In stadia, loyalty masks problems, until it doesn’t
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Stadiums benefit from team loyalty and emotional attachment, more than any other venue type. But over time, friction becomes more visible and tolerance can decline.
Loyalty buys time, not immunity. Over repeated visits, your building becomes more important.
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