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Oct 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
Low Rays ALCS Attendance Draws Fan Backlash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Attendance at the Rays' American League Championship Series games against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field fell from 35,361 for Monday's Game 1 to 32,125 for Tuesday's Game 2, the lowest League Championship Series crowd since 1985. Fans criticized the empty seats and ticket costs as Tampa Bay played its first home ALCS in nearly 18 years.
WHO: Tampa Bay Rays fans and the Rays
WHAT: Rays fans criticized low attendance and ticket prices during the team's ALCS games against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Fans' backlash followed the low playoff attendance and high ticket costs; one fan said tickets for a family of five cost nearly $1,000.
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