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Arizona Coyotes' Final Game Sees 43% Ticket Price Surge Amid Relocation Vote

Apr 18, 2024, 05:28 AM

The Arizona Coyotes, an NHL team, may have played their last game in Arizona before a potential relocation to Salt Lake City. Ticket prices for this final game surged by 43% since news broke of the relocation, reflecting its significance according to Vivid Seats ticket marketplace. The team has been playing at the 4,600-seat Mullet Arena at Arizona State University, a situation NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman described as 'not ideal'. Bettman mentioned that under the best scenario, the Coyotes would need to continue at this venue for another 3-5 years. Concurrently, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to acquire the Coyotes and has applied for a revitalization zone in downtown Salt Lake City, which could include a new arena. The NHL Board of Governors is scheduled to meet to discuss and possibly vote on the team's relocation. Ticket prices for the game were about 3x higher than normal.