Season Tickets for Other Programs

[StillAWarrior]

It's kind of funny how different the experience is when buying tickets for other programs.  Last year mid-way through the season I bought two tickets for Cleveland State Basketball.  We got really nice seats at about the free throw line in the lower bowl for about $100/per for the half season (about 20 rows up or so).

I just got a call from the CSU ticket office to see if we're interested in renewing.  She mentioned that seats have opened up six rows behind the bench because a local player graduated and his family is giving up the seats.  Six rows behind the team, on an aisle, for $199/per seat for the season.  Amazing.

Now, I gotta decide if I'm going to do it...I suppose the fact that I have to think about it pretty well explains why tickets like that are available at that price.

[brewcity77]

I'd guess you get what you pay for. Those CSU tix are cheaper than my upper bowl corner seats, but I doubt they'll see Vandy, Louisville, Pitt, Georgetown, 'Nova, and have a legitimate hope of seeing wins in those games. On the other end, does anyone know price ranges for UNC or Duke season tix? I imagine they make MU seem cheap.

Just checked UCLA, their cheapest seats are $399, the same seats at the BC are $125. Their priciest seats are $17,000. Guess the middle ground is center lower bowl, which is $4,400. I think we aren't too bad after seeing that.

UNC starts at $620 per seat for the upper bowl. That doesn't include the Duke game. Better seats than that aren't even available for new ticket holders. By contrast, MU has lower bowl seats available for $620, and lower bowl corners for $670.

[StillAWarrior]

I'd guess you get what you pay for.

No question about that.  I'd much rather have season tickets to Marquette, even at the rates they charge.  But living in Cleveland, that's pretty tough to pull off.

I love college basketball, and this is the best I can do locally.  Last year was a special season at CSU, and they were fun to watch.  If we decide to buy tickets again, I'm pretty sure we'll have a lot of fun and enjoy some good basketball.  It's not the same as the Big East, but it'll do.

[mu_hilltopper]

Louisville is up there too.

Most of the lower bowl sections have a $400/seat donation on top of the $2500-1500 ticket price .. and you must get 4 seats.   Oh, and a $150,000 donation payable over 5 years.   

Upper deck center, $450 seat donation, $500 for tickets and just $100k donation over 5 years.

http://www.uoflsports.com/tickets/lou-season-tickets-m-baskbl.html

[Jay Bee]

Here are several others.. excluding any 'preferred/donation' fees: http://www.gopherhole.com/boards/showthread.php?30470-Average-Price-%28BCS-Schools%29-of-Most-Expensive-Ticket

Minnesota is at $660 this year (all "seats" - many of which is just a location on a bench with no back) and is implementing a new preferred/required donation program for 2012-13 that will affect roughly half the arena (ranging from $100-$400).

[brewcity77]

Louisville is up there too.

Most of the lower bowl sections have a $400/seat donation on top of the $2500-1500 ticket price .. and you must get 4 seats.   Oh, and a $150,000 donation payable over 5 years.[/b[   

Upper deck center, $450 seat donation, $500 for tickets and just $100k donation over 5 years.

http://www.uoflsports.com/tickets/lou-season-tickets-m-baskbl.html

Holy $#!+ that's expensive 

Really glad to be a Marquette alum right now, I may be a few years away from getting to true premium seats, but if I can make my driver promotion in 2 years, I could probably afford it. I don't think I could ever afford that at UL.

And of course, I'd feel dirty cheering for that team...

[mu_hilltopper]

(As a note, I think the $100-150k donations are a one time thing to pay for the YUM center. .. not like every 5 years you need to pony that up.  But yeah, hella spendy.)

[Brewtown Andy]

Just checked UCLA, their cheapest seats are $399, the same seats at the BC are $125. Their priciest seats are $17,000. Guess the middle ground is center lower bowl, which is $4,400. I think we aren't too bad after seeing that.

What building is that for?  I know UCLA isn't playing in Pauley this year due to renovations.

[jsglow]

Shocked at the $100M+ PSL (donation).  Scratch like that at MU makes one a pretty important contributor on the very short list for all university props.  I know what we give (outside of basketball related monies) and know that it doesn't take that kind of coin to be important to MU.  Heck, they very much appreciate the annual $100 check from your typical alum.

[Mr. Nielsen]

UWM, you can get 2 seats for $99! That's $3.15 per game. "Best Deal in Town"

[jsglow]

UWM, you can get 2 seats for $99! That's $3.15 per game. "Best Deal in Town"

That is a good entertainment dollar.  Here's hoping the Panther program continues to strengthen.