Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?
The cost of attending and watching elite sports in the UK has risen significantly throughout the 2020s, with ticket prices for events like Wimbledon and the British Grand Prix reaching record highs. BBC Sport is investigating the drivers behind these price hikes and their impact on fan accessibility.
Why it matters
Rising costs are creating a barrier to entry for traditional sports fans, sparking a debate about the commercialization of national sporting events.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The price of attending and watching sport in the UK is coming under significant scrutiny
At least £115 to watch a day of the Ashes in Birmingham - unless you are an Edgbaston member.
A minimum of £255 for a standard seat at the Wimbledon singles finals.
Prices starting from £289 for general admission to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on raceday.
Those are the ticket fees British sports fans have been told a single adult must pay if they want to attend some of the country's most beloved sports events in 2027.
The cost of entry to elite sport in the UK has risen sharply in the 2020s, but attendances across the majority of sports are as strong as ever.
Even for armchair fans watching at home, the breadth and expense of television subscriptions can be a barrier to accessing sport.
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