More than 20,000 tickets sold for the Eastern Final

[Argos1983]

I hope you are all correct and its a sea of loud and proud double blue fans in the building that afternoon....

[jerrym]

Michael Copeland comments on attendance:

Michael Copeland, the team’s president and chief executive, told me (Scott Stinson) he thought a crowd size around the 24,000-plus that came to the first-ever BMO game last year was a possibility.

http://nationalpost.com/sports/footb...buying-tickets

[RB957]

TBO, still a bit concerned about upper levels on west side. Most sections there showing 100+ tickets available, and that hasn't really changed all week. There are some prime seats, albeit at higher price points, that just aren't moving. It's a shame.

[Scooter McCray]

Blue Dot Update; By my count this morning less than 2,700 seats left available. That would put attendance at just under 24,000 if accurate as of this morning. If they can sell 1,000 today and 1,000 tomorrow and get a 1,000 walk up day of demand a sellout is possible.

Come on Toronto. Let's Go....

[Scooter McCray]

TBO, still a bit concerned about upper levels on west side. Most sections there showing 100+ tickets available, and that hasn't really changed all week. There are some prime seats, albeit at higher price points, that just aren't moving. It's a shame.

I agree. Until this team is relevant again in the marketplace, no ticket should be over $100 taxes and fees included. That's why the best seats in the house are empty seats.

[smokeslet'sgo]

TBO, still a bit concerned about upper levels on west side. Most sections there showing 100+ tickets available, and that hasn't really changed all week. There are some prime seats, albeit at higher price points, that just aren't moving. It's a shame.

Those seats will be the absolute last to go if the game sells out, why would anyone buy those seats when the same ones on the east side are $27? The East lower deck at the 55 is $107 which is the same as the west upper deck. Those upper west seats should be $50 at the absolute most, they're charging the same for those seats as a Leaf game. IMO anyone who buys upper west seats at this point in time is a fool. On a side note, looks like there are a lot more seats available behind the visiting bench than behind the home bench which is a good sign. I heard the whole population of Saskatchewan was supposed to swoop in and buy up the whole stadium...(sarcasm of course)

[RB957]

Those seats will be the absolute last to go if the game sells out, why would anyone buy those seats when the same ones on the east side are $27? The East lower deck at the 55 is $107 which is the same as the west upper deck. Those upper west seats should be $50 at the absolute most, they're charging the same for those seats as a Leaf game. IMO anyone who buys upper west seats at this point in time is a fool. On a side note, looks like there are a lot more seats available behind the visiting bench than behind the home bench which is a good sign. I heard the whole population of Saskatchewan was supposed to swoop in and buy up the whole stadium...(sarcasm of course)

Not that it really matters, but it's only the two centre sections - 223 and 224 that have those high priced seats. because they are right at mid field, and as anyone will tell you are much preferable to seats on the east side which face the sun (especially in the summer). The other sections are lower priced. But you have a point, that if they can't sell those out for a divisional playoff game, that should tell management to drop the price a bit.

[Scooter McCray]

Not that it really matters, but it's only the two centre sections - 223 and 224 that have those high priced seats. because they are right at mid field, and as anyone will tell you are much preferable to seats on the east side which face the sun (especially in the summer). The other sections are lower priced. But you have a point, that if they can't sell those out for a divisional playoff game, that should tell management to drop the price a bit.

There are alot of $107 tickets on the east side as well. That is just too much. Common sense dictates that when there is demand for your team, the best seats sell out first. In the Argos case it is the opposite. Management have not created a demand or value proposition. IMO they should have much lower price points across the stadium in an effort fill the place night in and night out. From there you entertain the hell out of them; hopefully with good onfield team and more importantly all the accoutrements to a first class good time on the game day experience inside and outside the stadium. Do this consistently for 2-3 years game in and game out and rejuvenate your brand as the best sports experience to have in Toronto. When the stadium is half empty there is no atmosphere - yes, its still better than skydome but staring at an empty side of seats does not instill a great atmosphere for most people. This weekend you will notice the atmosphere is off the charts when the place is full. Once you have created the demand proposition and people want to be there every game, you can begin raising prices (being sure to keep it as the best value ticket in town). That is the slow build that needs to be happening. By starting with high prices for a product that people are apathetic about you are fighting an uphill, losing battle. Sure we get this one game, but with no regular media attention our team will be out of sight and out of mind until the next playoff game comes around.

