2017 Attendance Thread

[Going Underground]

20 minutes ago, Frobby said:

First 10 games 2017:  296,449 (194,265 last year)

Games 11-20 2017:  273,774 (243,702 last year)

Games 21-30 2017: 272,318 (269,184 last year)

Games 31-40 2017: 249,640 (291,035 last year)

First 40 games 2017: 1,092,181 (998,186 last year)

For the first time, attendance for the most recent 10-game stretch did not exceed the attendance for the same stretch last year.    In part, that's probably a reflection on how the team has played lately, which portends that this trend may continue.   

About 500 ahead per game from last year. Attendance for the late few series have been average at best, Cubs will draw about 100,000 to 110,000. That should help but no Yankee or Red Sox series left on the weekends. Attendance will depend on promotions and team play.

[OFFNY]

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3-Game Set vs. CUBS ))))))) (July 14th, 15th, and 16th)

 

34,335 )l) (74.7% Full)

40,258 )l) (87.6% Full)

31,105 )l) (67.7% Full)

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TOTAL )ooooolooollllllllll.llllllloo)l)))  105,698

 

3-GAME AVERAGE ))..)ll).)l)l)  35,233

 

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[1968_bills_fan]

On 4/10/2017 at 9:33 AM, schittenden said:

The yard was packed yesterday.  Traffic was awful.  We had 10 people coming to the game for my parent's 40th anniversary.  We were on the exit ramp an hour before game time and missed the first inning.  We dropped my parents and brother (all of whom require wheelchair assistance) at the plaza behind home plate about 10 minutes before the game.  Of course, our Lot B handicapped parking was useless and we ended up parking in the handicapped section right next to M&T Bank Stadium.  It's a good thing we'd left the worst of us behind at the stadium.  Getting them into the stadium was difficult, but once we got in, we were able to secure wheelchairs from fan assistance and get them to the seats.  I have to say, the guy who worked there was hands down, the most pleasant and personable person I have ever had the pleasure of working with the an Orioles game.  He was accommodating and understanding and did everything he could to help.  Our usher was also extremely helpful.  She had to chase about 6 folks out of our 10 seats.  We were in the bottom of the second by the time we got seated.  My parents were excited by their scoreboard surprise late in the game and everyone had a good time, the last two innings not withstanding.  We had a couple issues with the handicapped drop-off point. First, we couldn't get into the service road because the traffic "cop" told us we had to go up to the service entrance, which was then blocked by cones.  We moved one so we could get through, which led to a dressing down by another woman (who didn't seem to be in any kind of uniform) about how we couldn't move the cone.  Second, coming back to pick them up, the players were leaving and they had the service road blocked to one lane with the players cars headed the wrong way down the road.  That made it very difficult to navigate the service road back up to the plaza.  Seems like they need a better solution for that.  Minor issues, but they might help someone else trying to get to the game with some older folks.  

Once again, my son was disappointed that despite standing, dancing, and frantically waving his brook and dustpan, he never made it on the scoreboard.  I keep telling him maybe next time.

Try the light rail

 

[1968_bills_fan]

On 4/23/2017 at 7:31 PM, Es4M11 said:

I think rain and/or the threat of rain had a drag on this weekends attendance. I was part of a group of 7 that ended up canceling on Saturday night.

I ate the Fri nite tickets and bought Sat tickets.   Didn' do good in either game....

 

[Going Underground]

Attendance looks pretty anemic for the rest of the homestand. 20,000 or less for the Rangers. Looking towards the less. Maybe 28,000 to 30,000 for fireworks with a good walk up for college night. 30,000's for bottle stopper set on Saturday. Sunday looks in the mid 20's as of now.

[Going Underground]

Orioles are up about 1,000 per game from last year. Some of the bigger attendance series are gone. Weekend-Cards,Cubs,Yankees, Red Sox. No more Yankee or Red Sox weekend series left. They were way ahead in attendance earlier in the year from 2016. be interesting to see how they end up with no big draws on the weekend and bad play by the team. I guess now all about the promotions and giveaways. Nothing  for the Ranger series so don't expect good crowds..

[schittenden]

13 hours ago, 1968_bills_fan said:

Try the light rail

 

You really think the light rail is a good option for a large group with several people who are mobility impaired?

[Frobby]

2 hours ago, Going Underground said:

Orioles are up about 1,000 per game from last year. Some of the bigger attendance series are gone. Weekend-Cards,Cubs,Yankees, Red Sox. No more Yankee or Red Sox weekend series left. They were way ahead in attendance earlier in the year from 2016. be interesting to see how they end up with no big draws on the weekend and bad play by the team. I guess now all about the promotions and giveaways. Nothing  for the Ranger series so don't expect good crowds..

With the team falling out of the race, I expect very poor attendance the rest of the year.   

[FlipTheBird]

55 minutes ago, Frobby said:

With the team falling out of the race, I expect very poor attendance the rest of the year.   

Yeah, it's going to get ugly, particularly on weeknights. I have tickets to a pair of games later this year, and am strongly considering flipping them at cost rather than attending.

[refjaf55]

5 hours ago, Going Underground said:

Attendance looks pretty anemic for the rest of the homestand. 20,000 or less for the Rangers. Looking towards the less. Maybe 28,000 to 30,000 for fireworks with a good walk up for college night. 30,000's for bottle stopper set on Saturday. Sunday looks in the mid 20's as of now.

Hey, how do you get your attendance # predictions? I'm just curious..

[Going Underground]

1 hour ago, refjaf55 said:

Hey, how do you get your attendance # predictions? I'm just curious..

Someone at the Orioles. Sometimes a little off. Had 38,000 for Saturday's game but they drew 40,000. Had 32,000 for Sunday but drew 31,000. My 20,000  or less for tonight is high I think.. We shall see.

[Going Underground]

14,000 or so last night. The Orioles marketing should be working on some deals. The marketing department seems like the farm system. They seem to not be forward thinking. The Nationals just emailed me this deal and have had others. The Orioles never send me anything.

http://m.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/info/nl-flash-sale?partnerId=ed-11715939-1005148693

 

[OFFNY]

o

 

4-Game Set vs. RANGERS ))))))) (July 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th)

 

14,922 )l) (32.5% Full)

18,119 )l) (39.4% Full)

15,693 )l) (34.1% Full)

14,961 )l) (32.5% Full)

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TOTAL )llllll.lllll.lll.lllllllllll.lll.lllllllllllllllllll)  63,695

 

4-GAME AVERAGE lllllll.lllll.llllllllll 15,924

 

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[Going Underground]

Attendance is now 26,820 average per game. 2016 was 26,819. No Yankees or Red Sox games  left on the weekend schedule.  No 50% Cub fan weekend games.Could be around or a little less then last year.

[eddie83]

5 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

Attendance is now 26,820 average per game. 2016 was 26,819. No Yankees or Red Sox games  left on the weekend schedule.  No 50% Cub fan weekend games.Could be around or a little less then last year.

They need to completely revamp weeknight games. I mean the fans have spoke. Unless there is extra incentive they aren't coming during the week. I mean it makes sense. They can't have more than 10-12k in season ticket sales. People don't buy season tickets due to cost and not being able to make enough games. Individual buyers are by in large going to go when it is most convenient, the weekends. Highest crowd for Texas was a dugout club night. 

 

I still say Friday nights should be moved to 730. Always a late arriving crowd on Friday's, it is still a work day. People headed to downtown and more people deciding last minute to go to a game. 

All that said even the weekends are down.