The Dodgers last week sent some season-ticket holders a "bill with a steep price hike" for the '18 season, according to Bill Shaikin of the L.A. TIMES. According to two fans, price increases were "above 20% in certain sections in the loge, reserve, top deck and pavilion and above 30% in other sections." Dodgers VP/Ticket Sales David Siegel "declined to disclose" the team's season prices, but "pledged to do so 'shortly after the new year.'" Siegel said that the increases were "not so steep in every section," as increases for field-level seats between the bases "ranged from 3-5%." He also said that "not every season-ticket holder has been invoiced and not every price has been finalized." Siegel said that the Dodgers’ "lowest season ticket is set at $13 per game, on the reserve level by the foul pole." He added that the team would "accommodate fans who decide the new prices are too expensive." Asked what costs might justify a significant price increase given the significant drop in the Dodgers’ player payroll, Siegel "cited what he called the 'value' of a season ticket, including a 30% discount over single-game prices, discounts on merchandise, and experiences not available to the general public." The Dodgers said that they had "'several thousand' fans on a waiting list for season tickets two winters ago, but they cleared the waiting list last winter." Siegel said that the team plans to "contact fans on the current waiting list in coming weeks" (L.A. TIMES, 12/22).
