B1G Championship Tickets Advice Request
For those that went last year or have had success in Indy, what’s the best way to get them or any learnings?
Seems like Craigslist is filled with way more scams than the last time I went to a big game (2019). Used to be an awesome way to avoid the fees for the buyer and the seller.
I’m looking for 2, so any help or folks willing to sell let me know.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:05 AM ^
Following......
singles are available on Ticketmaster for 50 to 75 bucks.... the better half isn't cool with being 12 rows away from me though.... and who could blame her?
EDIT.... yesterday there were 50 to 75 dollar single seats.... cheapest now is 170
November 29th, 2022 at 8:06 AM ^
You can get them on seatgeek for the low 200s.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:26 AM ^
1. The first post in that thread is over a year old, making most of it irrelevant to the OP's question.
2. The thread is for M fans selling tix to other M fans. The OP was also asking for advice on other ways to get tix.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:12 AM ^
did they sell out last year?
Might be worth buying four to sell the other two, if that's the case.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:26 AM ^
Not craiglist
November 29th, 2022 at 8:31 AM ^
I searched Craigslist. Talked with the seller. Absolutely in NO way should you purchase any tickets with other than PayPal or any other trusted after market entity. When buying on Craigslist make sure you converse with the buyer by phone. Never pay with Cashapp, ever. Trust me I know.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:27 AM ^
Even conversing by phone isn't sufficient protection. I did that and a seller STILL tried to scam me. At that point, I gave up on CL altogether. Just pay the money.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:55 AM ^
I used StubHub yesterday. Prices were going up all day so I pulled the trigger. I definitely paid too much in fees, but I am also paying too much for my hotel. My birthday is Saturday, so I plan to enjoy it.
Before I pulled the trigger, I was able to find where the Purdue ticket allotment will be. Those are highlighted in yellow below. You obviously want to be on the other side.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:14 AM ^
FWIW I too pulled the trigger yesterday and bought two tickets in section 444 (my wife's favorite number coincidentally enough) row 2 and paid $339 each before fees through SeatGeek. There were four available and the two I didnt buy are now listed at $287 each so if one of you buy those two, your welcome.
Definitely wanted to be on the Michigan side of the stadium so mission accomplished.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:49 AM ^
mGrowOld how great has your week been so far? I've been thinking about you and all of the Michigan fans who live in OH. How have the Buckeyes all around you in Ohio been dealing with the dawning realization that last year wasn't a fluke?
November 29th, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
I havent stopped smiling that's for sure. It's the 90's all over again and it's glorious!
Thanks for asking - need to find out how Eric in Dayton, Magnum PI and my other brothers in arms down here in enemy territory are faring.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:34 AM ^
dejected, sad, salty af
it's awesome
(pretty sure i live ~10 min away from mGrowOld based on comments he's made in the past)
November 29th, 2022 at 11:10 AM ^
That's pretty cool and I think I remember that as well FWIW I live in Granger Township, just south of Richfield. I'm about 2 miles off the SR-94 exit on 271, near the intersection of Stoney Hill & Remsen Rd.
Where are you and are you going to Indy Saturday?
November 29th, 2022 at 9:16 AM ^
Damn I'm on the wrong side in 615. I didn't go to a game this year so I figured dropping a grand for tickets and a hotel for my wife and I makes up for that. I'm sure going to a playoff game would be in 3-5k range.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:48 AM ^
I will be in the section right next to you fwiw. I am thinking (and hoping) that in the upper-deck on that side that it'll be more mixed with Michigan and Purdue fans, even if that side of the stadium is technically the Purdue side.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:22 AM ^
Hopefully it will be mixed and it's not like we have to sit next to mouth breathing OSU/MSU fans. I don't know much about Purdue fans but I think they idolize trains.
November 29th, 2022 at 11:11 AM ^
That's what I figure too. At least it's not OSU, MSU, or Illinois fans.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:10 AM ^
Dammit me too, I picked section 607 because that was where Michigan's section was last year. For future reference, how can we find out where the BIG TEN assigns these allotments? Oh well, will still enjoy the evening of steamrolling the Boilermakers....
November 30th, 2022 at 2:54 PM ^
FYI - The home team side rotates between east and west each year. For even years, the east division is the home team (2022). Does that help?
