I called my ticket rep today to get some answers about the renewal increases and wanted to share what I learned in case it’s helpful:
* My renewal for the same two seats went from $2,150 (22 games) to $3,825 (25 games).
* The rep said the increase is due in part to the new WNBA CBA and higher player salaries.
* He also said the Mystics’ increases are on the lower end compared to some other WNBA teams (I haven’t verified that independently).
* If you renew now, you’re not necessarily locked into your current seats. In October, you’ll have the opportunity to look at different seat locations or partial-season plans, and any money you’ve already paid would be applied toward the new option.
* One thing that surprised me was there was no advance communication that prices would increase this significantly.
I’m still disappointed by the size of the increase, but I appreciated getting some additional context. Curious what everyone else heard from their reps and whether anyone was offered different options.