REPORT: BEARS ARE SIXTH-PRICIEST SPORTS TEAM FOR FANS

Following professional sports comes at a steep price for Chicago Bears fans, according to new research from ForesightSports.com. The report ranks the Bears as the sixth most expensive team in the world for supporters, with an average fan spending $3,009 each year. That figure includes expenses for tickets, stadium concessions, streaming subscriptions, and official jerseys. The New York Knicks topped the global list at $4,274 annually, while the Detroit Lions came in second at $4,011. Researchers also highlighted a significant trend: major league ticket prices have surged 25 percent over the past three years.