Criticism as thousands of seats empty at Europeans
Summary
At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, many seats were empty during events, including the women's 100m final won by Britain's Amy Hunt. Fans and attendees pointed to high ticket prices and transport issues as reasons for the low attendance despite the stadium's 23,000 capacity.Key Facts
- About 10,000 seats were empty at Monday's European Athletics Championships events in Birmingham.
- The stadium holds 23,000 people, but only around 13,600 attended the women’s 100m final.
- Ticket prices were high, with best seats costing £150 for some sessions and no discounts for children.
- A similar event in Rome two years ago had cheaper tickets, around £75 for top seats.
- Fans noted the cheaper back-row seats were mostly full, but the more expensive front seats were empty.
- Transport to the stadium was inconvenient, with the nearest train station a mile away and limited parking.
- Organizers said overall ticket sales were better than expected, nearing full capacity for weekend evenings.
- Some attendees expressed disappointment that more British fans did not attend, despite international visitors coming.
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