In 2009, the Red Sox extended their Major League Baseball record sellout streak to 500 games and counting, which probably has you thinking that unless you already have tickets in hand, chances are slim you’re bound for Fenway Park any time soon.
But that doesn’t have to be the case. Though the streak is likely to continue through the end of this season, there are a few ways that you can purchase tickets to a game.
Difficulty: Hard
Time Required: N/A
Here's How:
- First, check the Red Sox web site to make sure that the game you’re hoping to purchase tickets to is indeed sold out. The fewer people in your group, the more success you’ll apt to find. Often, single-seats can be found, though most will be in the higher ranges of prices. Bleachers and upper bleachers, for instance, are some of the first seats to sell out when tickets go on sale for the season in January, and will be next to impossible to find through normal channels. There is a limit of four single-game tickets per person.
- Day-of-game tickets are available at the ballpark beginning two hours prior to first pitch. These tickets may be limited, depending upon the opponent (the Royals, for instance may be an easier last-minute grab than the Yankees), but they have been easier to come by in 2009 than in recent years. Fans may line up at Gate E up to five hours prior to game time, and there is a one ticket per person limit, so make sure your whole party is there. Tickets may include standing room, scattered single seats, and unused inventory (when a player’s family tickets go unused, you may become a beneficiary).
- If you’re not willing to risk waiting until the last minute, you might want to consider a secondary ticket broker. Boston-based Ace Tickets is an official partner of the Red Sox, and has tickets to all remaining games at Fenway this season. You can expect to pay a premium for these seats, so be prepared for prices well over face value.
- The Red Sox also offer a ticket auction, where fans can bid against each other and set the price of any given seat. Again, depending upon the opponent, prices may fluctuate from game-to-game. Click here for more information on the auctioning process.
Tips:
- You can also order tickets by calling the team’s 24-hour automated ticketing line at 1-888-REDSOX6.
- To cut down on scalping, fans purchasing tickets at Gate E on the day of a game must enter the ballpark immediately after doing so.
- Here’s a listing of 2009 Red Sox ticket prices. Check the Fenway Park seating chart for information on where each seat is located:
- Dugout Box, Infield: $325
- EMC Club: $297
- Dugout Box, Extended: $270
- Home Plate Pavillion Club: $215
- State Street Pavillion Club: $165
- Dugout Box, Canvas Alley: $135
- Field Box: $125
- Pavillion Box: $90
- Loge Box: $90
- Right Field Box: $50
- Right Field Roof: $50
- Infield Grandstand: $50
- Outfield Grandstand: $30
- Bleachers: $26
- Upper Bleachers: $12
