The number of empty seats at Arena Fonte Nova in Brazil x Uruguay, this Tuesday (11/19), caught attention. The fact was the target of many comments on social media.
The “SporTV” channel reported that 35 thousand tickets were sold in advance. The stadium has a capacity of 48 thousand.
What explains the situation that occurred? THE Sporting News details the situation.
Why wasn't Fonte Nova packed in Brazil x Uruguay?
Many seats were empty at Arena Fonte Nova. An explanation may lie in the ticket prices. Of the 12 sectors offered for sale, one had a value of R$100 (whole), but six cost R$600 (whole) and one had a value of R$800 (whole).
Ticket prices for Brazil x Uruguay
- Upper North Chair (Solidarity Ticket): R$ 100,00
- Upper East Chair: R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price)
- Upper West Chair: R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price)
- Lower North Chair: R$400 (full price) and R$200 (half price)
- North Intermediate Chair: R$400 (full price) and R$200 (half price)
- Lower Special Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- Lower East Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- East Intermediate Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- Lower Southeast Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- Southeast Intermediate Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- Visiting Chair: R$600 (full price) and R$300 (half price)
- Lounge Premium: R$800 (full) and R$500 (child) up to 10 years old
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Other possible reasons for the stadium not being full: the drop in fan excitement after the draw against Venezuela and the fact that it is not the beginning of the month, when the majority of the population receives a salary.
Furthermore, Bahia and Vitória, clubs from Salvador (BA), still have goals in the Brasileirão and their fans may have decided to save money for their favorite teams' final games of the year. Bahia is trying to get a place in the Libertadores, while Vitória is trying to escape relegation.
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Brazil's next games
- Brazil x Colombia – 03/20/2025 – time to be defined – World Cup Qualifiers
- Argentina x Brazil – 03/25/2025 – time to be defined – World Cup Qualifiers
