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Does Television Crowd Out Spectators?

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  • Grant Allan

    (University of Strathclyde, grant.j.allan@strath.ac.uk)

  • Graeme Roy

    (University of Strathclyde)

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of live television coverage on attendance at Scottish Premier League soccer matches during the 2002—2003 season. The authors exploit a rich data set which distinguishes match-day attendance into three groups: season ticket holders, pay-at-the-gate home team supporters, and pay-at-the-gate visiting team supporters. This examination of these categories is the first study of its kind. The results indicate matches broadcast live reduce pay-at-the-gate home team supporters by 30%. These results suggest that league administrators and club owners must consider the impact on clubs' traditional supporters when negotiating future broadcasting rights.

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  • Grant Allan & Graeme Roy, 2008. "Does Television Crowd Out Spectators?," Journal of Sports Economics, , vol. 9(6), pages 592-605, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jospec:v:9:y:2008:i:6:p:592-605
    DOI: 10.1177/1527002508321458
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