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ZZamboni said:
Like I told someone earlier, IMO, the real close seats are a waste of money anything below row 7 or 8. Too many blind spots, hard time seeing plays over other players closer to you, sometimes higher price, etc...

The corners are alright if you like that kind of view. Half the action is close, half the action is far :dunno:


I've always preferred center ice seats. Since this is your first time, save a little money and just buy center ice 300's. You'll see the plays develop beautifully. Even with the 300's you're not that far away from the action IMO. Because the Sabres are doing poorly, you could go on Craigslist, or even buy from Scalpers a block away from the arena for a good price.

If you buy from Stubhub, the box office, or other ticket websites, you'll get wacked with a service and handling fee. Somewhere around $6-10 per ticket. I honestly think you could get center ice 300's for $30-$40 per ticket. Maybe even less.

Oh and as for parking, park under One HSBC Center or One Seneca Tower (google it) on Washington st. It's $8 and literally a 5 minute walk to the arena. Your car is out of any elements like snow or rain. I always park there.
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Thank you for fast reply.
I would like to buy from Craigslist/Scalpers but since I don't live in Buffalo area I want to have tickets ready before I go. I don't really want to go to Buffalo without knowing if I will have tickets or not (also I don't trust Craigslist at all)
So Stubhub ticket price(shown on website) is before all the handling fee?
EDIT: Looks like the price already includes handling fees

I think I will go for the center ice 300s and park at the place you mentioned.

Lastly how early do the gates open?
 
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last_sd said:
Thank you for fast reply.
I would like to buy from Craigslist/Scalpers but since I don't live in Buffalo area I want to have tickets ready before I go. I don't really want to go to Buffalo without knowing if I will have tickets or not (also I don't trust Craigslist at all)
So Stubhub ticket price(shown on website) is before all the handling fee?
EDIT: Looks like the price already includes handling fees

I think I will go for the center ice 300s and park at the place you mentioned.

Lastly how early do the gates open?
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Oh, that's good the Stubhub prices are all inclusive with fees etc...

I think you can get in the arena for the game as early as two hours before puck drop. Not sure as I've never wanted to get in too early. Maybe someone else knows or call the First Niagara Center and ask.

Have fun, be respectful. Enjoy the Red Wings win. :laugh:
 
last_sd said:
I plan to go to the games on Sunday 24th (Red Wings game)

Any advice on seats? (I have never been to a live game before)
There are almost none in the official site but I see tons of ticket on Stubhub.

Is 100 level much better than the 300 ones?
Do people prefer 100 level on the goalie side over 300 level center ice?
Any particulate section I should avoid?

Should I wait until the day before for cheaper ticket?
How much did you pay for certain section?
Should I buy the instant download tickets or electronic ones?

I would prefer to pay less than $100 per ticket.

I am planning to drive from Toronto to Buffalo (using the south bridge - Fort something) park at the rink ($13 Columbia st.) than drive back.

How early do the gates open? I would like to see pre-game skates as well.

I know most of these questions were probably answered already but I didn't want to read all the replys.

Thanks in advance.
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I am assuming you are a detroit fan....should I tell you the right thing....:sarcasm:

There are 4 bridges you can cross....3 are up in Niagara Falls (Rainbow right near the falls, the whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston bridge) and in Buffalo there is the Peace Bridge between Buffalo and Ft Erie.

The Lewiston-Queenston bridge is an expressway bridge that after the bridge becomes I-190 (this has two tolls...one for a bridge over grand island, and another prior to getting into downtown Buffalo)

The QEW splits near Niagra Falls into QEW and Brock Pkwy. The Brock Pkwy takes you to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. QEW takes you to the Peace Bridge.

I would look at stub hub for seats.

Level 200 are the most expensive seats....but for a game it can be worth it. Its an exclusive area where only 200 level ticket holders and those who have the private boxes can use. You will have a decent choic of food options that isnt typical stadium fare.

level 300---these are higher thus players are farther away. they arent too bad seats if you are close to the front.

