r/nba • u/TheRealPdGaming Mavericks • 2h ago
The Magic are rolling out new cost-saving options to make its home games more affordable for fans: • $20 ticket drops for every game • Free and discounted tickets for groups • $2–$7 concessions and alcohol • $15 apparel and new private label line • Free train service
Orlando Magic to Provide New Affordability Options for Home Games
ORLANDO – As part of the Orlando Magic’s commitment to accessibility the team has announced several new affordability options for all home games.
The team will offer options on tickets, merchandise and concessions bringing the live game experience closer to all fans.
“Making Magic games accessible to every fan has always been a priority for our organization, and this season we worked closely with the DeVos family to build on that commitment,” said Magic President of Business Operations Charlie Freeman. “From affordable ticket and concession options to retail merchandise deals, we want to make sure a Magic game remains within reach for families across our community. The DeVos family ownership has been clear that growth on the court should go hand-in-hand with keeping this experience affordable for the fans who support us every night.”
Variety of Ticket Options
The Magic will offer several ticket options to all Magic home games including group tickets and the Monthly Steals Program.
The program will provide $20 ticket options for every game with offers launched on the first of each month.
Group ticket programs include complimentary tickets through the Jr. Magic and Honor Roll programs with discounted tickets offered to OCPS school staff and through OneBlood donations.
For more information fans can visit https://orlandomagic.com/monthlysteals or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Expanded Retail Options
To make the game experience complete, fans will also find a variety of Magic merchandise options.
The retail item of the game and Eighty9 Collection will be available at every game. The item of the game includes merchandise starting at $15. Weekly deals can also be found in the Magic Authentics team shop at Kia Center that features a $15 hat or T-shirt. The affordable private-label option, Eighty9 Collection, will also be available at each game in the team shop.
Concession Choices
Additionally, there will be concession options in Slam Dunk section 115 and Flavors of Orlando section 218.
Those will include the Fan Favorites Value Menu featuring select food and beverage items priced between $2 and $7. Value menu items include hot dogs, pretzel bites, popcorn, nachos, cookies, chips, bottled water, soda and beer.
Get to the Game
The Magic will also continue to work with SunRail to ensure trains are running on weeknights postgame providing fans a free ride with a game ticket. SunRail stations exist in 17 locations around Central Florida including areas in DeLand and DeBary all offering a convenient drop off right by Kia Center.
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u/GeologistTechnical61 Thunder 2h ago
Glad professional sports teams are adopting cheap and affordable concession stand food. No way a hot dog & a beer should cost $25. I believe Atlanta Hawks was the first one? Or was New Orleans Saints? I can’t remember who started lowering their prices.
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u/MasterFussbudget Thunder 2h ago
Falcons and Suns are the teams I've heard about.
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u/Tiny_Acanthaceae_844 1h ago
The falcons did it years before Ishbia even owned the Suns tbf, it started in 2017 when they moved to Mercedes Benz
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u/HilariousScreenname Suns 33m ago
Diamondbacks have had a discount menu foreverrrrr. Im not sure where it's at now but I remember $1 glizzies and $4 beers making the 9-9-9 challenge real doable
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u/dimmyfarm Supersonics 10m ago
Arthur Blank looks like a godfather but is on a very small list of the people I consider to be ethical billionaires
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u/2coolcaterpillar Thunder 1h ago
Falcons are the first team to normalize fair concession prices, and I’ve actually seen quite a few stadiums follow suit, even if it’s just for core items.
I went to a Raiders game and the hot dogs, nachos, and soda were all $3. Coors draft was $10 which I’ll take.
Clippers seemed to have reasonable food prices BUT not for me smh. you have to be a certified clipper fan or something so Ballmer is kinda helping nobody there
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u/Artimusjones88 Raptors 1h ago
Go to a Jays, Raptor of leaf game. Enjoy you slice of pizza and a beer for only $35.00. Water? 6, popcorn 10.00 it's ridiculous, but all are full every night abd people pay, so there is zero motivation to lower prices.... except loonie Dog nights every Tuesday for the Jays.
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u/rabid-panda 1h ago
Think beer needs to be expensive just to reduce the number of drunk fans.
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u/mucho-gusto [CLE] Baron Davis 1h ago
Nickel beer night would cause constant Malice
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u/LevelJumper 39m ago
Did you ever hear the tragedy of ten cent beer night? I thought not. It’s not a story MLB would tell you…
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u/Character_Bug_1862 1h ago
Meanwhile the Thunder are shrinking their arena size and increasing corporate suites. Bums me out a bit they’re going to lose some of that college atmosphere, hope it never gets as bad as the Lakers at least.
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u/Ok-Tree4365 2h ago
Say what you will about Ballmer, but since the Clippers have been at Intuit Dome, they have offered free shuttle service from 5 locations around LA County; created a fan section (The Wall) with cheaper tickets; always have an "item of the game" merch option that's at least 50% off; the food and drinks are cheaper and better than they are at the Crypt (or the other NBA arenas I've been to in Chicago and Milwaukee); and have seriously cut down on lines for concessions and entrance, and made lines for bathrooms non-existent.
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u/theyoloGod Tampa Bay Raptors 1h ago
Ballmer loves his team and has no problem spending on it. He loves spending so much he’s willing to pay off the books. Now obviously cheating damages your PR but there’s no doubt he’s not one of those fucks trying to bleed you for every dollar
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u/thedrcubed Grizzlies 1h ago
I'm not mad at Ballmer anymore. He cheated, got caught and has been appropriately punished. On top of that, they never won anything so it's not like there's a tainted championship
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u/spraypaint23 2h ago
The crypt and the Lakers are a money grab so it’s not that great a comparison. Because of the franchise being what it is, they haven’t had to the hard for a while but totally agree with you on the Intuit dome.
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u/bighoneymoney [TOR] Tracy McGrady 2h ago
Unsure who was first, but I remember Ishbai (Phoenix) rolled this out pretty early.
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u/Briguy_fieri Pelicans 2h ago
Falcons for sure. I hate them but they do right by the fan experience.
Arthur blank seems like a great dude and a decent owner.
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u/Chuckle_Pants Nuggets 2h ago
Went to a random Hawks game when I was in town for work 4-5 years ago, just on my own.
Sat in the lower level for a good price, had some decent stadium food and a few beers for under $50, and the crowd was energetic and into it.
Had a great experience and even saw Mike Brey (of Notre Dame coaching fame) watching the game several rows in front of me, which may only interest me lol
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u/zrizzoz Hawks 1h ago
Hawks arent owned by Blank just fyi.
Same food/drink that costs 50 at a hawks game costs like $14 at a falcons or atlanta united game
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u/Armanewb Spurs 1h ago
Yeah just peep these prices: https://www.mercedesbenzstadium.com/menus/atl-fan-fare
By comparison the food at State Farm Arena is super overpriced. Sad state of affairs given they're right next door to each other. And don't get me started on Truist Park lol...
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u/OKC89ers Thunder 2h ago
Being able to attend a game as a kid is one of the fastest ways to become a lifelong fan. These NBA teams need to figure out how to generate that kind of loyalty.
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u/MyManC707 2h ago
Phoenix suns started this movement I believe. They easily have one of the best owners in the NBA
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u/Smooth_Specialist416 2h ago
Hawks did it pre covid (I weirdly remember stuff very well right before covid) https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/state-farm-arena-food-and-beverage-scores-skyrocket-top-nba
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u/Armanewb Spurs 1h ago
I don't think the Hawks ever cut the prices on food, they just get awards because there's a bunch of vendors that are satellites of award winning chefs in the city. The Falcons are the ones that set the price of concessions super low.
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u/Skipton Knicks 2h ago
Is he? He’s made concessions cheaper and improved tv viewing, which is awesome. But his roster management has destroyed their chance to compete for quite a while. Personally, I’d prefer almost any other owner
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u/HilariousScreenname Suns 31m ago
The roster moves are unfortunate, but to me it showed he actually gave a shit. It didnt work out and that SUCKS for sure, but I feel like hes learning and am personally excited for the future of the franchise. He's made the fan experience so much better, from viewing games to actually going to them.
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u/russfan0987 Magic 2h ago
Started in baseball, Dbacks games I think? Whose owner also owns the suns and came in super fan-friendly
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u/FromAmericaMC Suns 2h ago
Nope, the Ishbia brothers do have the rights to eventually own the White Sox though. I think around 2033 is when they take over?
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u/Cudi_buddy Kings 2h ago
Kings game get a normal sized burger, no fries or drink, fuckin $22 a couple seasons ago. Was in disbelief.
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u/CautiousOptimism09 Timberwolves 2h ago
Yeah theres SUPPOSED TO BE protection laws for consumers stopping this shit but of course no state enforces it
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u/Sharcbait Timberwolves 2h ago
I know that the Minnesota Twins have a few specific cheap concession stand. Limited options but if you want a $4 hotdog it is worth the line.
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u/faudcmkitnhse 47m ago
I stopped going to pro sports games years ago because of the prices. Between travel, tickets, parking, and food it got to the point where the experience wasn't worth the cost.
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u/yogiyogiyogi69 2h ago
Every team should do this. $20 bucks for a tall boy bud light should be criminal
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u/zrizzoz Hawks 1h ago
Ive always thought every team should partner with boys & girls clubs and youth sports teams.
Set up a portal where those can get tickets for kids for basically nothing and parents for a discount if theyre bringing a kid
you fill out the empty seats which looks better and creates a better environment
you create lifelong fans
kids have to eat and want merch, so theyll spend money
kids need parents to bring them, so parents will pay more to get in.
