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 National Basketball Association Game (2002-03)

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 NBA Fan Cost Index

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NBA League Average

Avg. Ticket: $43.65

FCI: $254.88

When the NBA Fan Cost Index was first published in 1991-92, the avg. ticket cost was $22.52. The FCI was $141.91.

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NBA franchises listed from highest to lowest FCI.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Avg. Ticket: $71.06

FCI: $371.74

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New York Knicks

Avg. Ticket: $64.10

FCI: $357.89

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New Jersey Nets

Avg. Ticket: $54.36

FCI: $308.45

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Sacramento Kings

Avg. Ticket: $58.83

FCI: $308.32

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Miami Heat

Avg. Ticket: $51.37

FCI: $299.46

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Chicago Bulls

Avg. Ticket: $50.67

FCI: $288.69

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Dallas Mavericks

Avg. Ticket: $50.33

FCI: $288.29

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Houston Rockets

Avg. Ticket: $54.21

FCI: $280.84

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Boston Celtics

Avg. Ticket: $48.17

FCI: $280.68

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Washington Wizards

Avg. Ticket: $46.83

FCI: $274.32

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Portland Trailblazers

Avg. Ticket: $46.90

FCI: $273.59

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New Orleans Hornets

Avg. Ticket: $37.99

FCI: $253.94

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Philadelphia 76ers

Avg. Ticket: $42.09

FCI: $250.84

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San Antonio Spurs

Avg. Ticket: $41.69

FCI: $248.77

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Los Angeles Clippers

Avg. Ticket: $40.18

FCI: $248.22

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Indiana Pacers

Avg. Ticket: $42.33

FCI: $243.33

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Atlanta Hawks

Avg. Ticket: $37.50

FCI: $242.47

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Phoenix Suns

Avg. Ticket: $42.32

FCI: $236.97

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Milwaukee Bucks

Avg. Ticket: $39.13

FCI: $234.49

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Orlando Magic

Avg. Ticket: $41.55

FCI: $229.19

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Utah Jazz

Avg. Ticket: $38.66

FCI: $227.14

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Cleveland Cavaliers

Avg. Ticket: $38.52

FCI: $224.06

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Avg. Ticket: $36.65

FCI: $218.11

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Memphis Grizzlies

Avg. Ticket: $34.01

FCI: $207.52

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Seattle Supersonics

Avg. Ticket: $34.01

FCI: $207.52

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Denver Nuggets

Avg. Ticket: $32.77

FCI: $204.58

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Detroit Pistons

Avg. Ticket: $30.60

FCI: $195.40

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Toronto Raptors

Avg. Ticket: $31.04

FCI: $193.90

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Golden State Warriors

Avg. Ticket: $26.38

FCI: $184.52

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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:

MLB (2002)

NFL (2002)

NHL (2002-03)