New Arena Construction Update

[GOO]

Heading down to the new arena today for a meeting with MU.  They're having some initial meeting with ticket holders to discuss prices for the new seats in a suite in the new arena.  It'll be interesting to hear what kind of increases we are looking at for the new seats.  I'll let you all know when I hear what ballpark they're thinkin.

Looking forward to your updates.  I'm less concerned about price increase than your impressions on the seating.  Such as the quality of the seats, views, leg room, foot room for getting in and out of the long rows, etc.  I've already reconciled with the fact that prices will be going up somewhere in the 25% to 40% range.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Student tickets went up 40% it was announced today. I would guess it will be about the same for STHs.

I wouldn't bet on it.

[DienerTime34]

I wouldn't bet on it.

If you have info, please share! I am very anxious about ticket prices. Are you saying that's way too low or way too high?

[Mr. Nielsen]

If you have info, please share! I am very anxious about ticket prices. Are you saying that's way too low or way too high?

I'm anxious too! We'll have to wait until late May to find out pricing. I didn't hear about it the students prices, but if your saying student tickets are going up 40%, that is not any base in what will happen to the general adult season-ticket holders. Student tickets in past years, has been $99 per season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsiX0-EC-ZE

[warriorchick]

I saw that. Not sure why there are hockey boards.

Are they talking about hosting the Frozen Four there?

[TallTitan34]

Student tickets have always been way under priced.  I'd say the $140 is still under priced.

I would assume student increases and STH increases won't match up. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Heading down to the new arena today for a meeting with MU.  They're having some initial meeting with ticket holders to discuss prices for the new seats in a suite in the new arena.

But what about the occupancy permits that prevents us huddled masses from getting a look-see?

[Nukem2]

But what about the occupancy permits that prevents us huddled masses from getting a look-see?

Yup, we just are not among the "preferred" tiers. MU needs to do better here.  There was an article in the JS recently about the "big flush" for all the toilets in the arena during May which would be the last hurdle for getting the occupancy permit.  Hmmm, the selection process will be in July for the vast majority of us............

[Warrior3211]

Technically they are paying the fees marquette athletics has historically covered for students

[Dr. Blackheart]

Student tickets have always been way under priced.  I'd say the $140 is still under priced.

I would assume student increases and STH increases won't match up.

Maybe they are finally fixing their discount curves? 

That said, I expect a 40% increase or they would have communicated the prices by now to let the pain settle in.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Are they talking about hosting the Frozen Four there?

They are, but wouldn't you just install them before that event happens?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

There was an article in the JS recently about the "big flush" for all the toilets in the arena during May which would be the last hurdle for getting the occupancy permit. 

I hope Arby's or Taco Bell sponsors this.

[Mr. Nielsen]

 

I expect a 40% increase or they would have communicated the prices by now to let the pain settle in.

I don't see it 40% for all. The $125 & $225 seats in the upper deck in the BC, sure.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Student section map is out

https://twitter.com/muathletics/status/987351318644903936

[Dr. Blackheart]

I don't see it 40% for all. The $125 & $225 seats in the upper deck in the BC, sure.

So they are fixing the discount curve, trying to move more STHs into the Lowers. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Student section map is out

https://twitter.com/muathletics/status/987351318644903936

As much as I would love to have students on the baseline, I like that they at least got students on both end zones.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Student section map is out

https://twitter.com/muathletics/status/987351318644903936

Would have preferred to have all students on just one side, but it's an improvement.

40% markup though? Yikes.

[Dr. Blackheart]

They are, but wouldn't you just install them before that event happens?

Perhaps to let the boards settle?

[warriorchick]

Student section map is out

https://twitter.com/muathletics/status/987351318644903936

Looks like the Rob Frozena seats are still available, though.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Would have preferred to have all students on just one side, but it's an improvement.

40% markup though? Yikes.

Just one poster said that. MU didn't list student cost in that tweet. That said, 40% of $99 is not that huge of a jump.

[Billy Hoyle]

Would have preferred to have all students on just one side, but it's an improvement.

40% markup though? Yikes.

Yeah, just have one partially empty areas instead of two.

40% is high but not really.  The price is so low now it makes it seem like a larger increase than it actually is.  It's still less than $10 a game for prime seats. Even if one only attended Big East games it's just $15. Can students still put their tickets on their tuition bills like we could in the 90's?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yeah, just have one partially empty areas instead of two.

40% is high but not really.  The price is so low now it makes it seem like a larger increase than it actually is.  It's still less than $10 a game for prime seats. Even if one only attended Big East games it's just $15. Can students still put their tickets on their tuition bills like we could in the 90's?

Significantly improved inventory and resale value too.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Student tickets are still $99 per season. The students now have to pay the fee's and taxes. Marquette used to pay in the past. Marquette now with the new lease has to pay the fees, if the students show up or not. In the past, they had to pay when they showed up.  At the end of the day it's only a $2.27 per game increase and priced way below value compared to the comparable seats in that area. The new section is smaller, 2970.

[cheebs09]

I like that they are doing two sides for the students. Should be a fun environment. Maybe it will hide a little better when there’s lower student attendance by having them more spread out.

40% added cost seems a bit steep. Do we know how much smaller the student section is now based on that?

[Mr. Nielsen]

I like that they are doing two sides for the students. Should be a fun environment. Maybe it will hide a little better when there’s lower student attendance by having them more spread out.

40% added cost seems a bit steep. Do we know how much smaller the student section is now based on that?

You should have read the post before yours. Your answer to your question is in there.