04-05-2015, 02:36 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CGY
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Saddledome Seating
Looking to go to the flames game against LA and was wondering how the seats are at the press level? Would I be better off watching it on TV?
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04-05-2015, 02:50 PM
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#2
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Could Care Less
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Some people like them. I hate them. The atmosphere should be fantastic, though.
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04-05-2015, 02:50 PM
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#3
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Franchise Player
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I like the first three rows, don't like anything higher than that.
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04-05-2015, 02:52 PM
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#4
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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This is pretty representative of the view from up there...
You can't see many of the fans in the lower two bowls, and you can't see most of the scoreboard (there are video screens available, so you can still see what's on the scoreboard), but you can see all of the ice surface.
Depending on how good your eyesight is, you may have a hard time identifying the specific players.
It's a bit like watching the game through a tunnel.
The atmosphere up there should be pretty good, especially if they can clinch a playoff spot on Thursday.
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04-05-2015, 02:56 PM
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#5
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Better visual on TV. WAY better atmosphere at Dome!!! Can't beat live!!
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04-05-2015, 03:47 PM
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#6
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#1 Goaltender
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I like the nosebleeds. Try to get seats near center ice and preferably in the first couple of rows
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04-05-2015, 05:31 PM
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#7
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Franchise Player
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TV is easier to identify specific players. But you won't mix up teams that high. Atmosphere can't be beat as others have already noted. As an added bonus, great leg workout on the way up.
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04-05-2015, 05:39 PM
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#8
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First Line Centre
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People commenting here must be spoiled with good seats, because I love the bleeders. Can see everything, middle of the ice, and as mentioned, great atmosphere!
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04-05-2015, 06:18 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: B.C.
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We used to have season tickets. FF1, Row 35, seats 18 & 19 behind the Flames goal 1st and 3rd period. Great seats.
We have souvenir tickets from the 1989 championship that cost $18.00 ea.
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04-05-2015, 06:25 PM
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#10
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heep223
Some people like them. I hate them.
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Agree. The first three rows are okay, but I'd rather go to a bar or watch at home than sit higher than that*. It barely seems like you're even watching it live.
*with the exception of playoffs
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04-05-2015, 08:01 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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I don't mind them at all.
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04-05-2015, 09:10 PM
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#12
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Franchise Player
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Really depends how much you pay.
I wouldn't pay more than $40 for any ticket in the press level.
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04-05-2015, 09:26 PM
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Pants Tent
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I agree with others that the first three rows are OK. Any higher than that, and it becomes not such a great experience.
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04-06-2015, 11:19 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary Satellite Community
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I find its always more enjoyable being there. The thing I really like about the bleeds is the perspective of seeing a play develop. Its a great viewpoint.
Add in the live experience of being there and I would take that over watching on the tube almost every time.
The first few rows are definitely preferable but I have enjoyed the games where I have sat higher as well. I dont think you would be disappointed.
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04-06-2015, 11:38 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Hm I really like the Sportschek zone. Definitely good value for 30 dollars. I don't find the players that small actually.
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04-06-2015, 11:41 AM
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#16
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Franchise Player
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I don't mind the press level if I can get the tickets for cheap enough. Beats watching the game at home.
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04-06-2015, 12:05 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Calgary
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I had season tickets in row 2 of PL and they were fine. You can also spot out second bowl seats of people who didn't show up...... haha
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04-06-2015, 12:06 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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I love press level.
You can get seats for under $30 sometimes!
You can see the play fine, any one that tells you different is either blind or has never actually watched a game from up there. There are a couple problem spots where there are railings and stuff so I'd try to sit in the first 3 rows or higher than 6.
Outside of that it's pretty awesome. You have your own washrooms and concessions
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04-06-2015, 12:16 PM
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#19
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by polak
You can see the play fine, any one that tells you different is either blind or has never actually watched a game from up there.
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Or they've had the pleasure of sitting in the first or second bowl.
I'd much rather pay $50 and sit at the top of the second bowl. Only time I'll get bleeders is playoffs when that all that's available.
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04-06-2015, 12:20 PM
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#20
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Where ever I'm told to be
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Quote:
Originally Posted by polak
I love press level.
You can get seats for under $30 sometimes!
You can see the play fine, any one that tells you different is either blind or has never actually watched a game from up there.
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This!
Have you ever been to a live game at the dome before? You can't beat the live experience.
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