2021 CFL and Argo Attendance

[Argo57]

Of course if my theory of them needing a money loser in the business portfolio is true, then we have nothing to worry about. They will continue to foot the bills for the Argos but we shouldn't expect any real effort on their end to make it the place to be.

Which unfortunately means they will sink further into the abyss.

[Antwon]

Why are they capping Fridays game at 12,000? Does MLSE just not want to pay more staff if they sell more tickets? They're not capping Leafs or Raptors!

[Shatto]

Is the game capped at 12,000? Unless I'm mistaken didn't a recent Canadian National soccer game have far more than that in the stands? Are both TFC and Argos capped or is it only the Argos? Can anyone elucidate please.

[AngeloV]

Ticketmaster shows no seats are available, but I find that hard to believe.

they released more seats after this. None of this makes sense to me.

For those still looking to get tickets to see the #Argos vs the #Ticats tomorrow, it looks like more are now available on the Ticketmaster site. There was nothing in these sections earlier today, so maybe the socially distance sections were opened up due to demand. #CFL pic.twitter.com/gG5I4LUhmt

— Xs and Argos (@XsAndArgos) November 11, 2021

[ArgoGabe22]

The Reddit guys are going bonkers thinking this is a sellout and they decided to open up to full legal capacity. The Reddit guys are the worst.

[Joe Barnes]

The Reddit guys are going bonkers thinking this is a sellout and they decided to open up to full legal capacity. The Reddit guys are the worst.

I can't imagine they would have opened the Upper Deck on the East side, but maybe the rest of the stadium, and not socially distanced. If full, that would give us a crowd of about 18,000. That would be fantastic!

[Mightygoose]

They're opening up sections on the west side by removing the social distancing requirements. If you hover over the TM map in those sections they no longer have the 'white dots' like they do in the endzone, east side and most of the upper west.

It's a sign of strong(er) demand for tonight's game.

[Joe Barnes]

They're opening up sections on the west side by removing the social distancing requirements. If you hover over the TM map in those sections they no longer have the 'white dots' like they do in the endzone, east side and most of the upper west.

It's a sign of strong(er) demand for tonight's game.

They should put all of today's sales on the lower East side, so it looks better on TV...

[Mocha]

They should put all of today's sales on the lower East side, so it looks better on TV...

Totally agreed. Right now, lower east side stands show just 2 tickets available, with loads open on the west side, both lower and upper. That'd be great if the lower east side is truly sold out rather than having seats unavailable for social distancing.

Going forward, I hope the Argos prioritize getting as many fans as possible into the east stands. They have nine 3-hour ads for the in-game experience at BMO, yet most of the fans who are there enjoying themselves are nowhere to be seen during those ads. I'd guess that somewhere around 70-75% of fans at games the past two seasons were in the west side, while the other 25-30% were in the endzone and east side. The team should try to reverse that ratio.

[AngeloV]

Looks like they have lowered prices on some of these available tickets too. When I scroll over a section on map, Sections 225 and 226 are listed as $28.50 which is the same as 227. 227 is usually lower in price than those 2 sections. Same for 220 and 221 in the north west corner. That is a great price for those sections.

[Scooter McCray]

Looks like they have lowered prices on some of these available tickets too. When I scroll over a section on map, Sections 225 and 226 are listed as $28.50 which is the same as 227. 227 is usually lower in price than those 2 sections. Same for 220 and 221 in the north west corner. That is a great price for those sections.

When you look at the Ticketmaster map you see the sections with most seats available are the Best Seats near the 55 yd. line. The prices are too high; over $100 per seat. MLSE have not done anything to create value for that price amongst the general population. There aren't enough hardcore fans, who also have the means, to pay that. I really hope MLSE in the offseason put some type of business plan together for the football team.

[paulwoods13]

Going forward, I hope the Argos prioritize getting as many fans as possible into the east stands. They have nine 3-hour ads for the in-game experience at BMO, yet most of the fans who are there enjoying themselves are nowhere to be seen during those ads. I'd guess that somewhere around 70-75% of fans at games the past two seasons were in the west side, while the other 25-30% were in the endzone and east side. The team should try to reverse that ratio.

The simplest way to do that would be to have only evening games (7 or 730 start) at least until the end of September. I would never buy seats on the east side if there was any chance of baking in late-afternoon heat over there. It is way beyond my capacity for sun exposure, and I don't think I'm alone in that. The west side has the added benefits of being able to sit behind the players benches, and to see the same angle TV sees.

[shayman]

I've sat on the east side for some uncomfortably hot and astoundingly bright afternoon games and I keep wondering if it'd be possible to have some sort of giant shades on the roof of the west grandstand that might provide a little summer-afternoon relief shadows on the east side. Hoist the sails!

Also just when you think you have a little relief as the sun finally sets behind the West roof and you're in the shade - a few minutes later it reappears, streaming thru the gap between the roof and the top of the grandstand. It can be pretty uncomfortable. Glad our seasons are on the west side but it sure looks bad on TV.

[AngeloV]

I've sat on the east side for some uncomfortably hot and astoundingly bright afternoon games and I keep wondering if it'd be possible to have some sort of giant shades on the roof of the west grandstand that might provide a little summer-afternoon relief shadows on the east side. Hoist the sails!

Also just when you think you have a little relief as the sun finally sets behind the West roof and you're in the shade - a few minutes later it reappears, streaming thru the gap between the roof and the top of the grandstand. It can be pretty uncomfortable. Glad our seasons are on the west side but it sure looks bad on TV.

My eyes a very sensitive. The brightness of the sun is why I don’t sit on the east side. I have no problem with heat, it’s the glare.

[BATKINSON001]

Any idea what last night's attendance count was?

[AngeloV]

Any idea what last night's attendance count was?

Just under 11k

[Mocha]

The simplest way to do that would be to have only evening games (7 or 730 start) at least until the end of September. I would never buy seats on the east side if there was any chance of baking in late-afternoon heat over there. It is way beyond my capacity for sun exposure, and I don't think I'm alone in that. The west side has the added benefits of being able to sit behind the players benches, and to see the same angle TV sees.

Yeah, the glare and the heat are unfortunate issues those sitting in the east stands have to deal with. And even for 7:30 games during the summer months it's an issue for at least the first half. But maybe the team could price tickets that are a decent chunk less than their west-side equivalents to entice some to make the move.

[Argo57]

Just under 11k

Great atmosphere!

[Argos1983]

Any updates on the playoff ticket prices ? Specifically curious about the price range from Sections 219/227 and 220-221/225-226.

Thanks in advance!

[AngeloV]

Any updates on the playoff ticket prices ? Specifically curious about the price range from Sections 219/227 and 220-221/225-226.

Thanks in advance!

Not sure how it works for general public sales, but playoff tickets for ST holders are the same as the regular season prices. For single ticket buyers, tonight's game has prices of $28.50 for 225-227 same for 219-221.

Having said that, 227 and 219 are normally cheaper than 225, 226, 220 and 221. I think the team has reduced prices on these sections.