The Buffalo Bills will be charging $15,000 to $50,000 for personal seat licenses for the right to even purchase seats in the stadium, and they are getting absolutely blasted for the move and the lack of transparency. And it sounds like some pretty powerful people in the government are even outraged.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz made it clear that he is not happy with the lack of an announcement or clarification from the Buffalo Bills, and he said that New York Governor Kathy Hochul isn’t pleased, either.
“I actually let representatives of the Bills and Legends – which is the sub-agent that’s actually selling the PSLs – know, in no unconditional terms, that I found it, first off, very upsetting that they would not announce what the PSL prices were for all the seats,” Poloncarz said according to WIVB. “I’ve talked to the Governor about this, she’s very concerned as well. Whatever they sell it at, they have a right to do that, but they should at least publicize what the planned PSLs are for all of the seats. So if someone who wants to still attend games but can’t afford a $25,000 PSL, but maybe could afford a $5,000 PSL, could buy those tickets. But right now, they have no idea. And it’s wrong.”
But the government officials are the only ones upset by this move. It’s also caused some outrage among regular fans, as well.
Imagine having to finance $15,000 to $50,000 for personal seat licenses and then having to pay another $6,000 for your seats. Criticize Bob Kraft all you want about many things but he didn’t do this to season ticket holders when he built then CMGI Field now Gillette Staduim. https://t.co/PgitE1zgHa
— Nik Athans (@NewEnglandNik) March 30, 2024
There is not enough money in the Buffalo, NY market to support two pro teams. Think about financing 15k for the right to spend 5k a year on tickets. Now, add 5k for your sabres tickets & ask yourself why you can not afford a vacation or groceries? Sponsorships? LOL, WHO? https://t.co/dj50wSRXjh
— ScottMcC55 (@ScottMcC44) March 30, 2024
I don’t like charging high prices for seat licenses plus for the tickets as well. Basically your tickets are just to get in but not for the seat and it’s wrong. However, fans should boycott and force the team to reverse course but instead Bills Mafia will show up. https://t.co/FTj0wDxfu9
— AngryScoutVet (@NotSoAngryScout) March 30, 2024
PSL's are the biggest scam in modern day sports by owners.
— Matthew T. C. (@MTC3410) March 30, 2024
Eventually regular folks won't be able to afford to go to games at all. In any major sport. The 1% are losing touch with real life at a rapid rate!!
— Rieken O'leary (@RiekenOleary) March 30, 2024
lol, if they’re surprised by this then they haven’t been paying attention. Every team is doing this or will do this eventually.
— Matt (@SportsOnly14) March 30, 2024
PSL’s are a total scam. Advertised as a good “investment” that the owner of the PSL can recoup later. Ask Giants and Jets fans about that. Giants used to have a long waiting list for season tix. Now they are advertising for season tickets. Don’t buy them is the answer.
— AJ1127 (@Artie1127) March 30, 2024
It’s pretty clear that people are not happy with this move.
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