Carolina Panthers owner is seeking to suck the team's die-hard fans dry. 

The Panthers will be raising overall ticket prices by slightly more than 4% in 2024, according to a report from The Associated Press. 

Primarily affected will be the lower-level seating at Bank of America Stadium, with season ticket prices increasing 7% from the 2023 season for permanent seat license owners. The increase comes after the Panthers finished 2-15 – one of the worst records in the NFL. 

Less affected will be the upper-level seating, which will see a blended increase of less than 1%, with 90% of those ticket prices remaining flat, according to the AP. 

The team did not release the new actual cost of a season ticket by section, except to say the most affordable season ticket package is $510, according to the AP. 

The move to increase the ticket pricing is David Tepper's latest attempt to squeeze everything he can out of what once was a respected franchise. 

Already, the Panthers fired a series of head coaches after hamstringing their ability to do their job. Now, they are bringing in Dave Canales to run the show. The only problem is Carolina does not own a first-round draft pick. The franchise traded that and star wide receiver D.J. Moore away to the Chicago Bears for the pick that led to Bryce Young. 

What has mainly been felt among Panthers fans is apathy. With an increase in ticket prices, Tepper isn't looking to alleviate that sentiment. 

At the tail end of last season, the Panthers played in front of half-empty stadiums. 

If the team underperforms again in 2024, with an increase in ticket sales, there may only be the press left to watch the Panthers play. 

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