In less than a month, four storied international soccer programs will invade Yankee Stadium. On Saturday, May 25th, Manchester City FC faces off against Chelsea FC, while Spain and Ireland will square off on Tuesday, June 11th. The Yankees are selling a host of different ticket packages starting at about $50/ticket. For full details, visit the Yankees International Soccer page.
Not surprisingly, seating for soccer at Yankee Stadium is remarkably different from baseball seating at Yankee Stadium. Because of the unique set-up, some of the less desirable seats for Yankees baseball are among the most expensive and popular seating options for the two soccer matches.
The most striking example of bad baseball seats being good for baseball are in deep right field. Sections 103, 104, 203 and 204 are at midfield behind the player benches for the soccer matches. For Yankees baseball, these are among the cheapest seats in the ballpark. In fact, these seats are usually one-tenth of the price of infield Suite tickets for Yankees baseball. But in some cases, these seats are twice as expensive as the infield Suite tickets for the soccer matches.
For Yankees baseball, the Legends and Champions Suite tickets are among the most desirable. The seats are on the infield, close to the action and come with a host of amenities. For the soccer matches, the third base Suite sections (numbered in the 20s) are along the sideline and will come with access to the Legends Club, food and non-alcoholic beverages. But the first base seats (while still padded and comfortable) will come with none of the upscale amenities and will be situated behind the goal.
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Exactly a month after announcing a new tour, the Rolling Stones kicked off a 9-city tour last night in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. The band played a 23-song set and enjoyed help from guest stars such as Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban. According to a review at rollingstone.com, the debut show was full of energy and surprises. Check out the youtube video below of Gimme Shelter.
Given the high demand of the two-month tour, the Rolling Stones have released more 'cheap' tickets for upcoming shows. This should help more fans get in the arena and hear the show, but seeing is a different story. Read our thoughts below on the best seats for the Rolling Stones Tour in select cities.
The Rolling stones make their only appearance at HP Pavilion on May 8th. As of right now, tickets on the secondary market are starting at about $150/each in the upper level corner almost behind the stage. If considering Floor seating, keep in mind that the Tongue Pit is General Admission in front of the floor seats, so you will be pushed back further from the stage. Avoid sections ending in 17, 18, 26 or 27. It may be appealing to try to sit that close to the stage, but there's a good chance a light or speaker will be in your way.
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The Stones make their way to Disneyland twice in May, on the 15th and the 18th. Once again, the Tongue Pit pushes back floor seating, though ticket prices on the Floor are still in the thousands of dollars. If you can't afford to sit there, you can still find good value in sections 208, 209, 221 and 222. These side seats will give you a great view of the stage without being directly beside it. The cheapest seats in the building are in the 400 level corners, which will have you wishing you waited six months for the DVD to come out.
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The tour makes its way back to Los Angeles on May 20th where ticket prices are a fraction of the cost of the opener. There are some really bad seats at Staples Center for a concert (114, 117, 321, 322, 331, 332), so be careful when choosing your seats. If you're looking for comfort and service, there are a limited number of Premier Seats (single-numbered sections on the second level) still available. Otherwise, Floor seats at Staples for the concert are less expensive than in most cities.
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One of two international stops on the tour (Montreal) is the Air Canda Centre, which will surely be buzzing after hosting its first home hockey playoff game in nearly a decade. The tour stops here on May 25th and June 6th. While general seating prices are comparable to those in the United States, floor ticket prices are out of control. Most listings start at greater than $3,000/ticket. For better value, choose an end section like Section 102 or 103. These sections will give you a head-on view and quality acoustics. As always, avoid corner sections behind the stage unless you like looking at wires, lights and speakers.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are giving fans the opportunity to purchase individual tickets to one of the most fun and unique areas of Miller Park: The Dew Deck. The offer is currently only available for the May 25th game against the Pirates, and tickets can only be purchased online, so be sure to act fast and get yours before its too late.
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Located on the third tier of seating behind the outfield wall and near the right field foul pole, fans normally would not get a chance to experience ballpark life from this party area without a minimum group purchase of 25 tickets. Popular for corporate outings and family reunions, the Dew Deck offers a complimentary pre-game buffet that begins when the Miller Park gates open and ends one hour after the first pitch. The Buffet menu features upscale stadium fare (hamburgers, bratwurst, bbq chicken sandwiches, etc) and also includes 2 complimentary draft beers!
The Newest addition to the Dew Deck is the 25 foot tall climbing wall shaped like a can of Mountain Dew. This extremely unique feature was added during the 2013 off-season and offers yet another dimension of fun in these already enjoyable seats.
The Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park deserve a huge pat on the back for making the decision to open up the Dew Deck to individual fans for a game. There are so many incredibly fun and unique seating areas across Major League Baseball that most of us will never get a chance to experience since we either get priced out, or don't have the numbers to qualify for the group seating areas. But the Brewers are making it happen for their fans with this opportunity, and they should be applauded for making this unique experience possible for their devoted fans.
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