Tips for getting tickets at Fenway?

Question

Anyone have tips on getting tickets (2+) at Fenway on Game Day?

Answer 1

Camp out at the ticket window hours before they open. Take your rabbits foot, cross all fingers/toes. Depending on the opponent there will be some seats sold before the game - most likely they will be in sections 4/5/6 - the ones under the right field deck and will have some obstructed site lines. Also, they will be single seats or two together at most. Avoid section 14 if possible, it's sandwiched between two sections with no aisle. Major league pain to come/go from the seat.

If you want a sure thing, get the tickets from stub hub, ace ticket etc.... just be prepared to cough up big $. Last year I paid $78 apiece for tickets high up in section 42 (outfield grandstand - about 10 rows below the Dunkin Dugout).

Answer 2

Day of game they release tickets before the game starts. Depending on how big of a game it is (the opponent and pitcher are the two big factors here), then people wait outside for hours. But otherwise, you should be able to just wait a short time at any of the gates, and get some tickets. Just takes a little luck. When I was there on Monday people had no trouble at all walking right up to the window and getting some, I saw. So if you're willing to commit to standing in line for an hour or so, go for it. The other option would be to see if www.redsox.com releases more tickets. Usually they do this a day or two before the game they release some extras and if you luck out you can get them on line. Otherwise, you'll need to go to a ticket agency, like Stub Hub, or by from a scalper. You'll pay more, but you'll know for a fact you have tickets, and especially if you're looking to go to a "big" game.

Answer 3

Your easier bet is to buy tickets from a scalper on the way to the game. As the game starts the prices sort of get "cheaper" as the innings progress.

Red Sox do have a safe selling area. It is over by the statue of Ted Williams by Gate E. There you'll find professionals selling the tickets at face value. Its something like the "No scalping" area.

Don't do eBay! You'll be paying a ridiculous amount of money when you can find it a heck of a lot cheaper at the parts that I listed.

Answer 4

If yoiu are unable to get tickets at the box office the day of the game.
ticket scalpers are always around. WARNING! Many times these guys are scam artist and sell bogus tickets and you will not get into the park with them. You will be out your money.

So let the buyer beware.

Not all scalpers are scam artist.

just be cautious if you go that route.

Answer 5

I'd recommend going to Stubhub.com - at least you'd know they are legitimate tickets. They are supposed to be at cost, and not jacking up price, but not entirely sure about that. StubHub is a place where people w/tix can get rid of them to folks who want to take them off their hands.

Answer 6

Not a travel question