New Reno's for 2024

[Spanky99]

I concur on some of what you said here. I never understood why 200 level seats have better leg room than 100 level. In terms of seat angle 100 level is not good from first base line to third. I once had a guy with a head the size of a large pumpkin sit in front of me. Couldn’t see s*** for most of the game until he got up and left for the last three innings. He probably heard me complaining about the size of his noggin. Oh well.

 

lol

[Deadpool]

I used to go to like 25-30 Blue Jays games per season when I was in university. Had that package of seasons I bought from someone second row behind the away dugout and games I didn't have tickets for would buy $5-10 tickets off scalpers for the 500 level and sit in my friends sections (who were ushers) down in the 200 or 100 level. I now maybe only go to like 2 or 3 at most and try to grab a Postseason game every series.

 

I would now rather sometimes watch the game in the comfort of my own home on my brand new Sony Bravia 65" OLED TV, have my own snacks and drink my own beer.

 

I'm okay with now going to 2 to 3 games per season, and if I go will try to get 200 Level seats around 1B or 3B line which are decent value. Also, would rather save and spend money on Postseason games instead of regular season, unless there is a special team or player I want to see.

 

In terms of other ballparks, I'll try to get really good seats since I'm visiting from out of town, even if it means splurging a bit. But for the most part, tickets for ballparks in the US aren't that expensive if you buy on StubHub before game time.

 

I watch ~150 games a season. I live <1 hour from the stadium and I have been to 1 game in the past decade (the tickets were a wedding gift). I don't miss going to games at all.

[Stangstag]

I watch ~150 games a season. I live <1 hour from the stadium and I have been to 1 game in the past decade (the tickets were a wedding gift). I don't miss going to games at all.

 

Wow yall are crazy. I love going to games with my dad/friends/whoever

[Laika]

I watch ~150 games a season. I live <1 hour from the stadium and I have been to 1 game in the past decade (the tickets were a wedding gift). I don't miss going to games at all.

 

Transit / transportation from outside Toronto proper is a big deterrent. The GO train is like $25 round trip from Oshawa and isn't exactly fast. It's a pretty big turn off, especially when the alternative is 4K HD at home + all the comforts of home.

 

I feel like, as a non-Toronto person near Toronto, I would go to a lot more games if the transit or traffic situation was better.

[jaysblue]

Yeah GO Train is pretty expensive if you're travelling from Hamilton/Burlington or Milton or Oshawa for a RT. Slow trains as well. If you only have 2 or 3 stops on the GO Train to Union, it's not that bad at all. Easier than the TTC and maybe just $1 or so more.

 

Driving downtown isn't worth it anymore. Traffic, congestion + parking will set you back $30-40.

 

Have to factor in the time to get down to the game and the time to get back. On a weeknight, you're likely looking at leaving around 5PM to catch the GO Train or TTC from wherever to get down to the game in time. If you want to go to a bar and eat before the game, need to leave around 4-430PM so you're not rushed eating. Game starts at 7PM, finishes around 9ish/9:30PM. Probably looking at getting home at 11PM if you live outside the city.

[Stangstag]

Transit / transportation from outside Toronto proper is a big deterrent. The GO train is like $25 round trip from Oshawa and isn't exactly fast. It's a pretty big turn off, especially when the alternative is 4K HD at home + all the comforts of home.

 

I feel like, as a non-Toronto person near Toronto, I would go to a lot more games if the transit or traffic situation was better.

 

I have no problems with the distance or price of the go train tbh.

 

The only factor I absolutely hate is riding home with all the loud idiots in a packed train after the game. Literally a terrible experience.

[Stangstag]

Yeah GO Train is pretty expensive if you're travelling from Hamilton/Burlington or Milton or Oshawa for a RT. Slow trains as well. If you only have 2 or 3 stops on the GO Train to Union, it's not that bad at all. Easier than the TTC and maybe just $1 or so more.

 

Driving downtown isn't worth it anymore. Traffic, congestion + parking will set you back $30-40.

 

Have to factor in the time to get down to the game and the time to get back. On a weeknight, you're likely looking at leaving around 5PM to catch the GO Train or TTC from wherever to get down to the game in time. If you want to go to a bar and eat before the game, need to leave around 4-430PM so you're not rushed eating. Game starts at 7PM, finishes around 9ish/9:30PM. Probably looking at getting home at 11PM if you live outside the city.

 

Yeah, you do it if you're a fan. This is some TB Rays level complaining.

[jaysblue]

Yeah, you do it if you're a fan. This is some TB Rays level complaining.

 

Nope, it's reality.

 

Like I said I used to go to 25-30 games per season. I would take the TTC every night to a game or go to a game after finished at UofT.

 

Now being older, and having other obligations and responsibilities, it's tough for myself to go to 2-3 games per week or to see the amount of games I went to a decade ago. As well, with the cost of everything rising, have to watch my budget more now on how much I spend for entertainment etc. Ticket prices have gone up, cost of eating/drinking at the game and public transit, all adds up. Additionally, would rather save up money to buy Postseason tickets in October or save up money to travel to new ballparks down in the US to see the Jays play rather than watch 25-30 games at the Rogers Centre.

