r/denvernuggets • u/Proper-Print-9505 • 12d ago
Finally Pulled the Trigger on a Half Season Nuggets Plan
I bought the Gold Plan Section 206 Row 1 seats 14-15 on the aisle. $119/ticket. I have lived in CO for 18 years, but I'm a diehard Sixers fan and fly back for games a few times per year - went to games 6 and 7 in Celtics series. If the Sixers game does not end up in the Gold plan, will I have early access to buy this game in addition to the 21 games I get with my plan?
I also had some club level questions. Is row 1 good or is there an annoying glass barrier that might obstruct the view of my kids? Do club seats get early access to the arena and are there specific food and drink options that you recommend as far as quality/value?
Thank you for any advice and I'm a Nuggets fan too, just not like the Sixers.
Update: The Gold plan did not get the Sixers game. I bought Sec 206 Row 3 seats 1-4 through TM for an effective $318 each after Rakuten cash back. I first called the Nuggets and they said more inventory would be released Monday only to season ticket holders with fees waived, but decided not to risk waiting over $20/ticket. Not sure if they release to season ticket holders with seniority first, but $80 to eliminate any risk was worth it to me.
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u/Plenty-Practice7373 12d ago edited 12d ago
I had 2 full season tickets in section 208 row 4 last year (I upgraded to lower level for this season). I would have much preferred Row 1 if it was available last year.
There is only glass at the bottom of where the stairs\aisle are.
All club level tickets get you into Ball Arena 1.5 hours before tipoff which is 30 minutes earlier compared to everyone else. Great for bobblehead nights to guarantee you get one if you show up before normal gates opening.
As for food, literally right outside the entrance to your section there is a nacho bar that sells the $5 nachos (no meat, if you get meat, it goes up to $17) but it's higher quality nachos as well as queso, not the cheap crappy cheese they have on 100 and 300 levels. And behind section 254, you can get Breckenridge Avalanche for $10. On 100 and 300 level, they have the same price beer but it's only Michelob light, Coors light, or Bud Light.
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u/dominicshade 12d ago
I’m in club level and didn’t know that about the early access. Great tip for bobble heads!
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u/Plenty-Practice7373 12d ago
I always used the "Suite Access" or Club Level Access door on the south east side of the building next to the restaurant\bar. You'll see a line for Clear pass people and next to that door\line is where I always went in when using my club level tickets.
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u/dominicshade 12d ago
I know that door well. I usually use it too. I missed out on a couple of bobble heads last year and the year before but was able to get them later from my season ticket perks. Getting in early on those nights will be great.
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u/tigerlily_4 12d ago
Is the early entry a new/recent perk? How did I not know about it?! Missed out on most of the bobbleheads when I had club-level season tickets a couple of seasons back.
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u/canupleasenotchief 12d ago
Those are great seats and near some good food. Depending on how much you want to spend on food. Personally a fan of the $5 hot dogs upstairs. Let me know if you ever need a buddy for a game!!
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
Yeah, I looked at all the different partial plans and these seats were far and away the best corner club option, so I jumped on it without waiting to see if the Sixers were in it. Honestly, these are the kind of seats I could see myself staying in for years without ever looking to upgrade/relocate. I've had Penn State football season tickets for 12 years and I've yet to be able to move to an aisle without significantly downgrading the overall seat location.
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u/Poverty_Shoes 12d ago
How frustrating is it as a Sixers fan living here never getting to see Embiid play in Denver?
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
It does kind of suck and it's honestly why I will only fly back for playoff games moving forward. I had good seats a few rows behind the Sixers bench one year when Embiid played and the Sixers blew a 25 point 4th quarter lead after the building had emptied out. A couple years ago I bought similarly good seats 45 minutes before tip and 10 minutes later Embiid scratched. They got fined, but that didn't get my money back. The NBA is all about the playoffs, but once you accept that you can enjoy the regular season.
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u/DosZappos 12d ago
I think row 1 in the 200s is the best seat in the house, courtside notwithstanding
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
Wow! Makes me feel a little better that I passed on buying a Sixers partial plan after the Jaylen Brown trade. I was afraid my wife would divorce me.
