160.76

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Chicago White Sox

Avg. Ticket: $18.73

FCI: $159.09

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Houston Astros

Avg. Ticket: $18.87

FCI: $157.81

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Atlanta Braves

Avg. Ticket: $20.59

FCI: $149.56

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St. Louis Cardinals

Avg. Ticket: $21.43

FCI: $151.93

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Pittsburgh Pirates

Avg. Ticket: $20.52

FCI: $151.08

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Texas Rangers

Avg. Ticket: $18.03

FCI: $150.21

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Avg. Ticket: $16.38

FCI: $145.53

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Baltimore Orioles

Avg. Ticket: $18.23

FCI: $141.42

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Colorado Rockies

Avg. Ticket: $15.21

FCI: $141.34

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Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Avg. Ticket: $15.83

FCI: $138.32

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Philadelphia Phillies

Avg. Ticket: $15.26

FCI: $137.42

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San Diego Padres

Avg. Ticket: $15.20

FCI: $133.27

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Milwaukee Brewers

Avg. Ticket: $17.63

FCI: $130.76

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Cincinnati Reds

Avg. Ticket: $16.66

FCI: $127.14

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Oakland Athletics

Avg. Ticket: $14.94

FCI: $124.25

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Toronto Blue Jays

Avg. Ticket: $15.54

FCI: $121.26

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Minnesota Twins

Avg. Ticket: $11.78

FCI: $121.13

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Avg. Ticket: $13.80

FCI: $115.17

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Anaheim Angels

Avg. Ticket: $11.79

FCI: $113.76

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Kansas City Royals

Avg. Ticket: $12.30

FCI: $113.70

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Florida Marlins

Avg. Ticket: $12.72

FCI: $110.84

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Montreal Expos

Avg. Ticket: $9.00

FCI: $84.89

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Source: Team Marketing Report

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View the Cost of Attending a Game for the Other Major Pro Sports Leagues:

NBA (2002-03)

NFL (2002)

NHL (2002-03)