[ArgoGabe22]

Only 3k left. Unofficial source via Mike Hogan.

[ArgoZ]

Blue Dot Update; By my count this morning less than 2,700 seats left available. That would put attendance at just under 24,000 if accurate as of this morning. If they can sell 1,000 today and 1,000 tomorrow and get a 1,000 walk up day of demand a sellout is possible.

Come on Toronto. Let's Go....

Walk up crowds are a thing of the past for any team. Be luckily to sell 100 tickets from the window gameday. Doesn't matter, over 20000 in that stadium is going to be and feel fantastic.

Those seats will be the absolute last to go if the game sells out, why would anyone buy those seats when the same ones on the east side are $27? The East lower deck at the 55 is $107 which is the same as the west upper deck. Those upper west seats should be $50 at the absolute most, they're charging the same for those seats as a Leaf game. IMO anyone who buys upper west seats at this point in time is a fool. On a side note, looks like there are a lot more seats available behind the visiting bench than behind the home bench which is a good sign. I heard the whole population of Saskatchewan was supposed to swoop in and buy up the whole stadium...(sarcasm of course)

I bought a pair in 225, row 1 for $80 each. Decent price for a playoff. These seats provide an elevated view that is still lower in height than the upper East side and are probably the best football viewing seats. Hardly a fool.

[R.J]

Doesn't matter, over 20000 in that stadium is going to be and feel fantastic.

I'm just hoping the vast majority of those in attendance are Argo fans - I'd rather not see a repeat of the 2013 East Final.

[Argo57]

Walk up crowds are a thing of the past for any team. Be luckily to sell 100 tickets from the window gameday. Doesn't matter, over 20000 in that stadium is going to be and feel fantastic.



I bought a pair in 225, row 1 for $80 each. Decent price for a playoff. These seats provide an elevated view that is still lower in height than the upper East side and are probably the best football viewing seats. Hardly a fool.

Enjoy, you probably bought my seats from the regular season, we are sitting in the seats I have bought for next season.

[R.J]

Enjoy, you probably bought my seats from the regular season, we are sitting in the seats I have bought for next season.

Did you upgrade or downgrade for next season ?

[Argo57]

Did you upgrade or downgrade for next season ?

Decided to move to Section#226 Row#13 from Section#225 Row#1 and save $250/seat over a season (better bang for the buck) IMO.

[ArgoZ]

Enjoy, you probably bought my seats from the regular season, we are sitting in the seats I have bought for next season.

LOL! Seats 20 and 21?

[Argo57]

LOL! Seats 20 and 21?

My seats were 26-27

[Scooter McCray]

Walk up crowds are a thing of the past for any team. Be luckily to sell 100 tickets from the window gameday. Doesn't matter, over 20000 in that stadium is going to be and feel fantastic.



I bought a pair in 225, row 1 for $80 each. Decent price for a playoff. These seats provide an elevated view that is still lower in height than the upper East side and are probably the best football viewing seats. Hardly a fool.

The Argos largest walk up crowd this year was 1500 during the CNE game. They usually get half that for reg season. That could put them over the top on Sunday.

[ArgoZ]

The Argos largest walk up crowd this year was 1500 during the CNE game. They usually get half that for reg season. That could put them over the top on Sunday.

1500 people lined up at the 3 open windows at BMO for that game? I didn’t see that. The math doesn’t even compute.

[Scooter McCray]

1500 people lined up at the 3 open windows at BMO for that game? I didn’t see that. The math doesn’t even compute.

This was feedback from the team.

[Golden Fleece]

1500 people lined up at the 3 open windows at BMO for that game? I didn’t see that. The math doesn’t even compute.

Three of my friends bought their tickets online hours before the CNE game. Harder to see the virtual walkup crowd, but I trust it exists.