According to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Truthfully if they were £75/ticket I wouldn't purchase....but as a one off - I'd consider a hospitality package (not for the booze), but the comfort
Quote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
I counted the tickets available for sale Saturday morning and there were 720 now I have blue dots in my vision lol. I noticed on social media lots of Fulham fans couldn't make the game and were having trouble selling their tickets even below face value so I don't believe more would have attended even with lower prices. Also tickets in the putney end for Adult were £61
Quote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Get you facts right, the capacity is not 29,500
There's no official capacity listed on our site (post completion), a few places online cite 29,600 capacity. But that's by the by, I agree with OP regarding pricing, I think it's simply too high for a C tier game and that's evident from the empty seats. We'd all prefer a sold out ground, and pricing should be with view to sell out rather than to try and get the most per seat the club feels they can get away with.
It feels short sighted as it creates discord, and fans could spend money when at ground especially now riverside is open post game. Went there myself after and enjoyed it.
Also the better we do on the pitch the more the club earns and a full house will have a positive impact on players.
Quote from: sarnian on November 02, 2025, 12:16:35 PMQuote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Get you facts right, the capacity is not 29,500
Must admit I thought it was in that region. What is it then if not c. 29,500?
I share the view that the high prices charged for tickets to tier C and many of the tier B games are too high. I understand that the stadium will fill up fill up for games against top opposition so the club might as well cash in (although the result is often too many tourists). However, I think we would all prefer a near full stadium for as many games as possible and a good loud atmosphere and lower ticket prices would obviously help. I must admit to wondering how well our demand elasticity has been modelled (on a stand by stand basis)by those who set the ticket pricing strategy.
Quote from: Twig on November 02, 2025, 12:43:45 PMQuote from: sarnian on November 02, 2025, 12:16:35 PMQuote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Get you facts right, the capacity is not 29,500
Must admit I thought it was in that region. What is it then if not c. 29,500?
Great question.
I would ask that if a poster wishes to dispute something another one has posted then they actually provide their answer why as well, it helps us all understand the issue.
Additionally:
A quick review on the net appears to indicate the capacity is somewhere in the region of 29,589 - 29,600, this is from AI-generated responses, Reddit, ticket outlets, and wiki, though there appears to be no 'official' capacity to be found anywhere.
With travel and ticket prices. The days of travelling from the coast as a young man in his first job and affording season tickets seems impossible today.
I am sure the club have experts who look at the price for the maximum attendance. I wont bore people with my views about the game again and the ticket prices. We will see how long this can last.
From the Brighton forum, sounds familiar:
Relying on tourists to take excess tickets for unattractive games sadly. The real attendance at games is definitely falling. We will never know the real stats but it's pretty clear to me that there are more gaps than ever and the exchange tickets are just not selling as quick to make up for the non attendance of season ticket holders.
There definitely weren't 3000 empty seats that's for sure. There were a few but not the large numbers I was expecting given the pre match commentary on the subject.
Quote from: Logicalman on November 02, 2025, 12:52:22 PMQuote from: Twig on November 02, 2025, 12:43:45 PMQuote from: sarnian on November 02, 2025, 12:16:35 PMQuote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Get you facts right, the capacity is not 29,500
Must admit I thought it was in that region. What is it then if not c. 29,500?
Great question.
I would ask that if a poster wishes to dispute something another one has posted then they actually provide their answer why as well, it helps us all understand the issue.
Additionally:
A quick review on the net appears to indicate the capacity is somewhere in the region of 29,589 - 29,600, this is from AI-generated responses, Reddit, ticket outlets, and wiki, though there appears to be no 'official' capacity to be found anywhere.
Capacity of 29,500 approx was originally quoted in the initial construction phase. However I am led to believe that changes were made and 28,600 is a closer figure.
Half term holidays ?
a lot of people away .
Done a bit of digging and answer in my FST notes is 28,107
Didn't they have to build the media-Police observation building that's in the corner of the away section which made the total attendance less than original attendance figure of 29,500 ?
Quote from: ffcne on November 02, 2025, 04:36:17 PMHalf term holidays ?
a lot of people away .
