Think the season ticket prices this season have been outstanding value for money (I think mine costs 120e if I recall correctly. I thought at the time I have to be not understanding something with translation of the language because it surely cannot be that cheap) In other countries even in lower leagues, you are looking at a starting price of around 240e on average.
I have been lucky enough to visit a fair few different stadiums in the UK and across Europe and I normally dislike new stadiums. But the Tammelan stadium is unique, you are so close to the pitch and every part of the ground is easily accessible once inside. I would rank it in the top 5 stadiums that I have ever visited.
When Ilves have got going at times this season, The football has been watchable and enjoyable as well.
At first I thought that the drinks/food cost in the stadium are quiet high (Regular coke is 4.50e) Beer 7/8e however when I started visiting other stadiums with Ilves I noticed this is pretty average and in line with what other clubs are charging for those kind of things.
Personally I have no problems spending money in the ground, I always look to do so, especially when the club is doing its part and helps keep football tickets affordable.
I am curious to see what Ilves do with the pricing for next season but I am pretty sure no matter what happens with the prices that I will renew my season ticket as soon as they go on sale.
I have absolutely loved it this season so far and have met some fantastic people here on the forums and in the stands this season (home and away) Those people have helped massively to make me feel part of this club.
To anyone having doubts about the Veikkasliiga or watching football here in Finland, Don't have, Come along to a few games and try it out and get involved. While it may not be Championship, Premier league or higher European league quality, Many other aspects make up for that.
When I first joined the forum I had a discussion with a gentleman on here. He argued that he
felt the Veikkasliiga was on par with League one (Third division) in England. I dismissed that pretty instantly when I had only watched a couple of games. I would like to apologise. While very few teams in this division would struggle to be competitive overall in League one, There are certainly some players here who do have the potential to play in the lower leagues in England.
That is not to say that the Veikkausliiga is a poor league, its not. You just have to look at the league table to see how competitive its been this season.