The 2009 Baseball season is finally underway. One thing that is up, more so this year than last, is the price of enjoying a cold beer and a sunny day inside the walls of a metro-market baseball stadium.
I think I’ll skip the Cubs and Yankee games this year and stick to my south side friends Cellular Field home (which still ranks in the top 10). Here are the 4 most expensive tickets in baseball (by average price).
1. New York Yankees – $72.97
Up over 75% from last years number, this steep increase helps cover the cost of the new Yankee Stadium.
2. Boston Red Sox – $50.24
Breaking their 13 year winning streak as the most expensive tickets, the BoSox fall to second place. Hopefully the highest status they attain all year.
3. Chicago Cubs – $47.75
This $45 cover charge will get you into old ivy, surrounded by a bunch of Midwestern brunettes that don’t really care for baseball. The good thing is they love their Old Style. As long as you don’t get stuck behind a column with a partial view, enjoy.
4. New York Mets – $36.99
The Mets are opening their new stadium in the number four slot for most expensive tickets in baseball. Not worth it for me – I’m more of a Yankees guy.
The Most Expensive Ticket in Baseball
That cover’s the top 4 average ticket prices for 2009, how about the overall top ticket. At $2,625 the premium, Legend Suites at the new Yankee Stadium are demanding the biggest dollars in baseball.
