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Sports fans squeezed by rising costs, cutting back on bars and games

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A recent survey indicates that rising costs are significantly impacting sports fans' ability to engage with their favorite teams. One in five fans have stopped attending sports bars or watch parties due to expense, and many are cutting back on merchandise and streaming subscriptions. While some dedicated fans are willing to incur credit card debt or dip into emergency savings to attend games, a notable percentage of fans can no longer afford any live events. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a survey about fan spending habits and economic pressures, rather than a specific event like a product launch or funding round.

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Sports fans squeezed by rising costs, cutting back on bars and games

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    The sports economy is unaffordable at the bar, let alone the stadium

    New data shows fans are going into debt for tickets — and one in five can't even afford to watch out at a sports bar.

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