 

I have no issue watching games in the comfort of my own home, eating my own snacks and drinking my own beer.

 

You're in that phase where you feel like you have to go to a majority of the games. I was like that myself as well. It's easier to go a lot of game if you only have school or a teenager with no financial responsibilities or other obligations.

[Deadpool]

Transit / transportation from outside Toronto proper is a big deterrent. The GO train is like $25 round trip from Oshawa and isn't exactly fast. It's a pretty big turn off, especially when the alternative is 4K HD at home + all the comforts of home.

 

I feel like, as a non-Toronto person near Toronto, I would go to a lot more games if the transit or traffic situation was better.

 

Pro-tip (that worked at least last year): Pre-book parking through the Ripley's Aquarium website. You'll get a flat rate parking price that's generally a lot lower than the "event price", and it's easily walkable to the SkyDome.

 

That said, still not worth it to me.

[Stangstag]

Nope, it's reality.

 

Like I said I used to go to 25-30 games per season. I would take the TTC every night to a game or go to a game after finished at UofT.

 

Now being older, and having other obligations and responsibilities, it's tough for myself to go to 2-3 games per week or to see the amount of games I went to a decade ago. As well, with the cost of everything rising, have to watch my budget more now on how much I spend for entertainment etc. Ticket prices have gone up, cost of eating/drinking at the game and public transit, all adds up. Additionally, would rather save up money to buy Postseason tickets in October or save up money to travel to new ballparks down in the US to see the Jays play rather than watch 25-30 games at the Rogers Centre.

 

I have no issue watching games in the comfort of my own home, eating my own snacks and drinking my own beer.

 

You're in that phase where you feel like you have to go to a majority of the games. I was like that myself as well. It's easier to go a lot of game if you only have school or a teenager with no financial responsibilities or other obligations.

 

To be clear i'm not advocating for going to 20+ games per year. A handful each year is usually enough for me. But I live like an hour away.

 

I was more shocked by the people here that were saying they haven't been to a game in years

[wilko]

To be clear i'm not advocating for going to 20+ games per year. A handful each year is usually enough for me. But I live like an hour away.

 

I was more shocked by the people here that were saying they haven't been to a game in years

 

Last game I went to was in 1994.

[Stangstag]

Last game I went to was in 1994.

 

You should really go down to the dome for a game then. If you’re a reasonable distance. The new renos definitely feel fresh and its nice to experience the game live every so often

[wilko]

You should really go down to the dome for a game then. If you’re a reasonable distance. The new renos definitely feel fresh and its nice to experience the game live every so often

 

I'm planning on a trip next year hopefully.

[Spanky99]

You should really go down to the dome for a game then. If you’re a reasonable distance. The new renos definitely feel fresh and its nice to experience the game live every so often

 

C'mon... he lives in Marioka Japan, man.

[jaysblue]

C'mon... he lives in Marioka Japan, man.

 

Does Wilko really live there?

[John_Havok]

Does Wilko really live there?

 

Grand Prairie, Alberta.... close.

[Laika]

Wilko is a huge weeb confirmed

[wilko]

Does Wilko really live there?

 

[Spanky99]

Grand Prairie, Alberta.... close.

 

East Coaster by', not many living out in Alberta, lol.

[wilko]

East Coaster by', not many living out in Alberta, lol.

 

Been here 16 years now I think. Jesus.

[TheHurl]

100 level infield for business types and rich baseball fans.

100 level OF for the people want to experience the game (but probably don't care to watch every detail of the game)

200 level middle class families and poorer baseball fans

500 level families and cheap ass baseball fans

 

This is the Chicago Cubs model that has worked for years. Jays have more levels to play with so it is even more sectioned off. Obviously as the season goes into the pennant drive it will be get whatever tickets you can.

[wilko]

Has anyone got a chance to check out the new "standing" areas? The one over left field looks pretty fun.

[Stangstag]

Has anyone got a chance to check out the new "standing" areas? The one over left field looks pretty fun.

 

I checked out LF and RF in the 100s and they were cool. Schneiders porch in the 200s RF was also nice and spacious. Didn’t go up to the 500s to check those yet.

[jaysblue]

Has anyone got a chance to check out the new "standing" areas? The one over left field looks pretty fun.

 

Lots of hot baseball chicks!

[G-Snarls]

Holy s*** this is gonna be great

 

https://bluejays.fanportal-mlb.com/ballpark-renovation/construction

[G-Snarls]

 

[wilko]

Damn, they gutted it again!

[Omar]

They're going to price a lot of fans on out of the 100 level. Edited November 22, 2023 by Omar

[G-Snarls]

They're going to price a lot of fans on ut of the 100 level.

 

Worth it for all those playoff winz!

 

Oh wait...

[burlingtonbandit]

They're going to price a lot of fans on ut of the 100 level.

 

Unless you are going with a big group of people you can almost always get a pair of 100 level seats cheaper than cost if you wait until an hour before the game to start and buy on seatgeek. Even the weekend games. And if its during the week in april and may, I've seen seats for $30 lots of times.