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LSU Board Approves Basketball Season Ticket Price Hikes

PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

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BATON ROUGE — LSU Athletics asked the university Board of Supervisors Thursday to approve higher season-ticket prices for men's and women's basketball, proposing top men's tickets rise from $450 to $500 and top women's from $250 to $300 for next season; per-game increases were reported at $1 to $22 for men and $1 to $6 for women, and some Pete Maravich Assembly Center sections would see $50 reductions. The LSU Board met Thursday morning at 9 a.m. to vote on the pricing plan and considered employment contracts for athletics staff, including Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, football general manager Billy Glasscock and men's basketball head coach Will Wade; WBRZ reported the board approved the ticket increases and provided a livestream of the proceedings, signaling administrative moves to adjust revenue and personnel arrangements.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

  • LSU Athletics proposed season-ticket price changes and released proposed per-game ranges.
  • WBRZ reported the proposed increases and noted some section-specific price drops.
  • The LSU Board of Supervisors scheduled a Thursday meeting, livestreamed and set for 9 a.m.
  • The board reviewed athletics staff employment contracts alongside the ticket-pricing vote.
  • The LSU Board voted to approve the ticket-price increases for men's and women's basketball.

News Intelligence

  • If you're a fan of LSU basketball, your wallet may feel a bit lighter next season. Men's and women's season-ticket prices are set to rise, with some per-game increases as well. However, some sections at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center may see a $50 price drop. Check the LSU Athletics website for specific details.
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Who Benefited

LSU Athletics and related staff are positioned to benefit financially from increased ticket revenue intended to support programs and personnel costs.

Who Impacted

Season-ticket holders and lower-income fans may experience reduced affordability and higher per-game costs as a direct result of the approved increases.

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Who Benefited

LSU Athletics and related staff are positioned to benefit financially from increased ticket revenue intended to support programs and personnel costs.

Who Impacted

Season-ticket holders and lower-income fans may experience reduced affordability and higher per-game costs as a direct result of the approved increases.

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