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PSL supporters hit by ticket hikes as Stadium Management SA boss defends higher prices
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Image: MrNkosi072/ XSource: TwitterPremier Soccer League supporters will have to dig deeper into their pockets this season after several clubs increased ticket prices, with Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) arguing the hikes are necessary to keep hosting matches financially sustainable.
Security costs drive ticket price increasesSpeaking to journalists at FNB Stadium before Chiefs' MTN8 quarter-final against Golden Arrows, Grobbelaar said safety and security costs have become one of the biggest matchday expenses.
SABC Sport reports that according to Grobbelaar, hosting a fixture attended by about 19,000 supporters at FNB Stadium requires roughly R400,000 for security alone.
Higher PSL ticket prices defended as clubs battle soaring costs.
Image: JoBertrand / XSource: TwitterSMSA urges balance between fans and sustainabilityWhile acknowledging the financial pressure facing many supporters, Grobbelaar said clubs also need enough revenue to remain commercially viable.