Getting tickets to an Indians game

by MrNFL on Jul 7, 2009 11:49 PM EDT

Hello Indians fans, I have a random set of questions that I would really appreciate if someone would answer.

A group of friends and I are planning a road trip that goes through Cleveland at the beginning of August, when the Indians have home series' against the Tigers and Twins. With that said, here are my questions

#1 How easy would it be to get tickets? I would assume it would be pretty tough with both teams being divisional rivals. But would we be able to show up day of the game and buy at the gate or would we need to purchase tickets in advance?

#2 Affordability. What are some of the cheapest seats you can get, and would they be worth it? I'm a Cubs fan, but the guys I'm with aren't really huge baseball fans. We'd be probably going more for the experience than anything else, and we are generally cheap.

Thank you for taking the time for looking at this.

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1. The Indians suck.
2. There’s a recession ravaging the country (especially the Rust Belt).

You shouldn’t have any problems getting seats. Have fun and enjoy the ~~Jake~~ Prog!

by JulioBernazard on Jul 8, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions

1. Cleveland’s probably one of the easiest places in the world to get tickets. Except when the Cardinals are in town and that’s because everyone wanted to see Albert.

2. Most are fairly cheap.

No problems at all like Julio said above.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions

Have you checked Cleveland’s attendance recently?

out of 30.

You can get good tickets on StubHub for as much as 50% or even more off face value,
although you have to pay some service fees. The service fees make the cheaper tickets not as good a deal.

by palcal on Jul 8, 2009 1:01 AM EDT reply actions

Attendance is 27th out of 30. Don’t use a “#” sign.

by palcal on Jul 8, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

As far as where to sit.. the bleacher’s are a great place and for the money are probably the best seats. If you don’t want to get too steep in price, you also can’t go wrong with Lower Reserved, View Box or Mezzanine. The reality is that no matter where you sit, you’re gonna be able to properly take in a ball game at one of the best looking parks in MLB. Have fun!

Shin-Soo Choo, future U.S. Citizen.

by USSChoo on Jul 8, 2009 4:04 AM EDT reply actions

Service fees are null at the gate or at a team shop. Look at prices on Indians.com. I prefer View Box in the center or Lower Reserved in front of the bar. For a more economical option, Mezzanine or Bleachers are nice.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 8, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions

I second both the view box center and Lower Reserved seating options. If you want to save a few more bucks, just go with Upper Box behind home plate. The extra 10-15 rows don’t make too big of a difference.

Also, when you get in town, purchase tickets at the ticket office for all the games you’ll be going to. Ticket prices on gameday are slightly higher than buying them 1 day or 100 days earlier.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Jul 8, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

True, those Upper Box seats work just fine.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 8, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d also add the people at the ticket office (disposition, the line behind you, and whatnot being a factor of course) are usually pretty helpful moving around the seating charts finding a good seat for you based on what you’ve described. When in doubt, I trust them.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 8, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Find the cheapest way into the ballpark. Wait 2 innings scanning for good empty seats. Between the 2 and 3rd innings walk to the seats like you own them. If your a real pro don’t wait till the third inning.

by charlie spikes on Jul 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Food in hand with a drink in the other is always clutch.

Shin-Soo Choo, future U.S. Citizen.

by USSChoo on Jul 9, 2009 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I get some nice seats through work and just a couple of weeks ago I was behind the Indians dugout. They were still checking tickets and chasing squatters through the 7th. So maybe it’s just the luck of the usher.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 9, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Are you talking about the ushers enforcing the front row or the section in general? it seems to me that they’re only enforcing the new cushy chairs with the Mercedes-Benz logo. I’ve been able to move up to the second row for every blow-out and rain delay that I’ve attended this year (which is to say too many.)

No, not you. Your helmet!

by PatBordersHelmet on Jul 9, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Come to think of it, I don’t recall.

Those Mercedes seats are pretty cushy though, eh?

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 9, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I have a handful of season tickets in section 149 and this is the first year our usher has been pretty much MIA. On one hand, I also buy cheap seats and “upgrade” on a regular basis. I’ve gotten pretty good at it, but have found all my techniques unnecessary this year. On the other hand, I’ve been annoyed by some of the riff-raff (typically obnoxious drunken goons in Ohio State gear) who have weaseled into the seats in front of me recently.

No, not you. Your helmet!

by PatBordersHelmet on Jul 9, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions