Huge decline in STHs???

[94Warrior]

Now that the seat selection process is over, any word on STH numbers?

When I picked it sure seemed like a lot of available seats compared to past years.

To me it seems odd to have a big drop off now, considering no in-person games in 1.5 years, and a new/exciting coaching staff and roster.  Personally I can't wait to get back to the Fiserv Forum and see this team grow.

[cheebs09]

Now that the seat selection process is over, any word on STH numbers?

When I picked it sure seemed like a lot of available seats compared to past years.

To me it seems odd to have a big drop off now, considering no I'm-person games in 1.5 years, and a new/exciting coaching staff and roster.  Personally I can't wait to get back to the Fiserv Forum and see this team grow.

I always sit in the lowest priced section. To me it seemed like that was filled up more than usual when I pick. Could be people are opting for cheaper options with some of the uncertainty.

[The Lens]

There is so much inventory in the lower bowl now that it just feels like no matter when you pick, you can end up in a section you want. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To me it seems odd to have a big drop off now, considering no in-person games in 1.5 years, and a new/exciting coaching staff and roster.  Personally I can't wait to get back to the Fiserv Forum and see this team grow.

I think COVID had the opposite impact on a lot of people. They are realizing that their lives are just fine without attending live sports.

[MUfan12]

More competition upstairs than in past years. I've increased my rank by 400 spots but got bumped two rows back in the section from 2019.

[The Sultan]

I think COVID had the opposite impact on a lot of people. They are realizing that their lives are just fine without attending live sports.

Just about to say this exact thing.  Once people stop writing those checks, they find something else to do with their time and their money.

[Galway Eagle]

People have to save that money to pay the athletes now!

[We R Final Four]

It's not over—-still have a pick later today.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I think COVID had the opposite impact on a lot of people. They are realizing that their lives are just fine without attending live sports.

Or, their lifestages have changed. Thus, the move to the uppers, packs, or single games, especially with C19 lingering.

[Jockey]

I think COVID had the opposite impact on a lot of people. They are realizing that their lives are just fine without attending live sports.

This.

Plus a new wait-and-see attitude after years of disappointment.

[Johnny B]

This.

Plus a new wait-and-see attitude after years of disappointment.

This as well. apathy sets in. There is such a disconnect this year. No casual fan has any familiarity with the whole program rn. Takes time. That along with what TAMU said. Covid will still be around to a notable level in 2 months. covid aside just not going to the games for a over a year and watching at home can lead to alot of poeple getting used to that and not wanting to switch back. Id be surprised to see a single sell out all season let alone actually getting 18k in there.

[Mr. Nielsen]

The account numbers are close to the same as in years past. Decline, yes. Yet, not huge.

[Herman Cain]

If the team does well in non conference, I believe there will be a pick up ticket sales for the conference games.

[We R Final Four]

What is the huge drop doom and gloomers are talking about before all the picks are in. Maybe wait til the final numbers are in before you state all the reasons you know the numbers have taken a drastic drop off. Geez.

[Litehouse]

Personally, I've always gotten 4 seats in the past, but only got 2 in a cheaper section this year because I'm not sure how many games I'll actually make it to.  I'm guessing that's pretty common.

[Warrior of Law]

The effects of cancelling seasons (for fans) will have a lasting, and devastating, impact on fan attendance.  It's been seen with festivals and MLB, too.

It's a buyer's market for college football tickets, too (see UW football tickets on StubHub).

There are a variety of factors, but I would expect MU to be like everyone else.

[DienerTime34]

Moved from downstairs to upstairs this year. Felt like I've wasted thousands of dollars watching Wojo, plus it's hard to see this season going uninterrupted because of COVID.

I wasn't going to renew with another year of Woj but the Shaka hire will at least have me in the cheap seats!

[Mu8891]

Warrior and others are correct.

COVID has put a BIG dent in peoples interest levels ... they have lived w /
out hoops and football.  It may stay that way ...

And ... lots of apathy.  Lots.

[Shooter McGavin]

Warrior and others are correct.

COVID has put a BIG dent in peoples interest levels ... they have lived w /
out hoops and football.  It may stay that way ...

And ... lots of apathy.  Lots.

Hopefully Shaka can turn the apathy around.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Warrior and others are correct.

COVID has put a BIG dent in peoples interest levels ... they have lived w /
out hoops and football.  It may stay that way ...

And ... lots of apathy.  Lots.

The Bucks run proved fans will fill FF and the DD
#justwinbaby

[Newsdreams]

The Bucks run proved fans will fill FF and the DD
#justwinbaby

Yeah brother Dr. #WinEveryDay

[MU82]

The Bucks run proved fans will fill FF and the DD
#justwinbaby

Maybe lots of Milwaukee hoops fans decided that instead of spending their $$$ on a middle-of-the-pack (at best) Big East team they will go to a bunch of Bucks games.

Probably a different audience, in general -- a lot of college basketball fans proclaim to "hate" the NBA -- but the Bucks are pretty likable. Oh, and I hear they won a championship or something.

[Daniel]

I renewed.  Section 208. But I must admit, driving up and back from Chicago for each game is getting tougher.  Last up year, watching in ty was pretty good.   So I think the posters calling that out are right.  And the season is uncertain in terms of actually attending games.  Nit sure how that will work considering what's happening with Covid.   

So, watching on tv became a fine alternative.    I renewed but will probably not make every game even if we can attend games - putting 17,000 or whatever in an indoor space for hours now seems remote. 

[mu_hilltopper]

I would imagine one of the biggest problems MU has with growing season ticket holders is .. in the past ~7 years of graduates .. very few had exciting, winning seasons to remember. 

As your season ticket holders die off, you need young replacements who are ready to plunk down decent money and go to 21 games a year.   

Even if you graduated a decade ago .. the shine is off the apple. 

Add in the fact that one of the massive draws to having season tickets (at the Bradley Center) was that was (sort of) the only way to get lower bowl tickets.   Now with Wojo, Covid, and the Chaluparena you can sit in the lower bowl no problem.  No need to buy 21 games when you can just buy the 5 you want.

[NolongerWarriors]

The Bucks run proved fans will fill FF and the DD
#justwinbaby

The whole Deer District mania was people looking for something to do with no Summerfest (what's going on now is ridiculous).  It was college and high school kids having a blast.

MU bball has nothing going for it now.  No superstar on the roster to interest the fans, a rather disappointing group of players brought in by Shaka, and years of growing apathy all combining to make MU basketball an afterthought in the area.

And the comment earlier about cheap tix on the secondary market for many events is spot on. A friend was just in NYC and bought tickets for Springsteen on Broadway on Stubhub for half price.