The Guardians averaged 23,726 fans through their first 40 home games, a 5.3% decline compared with the first 41 games last year, ranking them 22nd in MLB, according to Joe Scalzo of CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS. Guardians VP/Communications Curtis Danburg said it’s “understandable that we’re a little down” considering the “weather challenges” from the early months. Scalzo noted there have been “some bright spots, attendance-wise.” The team has seen “huge growth in its two renovated sections” -- the North Coast Social and the Carnegie Club -- and has sold out nearly every game in the Paul Davis Pennant District, which debuted in right field last season. The Guardians also continue to sell out their standing-room-only Ballpark Pass each month. Danburg said the “demand is there,” adding the club hasn’t “gotten the lift for the single-game tickets, and that’s mainly due to the weather.” Scalzo noted while this year’s attendance trails 2024, it “remains well ahead of the midseason pace in 2023,” when Cleveland averaged 20,893 fans through its first 38 home games. The Guardians’ attendance “typically picks up in the second half of the season” (CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS, 7/3).
Guardians cite ‘weather challenges’ among reasons for attendance drop