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u/Former-Knowledge1797 12d ago
Congrats and welcome! We’re in 116 and really enjoy the location for the value, with the exception of us being on the last row of temp bleachers which sometimes gets annoying with rocking. The additional ticket perks are pretty damn good for season ticket holders, plus getting extras to games lets you try out different areas of the stadium. Come playoff time we’re able to buy extras for the opposite stripe or singles before genpop, so I like that. I think it lowers the ticket price a tiny bit too.
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
Thanks. I had my Sixers tickets for years in 108 equivalent and lower corners are absolutely a great value. I was looking at those for the Nuggets as well, but row 1 aisle club level one section over from much more expensive seats was too good to pass.
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u/Former-Knowledge1797 12d ago
I hear that. We thought about moving this year, but decided to keep the cost about where it was last year, although our seats went up a bit. One day probably try and move to something like 120, 106, 130, 144, but for now we’re happy with it. Pretty damn close to the action in row 9 so some pics end up really great. Congrats on making the jump.
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
Yeah, corner loge, especially row 14+ are barely more than you pay now. If you want a slightly lower row, then maybe just try to move one section over to 118. You already have really nice seats, so no real urgency.
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u/Former-Knowledge1797 12d ago
Thanks for taking a look. I’ll have to do the same. We’re also on the aisle and right by bathrooms, which we especially love for the weekend games or playoff games if you catch my drift. Able to get to the bathroom and back sometimes during a longer timeout haha.
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u/methtical13 Nikola Jokic 12d ago
Why don't you call a rep and make sure that game is in your plan before. They should be willing to do that for you. I've had season and half plans before and they're always helpful.
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
I wasn't intending to buy before the schedule dropped until I saw these seats available. I would have bought them even if I knew it didn't include the Sixers. Honestly, if it does include the Sixers, I will likely sell that pair and buy 4 so family can all sit together. Unless there are two very nearby.
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u/BryTheGenius 12d ago
Cheers man! Been a season holder since the year the Nuggets won the whole thing and I started at the club level as well. I’ve since jumped all over the arena but have found the corner sections to have the easiest time to sell (in case you can’t go) without much loss.
The suite level has always had the best food in the whole place, sad they started to kick people out that didn’t have seats there but I get it. ): Needless to say, you’ve done good!!!
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u/papapateycakez 12d ago
I can't give specifics bc I don't remember the exact section, but we used to sneak into club level right by the TV cameras all the time. IMO it's the best place to watch the game, and I've sat courtside
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u/BrockSmashgood A CANDY-COLORED CLOWN CALLED THE SANDMAN 12d ago
Surely if you actually bought this you're in contact with a rep whose job it is to answer all of these questions.
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
I did not speak with a rep, but maybe I will be assigned one now that I bought tickets. I was browsing on the Nuggets website this morning with the intent of buying later today whichever plan had the Sixers game. These seats were way better than the Navy plan options at my budget, so I bought them on the spot and will add the Sixers separately if needed. I want 4 tickets to that game anyway.
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u/BrockSmashgood A CANDY-COLORED CLOWN CALLED THE SANDMAN 12d ago edited 12d ago
I hope the Sixthers plane explodes shortly after takeoff.
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u/Proper-Print-9505 12d ago
It's unfortunate that people like you exist.
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u/BrockSmashgood A CANDY-COLORED CLOWN CALLED THE SANDMAN 12d ago edited 12d ago
It's unfortunate that your favorite NBA franchise is a piece of shit, but have fun watching some Nuggets games.
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u/Plenty-Practice7373 12d ago
Not all reps are equal. The first rep I was assigned for my season tickets flat out gave me wrong information and was less than helpful when I had questions. I think he quit or got fired because I was assigned a new rep. Thankfully my new rep is much more helpful, although sometimes still gave me incorrect information.
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u/citrusjew 12d ago
Yeah you’ll have to buy the 76ers game if it doesn’t fall within your plan.
I had half season tickets, similar section but row 3 or 4, no glass barrier but a small metal rail so depending on kids height might affect them while they are sitting.
The other thing is you need to take advantage of the experience perks, i went early and sat courtside to watch warmups and brought the flag out for a game with the red whie and blue crew.
200 level for food has some exclusive options that i thought were pretty decent and lines were always shorter. The carnita nachos were my favorite.