The holiday season witnessed a remarkable turnout at Elite League games, with over 80,000 spectators flocking to 20 matches between Christmas and New Year. This turnout set a new high for overall attendance during this festive period in the league’s history.
A total of 80,745 fans were present at Elite League venues from December 26, 2023, to January 1, 2024. These numbers marked a 5.5% increase from the corresponding games in the 2022/2023 season, and an impressive 12.9% rise from the 2019/20 season*. On average, each game saw an attendance of 4,037 enthusiasts.
The Glasgow Clan experienced a remarkable turnout, attracting a record 3,577 spectators on Boxing Day for their game against the Belfast Giants. This record was surpassed soon after with a gathering of 3,602 at the Braehead Arena for their match against the Fife Flyers on December 30. The Dundee Stars also celebrated a milestone, hosting a record crowd of 2,342 in their game against the Belfast Giants. They are now targeting a new record of attracting over 2,100 fans for three consecutive games.
Teams like the Belfast Giants, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm, Nottingham Panthers, and Sheffield Steelers also reported full houses for their games during this holiday stretch.
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