Level 100---I will do a game a year so when I go I will pick 100 level seats. I do not pick seat that are too far down because perspective is lost in watching the game and you can get blind spots for corner action. I look for seats around rows 10-25 or so. If you sit at the end the tickets are going to be cheaper than at center ice.

the zamboni entrance is the end where Sabres shoot twice. If you are a Detroit fan you could look for tickets at the other end of the arena.

For Detroit games, given its a Sunday, and the Bills arent playing that week it can be difficult to get tickets without paying alot.

Buffalo does a variable ticket pricing system where they classify games as bronze, silver, gold, and platnum which then makes the same seat more expensive given the quality of the opponent and when the game is.

the only platnium games are Toronto games

the gold games are generally just about all weekend games and a few mid week games against a team like Pittsburgh or Chicago.

Therough the Sabres site you can see if there are tickets left. Stub hub is a licensed reseller of tickets (usually from season ticket holders)


because of that I doubt you will be able to find a deal <$100

The arena opens early for pregame skates. I am not sure what time, but I think they open 90 min or so before game time.
 
Djp said:
I am assuming you are a detroit fan....should I tell you the right thing....:sarcasm:

There are 4 bridges you can cross....3 are up in Niagara Falls (Rainbow right near the falls, the whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston bridge) and in Buffalo there is the Peace Bridge between Buffalo and Ft Erie.

The Lewiston-Queenston bridge is an expressway bridge that after the bridge becomes I-190 (this has two tolls...one for a bridge over grand island, and another prior to getting into downtown Buffalo)

The QEW splits near Niagra Falls into QEW and Brock Pkwy. The Brock Pkwy takes you to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. QEW takes you to the Peace Bridge.

I would look at stub hub for seats.

Level 200 are the most expensive seats....but for a game it can be worth it. Its an exclusive area where only 200 level ticket holders and those who have the private boxes can use. You will have a decent choic of food options that isnt typical stadium fare.

level 300---these are higher thus players are farther away. they arent too bad seats if you are close to the front.

Level 100---I will do a game a year so when I go I will pick 100 level seats. I do not pick seat that are too far down because perspective is lost in watching the game and you can get blind spots for corner action. I look for seats around rows 10-25 or so. If you sit at the end the tickets are going to be cheaper than at center ice.

the zamboni entrance is the end where Sabres shoot twice. If you are a Detroit fan you could look for tickets at the other end of the arena.

For Detroit games, given its a Sunday, and the Bills arent playing that week it can be difficult to get tickets without paying alot.

Buffalo does a variable ticket pricing system where they classify games as bronze, silver, gold, and platnum which then makes the same seat more expensive given the quality of the opponent and when the game is.

the only platnium games are Toronto games

the gold games are generally just about all weekend games and a few mid week games against a team like Pittsburgh or Chicago.

Therough the Sabres site you can see if there are tickets left. Stub hub is a licensed reseller of tickets (usually from season ticket holders)


because of that I doubt you will be able to find a deal <$100

The arena opens early for pregame skates. I am not sure what time, but I think they open 90 min or so before game time.
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Thx for the detail response!
So which bridge do you recommend?
Some one told me to take the Fort Erie bridge (Peace Bridge) since it is the closest to the stadium.
Hopefully just showing the ticket is enough to pass the border quickly. (another reason why I want to have ticket before hand)

If I can't find a "good deal" on 100s, I will probably go for 300s and maybe do another trip on April.

Hopefully I won't get beat up by wearing a Red Wings jersey lol.

EDIT: I wonder if waiting until Saturday/Sunday will bring the ticket price down at Stubhub (to get rid of) or I will actually have less selection therefore more expansive.

EDIT2:I was looking into 1st row of 300s seats. It says against the glass. Does the glass infront of the 1st row cause any obstruction?
 
