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Ticket Prices - Allianz Leagues

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I see that Allianz Football League Division 1 and 2 prices are now €18 with 3 and 4 at €10. Similar for hurling. €18 is just too much. It will put people off going. I see that ticketmaster are involved in processing the transactions and I would say that they are getting a cut from the prices. Can the GAA not look into a tiered pricing structure where a person can buy tickets to their countys football and hurling in one go and get some discounts? Something like - 1 game €18, 2 games - €18 and €15 3 games €18, €15 and €12 4 games €18, €15, €12 and €12 Also an OAP or student ticket purchased along with a full priced ticket should be no more than €10 With ticketmaster on board that should be easy to administer. If the GAA are insisting on pre purchase then let us have some advantage in the pricing structure. stillaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 225 - 15/01/2023 14:29:07 2452498 Link
Replying To stillaroyal: "I see that Allianz Football League Division 1 and 2 prices are now €18 with 3 and 4 at €10. Similar for hurling. €18 is just too much. It will put people off going. I see that ticketmaster are involved in processing the transactions and I would say that they are getting a cut from the prices. Can the GAA not look into a tiered pricing structure where a person can buy tickets to their countys football and hurling in one go and get some discounts? Something like - 1 game €18, 2 games - €18 and €15 3 games €18, €15 and €12 4 games €18, €15, €12 and €12 Also an OAP or student ticket purchased along with a full priced ticket should be no more than €10 With ticketmaster on board that should be easy to administer. If the GAA are insisting on pre purchase then let us have some advantage in the pricing structure." If you go to see your county play , it shouldn't matter what division they are in. All tickets should be the same price across all leagues. The 18 and £10 price should be evened out at £14. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2290 - 15/01/2023 14:42:58 2452502 Link
League Of Ireland fixtures are gone from 15 Euro to 18Euro as well so it seems to be every sport increasng their prices . Those who have season tickets might be getting a bit more value for their 150. OpenStand (Limerick) - Posts: 741 - 15/01/2023 15:03:04 2452507 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "If you go to see your county play , it shouldn't matter what division they are in. All tickets should be the same price across all leagues. The 18 and £10 price should be evened out at £14." Why should they? Each county has very different circumstances. Demand will be very different KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 15/01/2023 17:27:42 2452556 Link
'With ticketmaster on board that should be easy to administer'. You're 100% to think that but cynically I think a few GAA suits gave Ticketmaster the contract to work on commission so they wouldn't have the hassle of dealing with organising tickets. Even now they should give supporters some info online on how to save their tickets to Ticketmaster app or Google pay in advance of travelling to games. They are more expensive this year, last year juvenile tickets were free at start of league but I think that gave them problems with crowd numbers. And money is tight in 2023 but GAA are feeling the pinch too. They give disorganised a bad name. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7971 - 15/01/2023 17:36:22 2452558 Link
Another reason to get a county pass, Not sure about elsewhere but Dublin one has stayed at €160, which is good value if you go to a lot of games and gives you guarantee of ticket for every game. Nearly doubling the price is a bit stiff. Surely they'll be getting the sort of mad money others are for housing people on our premises? Can't be that stuck/ BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3516 - 15/01/2023 18:17:02 2452572 Link
Replying To stillaroyal: "I see that Allianz Football League Division 1 and 2 prices are now €18 with 3 and 4 at €10. Similar for hurling. €18 is just too much. It will put people off going. I see that ticketmaster are involved in processing the transactions and I would say that they are getting a cut from the prices. Can the GAA not look into a tiered pricing structure where a person can buy tickets to their countys football and hurling in one go and get some discounts? Something like - 1 game €18, 2 games - €18 and €15 3 games €18, €15 and €12 4 games €18, €15, €12 and €12 Also an OAP or student ticket purchased along with a full priced ticket should be no more than €10 With ticketmaster on board that should be easy to administer. If the GAA are insisting on pre purchase then let us have some advantage in the pricing structure." How many sports operate sales like that? You cant just reduce prices like that. not right. KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 15/01/2023 18:39:45 2452580 Link
Replying To GreenandRed: "'With ticketmaster on board that should be easy to administer'. You're 100% to think that but cynically I think a few GAA suits gave Ticketmaster the contract to work on commission so they wouldn't have the hassle of dealing with organising tickets. Even now they should give supporters some info online on how to save their tickets to Ticketmaster app or Google pay in advance of travelling to games. They are more expensive this year, last year juvenile tickets were free at start of league but I think that gave them problems with crowd numbers. And money is tight in 2023 but GAA are feeling the pinch too. They give disorganised a bad name." I bought 2 Allianz League tickets today without an ounce of bother and no ticketmaster fee. Saved to Google Pay with ease also. The GAA get slated either way... some people are just going to have to move with the times or be left behind Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1303 - 15/01/2023 18:45:21 2452584 Link
