I don’t know what’s going on with the ticket prices this year at MSG. Went to the Jimmy V classic last two years and tickets were 75$ base, for 2 games. Now $110. 50% increase! Checked UConn games since they played in Jimmy V last year as well. Same increase in pricing for their games va Gonzaga and St. John’s. Insane. Alright I’m done venting. For now.
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I'm in the same boat. Loved seeing us at MSG the past two years but I feel like they pushed it a bit far this time. I am hoping to wait and scoop up a deal on resale or just save the money for @ Rutgers.
hoping for a nor’easter and pick up resale lol
Didn’t realize they were playing at Rutgers. I’ll take a look at those. Edit: yeah those are crazy too.
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Lol. I had those courtside, behind-the-basket MSG tix for our NIT (semi?)-finals aginst Virginia (and Ralph Samson) in 79 or 80ish. Second row, IIRC. I think we paid $20 a ticket.
Anyone know which side is the Illinois bench?
Illini played Minnesota in those 1980 NIT semifinals. Lost by 2. Sampson and Virginia beat UNLV in the other semi. Illini then beat UNLV for 3rd place.
I'd say you have a pretty good track record, Point Guard. We're counting on you to continue the streak.
My tickets through ifund are in 110.
Based upon my vast (more than 60 seconds) Google search, it appears that the Knicks sit in front of Section 6, whilst their opponents are seated in front of Section 4. Are we home or visitor for this one? Is there any good way to tell?
And this is why ticket sales are essentially criminal.
Asking again. Can't find it anywhere on the internets.
Changing my guess. In NBA games, the home team sits in front of Section 6 and visitors sit in front of Section 4. Resale tickets in Section 4 and vicinity are much more expensive and less common than tickets in Section 6 and vicinity. Higher prices stem from higher demand. I think that demand for tickets behind the Duke bench is likely to be higher than demand for tickets behind the Illini bench. Ergo, Illinois is the "home" team and you should sit in Section 6, where prices start at $918. Section 4 tickets start at $2,880.
Thanks, I'm going through the same thought process. Trying to confirm with MSG or one of the teams before I buy. Will post if I get confirmation.
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According to IFund, the Illini sections are 108,109, 7, 8, and 9. Based on that, we should be the bench in front of section 6, where I got tickets. Also, NYC Illini Club is having a pregame event at the Chelsea Bell. NYC Illini Event
Just got my ticket near those IFUND Illini section. Bench in section 4 going for 2-3X more, must be DUKE bench.
This seems to be the NYC Illlini Pre-Game hangout
You're Invited to a Fun-Filled Evening at The Chelsea Bell!
Join us for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan’s premier neighborhood, just a 6-minute walk from the iconic Madison Square Garden! Whether you’re looking to enjoy great company, unbeatable drink specials, or catch a thrilling game, this event has it all!
Event Details:
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Chelsea Bell, Chelsea, 316 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
This seems to be the NYC Illlini Pre-Game hangout
You're Invited to a Fun-Filled Evening at The Chelsea Bell!
Join us for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan’s premier neighborhood, just a 6-minute walk from the iconic Madison Square Garden! Whether you’re looking to enjoy great company, unbeatable drink specials, or catch a thrilling game, this event has it all!
Event Details:
Date: February 22, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: The Chelsea Bell, Chelsea, 316 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
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I've had my seats for a while now, just bought plane tickets yesterday. Looks like I'm midway up on the Duke side of the aisle between 117/116. I could make a small fortune selling my seats looking at the resell prices.... NOT gonna happen though, lol! I'm super stoked about this game, wouldn't miss it for anything!
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This could be a BLOCKBUSTER matchup by the time it rolls around. Plenty of bandwagon Duke fans from the Northeast that will fill much of the stands (after all, Notre Dame football will be done by then so they can switch gears!), so I hope we travel well and get a good contingent of orange in the stands.
We sit on the Knicks side, so I guess that makes us the home team.
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