OT: Best Cheap Seats / Section at CBP

[BaseballCat]

I am visiting family in NJ and I am hoping to catch the Phils game on Sept 13. We have sat in the 100 and HOF levels before, but looking for a cheaper option this time. We want to experience the electric experience of the park with the current team. Not sure if I want the 400 levels, but open to options from those that have seen more games there. Thanks for your help, but please remove if inappropriate - J

[Aquapong]

I often take my kids to the games and find we don’t spend much time in our seats anyway. I’m probably going to try standing room only next time.

[tom81]

I like the 300 level behind home plate, sections 319 and 322 have some available @ $45 a ticket. The 400 behind home plate are fun too, great view of the city and only $30 a ticket.

[BaseballCat]

I had not thought about the city view. This is why I thought to ask the hive mind for their thoughts. Hope to hear a few more ideas!

[zambonir]

I think 400 level is still fine if you're not too high up. and the energy is best up there. I'd rather be 400 closer to home than 300 further down the lines. The Harry the Ks seats can also be fun but that's probably about the same price as 100 level down the lines.

[BaseballCat]

Does the game need to be sold out for an SRO ticket or are they only sold on the day of the game? Just curious. Still mulling my options

[zambonir]

I don't think it has to be sold out but you might be right about day of game. I'd personally rather pay the extra four or five bucks to have a seat and fixed location, though even at these more crowded games I'm sure it's possible to still find your way into a section (depends on the usher and the section usually). I just can't imagine fighting for a good spot by the bullpens or on the concourse.

[BaseballCat]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have seats in the 300 level behind home plate. Now on to finding a reasonable place to stay one night - that may be the real challenge!

[zambonir]

hopefully by then summer crush will be over.

[phillychuck]

Days Inn by Wyndham in Cherry Hill is pretty inexpensive and clean. Nothing special, but pretty close to the park. You can get rooms for under $100 through some of the booking services.

[zambonir]

Airport hotels usually available for less than $100 too, if one is driving. Center City usually has some decent Priceline deals but it all depends where the market is. I'm trying to book a hotel room in NYC that same week and it's brutal.

[julio]

Hilton Honors is showing the Doubletree in Cherry Hill at $107 (one room, night of the 13th). Doubletree at the airport is $149. Marriott's best price ($105) is in Willow Grove.

[BostonRoss]

September is tough in NYC if the UN is in session. Traffic is also brutal and many streets are restricted.

[BaseballCat]

Taking a chance on an Airbnb with a 15 min walk. Reviews decent mentioning walking to the stadium complexes and under $100. Will Uber if I question the walk. Thanks for all the suggestions

[zambonir]

I think things are just expensive all the time right now. Brooklyn as well.

@BaseballCat I can probably tell you how and if to walk (but it is almost certainly fine, there may be a few blocks to avoid if you walk back at night depending where). 1 night ABnBs are usually tough to find too!

[BaseballCat]

Appears to be on S 10th Street a few blocks north of 76. Not quite sure how to private message here and getting ready to run out the door. Any advice wonderful

[zambonir]

oh yeah you are good to go, 10th is easy and close. a couple of the pedestrian crossings could be better but that's about it safety-wise.

[BaseballCat]

Thank for the info. I will be fairly close to a Walgreens. Hope it is just a straight shot down to CBP. Sure going under the Schuylkill will be fun. I don’t miss that road - lol

[zambonir]

Absolutely a straight shot though that Walgreen's no longer exists (and was not what you'd imagine, a tiny corner pharmacy that they somehow owned). Definitely not a tourist neighborhood but you've got your pick of cheesesteaks & pizza joints and all the bar/restaurants people already go to before or after games (South House, Philadium, South Philly Tap Room and of course Chickie & Pete's isn't far).

[BaseballCat]

Thanks I will look up some of those for pre and post game activities. I think I can bring food into the stadium if is see something worthwhile. Thanks for your help