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The NHL season is underway, which means for many fans it’s time to take in a game.
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But for the supporters of some teams, it can cost a not-so-pretty penny.
A new NHL family affordability study from the folks at sports-betting site Free Bets looked at what it would cost a family of four to attend an NHL game — four non-premium tickets, four hotdogs, two beers, two soft drinks, two team hats and parking — at all 32 arenas.
They analyzed data from the websites of venues and teams, social media and Team Marketing Report’s Fan Cost Index and discovered that only eight arenas provide a game-day experience for under $100 per person, while six venues charge more than $600 for a family of four.
Scotiabank Arena was the most expensive game-day experience in the NHL, running a family of four around $1,030. One ticket alone runs for about $220, while you can get a hotdog and soda for under $15.
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In Calgary, Flames-loving families can park their vehicles near the Saddledome for an average of $7 on a game day, making it the lowest in the NHL. The only other city that it will cost you under $10 to park is in Dallas, in and around the American Airlines Center.
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The study found that families could see both the Senators and Flames for less than the cost of a single Leafs game.
The second most expensive team to watch in person was the Vegas Golden Knights, though their T-Mobile Arena home is simply capitalizing on the team that has two Stanley Cup final appearances — including winning the Cup in 2023 — since its inception in 2017.
The franchise charges the second highest total for a group outing at about $1,010, but fans are more likely to see a win on the ice at a game than at any nearby slot machines.
Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers were the second most affordable NHL team for a group of four to watch after Ottawa. Tickets are a bargain at under $70, though their drinks — $13 and $7 for a beer and soft drink, respectively — are among the priciest in the league.
However, $500 to watch the reigning Stanley Cup champs is a bargain given today’s standards.
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