Ticket Sales for the Four Nations

[Chook Norris]

Saw quite a bit of empty seats on TV when watching the Challenge cup final and there was a crowd of over 78,000 then.

during kick-off, kick for goals, bombs maybe?

 

[JonG]

Saw quite a bit of empty seats on TV when watching the Challenge cup final and there was a crowd of over 78,000 then.

That's because the middle tier - the club Wembley seats - weren't on sale. Therefore if the holders of the Club Wembley seats don't want to go then they can't be sold, there are just empty seats. For the Challenge cup the RFL can only sell the lower and upper tiers.

RL internationals weren't sold as part of the "Club Wembley" package, so the RFL can sell the middle tier for this game, making it look fuller.

I think there will be 43k for this. The weather is meant to be rubbish on Saturday, so many walk up's will be put off by this, and just watch it in the pub/at home.

 

[langpark]

Taken from RLFans, regarding the England vs NZ match:

Over 13,000 sold for the kc game as of yesterday (Monday).I got a family ticket today for the south stand,and according to the ticket office there are not many tickets left for this stand.

 

[deluded pom?]

That's because the middle tier - the club Wembley seats - weren't on sale. Therefore if the holders of the Club Wembley seats don't want to go then they can't be sold, there are just empty seats. For the Challenge cup the RFL can only sell the lower and upper tiers.

RL internationals weren't sold as part of the "Club Wembley" package, so the RFL can sell the middle tier for this game, making it look fuller.

Are RL games opted out of the Club Wembley package or are they part of them but the ticket holders don't go if they aren't interested hence the empty seats? If they weren't sold as part of the package then why aren't they on general sale?

 

[dibviking]

I got a seat in the club wembley section 30 nicker

 

[nadera78]

Are RL games opted out of the Club Wembley package or are they part of them but the ticket holders don't go if they aren't interested hence the empty seats? If they weren't sold as part of the package then why aren't they on general sale?

Challenge Cup Final is included in the Club Wembley package, that's why the RFL can't sell those tickets if the owners don't want to go. I don't think this game is included in the deal so they could be sold.

 

[Usain Bolt]

The WORLD CHAMPS should be the main game

put those other 2 park footy sides as the curtain raiser

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

The WORLD CHAMPS should be the main game

put those other 2 park footy sides as the curtain raiser

Don't forget 4 Nations champs too, if only for another week.

Can't wait either, some Kiwis have gone way over the top in the last 12 months.
Live it up for the final week guys :lol:

 

[deluded pom?]

They'll still be world champions for the next two years Parra :lol:

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

They'll still be world champions for the next two years Parra :lol:

1 down, 1 to go ;-)

 

[Chook Norris]

Cant say im too familiar with Wembley, but looks about mid to late 30ks at this point?

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Cant say im too familiar with Wembley, but looks about mid to late 30ks at this point?

At this stage, I'd say mid 20s, like you, I don't know the stadium though.

 

[franklin2323]

What does the bottom tier hold 45k? That's 2/3rd + full. The side the camera's on is packed. atleast 30k good turnout

 

[roughyedspud]

bottom tier holds 34k

 

[pcpp]

Crowd looks lower than expected, I would guess around 40,000.

Second tier looks less than half full. Bottom tier looks good but still not completely full.

 

[roughyedspud]

42,344

 

[pcpp]

Crowd is a bit disappointing, I think they would have got more if they were separate matches.

Hopefully there is 40k for the Final and they do not close an entire stand again!

 

[roughyedspud]

Crowd is a bit disappointing, I think they would have got more if they were separate matches.

Hopefully there is 40k for the Final and they do not close an entire stand again!

firstly who's "they"?.......if a stadium only has a safety certificate for 40,000 we can only sell 40,000

secondly eng v oz would have drawn 20k & wales v NZ 8-10k if they where very lucky.....so a fair way off 42,344

thirdly......42,344 is the ranks in the top 5 international RL attendances since 1997


nothing what so ever to be disappointed about

 

[Evil Homer]

Regardless of the attendance, the publicity and buzz generated nationwide from playing this game at Wembley means it was completely worthwhile and it's a must to play there in the future. I reckon today's match, in front of 40,000 at Wembley and live on national TV will have done more for international RL than a decade of matches in front of 20,000 at Wigan.

 

[RedVee]

Regardless of the attendance, the publicity and buzz generated nationwide from playing this game at Wembley means it was completely worthwhile and it's a must to play there in the future. I reckon today's match, in front of 40,000 at Wembley and live on national TV will have done more for international RL than a decade of matches in front of 20,000 at Wigan.

I can see that, and if needs to be a double header to get 40 odd there - so be it.

Did this end up being the largest nNations crowd?