Miami Dolphins failed to sell 12,000 tickets for Sunday’s game

[Dolph N.Fan]

According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Dolphins were only able to move 11,075 of their allowed 13,000 tickets to Sunday’s game. With Bills fans unable to travel down from New York because of a mandatory two-week quarantine upon their return and advice from the Erie County Department of Health, it put a massive dent in the interest level for the tickets.

Anecdotally, it looked like a healthy contingent of fans in the stands were wearing the dark blue, red, and white of the Bills instead of the teal and orange Dolphins colors. Bills players and coaches didn’t mention the crowd at all in the post-game comments that I’ve heard and read.

Miami Dolphins failed to sell 12,000 tickets for Sunday’s game against the Bills

And we were worried about a competitive advantage

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Not really surprised to be honest. The fake noise in these no fan stadiums is a little unsettling

 

[mrhankey81701]

With everything going on you can't read too much into this.

 

[Dolph N.Fan]

With everything going on you can't read too much into this.

That’s why I’m not surprised. I probably wouldn’t want to attend a game with scarce fans. And having to Wear a mask. Rather just watch it at home.

 

[HarryBagpipe]

i know they were selling them for $50 til game time

 

[Avigatorx]

Florida has been one of the worst hit States by this virus.

I take enough chances at work, not going to risk it for a football game.

 

[John813]

Hell, even with no virus, I see no upside in going to a game in September.

Rather be in my house with my drinks/food/nice new TV oh and not sweating my ass off as soon as I get into the parking lot.

 

[Michael Scott]

good.

No one should be attending events/gatherings of any sort. Pissed me off even more seeing small children in attendance.

 

[BillsFanInPeace]

I come down from Orlando Every Year for this game. This time that wasn't going to happen with COVID.

 

[1972forever]

I really don’t know why anyone would want to attend games under the present health crisis but to each his own.

 

[DolfanISS]

Football is always better on TV anyway. A game once in a while is fun but certainly not now.

 

[Dolph N.Fan]

Football is always better on TV anyway. A game once in a while is fun but certainly not now.

Part of the experience is being in a raucous environment and meeting fellow fins fans. Can’t really do that now

 

[TarHeelFinFan]

Sane people aren’t attending large gatherings.

 

[Travis34]

That number goes up when Tua starts playing

 

[1972forever]

Football is always better on TV anyway. A game once in a while is fun but certainly not now.

I have been attending home games and several away games since 1973. So it has been 47 years since I last watched a Miami Dolphin home game in the comfort of my home. Other than the power outage yesterday and the terrible play by the Dolphins defense, I actually enjoyed sitting in the A/C watching the game. I also realized that at nearly 70 years of age, I didn’t miss sitting in the extreme heat and the drive to and from the game. I did not renew my season tickets this year because of the virus but I think at my age and the fact all home games are now on locale TV, my days of attending games are likely over.

I supported this team by purchasing 4 season tickets since 1973 and traveling to nearly 30 away games over the years. Now it is time the younger Dolphins fans take over for us older fans and show up at the stadium to support this organization. Of course I don’t expect anyone to start attending games until there is a cure for Covid19.

 

[Fin-Loco]

Blegh. If the TV coverage weren't so good and it wasn't a 4 hour round trip for me, I would go and lick the hand rails. Covid's marketing department is on their last gasp.