Joe has done the exhausting research.
Twenty-six NFL teams have free training camp dates open to the general public. Four teams have an entry fee (the Bucs are in that camp). Two other clubs are in a different category.
They would be Carolina — no fans allowed because of construction — and San Francisco, which has yet to announce camp details.
Among the 26 teams with free dates for all fans, an average of nine practices per team are open to every fan. The Bucs, however, have just three training camp practices open to the general public — for a price of $10.75 per ticket. The Bucs also have six dates devoted to special interest groups/season ticket holders.
Joe is _not_ counting Seattle as a team with free training camp. The Seahawks require a $15 transportation fee tied to parking lot shuttles that take fans to practice fields. Parking for training camp is free at One Buc Palace.
As of today, nine days after the Bucs announced their training camp plans and offers, tickets remain available for the three practices open to the general public, July 24, July 25 and Aug. 7.
Joe wonders whether the $10.75 price tag (including TicketMaster fees and tax) is a barrier to many low-income fans. If so, that would be sad considering 80 percent of NFL teams have free training camp dates open to all.
Joe sure hopes the Bucs’ dates open to the Average Joes sell out. It’s great for everyone involved to have a lively, engaged crowd.
As Todd Bowles said last year: “[It’s training camp. The fans are supposed to be out here](https://www.joebucsfan.com/2023/07/the-fans-are-supposed-to-be-out-here/).”