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last_sd said:
Thx for the detail response!
So which bridge do you recommend?
Some one told me to take the Fort Erie bridge (Peace Bridge) since it is the closest to the stadium.
Hopefully just showing the ticket is enough to pass the border quickly. (another reason why I want to have ticket before hand)

If I can't find a "good deal" on 100s, I will probably go for 300s and maybe do another trip on April.

Hopefully I won't get beat up by wearing a Red Wings jersey lol.

EDIT: I wonder if waiting until Saturday/Sunday will bring the ticket price down at Stubhub (to get rid of) or I will actually have less selection therefore more expansive.

EDIT2:I was looking into 1st row of 300s seats. It says against the glass. Does the glass infront of the 1st row cause any obstruction?
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Definitely use the Peace Bridge. It's very close to the arena compared to the Niagara Falls options.

Stubhub is a crapshoot relative to prices. You really have to follow what's going on - how many total tickets are for sale, in what price range and how fast they seem to be moving. Sometimes sellers drop their prices just to get something for them. I bought tickets for the Dallas game on game day around 4 PM. I paid $25 each for row 18 in section 120.

The row of glass in the 300 level is no problem at all. It's probably 18 inches in height It took the place of a steel safety rail that was obstructive. First row of the 300s are great seats, IMO.

I honestly don't think that having a ticket in hand will get you over the border faster. You do need a passport, enhanced license or some other government issued ID but I'm assuming you knew that.

Buffalo fans are used to having out of town fans at the rink. No worries unless you happen to be an a-hole. That probably won't get you beat up but might get you a free beer - all at once. BTW, rooting for the away team does not constitute being an a-hole. So have fun....
 
So I got 2 tickets in Section 104, Row 14 at $57 each from Stubhub for this Sunday's game.

Is this a decent price? Seems like it's the lowest price I can find for now.

The ticket takes up a whole page when I print them lol
 
last_sd said:
So I got 2 tickets in Section 104, Row 14 at $57 each from Stubhub for this Sunday's game.

Is this a decent price? Seems like it's the lowest price I can find for now.

The ticket takes up a whole page when I print them lol
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That's a good price. If they down a bit don't worry you got a great deal.
 
last_sd said:
Yay! My first live game! :yo:
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awesome. I'm in my mid 40's and have been going to live games since 2 was 10-11. I sometimes forget how great it is. It's always nice to see someone appreciate it. Go early watch the pregame skate. Soak it all in. I hope it's a great game regardless of outcome.
 
A couple friends and I are heading down to buffalo on friday to catch the leafs (yeah, traffic will be crazy!). Just wanted to know where is a good place to park (something close by and reasonably priced) and do we need USD or would parking garages accept CAD. Any good places to go to eat before the game? Thanks in advance
 
Washington Street Ramp/Garage is only $10 to park and is a 4-5 minute walk straight down to the arena. There is also a lot on Michigan I believe two minutes away from the arena that is either $10 or $15.
 
Visitors entrance, potential autographs

Hello all....

Looking to get some autographs for my 5 year old son from the visiting team... any suggestions how to approach the team? IE where the bus offloads or where they enter? pregame routine?

Thanks in advance...
 
Njdevils22 said:
What seat numbers in section 105 are behind the visitors bench?
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The lowest seat numbers are definitely behind the Buffalo bench. Then come four or so seats behind the ice-level broadcast crew before you're behind the visitor's bench, so I'd suggest that you look for seats in the high teens or twenties. IIRC, the center ice divide is around seats 11/12, but I'd recommend you call or email the box office to confirm any seat location before purchasing.

http://www.firstniagaracenter.com/about.cshtml/12
 
Hi I am going to the game Wednesday and I am sorry in advance I am a bruin fan. I am bringing a guest who smokes and I was wondering if there was any outside designated outside smoking areas or is there just simply no options for between periods. Thanks in advance for any help plus I am sorry if this was addressed before I tried to find info but couldn't.
 
bruins repeat time said:
Hi I am going to the game Wednesday and I am sorry in advance I am a bruin fan. I am bringing a guest who smokes and I was wondering if there was any outside designated outside smoking areas or is there just simply no options for between periods. Thanks in advance for any help plus I am sorry if this was addressed before I tried to find info but couldn't.
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Yes there is. If I remember correctly, you walk around this smoking area basically like a herd of cows haha.
 
