Escambia schools consider raising ticket prices for sports events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Escambia County Public Schools is considering a $1 increase in ticket prices for various sporting events starting in the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Keith Leonard informed the school board on June 15 that the change is due to rising security costs, including higher fees for off-duty law enforcement officers. Current ticket prices for high school games range from $6 to $7 for adults, with discounts for students. No decisions have been finalized, as the school board has yet to vote on the proposed increase.
- •Ticket prices may rise by $1 for high school and middle school events.
- •Security costs have increased, prompting the price consideration.
- •Current adult tickets for high school games are $6 presale and $7 at the gate.
- •No action has been taken on the proposal as of June 15 meeting.
- •The potential changes would take effect at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tickets prices may go up for Escambia school sports
"It may cost you a little bit more to root for your favorite Escambia student-athletes if the school district implements a ticket price increase.
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