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Richard Neal: “A recent YouGov sports survey showed that 60, 67% of fans…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

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Richard Neal Raises Concerns Over Rising Ticket Prices For Sporting Events

Published | Video Starts at 01:24

But who can afford the rising dynamic ticket prices that are now in place? $20 for a beer, $15 for a hot dog. Or the billion dollar stadiums that the chairman referenced that taxpayers are subsidizing? A recent YouGov sports survey showed that 60, 67% of fans say that attending a live sporting event is now unaffordable. 86% say it's become a luxury good rather than an everyday experience. Somewhere along the way, and in some cases collegiate sports and professionals sports linked, it became not about filling the stands with fans and making memories for loved ones, including me. (01:24–01:34)

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