Birminghams Alexander Stadium half-full on MondayAthletes and fans join chorus of concern over pricesKeely Hodgkinsons coach, and the BBC commentator Steve Cram have led a chorus of concern about high ticket prices causing low attendances at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Fans have also criticised the high food prices at the Alexander Stadium, with a barbecue pork roll costing £18.50, a bratwurst hot dog £15, and a bottle of water £3.95.
European Athletics Championships face backlash over crazy prices and empty seats
The Guardian - 11 Aug 2026 13:30
Birminghams Alexander Stadium half-full on MondayAthletes and fans join chorus of concern over pricesKeely Hodgkinsons coach, and the BBC commentator Steve Cram have led a chorus of concern about high ticket prices causing low attendances at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Fans have also criticised the high food prices at the Alexander Stadium, with a barbecue pork roll costing £18.50, a bratwurst hot dog £15, and a bottle of water £3.95.
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