{"id":51782,"date":"2025-06-05T11:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=51782"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:23:52","slug":"bath-rugby-tickets-overpriced-bristol-bears-gallagher-premiership-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/bath-rugby-tickets-overpriced-bristol-bears-gallagher-premiership-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristol Bears Return Premiership Semi-Final Tickets As Bath Blamed For Overcharging Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The price of Bath Rugby tickets is under scrutiny after local rivals Bristol Bears returned some of their allocation for Friday&#8217;s Premiership semi-final clash.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the short distance and heated local contest, Bristol failed to sell out their 2,135 ticket allocation.<\/p>\n<p>The exact number of tickets returned to Bath for resale is not confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>But it is believed to be well into the hundreds, with many blaming Bath&#8217;s sky-high ticket prices.<\/p>\n<p>Bristol&#8217;s allocation included tickets ranging from \u00a345 to \u00a3105, distributed across various sections of the ground.<\/p>\n<p>However, most were in the uncovered East Stand, with the potential for rain also being a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Home fans quickly bought up their share of tickets, with Bath hoping for a sell-out at the 14,500-capacity Recreation Ground.<\/p>\n<p>But for a club as big and well-supported as Bristol, failing to sell their allocation could be seen as a major embarrassment for a local derby.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\udde5\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddee\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf2! \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>A limited number of tickets have been released for Friday\u2019s SOLD OUT play-off showdown against Bristol Bears. Returned from the away allocation, these tickets won\u2019t last long!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#39;t miss the derby of the season\u2026 grab yours\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BcBlFAkaVm\">pic.twitter.com\/BcBlFAkaVm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bath Rugby (@BathRugby) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BathRugby\/status\/1930174045238010244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Bristol Bears Boss Pat Lam Blames Bath Prices For Low Ticket Sales<\/h2>\n<p>But while Bristol fans are reluctant to make the 14-mile trip to Bath this weekend, Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam sympathises.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cI think it has more to do with the price and the facilities. Even my wife was keen to go, and when I went to buy a ticket, I said, \u2018Love, I don\u2019t think you want to get drenched in that rain. I love you and I know you support me, but I don\u2019t need you getting drenched and wet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s all good. The prices they are putting out there are huge, and at the end of the day, if people are going to pay it, they\u2019re going to pay it, and it\u2019s going to be a sell-out.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ready for Play-Offs rugby \ud83e\udd8f <\/p>\n<p>After he missed Round 18 through injury, Pat Lam confirmed that Ellis Genge will be fit for the Friday night lights \ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GallagherPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GallagherPrem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CVw8WvmWSB\">pic.twitter.com\/CVw8WvmWSB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rugbyontnt\/status\/1929180569356644803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFair play, it\u2019ll help Bath and their income, but ultimately, for us, it is about what happens on the field and despite a lot of Bristol people not going, it doesn\u2019t change the fact they are right behind us as a team and are rooting for us,\u201d continued Lam.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think for the Bristol fans, I think the really good thing out of it is they realise what a bargain we have at Ashton Gate, with our prices and what they can get for season tickets and the stadium and the facilities and so forth.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Bath Rugby Tickets The Most Expensive In The Gallagher Premiership<\/h2>\n<p>There is growing concern among rugby supporters&#8217; groups about ticket prices.<\/p>\n<p>Poor Premiership attendances and the cost of living crisis are seen by many as a good reason for clubs to lower the cost for match-going families.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow semi-finalists Sale Sharks have enjoyed great success from lowering their ticket prices in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>But with clubs under greater financial strain than ever, there is a need to balance this with maximising gate receipts.<\/p>\n<p>Bath are taking this to the extreme, though.<\/p>\n<p>According to Data collected by <em>City A.M<\/em>., Bath have the most expensive tickets in the Premiership.<\/p>\n<p>A half-way line seat in the main stand costs \u00a374 on average. Newcastle have the cheapest, at \u00a348, while Bath charge more than \u00a3100 for an equivalent ticket.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thinking about going to a Premiership game this month so checked to see if there are tickets left for Bath v Saracens. \u00a3104 for an adult seat behind the sticks. Fair play to Bath for managing to get people to pay that but think I\u2019ll give it a swerve. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mmuanvNirU\">pic.twitter.com\/mmuanvNirU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chris Roderick (@cgroderick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cgroderick\/status\/1775203982081700331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Even Bath&#8217;s cheapest standing ticket comes in at \u00a369. Comparatively, Sale Sharks charged around \u00a320 for an adult standing ticket this season.<\/p>\n<p>Venting their anger at the cost of Bath Rugby tickets, some fans took to social media following the announcement that Bristol had returned part of their allocation.<\/p>\n<p>On user said: &#8220;That\u2019s what happens when you price the fans out of the game!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another added: &#8220;The p***-taking of Bristol for not seeking our their allocation is a reason why rugby is on a road to its own ruin.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bristol have great fans but the ticket prices from Bath are way too high to justify.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Instead of taking the p***, let\u2019s stand together to demand cheaper tickets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>When Are The Premiership Rugby Semi-Finals?<\/h2>\n<p>The Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-finals are this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>First up, Bath host Bristol at the Recreation Ground in a heated Westcountry derby on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Saturday sees Leicester Tigers welcome Sale Sharks to Welford Road.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Final Four! \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n<p>Bring on the Play-Offs! \ud83d\ude0d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BathRugby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BathRugby<\/a> v <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BristolBears?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BristolBears<\/a>, Friday 6 June 7.45pm  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeicesterTigers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeicesterTigers<\/a> v <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaleSharksRugby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SaleSharksRugby<\/a>, Saturday 7 June 3.30pm<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GallagherPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GallagherPrem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RzrEGNB9bs\">pic.twitter.com\/RzrEGNB9bs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Premiership Rugby (@premrugby) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/premrugby\/status\/1928847955043455069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The winners of each semi-final will then head to Twickenham for the grand final next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>This weekend also sees the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/urc-semi-finals-how-to-watch\/\"><strong>URC semi-finals<\/strong><\/a> take place, with Leinster hosting Glasgow and the Bulls taking on the Sharks in South Africa.<\/p>\n<h4>Premiership Rugby Fixtures<\/h4>\n<p>Semi-Finals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bath Rugby Vs Bristol Bears &#8211; Friday, 6 Jun &#8211; 19:45 BST<\/li>\n<li>Leicester Tigers Vs Sale Sharks &#8211; Saturday, 7 Jun &#8211; 15:30 BST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Final:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TBC Vs TBC &#8211; Saturday, 14 Jun &#8211; 15:00 BST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The price of Bath Rugby tickets is under scrutiny after local rivals Bristol Bears returned some of their allocation for Friday&#8217;s Premiership semi-final clash. 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