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New Jersey Jackals head to playoffs while ranking last in league attendance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:18 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

New Jersey Jackals head to playoffs while ranking last in league attendance

Summary

The New Jersey Jackals secured a first-place finish in their division during the 2026 Frontier League regular season. Despite the team's on-field success and a win-total turnaround from 28 victories in 2025 to 56 this season, the club recorded the lowest average home attendance in the league at 481 fans per game. Owner Baye Adofo-Wilson attributed the low figures to a late start in organizational infrastructure and scheduling conflicts caused by World Cup events at Hinchliffe Stadium. Local officials have begun efforts to boost attendance for the team's upcoming playoff run. The Jackals are scheduled to face the Ottawa Titans in a best-of-three series starting September 10 in Canada. The team will host its first home playoff game at Hinchliffe Stadium on September 12.

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By the Numbers

•The New Jersey Jackals finished the 2026 regular season in first place in their division.
•The team averaged 481 fans per game, ranking last in the Frontier League.
•Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium hosts a playoff game against the Ottawa Titans on September 12.
•Scheduling gaps occurred throughout the season due to events unrelated to the team.

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8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Paterson's Jackals win the division! But they're last in attendance

What they're saying

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Paterson officials hope to drum up excitement for the New Jersey Jackals, who host their first Frontier League playoff game on Sept. 12 at Hinchliffe.
— Yahoo Sports

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