Replying To KillingFields: "Why should they? Each county has very different circumstances. Demand will be very different" Bull, so if Dublin with all their money went to division 3 their ticket prices would drop. Same rules, same pitch, 15 players same ball, same price all round. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2290 - 15/01/2023 18:47:46 2452585 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "If you go to see your county play , it shouldn't matter what division they are in. All tickets should be the same price across all leagues. The 18 and £10 price should be evened out at £14." I would agree with this - and €10 OAP / Students stillaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 225 - 15/01/2023 19:02:35 2452588 Link
Replying To Square_B: "I bought 2 Allianz League tickets today without an ounce of bother and no ticketmaster fee. Saved to Google Pay with ease also. The GAA get slated either way... some people are just going to have to move with the times or be left behind" Absolutely but you're tech savvy and it's a great service if you are. But there's a few supporters, mostly elderly, not so tech savvy that that's a bit of a daunting task. A better explain online would be a help to them and they'd sell more tickets. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7971 - 15/01/2023 19:34:22 2452597 Link
Div 1 games up 33% from 2018 when they were €12, seems a bit unnecessary to me i must say. TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 15/01/2023 19:59:25 2452605 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "Bull, so if Dublin with all their money went to division 3 their ticket prices would drop. Same rules, same pitch, 15 players same ball, same price all round." Thats if demand goes down. what sports have all teams in all divisions keeping prices the same? All will vary depending on demand for tickets, who opposition is etc etc. KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 15/01/2023 20:30:18 2452615 Link
Replying To GreenandRed: "Absolutely but you're tech savvy and it's a great service if you are. But there's a few supporters, mostly elderly, not so tech savvy that that's a bit of a daunting task. A better explain online would be a help to them and they'd sell more tickets." It's hardly rocket science. There's lots of help available, night courses for people to improve computer skills but people won't take them. I hear the same auld excuses all the time... can't do this... can't do that. It's amazing what people can do when they have to. Fair play to the GAA for moving with the times. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1303 - 16/01/2023 08:19:51 2452640 Link
Given the cost of tickets to anything is a lot more in most cases, I think thats not too bad at all. The GAA needs the money to open up and run these stadiums never mind everything else on top of that. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 16/01/2023 09:14:29 2452644 Link
Replying To KillingFields: "How many sports operate sales like that? You cant just reduce prices like that. not right." I have to say that I 100% disagree with you. If every innovator had your attitude there would be no developments. A season ticket allows a reduced cost for those going to multiple games and buying in advance. It's generally regarded to be a success overall. This is a smaller more limited version of that - it is now possible because of technology where it wasn't before. I see it as a win win - a win for frequent supporters and a win for the GAA as it could well result in bigger attendances. stillaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 225 - 16/01/2023 09:46:23 2452650 Link
Replying To Square_B: "It's hardly rocket science. There's lots of help available, night courses for people to improve computer skills but people won't take them. I hear the same auld excuses all the time... can't do this... can't do that. It's amazing what people can do when they have to. Fair play to the GAA for moving with the times." Absolutely fair play to them. But I think they can still improve the service. And an option for stand ticket for €2 extra, no extra stand charge for OAPs and disabled people and their carer. And publicise that to get good PR for the GAA from it. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7971 - 16/01/2023 11:08:16 2452663 Link
Replying To stillaroyal: "I have to say that I 100% disagree with you. If every innovator had your attitude there would be no developments. A season ticket allows a reduced cost for those going to multiple games and buying in advance. It's generally regarded to be a success overall. This is a smaller more limited version of that - it is now possible because of technology where it wasn't before. I see it as a win win - a win for frequent supporters and a win for the GAA as it could well result in bigger attendances." No sport would operate like that because its not feasible. All home games have fixed costs, if you keep reducing costs of tickets the more people purchase you run risk of affecting the management of your county and profits. KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3758 - 16/01/2023 17:40:30 2452754 Link
Thought thread would be started by tomsmith.... ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1336 - 17/01/2023 17:47:10 2452904 Link