Fan Support

The Miami Marlins’ ongoing battle with low attendance figures is a stark reminder of the importance of fan support in sustaining professional sports teams. Despite a promising start to the 2024 season, with a near-sellout crowd on Opening Day, the Marlins have struggled to attract fans to loanDepot Park, raising concerns about the team’s long-term viability in the city. According to recently released statistics from Baseball Reference, the Marlins are tied for the second-worst percentage of stadium capacity filled so far in 2024, averaging only 40% of the 36,742-seat loanDepot Park.

As the 2024 Major League Baseball season unfolds, a concerning narrative has emerged in the sunny confines of loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. Despite the team’s promising playoff run the previous year, the turnstiles have remained alarmingly dormant, casting a shadow over the organization’s efforts to cultivate a dedicated fan base. The jarring attendance figures released by Baseball Reference paint a sobering picture. The Marlins find themselves tied for the second-worst percentage of stadium capacity filled, a disheartening 40% on average.