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[QUOTE="HRE Otto IV, post: 4644126, member: 5685"]
Certainly it is cheaper to watch on TV vs going to the game. My point is for casual fans (who aren't going to games), they will cut out those sports that they don't follow closely if you charge too much for TV.

The last 15 years I have probably been to more football games at Yankee Stadium than baseball games (slight exaggeration). I might be able to count using just my fingers how many MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL games combined that I have attended the last 15 years (well probably need a toe or three). I watch those 4 leagues casually because I have free access. I will not pay extra to watch any of those four.

If you have a favorite team then it makes sense to pay. No debate there. IMO those four leagues would become niche sports, where casual fans will only see games when they are OTA or when they happen to be at a bar.

It makes sense to try to maximize revenue from your fans. But at some point you lose casual fans and decrease the reach of your league. Which in turn brings less revenue from advertising, sponsorships, etc.
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