Smoking Policy
The First Niagara Center is now a smoke-free facility. In becoming a smoke-free facility, there will no longer be designated smoking areas on arena property and fans will not be permitted to smoke on the grounds during any games or events and includes the use of electronic tobacco products (including e-cigarettes, Nicotine inhalers, etc.). The change in policy reflects local and national trends at sports venues and responds to overwhelming number of fan requests.

- See more at: http://www.firstniagaracenter.com/general.cshtml/2#sthash.gmOdWCH0.dpuf
 
ZZamboni said:
Smoking Policy
The First Niagara Center is now a smoke-free facility. In becoming a smoke-free facility, there will no longer be designated smoking areas on arena property and fans will not be permitted to smoke on the grounds during any games or events and includes the use of electronic tobacco products (including e-cigarettes, Nicotine inhalers, etc.). The change in policy reflects local and national trends at sports venues and responds to overwhelming number of fan requests.

- See more at: http://www.firstniagaracenter.com/general.cshtml/2#sthash.gmOdWCH0.dpuf
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Thank you
 
hello everyone, I'm a red wings fan with a silly question coming in peace :) my cousins are big sabres fans so for a christmas surprise i bought them tickets to tuesdays game. I get to drive so I was wondering if there were any projects going on around the arena that may cause road closures or detours? I attended a game back in 2011 i believe and managed to get lost trying to get back out, which i still laugh about to this day. so this time i decided to make backup plans for my backup plans just to be safe and then construction came to mind. does anyone know if there's anything going on? thank you for your help :)
 
its just me said:
hello everyone, I'm a red wings fan with a silly question coming in peace :) my cousins are big sabres fans so for a christmas surprise i bought them tickets to tuesdays game. I get to drive so I was wondering if there were any projects going on around the arena that may cause road closures or detours? I attended a game back in 2011 i believe and managed to get lost trying to get back out, which i still laugh about to this day. so this time i decided to make backup plans for my backup plans just to be safe and then construction came to mind. does anyone know if there's anything going on? thank you for your help :)
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Harbor center is under construction and there are various debris and construction materials scattered around. (Google it)

Oh and as for parking, park under One HSBC Center or One Seneca Tower (google it) on Washington st. It's $8 and literally a 5 minute walk to the arena. Your car is out of any elements like snow or rain. I always park there.
 
thank you for your reply :) I bought a parking pass for one of the lots next to the arena when I ordered our tickets but if the weather should go bad then I will definitely look into one of those locations
 
A friend and I are thinking of heading toe the January 17th game in Buffalo vs the Flyers.

Would you guys suggest getting tickets off stubhub or trying to get them when single game tickets are released?

Also, what hotel would you suggest?

thanks!
 
RJ8812 said:
A friend and I are thinking of heading toe the January 17th game in Buffalo vs the Flyers.

Would you guys suggest getting tickets off stubhub or trying to get them when single game tickets are released?

Also, what hotel would you suggest?

thanks!
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For tickets, whichever's cheaper but they'd probably be pretty cheap on stubhub by January (they are in Ottawa, when they're bad).

I stay at the Adams Mark when I go down and it's only a hop skip and a jump to the rink with a good pre-game bar on the way, forget the name of it though, was something similar to Pearl Jam.
 
Ready said:
For tickets, whichever's cheaper but they'd probably be pretty cheap on stubhub by January (they are in Ottawa, when they're bad).

I stay at the Adams Mark when I go down and it's only a hop skip and a jump to the rink with a good pre-game bar on the way, forget the name of it though, was something similar to Pearl Jam.
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Pearl Street Grill & Brewery?

https://www.facebook.com/psgbuffalo



I'd actually suggest the new Sports Bar thats going to be at HarborCenter (716) ....
 
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