November 29th, 2022 at 7:52 PM ^
I bought in 617. Not the right side of the field but way cheaper and I could get row 1.
November 30th, 2022 at 7:02 PM ^
On the ticket sites, most of the seats seem to be in the Purdue section. Maybe that means Boilermaker fans decided to forego the opportunity to see their team get creamed.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:30 AM ^
Hoping to find tickets near the athletic department's allotment... Does anyone know what those sections are?
November 29th, 2022 at 9:43 AM ^
A synopsis on what's out there in case anyone wants to read it: I've been tracking the four main reseller sites since Saturday: Stubhub, SeatGeek, VividSeats and Ticketsmarter (which is the official resale partner of the Big Ten).
We have 3 people, so it makes it a bit tougher as most tix are sold in groups of 2 or 4. But here's what I've seen:
- The cheapest tickets (end zone 600 level) started about $225-$250 overnight Saturday into Sunday.
- They dropped Sunday throughout the day, to the point that I pulled the trigger. Using VividSeats and a cyber Monday code (it was "cyber" in case it still works for anyone), we got 3 tickets in Sec. 635, Row 7, on the sideline, for $186 out the door with all fees (remember when you search to search w/ fees on; a $150 ticket will go for $180-$210 depending on the site).
- Since then, tickets have stayed fairly flat; some singles are going for cheaper but for the most part they have ticked up, if anything. For example, as of 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, the cheapest pair at any of the main re-sellers is going for $185 each. But there are not many at that price point. Most are over $200.
- The Ticketmaster tickets you're seeing are resale tickets; so those are all above face value. The resale option just opened yesterday, which is why you're seeing so many tickets flooding the Ticketmaster site. Remember, there will be fees there as well; a $170 ticket is actually about $200.
- In general, it is smart to wait. But with needing an odd number of 3 tickets, I went against my own advice and locked in as I said. So far, it was a smart move. When tickets are going for $100 out the door on Friday/Saturday, I am sure I will feel different.
Good luck to everyone looking for tickets!
November 29th, 2022 at 9:50 AM ^
I got section 144. Gonna be a long day. Stuck working Friday so fingers crossed no issues with my flight in (I'm coming from CA). California to Denver to Indy. 530AM departure with 90 minute layover in Denver for 3PM arrival in Indy. I'm also supposed to go to the Lions game Sunday so that's gonna be a fun drive lol.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:54 AM ^
I'd never fork over $500 for tickets to someone on craigslist. Try seatgeek, ticketmaster, stubhub, vividseats.
At least those are secure.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:03 AM ^
I bought in section 324 got 3 tickets for just over $300 a piece on Ticketiq. Way over paid for a hotel, but it says it’s an 11 minute walk to the stadium so I figured that was worth the extra cost. Going to be a pricey trip, but I didn’t go last year and figured this will be something I only need to witness once.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:14 AM ^
I went last year and like you, overpaid for everything but like you figured it's something you need to witness once, and only once.
Well here we are a year later and there was no way in hell I wasn't going to go again so I overpaid again.
All year I said under no circumstances would I go back. All game long I said there was no chance I was going...even when it looked like we might win. But as soon as JJ took a knee the die was cast - nothing will stop me from going to every game the rest of the season.
November 29th, 2022 at 4:52 PM ^
Exactly, I went last year and spent a mint so this year I'll just chew double mint. I love my school, university, all teams MICHIGAN. GO BLUE FOREVER
November 30th, 2022 at 3:25 PM ^
I said the same thing last year about only going once for the experience, but then found myself buying tickets again this year to cheer on the maize and blue once again. This year I bought great seats in Row 7, Section 143. Can't wait!!! Go Blue!
You might just find yourself addicted and make the trip for many years to come! lol!
November 29th, 2022 at 10:48 AM ^
I used TickPick - it was by far the lowest price for best value. Last year I paid $500 for 200 level seats. This year I paid $400 for 100 level seats at 10 yard line.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:55 PM ^
I live 45 minutes from Lucas Oil, so I’ve been patiently waiting hoping they drop Friday or Saturday morning and I’ll pick up a couple and make the trip north.