Blackhawks Attendance Sees Significant Boost After Slow Start
The Chicago Blackhawks have ended a tumultuous October with a resurgent ticket sales performance that has pushed their season attendance average up to 18,094 through their first 14 home games. While this still lags behind last season's averages of 18,567 and 18,662, the team has shown marked improvement compared to their dismal start in October.
The Blackhawks sold out three times during their four-game home stand, with attendances of 20,411 against the Avalanche, 18,933 against the Wild, 19,755 against the Predators, and 19,912 against the Ducks. These big crowds have boosted the team's attendance average, bringing them up to 11th in the NHL.
In contrast, October was a difficult month for ticket sales, with the Blackhawks averaging only 16,806 fans per game - well below league average. The team failed to sell out the Oct. 11 home opener and drew fewer than 17,000 fans for four of their next five games. This trend is a significant improvement from last season, where the Hawks struggled to draw big crowds.
The Blackhawks attribute their improved ticket sales performance to increased visibility on TV, thanks in part to Chicago Sports Network's availability on Comcast this season. The team has also stepped up its marketing efforts, including more visible advertising around the city and at O'Hare Airport than ever before.
While it's still too early to say if the team's on-ice improvement will have a direct impact on ticket sales, Blackhawks officials are confident that their attendance numbers will continue to rise. They finished last season averaging 18,585 fans per game and have plenty of room for growth in the coming seasons.
The Blackhawks' performance is just one part of a broader trend in NHL ticket sales, which remain strong across the league. With all 32 teams selling out or nearly every game, and attendance averages above 87% of arena capacity, the NHL's popularity continues to soar.
The Chicago Blackhawks have ended a tumultuous October with a resurgent ticket sales performance that has pushed their season attendance average up to 18,094 through their first 14 home games. While this still lags behind last season's averages of 18,567 and 18,662, the team has shown marked improvement compared to their dismal start in October.
The Blackhawks sold out three times during their four-game home stand, with attendances of 20,411 against the Avalanche, 18,933 against the Wild, 19,755 against the Predators, and 19,912 against the Ducks. These big crowds have boosted the team's attendance average, bringing them up to 11th in the NHL.
In contrast, October was a difficult month for ticket sales, with the Blackhawks averaging only 16,806 fans per game - well below league average. The team failed to sell out the Oct. 11 home opener and drew fewer than 17,000 fans for four of their next five games. This trend is a significant improvement from last season, where the Hawks struggled to draw big crowds.
The Blackhawks attribute their improved ticket sales performance to increased visibility on TV, thanks in part to Chicago Sports Network's availability on Comcast this season. The team has also stepped up its marketing efforts, including more visible advertising around the city and at O'Hare Airport than ever before.
While it's still too early to say if the team's on-ice improvement will have a direct impact on ticket sales, Blackhawks officials are confident that their attendance numbers will continue to rise. They finished last season averaging 18,585 fans per game and have plenty of room for growth in the coming seasons.
The Blackhawks' performance is just one part of a broader trend in NHL ticket sales, which remain strong across the league. With all 32 teams selling out or nearly every game, and attendance averages above 87% of arena capacity, the NHL's popularity continues to soar.
they went from super slow in october to crushing it now 
sold out 3 times in a row? thats lit! 
and its not just bc of TV visibility, tho that cant hurt 
i think its cuz they stepped up their marketing game, got more ads around the city & o hare airport. anywayz, Blackhawks fans are happy & attendance is def on the up 
now lets see if it carries over to the rest of the season 
. still, it's a step in the right direction and more visibility on tv has gotta count for something. and marketing efforts are always a good thing, especially with more visible ads around town 
. we'll just have to wait and see if this momentum carries over into the rest of the season.
, but at the same time, it's like we're living in a bubble or something. the league just can't seem to drop below 87% arena capacity, even with all these empty seats during the off-seasons... what's up with that? 
and yeah, increased visibility on TV might have had something to do with this boost, but i'm still not convinced it's gonna translate to better attendance in the long run 
and I'm here for it! Increased visibility on TV and some sick new marketing efforts have definitely helped, but let's be real, the team's actually playin' some decent hockey too 
️. Now that they're in 11th place in the NHL, I'm hopin' they can keep this momentum goin' and start pullin' in those big numbers for the rest of the season 
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they've been getting so much visibility on tv and their marketing game has stepped up big time, it's no wonder people are flocking to watch them play in person. 18,094 fans per game is not bad at all, especially considering last season was a bit of a struggle 
their attendance is on fire! i mean its still not as high as last season but they're def making up for it. increased visibility on TV and more ads around town helped boost sales. i'm a big fan of the team so its great to see them bouncing back from that slow start in october 
nhl tickets are still selling like crazy btw
And let's be real, who doesn't love a good sellout crowd? 
The team's confidence in their attendance numbers is well-placed too - 18,585 fans per game last season was already a big number, so it's great to see them building on that. Here's to an amazing rest of the season! 
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can't wait to see if this trend keeps going and if their attendance numbers keep rising 
. I'm still skeptical that it'll translate to more fans in the long run, but hey, at least they're doing something right 
but seriously 18k is like a decent number for hockey fans I mean im no expert or anything but i think they should keep up the good work and not get too cocky about it though 
The Blackhawks' attendance numbers are still below league average, but they're getting closer. With 18,585 fans per game last season being the baseline, it'll be interesting to see how their attendance averages progress in the coming seasons. Overall, I think this trend is a positive sign for the NHL as a whole – strong attendance numbers indicate a loyal fan base and a healthy interest in the sport. 
the thing is, i don't think it's just about the tv exposure, they must've done something else right, like increased marketing efforts or something 
! Their increased visibility on TV, courtesy of Chicago Sports Network on Comcast, definitely helped boost ticket sales 
anyways, 18k+ fans is still pretty cool