Exactly. I was away and missed the game, Gatwick was rammed yesterday at 6.30pm
Quote from: sarnian on November 02, 2025, 03:49:13 PMQuote from: Logicalman on November 02, 2025, 12:52:22 PMQuote from: Twig on November 02, 2025, 12:43:45 PMQuote from: sarnian on November 02, 2025, 12:16:35 PMQuote from: 3rdgenfan on November 02, 2025, 11:00:48 AMAccording to ESPN the crowd was 26,500 yesterday against Wolves leaving 3000 empty seats, mostly in the Riverside.
A report from Henry Winter said that the revenue Fulham generate from ticket sales is 18 million per season with tv revenue of 140+ million
If the club reduced the ticket prices by 25% they would lose 4 million in sales which relatively, and in the scheme of things, is not that much. Reduced ticket prices would lead to games like Wolves being sold out and season ticket holders not able to attend putting their tickets up for resale generating more revenue for the club.
The extra revenue that the club would get in associated sales of merchandise and food and drink would also off set this with extra fans attending. Lower ticket prices may also bring back traditional fans and improve the overall atmosphere on match days.
I feel this is very short sighted by the club by charging over £100 for Riverside tickets and I hope the 3000 empty seats might be a wake up call.
Get you facts right, the capacity is not 29,500
Must admit I thought it was in that region. What is it then if not c. 29,500?
Great question.
I would ask that if a poster wishes to dispute something another one has posted then they actually provide their answer why as well, it helps us all understand the issue.
Additionally:
A quick review on the net appears to indicate the capacity is somewhere in the region of 29,589 - 29,600, this is from AI-generated responses, Reddit, ticket outlets, and wiki, though there appears to be no 'official' capacity to be found anywhere.
Capacity of 29,500 approx was originally quoted in the initial construction phase. However I am led to believe that changes were made and 28,600 is a closer figure.
Ok so when you say "get your facts right", that's based on your understanding based on what you are led to believe. You may well be correct but it would seem nobody has the actual facts, perhaps your comment was a bit harsh?
Quote from: hopper on November 02, 2025, 04:36:56 PMDone a bit of digging and answer in my FST notes is 28,107
28,300 if they let them use the swimming pool.😅
£100 for a seat in the Riverside.
Robbing barstewards.
You'd want Kylie Minogue delivering your half time pie n Pint to your seat for that. ::tongue::
Lots of people like myself have a Junior ticket for the kids, the constant moves to 5:30, 8pm weekend games or moves to Friday and Monday nights means my daughter can't attend being 5yo
Quote from: Southcoastffc on November 02, 2025, 07:09:14 PMQuote from: ffcne on November 02, 2025, 04:36:17 PMHalf term holidays ?
a lot of people away .
Exactly. I was away and missed the game, Gatwick was rammed yesterday at 6.30pm
Who won
Quote from: Coastwalker on November 02, 2025, 09:16:02 PM£100 for a seat in the Riverside.
Robbing barstewards.
You'd want Kylie Minogue delivering your half time pie n Pint to your seat for that. ::tongue::
Would she reach the bar?
Quote from: Coastwalker on November 02, 2025, 09:16:02 PM£100 for a seat in the Riverside.
Robbing barstewards.
You'd want Kylie Minogue delivering your half time pie n Pint to your seat for that. ::tongue::
I should be so lucky
Quote from: Southcoastffc on November 02, 2025, 07:09:14 PMQuote from: ffcne on November 02, 2025, 04:36:17 PMHalf term holidays ?
a lot of people away .
Exactly. I was away and missed the game, Gatwick was rammed yesterday at 6.30pm
Their ticket prices must be cheaper, who were they playing?
This is the fault of the ticket prices. I know someone mentioned it was reduced by 25%, but tickets were still in excess of £100 before you factor in travel and subsistence costs. Just feels so short sighted to me pricing out so many fans. The income of this to the club is minimal at the cost of having empty seats and a inferior atmosphere.
I look at the hospitality prices and wince. We're not impoverished but wouldn't pay those rates. However every home game those areas are packed so someone or some business is willing to pay that rate.
How many seats are lost due to segregation- 500?
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 03, 2025, 08:45:31 AMThis is the fault of the ticket prices. I know someone mentioned it was reduced by 25%, but tickets were still in excess of £100 before you factor in travel and subsistence costs. Just feels so short sighted to me pricing out so many fans. The income of this to the club is minimal at the cost of having empty seats and a inferior atmosphere.
It's also such an obvious lack of value as well for a bottom half PL game with no hospitality, nice as the riverside may be.
