THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON — For the first time in more than a decade, the Boston Red Sox aren’t increasing their ticket prices at Fenway Park.
The team said Wednesday that it had increased prices in each of the last 14 years but that it has no plans to do so for the 2009 season.
“We have been listening to fans, friends, and family about the challenges they are facing in light of the current adverse economic conditions,” said Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino in a release. “We are also grateful for the unwavering faith and support our fans have shown us year after year and we hope our ownership’s decision to hold prices for the upcoming season will in some way help ease the burden on Red Sox Nation.”
Prices range from US$12 to $125 for tickets bought after Dec. 17. There is a discount for earlier purchases once tickets go on sale Dec. 13.
Fans with contracts for premium seats can keep their ticket prices the same if they agree to extend those contracts for one year.
The team plans to add about 350 seats at Fenway Park before next season. The Red Sox said prices also would remain the same for tickets available to the public at spring training games.
