Reasonable attendance expectation for Wednesday?

[KCargosfan]

anything under 25k would be a disappointment for a new stadium in a city the size of Toronto

As AV has pointed out, this is a troll post.

[Ron]

As AV has pointed out, this is a troll post.

If the crowd surpasses 26K ... does that make AV the troll post?

[AngeloV]

If the crowd surpasses 26K ... does that make AV the troll post?

Huh? AV isn't the one that said anything less that 25k is an embarrassment. I have no idea why anyone would come here and say that, other than to piss others off. That is a troll, and it's not the first time I've sensed that poster trolling on here.

[1argoholic]

I've heard that the temp seats for Grey Cup are in and we can expect 45,000. The talk was that every game would be sold out and now we're talking about if we'll get 17,000. It will take time and the schedule this year isn't great. At least even a smallish crowd won't look tiny in BMO.

[Neely2005]

I've heard that the temp seats for Grey Cup are in and we can expect 45,000. The talk was that every game would be sold out and now we're talking about if we'll get 17,000. It will take time and the schedule this year isn't great. At least even a smallish crowd won't look tiny in BMO.

Grey Cup is going to be 36,000 - 38,000 the last I heard.

[Jayahre]

Most teams use tickets distributed (sold / given away) not people in seats for their attendance figures.

I've been to a few TFC games that were announced as sellouts and had thousands of empty seats.

Capacity for the Argonauts has been announced as anywhere from 25,000+ to 27,000+.

Okay fair enough but I was called a "jackass" and other names because I suggested the capacity was 25k for the Argos ? Yet as you say, it's announced between 25k to 27k, so it could be 25k?
I was at the home opener and it was close to capacity and the announced attendance was over 24k, if the capacity was 27k then that would mean over 3k empty seats, but it was 95% full = 25k

["Issues"Mcgee]

Can't make the game, so stone me if the turn out is low..

We all should be pretty happy if attendance is North of 20k. I would only be worried if any less than 17 or 18 show up.

[ArgoZ]

This team seems no more popular than the mid 2000's or C&S era. Home openers had around 26k attend (maybe not buy tickets) and the rest of the season stay above 20k with some peak games in the fall drawing close to 30k. I feel the vibe around the team becoming as it was then, so I don't see why 20k can't be achieved. Biggest bonus as mentioned before, 20k in BMO feels full and fun. 24k for the opener in Rogers Centre would feel like a failure. I predict 19 500.

[mchesher03]

yup i'm not too worried about numbers - if it's anything like it was on the 23rd it'll be a fun day and game. that stadium was rocking on the 23rd although only for a limited time due to onfield performance.

[Qman]

I've heard that the temp seats for Grey Cup are in and we can expect 45,000. The talk was that every game would be sold out and now we're talking about if we'll get 17,000. It will take time and the schedule this year isn't great. At least even a smallish crowd won't look tiny in BMO.

no way they can get 45k, footprint of bmo is too small and constricted

[1argoholic]

I'm just being goofy. I'm tired of the attendance talk. We weren't supposed to have that this year.

[ArgoFan1]

wondering if all the traffic problems this week will impact the attendance, since Lakeshore is to be closed and several lots closed due to the upcoming Indy races. Everyone needs to make sure you plan enough time to get there.

[AngeloV]

wondering if all the traffic problems this week will impact the attendance, since Lakeshore is to be closed and several lots closed due to the upcoming Indy races. Everyone needs to make sure you plan enough time to get there.

It'll be more of a problem leaving the game. Lakeshore isn't being shut down until 9pm

[Ron]

I'm just being goofy. I'm tired of the attendance talk. We weren't supposed to have that this year.

Considering the venue and ownership ... attendance talk really doesn't matter anymore. The team will be there 20 years from now and attendance may go up and down several times in that time period. Happy time to be an Argo fan.

[Neely2005]

It'll be more of a problem leaving the game. Lakeshore isn't being shut down until 9pm

So how are we supposed to drive home if they're going to close the Lakeshore during the game?

[PullTogether73]

Considering the venue and ownership ... attendance talk really doesn't matter anymore. The team will be there 20 years from now and attendance may go up and down several times in that time period. Happy time to be an Argo fan.

What?!

Try telling that to the new owners.
They seem to be falling over themselves trying to increase attendance.

[1argoholic]

One lane of the Lakeshore is already closed to prepare for the Indy. Problem with the CNE is that there's always crap going on. Soon it'll be the Ex. I remember Carribana used to have their parade along the Lakeshore. Not sure where that is now. I would never drive down.

[Invader]

What?!

Try telling that to the new owners.
They seem to be falling over themselves trying to increase attendance.

I guess the point is attendance is not really a factor anymore. 20,000 at BMO will look like pretty packed, the atmosphere should be fantastic!(at Skydome, not so much). A 26,500 sellout would even be better with the Argo owner's perhaps earning a $2M profit instead of $1M, but that's not crucial for the team's survival or being perceived as successful. Football fans across Canada should be thrilled the Argos finally have their own stadium with local blue-chip ownership who look to be in for the long haul. The important thing is for Argo fans to enjoy the game, it should be great!

[mchesher03]

yeah - i think as a fan base we're so used to being in survival mode we worry about things like attendance too much.

let's enjoy - as someone said it's a great time to be an arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgooooooooos fan.

happy gameday!

[shayman]

Take note of the map of parking lots and walking routes, the layout is way different tonight. (If anybody in the band is reading this, we're meeting at parking lot 4, OK?)

http://www.argonauts.ca/game-plan-fo...-at-bmo-field/