Why are the arenas half empty during the NCAA tourney?

[pavyracer]

Are the tickets expensive?

[jjgold]

[whatsgood5]

Noticed this during the Cornell game, I'm sure it has a little bit to do with it being on a work-day for most people, but still very surprising to me.

[Marginalis]

[pavyracer]

Turn the TV on. For every 1 occupied seat there are 2 empty.

[LLXC]

Cause you buy tickets for the entire venue, and don't feel like attending every game.

[pavyracer]

Cause you buy tickets for the entire venue, and don't feel like attending every game.

Oic..I thought you needed a ticket for each individual game. How much are the tickets for a day pass then? It must be a lot.

[DwightShrute]

most are dressed up as empty seats. Hard to make out on tv

[blueghost]

most are dressed up as empty seats. Hard to make out on tv

[daneblazer]

it's a partial sell out

[Jimmy0607]

Because the ncaa tournament is overrated

[MartinBlank]

I think this has more to do with travel expenses for many of these schools/fans.

Take Buffalo for example.

How many Missouri or Clemson fans made the trip to Buffalo, NY?

And I suspect it may be slightly costly for GT fans to travel to Milwaukee.

Economy blows, and travel is expensive I think play a part in these empty arenas.

[DwightShrute]

it's the time change. Most think it's this weekend. By halftime, it's packed.

[Shortstop]

I think this has more to do with travel expenses for many of these schools/fans.

Take Buffalo for example.

How many Missouri or Clemson fans made the trip to Buffalo, NY?

And I suspect it may be slightly costly for GT fans to travel to Milwaukee.

Economy blows, and travel is expensive I think play a part in these empty arenas.

What's more ridiculous is making San Diego State travel all the way to Providence, Rhode Island...