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It's a good time, wholesome entertainment for the entire family for a pretty decent price considering location, product (AAA) and how new the digs are. I personally just love watching baseball, regardless of the level, so going to an Intimidators game is a lot of fun for me too and it's very cheap, IMO. I'll definitely take in some Knights games this year however, mostly because of the great, new stadium with spectacular views, plus it's AAA and an easy drive from Mooresville.
Go for the experience. If you have to pinch pennies, stay home. No one is making you eat or drink.
I agree. The market will decide how expensive the "full" experience (hotdog/coke, etc) should be. If attendance ever slacks off, they'll probably lower their prices to get more people in. If you don't like the current cost, vote with your wallet and find something else to do.
What are the standing room only tickets like? Seats are sold out for a while, and I'm not sure I'd pay that much for a family of 4 anyways. Is there a place to spread out in the standing room only?...I saw someone mentioned laying a blanket out.
SRO tickets are $8. I bought 3 for tonight; with the service charge it was $28.50. There is a "bar rail" that runs around the stadium, where you can set food and drinks. There is a grassy knoll that overlooks centerfield, where I've seen many people with blankets. The one problem there, is that on fireworks nights they'll make you clear out a few innings before the fireworks start- perhaps top of the 7th? Regardless, you can still go back under the cover. Generally the SRO doesn't seem too crowded.
Yeah but your watching the Yankees. Not some minor league team.
Food and beer should be cheap. That's sorta the whole point of farm leagues...
No it isn't. The point of minor leagues is to develop future talent and rehab current talent.
The tickets are priced to give you access to the event, and they are reasonable. The food and beer is based on free economy, and are comparable to the old prices as well as prices for other sports venue in the city.
Don't get me wrong, I think the prices are WAY too high, but you've got a captive audience who most likely will not say no. I on the other hand say no almost all the time. Took my son to opening day after waiting in line for tickets for almost 3 hours when they went on sale, but still said no when he "needed" a mini-helmet filled with soft serve. I did however buy a program and shared in the great pictures of the stadium being built. We stayed for every pitch. stayed for the fireworks, and we made a great memory that we can share. My tickets cost $8 each and the program was $5. Parking was free (found a spot on the street).
Where else could I have spent $21 and had that much entertainment? Minor league sports - especially at their highest level like the Knights and the Checkers are a good value IMHO, We will be back many times this summer for sure...
SRO tickets are $8. I bought 3 for tonight; with the service charge it was $28.50. There is a "bar rail" that runs around the stadium, where you can set food and drinks. There is a grassy knoll that overlooks centerfield, where I've seen many people with blankets. The one problem there, is that on fireworks nights they'll make you clear out a few innings before the fireworks start- perhaps top of the 7th? Regardless, you can still go back under the cover. Generally the SRO doesn't seem too crowded.
The only part I did not like about opening day was having to leave our seats for the fireworks. They need to figure out a better system, especially before the 4th of July.
The opener went so long (12 innings) that there were a bunch of empty seats to move to, but not so sure that will be the case for the 4th since that traditionally is a big seller too.
We did SRO on Sunday and we loved it. My little man had his 1st game , we watched a bit from the 1st base side, a bit from the 3rd base side, and laughed as my kids fell/rolled down the hill. All three of them got to run the bases, including the little guy (which allowed me to run the bases too, LOL) and then we played in Bearden Park for about an hour before going home.
My wife isn't a huge sports fan - but she literally said it was one of the best days she has had as a family.
I agree. The market will decide how expensive the "full" experience (hotdog/coke, etc) should be. If attendance ever slacks off, they'll probably lower their prices to get more people in. If you don't like the current cost, vote with your wallet and find something else to do.
It has.. It is
FYI that's called a "Free Market Economy" and works about as well for pricing event product sales as it does for everything else it's applied to..
Plus, the marginalized demographics are still paying for the experience through taxes in this case..
I was at the Regel Cinema movie theater at Stonecrest a few weekends ago and they charged me $4.75 for a bottle of water (and it was the small average bottle, not the gigantic bottle). But I was thirsty so I paid it.
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