The Cleveland Browns this season had moments of potential overshadowed by uneven execution. Still, fans have stuck by the franchise. Now there’s a fresh test of loyalty. Will supporters choose to cheer beside Brownie the elf or Chompie with the new stadium bills?

“With the proposed pricing at the new Cleveland Browns stadium, my 6 tickets (section 310) will go from $24,600 current to $131,100 in year one with PSL- an increase of $106,500!! Plus parking goes from $300 to $1800/ szn,” McNeil of the Bigplaycleshow wrote on X. 

Proposed ticket options for the team’s planned new stadium in Brook Park include a one-time personal-seat-license (PSL). The fees range from $500 to $149,300 for premium seats, according to a recent survey of season ticket holders. Tens of thousands of dollars could be spent on season tickets each year when coupled with the licenses. Whether the loyal fans will spend that much is something everyone has to wait and watch.

“Purchasing a PSL typically involves a one-time fee, which grants the buyer both the right and the responsibility to purchase season tickets for that seat for the lifetime of the new stadium,” the survey states.

The top level of the stadium has three upper corners: $550 PSL with $1,500, $650 PSL with $1,000, and $500 PSL with $1,250 annual season tickets.

The lower-level end zone standing spots cost $2,650 PSL plus $2,250 and $1,800 PSL plus $2,500 per season ticket.

The prices for mid-level seats between the 30-yard lines are $14,350 PSL and $5,500, $16,350 PSL and $3,250, and $16,350 PSL and $5,500 per season ticket.

50-yard line seat at field level on the home side with all-inclusive food and drinks with premium liquor, priority parking, and admission to the VIP Field Club costs $149,300 PSL and $22,500; $131,100 PSL and $19,750 per season ticket; 

The Browns are looking to improve fan amenities and revenue streams by investing $2.4 billion toward a stadium and urban complex. To keep ticket access “affordable,” they argue, the higher base cost is balanced by upgraded features. 

In practice, if you ask the price, you may not be able to afford it. The survey shows large price jumps even for existing seats, while the average ticket in the new dome is projected to exceed $200, before food and drink. 

The new venue promises premium seats with perks to enrich the experience and make it worth it.

A new 434% era dawns at Brook Park

The Cleveland Browns will open a new chapter with their Brook Park stadium. The enclosed venue will cost about $2.4 billion. It will seat 67,500 for games and expand to 75,000 for concerts and major events.

“The average ticket will be over $200, plus food and beverage. So we want fans when they come to a game to have a great time and say, ‘You know, that was a lot but it was worth it, and I want to do it again,” Jimmy Haslam said.

Haslam Sports Group chose AECOM Hunt-Turner JV to lead the project. AECOM brings vast stadium construction experience. The firm built the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium for the Rams and Chargers in 2022. Additionally, the JV is now working together on the Tennessee Titans’ $2.1 billion New Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

One of the venue’s features is a clear roof that lets in natural light while shielding spectators from the weather. “Dawg Pound” area redesigned. Complete integration into a wider 176-acre entertainment zone and the NFL’s closest seats to the field. Shops, hotels, apartments, and offices are all included in the design.

Fans may anticipate expanded viewing experiences, premium club lounges, and improved concessions. Also providing improved entry and transit connected to the surrounding airport infrastructure, and improved amenities. Because of the mixed-use development, game day will become a year-round event. 

The current stadium cannot provide these future-focused features or hold major events year-round. Has led to an enormous increase in ticket prices of more than 434%. The team says the change keeps them competitive on and off the field.

The new location promises to provide Browns supporters with an unparalleled experience. However, to cheer for Cleveland in the future, marks the start of the era of higher costs.