Bulldog2323 wrote:Let's assume for the sake of discussion that November 1, 2021 we're back to full attendance at sporting events, everyone who wanted one got a vaccine, cases are down to very manageable levels by the health systems, etc.
I think there will actually be an increase both in non-conference attendance and season ticket sales next year for every school & team in all sports. People are beyond ready to get out of their house. I'm ready for Arch Madness in person. Next season home court advantage is going to be very real.
After next year things will likely gradually fall back closer to where they were pre-pandemic. I don't think you'll see Enterprise Center come anywhere close to sell-out territory for the foreseeable future.
Red wrote:Strangely enough, I feel somewhat liberated by not attending games this year. I haven't missed games for the better part of two decades, but now I'm spending more time with family and working out more. I think there might be a decent sized group of people who find other "hobbies" that will replace their sports devotion.
Red wrote:Circling back to this. Wondering how attendance this year compares to 2019-20.
Bulldog2323 wrote:Drake attendance also disappointing right now. We sold more season tickets than we had since at least the 2008 season but only about 60% of them are showing up to games. Many are blaming Drake's mask mandate but I think it's more than that. Iowa State going from 2-18 to #9 in the country and undefeated absolutely taking away the casual fan attention.
Drake attendance tends to improve in conference play at least a little bit. We'll see how it goes.
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