Curtley
Years ago
Pretty significant news.
Interesting to see how much tickets will be at Qudos bank arena for the USA v Canada game.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba-stars-to-be-on-show-in-australia-as-usa-and-canada-set-for-matchup-in-sydney/news-story/bd9ca8affd15f950a39d9529ec63bc97
Melbourne Boy
Years ago
It will be better going to USA vs Canada in an actual basketball arena than the overpriced Marvel nosebleed tickets.
Food for thought
(he/kangaroo)
Years ago
Well, sure. If you are in no way patriotic about the Boomers that might be an option for you.
Ben
Years ago
I'm looking forward to my overpriced tickets at Marvel. Yeah not ideal viewing arrangements for basketball but have been to Final 4s which were no diff and that was fine.
Atmosphere will be unreal and who wouldn’t want to be in the crowd for the first time the Boomers upset the US ;)
The Sydney games will be great also, what a boon for local basketball fans. Would go for sure if wasn’t already holidaying in Melbourne.
Perthworld
Years ago
Another reason not to pay through the nose for the Perth games. Melbourne and now Sydney an option. Nice.
Not certain on your mathematics there Perth World, by the time you buy a return flight to Sydney will cost you. Tickets won't be cheaper in Sydney, nothing is.
Food for thought
(he/kangaroo)
Years ago
I can't even believe I'm hearing complaints about any of this. Not even referring to this particular board, but on basketball threads in general. We have Team USA here for 3 games. I can't think of anything more we could really ask for.
Melbourne Boy
Years ago
As long as all the Boomers games sell out, last thing we need is a bunch of empty seats that families could have been sitting in if they were more affordable. Instead of thinking how much cash can be made as a one off they could think about long term benefits, but again if they all sell out then their sums were correct.
Cats for life
Years ago
$219 one way from Perth to Sydney on those date's. Tempted, just have to wait for the prices for the tickets.
D2.0
Years ago
Interesting.
Is it something to do with time zones?
Just wondering why the USA wants to play games in Aus.
And yes, if I lived in Sydney, even I might be tempted
Ben
Years ago
They were already being accommodated well to come to Melbourne for the two games.
Makes sense logistically they stick around for a few more matches against quality opposition I guess. They'll go to China when they’re done, 9 hour flight time ain’t bad.
Nice to have an option to see the US team in a regular NBA-sized arena and not just this terrible football stadium gimmick (which really is just about money and marketing - the experience is going to be awful for almost everyone in there). Real shame it's not a Boomers game, but still, definitely going to this.
Perthworld
Years ago
#742841 The point was I'll happily pay more for Dream Team. Not so for Canada.
koberulz
Years ago
Why? The Dream Team are all well past their primes by now.
Anonymous
Years ago
I'll try this again as my first post didn't work.
Qudos ticket prices for USA v Canada
Category 1: $760
Category 2: $560
Category 3: $360
Category 4: $280
Category 5: From $160
Category 6: From $110
I'd post a screenshot of the seating layout but don't know how. Sorry.
PeterJohn
Years ago
Well those seem to be consistent with Sydney's house prices. Not surprised the thread went quiet after that post. Million dollar price for a thousand dollar view.
Hoopie
Years ago
What a rip-off when it will surely be on TV anyway
Food for thought
(he/kangaroo)
Years ago
That's comparable to concert prices. You think it's a rip off for something that may never happen again?
A A Ron
Years ago
Is it BA who sets the prices and is making all the profits?
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