In the wake of the Detroit Lions surprising resurgence under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell, fans are feeling the financial impact as the team decides to cash in on their success.
The Lions, currently boasting a 10-4 record with three games remaining, are on the verge of breaking a playoff drought dating back to 2016.
Despite the excitement surrounding a potential playoff run, fans received an unexpected blow this week when the team sent out their season ticket renewal notices.
The Lions win double digit games for the first time in forever and they didn’t waste a second upping our season ticket cost 🤣
2021: $7,816 per season
2022: $7,416 per season
2023: $7,560 per seasonDrumroll please…
2024: $12,116 per season
— 〽️AGA Barbie 🇺🇸👱🏼♀️ (@MAGABarbie317) December 19, 2023
The annual price has been increased by a staggering 30%, according to a spokesperson for the team … However, some fans claim that the price hike is even more severe in certain sections of the stadium.
Some fans are reporting price hikes as high as 89%…
From a Lions long time season ticket holder: pic.twitter.com/QOJp2a1ejZ
— HUGE (@Hugeshow) December 18, 2023
While the Lions haven’t officially clinched a playoff spot, their current standing makes it extremely likely. There’s no doubt Campbell and company have brought a great deal of buzz and promise to the long-struggling franchise.
It’s not as funny as the Raiders running trick plays up 42-0, but this was pretty salty of Dan Campbell: pic.twitter.com/biFT7nIVHJ
— Nick Sloan (@NickSloanKCK) December 17, 2023
Unfortunately, this story shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. After all, this is the way the world works.
The Lions have been down for so long – some believe they’ve even been curse. With them finally looking like Super Bowl contenders comes a new price tag.
Having said that, an 89% increase in tickets seems a bit steep – but that’s how the cookie crumbles.
Do you think this is a greedy move by Detroit? … Did they go too far with the price hikes?
As far as the actual team goes, what are your thoughts on the Lions as we near the postseason?
Do you think they’re legitimate Super Bowl contenders???