How new and refurbished arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans

TL;DR

A family relinquished 76ers season tickets after nearly 60 years due to escalating costs, with tickets now exceeding $600 per game.
Since 2000, the cost of attending live sports has increased by 123%, outpacing general inflation.
New and renovated stadiums and arenas across major sports leagues have reduced overall seating capacity, while increasing the percentage of seats allocated to luxury suites, clubs, and boxes.
The trend of prioritizing premium seating is seen in NFL stadiums (e.g., Highmark Stadium), MLB ballparks (e.g., Globe Life Field), and NBA arenas.
Rising operational costs for sports franchises, including player salaries, coaching staff, scouting, and technology, contribute to owners' efforts to maximize revenue through premium offerings.
The significant investment required to purchase franchises incentivizes owners to treat teams as businesses focused on annual profit.

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