BOSTON – The Bruins, Celtics, and now the Red Sox seasons are in full swing. Winning information are attracting Boston followers, able to cheer on their hometown groups, however will everybody get the prospect to witness a Boston sports activities victory this yr?

Experts say skilled groups could also be pricing folks out.

Boston sports activities followers flocked to Fenway for Opening Day on Thursday.

“This is our family, this is our tribe,” stated longtime Red Sox fan Jim Tremble. He went to video games together with his dad within the 60s and now he is again together with his personal son.

“Walking up the same tunnel. First time we came here with my dad we walked up the same tunnel,” stated Jim’s son, Matt Tremble. But the sport has modified and so have the costs.

“It’s a great place a little hefty,” stated Tremble.

“Life in general is a little expensive nowadays,” stated Matt Tremble, however how costly are skilled sports activities in Boston? 

WBZ-TV requested Boston College economics professor Bob Murphy. “Ticket prices today are higher than they were 20, 30 years ago, and have outpaced inflation by a good margin,” stated Murphy.

Professor Murphy blames the elevated curiosity in profitable groups.

“In that environment, these teams can raise prices. You can argue it’s become a venue that only wealthier people can really attend, and so it changes the character of the population that can attend games and be there in person,” stated Murphy.

There are cheaper choices in case you journey exterior metropolis limits.

“We have tickets starting just eight dollars,” stated Woo Sox Assistant General Manager Brooke Cooper, promising followers an inexpensive expertise. “We have some new seating, heating, and eating options. The support we get from fans in the community is the best part of being here in Worcester.”

Cooper stated the crew out offered all 120 Minor League Baseball groups final yr and so they anticipate the identical consequence this season.