Remember them comparing PL to concerts ie Taylor Swift, but it misses the point as it's not a one off opportunity. There are plenty more matches.
Annoys me so much, it's not fair and it's not good business.
I wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
Quote from: Hatch007 on November 03, 2025, 12:10:45 PMI wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
I understand that but beyond a super fan most people would go and see the show one time at their local place. It's completely different from a football season.
Without sounding too American as I am not but I am going to throw a curveball into the mix. I went on Saturday in the Riverside. People might think I am mental for forking out the cost, however with work and my location being in North Yorkshire now, I can only make a set number of fixtures a season. If the FA Cup is kind, I tend to go for the 3rd/4th rounds at home. But other than that due to work and family commitments I can only usually get to 4 or 5 home games a season. For me the matches I attend regardless of the opposition are still a treat, the train ticket price isn't going to change so I could either spend £60 odd and be in the Putney end potentially getting drenched or my view blocked by a pillar or for those 4-5 games a season spend an extra £40-45 a game and have a comfy seat with a great view. I would probably have to think about my priorities a bit more if I was going to 10 games plus a season as a non season ticket holder mind you. But it works, I looked at most championship season tickets and granted you are getting 23 games a season in the Championship for the price of my 5 but some of the conditions are terrible.
Quote from: hopper on November 03, 2025, 03:03:53 PMI understand that but beyond a super fan most people would go and see the show one time at their local place. It's completely different from a football season.
Good point 👍👊
It is in fact a little over 28k. I've heard the new figure is @ 28,400 but I suspect it's really more like 28,100 as mentioned by FST. It's definitely no longer the originally planned figure of 29,600.
Quote from: Hammer Smith on November 03, 2025, 04:37:38 PMIt is in fact a little over 28k. I've heard the new figure is @ 28,400 but I suspect it's really more like 28,100 as mentioned by FST. It's definitely no longer the originally planned figure of 29,600.
I wonder why there is a figure discrepancy from intended and outcome.
At the game I thought it was fairly full but I just watched the club full access video and there are clearly loads of empty seats in the top corners of the riverside and at the end of the lower tier. Its a shame they dont offer an upgrade price for ST holders for games not selling out.
Quote from: hopper on November 03, 2025, 03:03:53 PMQuote from: Hatch007 on November 03, 2025, 12:10:45 PMI wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
I understand that but beyond a super fan most people would go and see the show one time at their local place. It's completely different from a football season.
But many people go to gigs on a regular basis, possibly seeing as many bands as they do football matches.
Quote from: Hatch007 on November 03, 2025, 12:10:45 PMI wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
Dear god, I wouldn't attend a T Swift gig if I was offered the equivalent of the price of a ticket. What a dreadful thought.
Quote from: Whitestone on November 03, 2025, 04:58:56 PMQuote from: hopper on November 03, 2025, 03:03:53 PMQuote from: Hatch007 on November 03, 2025, 12:10:45 PMI wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
I understand that but beyond a super fan most people would go and see the show one time at their local place. It's completely different from a football season.
But many people go to gigs on a regular basis, possibly seeing as many bands as they do football matches.
I go to gigs but I favour small clubs and intimate events where ticket prices are very reasonable, often c. £40-50. No way would you find me attending multiple stadium concerts with headline acts costing north of £250 a pop.
Quote from: Whitestone on November 03, 2025, 04:58:56 PMQuote from: hopper on November 03, 2025, 03:03:53 PMQuote from: Hatch007 on November 03, 2025, 12:10:45 PMI wouldn't say concerts are a one-off.
One can see the same show on worldwide tours and, more pertinently, often multiple consecutive nights at the same venue
I understand that but beyond a super fan most people would go and see the show one time at their local place. It's completely different from a football season.
But many people go to gigs on a regular basis, possibly seeing as many bands as they do football matches.
Not sure many go to £100+ at a football season rate. Smaller gigs fair enough.
My point is the people setting our prices at equivalent to a high end concert, which I consider something people will not be doing 10-20 times a year, are misguided.
Disagree if you will.
Quote from: ffcne on November 02, 2025, 04:36:17 PMHalf term holidays ?
a lot of people away .
There were some gaps near me in a family section of the JH, which could have been Half Term related.
I sold my ST on Ticket Exchange for the Arsenal game, but no-one sat in it!