San Jose’s March Madness showcase battles high ticket prices, lack of local teams in attempts to fill SAP Center
The NCAA West Regional at SAP Center in San Jose struggled with low attendance, despite a thrilling matchup between top-seeded Arizona and Arkansas. The announced attendance was 15,431, with high ticket prices and a lack of local teams contributing to the empty seats.
The NCAA West Regional at SAP Center in San Jose had low attendance. The announced attendance was 15,431, with a capacity of 18,500. High ticket prices and a lack of local teams contributed to the empty seats. Arizona was the closest team to San Jose, but still 1,000 miles away. Other teams like Gonzaga and BYU were eliminated before the Sweet 16. The NCAA controls ticket prices, which start at $130.80 and go up to over $2,000. San Jose bids to host the NCAA Tournament every year, and getting a regional is the top choice.
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