Outcome uncertainty and the demand for women’s football

Alex Farnell (), Babatunde Buraimo, Jessica Hargreaves and Robert Simmons
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Alex Farnell: Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Maynooth University.
Babatunde Buraimo: University of Liverpool
Jessica Hargreaves: University of York
Robert Simmons: Lancaster University

Economics Department Working Paper Series from Department of Economics, National University of Ireland - Maynooth

Abstract: We investigate the determinants of attendance demand in women’s football across three European countries. Our main focus is on the role that short-term (game level) and medium term (seasonal level) uncertainty of outcome play in determining attendances. We find no evidence that fans respond to game uncertainty in England and France in their decisions to attend, though there is some evidence they do in Germany. We explore this using alternative estimators. Moreover, attendances are higher in France and Germany when the match is of greater significance for the away team in terms of winning the championship. Home and away team strengths and scheduling conflicts with the men’s game produce are also shown to be important factors in shaping attendance demand at women’s football matches. Classification-D12, L83, Z21

Keywords: Attendance Demand; Women’s Football; Outcome Uncertainty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26 Pages
Date: 2025
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