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u/Pure_Marvel Magic 1h ago
I got hit with $125 for 5 IPA's at a fucking Miami Marlins game 4 years ago at an afternoon game. Here, here!
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u/SnottyPippen-33 Celtics 2h ago
It’s to get people to not drink 6 of them at the games. $7 waters on the other hand…
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u/SubstantialSale8223 Timberwolves 2h ago
You think that will stop people in Wisconsin?
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u/I_really_enjoy_beer Bucks 1h ago
It sucks just having to turn your brain off here and understand that it is going to cost $80+ in alcohol for every sporting event you attend when you can drink the same amount at a bar for $15.
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u/SubstantialSale8223 Timberwolves 1h ago
I know you’re from Wisconsin because you can get drunk at the bar for $15
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u/thatisagoodrock Knicks 2h ago edited 1h ago
Right, it’s not for profits.
Edit: Guys, I’m being sarcastic. It’s clearly for profit, I understand that 😅
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u/farmerpeach 2h ago
Lmfao what? On what planet do you think this is true? If this were true, why would they be partnering with so many gambling companies and pushing it on fans indiscriminately?
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u/SpamCamel Warriors 45m ago
That's right, daddy megacorp is selling Bud Light for $20 only because they have your best interests at heart. Trust me bro, it's for your own good.
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u/BSantos57 Heat 2h ago
Alcohol being expensive at sports events is good policy though, food and non-alcoholic drinks should obviously be much cheaper in general
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u/super_sayanything Bulls 2h ago
Man just let people enjoy themselves for a lot of people they only get to one or two games.
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u/BSantos57 Heat 1h ago
Alcohol being relatively expensive SHOULD (which doesn't mean it automatically happens in the age of greed we're currently living) lower ticket prices and allow those people to go to more games, in theory.
The core experience (a seat + basic food and water) should be cheaper, and since owners will never lose out on profits voluntarily, the other add-ons (alcohol, most of team merch, etc...) should cover that gap.
You guys also have the huge problem of resellers fucking over the common person who just wants to go to a ball game, but that's unrelated to this topic
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u/Sm0k3inth3tr33s Celtics 2h ago
Funny, that's the only thing I think really doesn't matter. Discouraging alcohol consumption would solve 99% of issues between fans at games.
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u/yogiyogiyogi69 2h ago
I agree to a certain extent, but people just get drunk before the game on the parking lot to save money
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u/randotd152 2h ago
Alcohol related issues are not because people are drinking too much during games, it's because they're drinking too much BEFORE games.
Further to it, in many cases, people are drinking more before games precisely because of how expensive beers are at the games. You can go to pretty much any popular pre-game bar near a stadium and hear somebody near you say something like "yeah we have 10 more minutes, grab me a shot and one more beer to chug, gotta get it in before paying $20 apiece at the game."
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u/NilsofWindhelm 76ers 2h ago
Are issues between fans really a pervasive problem?
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u/Zeppelanoid [TOR] Kyle Lowry 2h ago
No, Reddit just has a hate boner for alcohol
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u/pmurt007 Lakers 2h ago
Yeah and while you're at it everyone should just be quiet during a game and admire the beauty of the game.
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u/xShockmaster 2h ago
And decrease the fun and experience by about 75%.
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u/pmurt007 Lakers 2h ago
He's definitely the type of guy to say why do you need alcohol to have fun lol
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u/BSantos57 Heat 2h ago
If not drinking alcohol causes that effect on your enjoyment level of a live event, you've got much more serious problems than the price of a beer...
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u/SubstantialSale8223 Timberwolves 2h ago
Damn bro above you predicted your lame ass answer before you even made it 😂
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u/ldclark92 Pacers 2h ago
Why do these things have to go to the extreme? Is it really that hard to understand that someone would much rather have the option to have a beer at a game for a reasonable price vs not having a drink because they're charging exorbitant prices for cheap beer? Yes, it's problematic if the only way you can enjoy an event is through drinking, but an adult wanting to have a drink/s at a game thinking that makes the experience better is not inherently problematic.
The conversation around price gouging shouldn't be an opportunity take the moral high horse on fellow fans. Let people enjoy the game they want to and let's all push back on corporations raising prices simply for the sake of higher profits.
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u/WearyAir9260 Magic 2h ago
For what it’s worth, the ownership group is still a bunch of scumbags.
This is cool though.
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u/YouSeemNiceXB Supersonics 2h ago
Yeah, don't let this gesture of goodwill distract you from the fact that the DeVos family is an absolutely awful group of humans.
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u/theyoloGod Tampa Bay Raptors 1h ago
Going to be pretty tough to find a decent billionaire but gotta take your wins where you can
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u/Aeronova20 Magic 1h ago
for as much as you can say of the DeVos family (and you can say a LOT) they are absolutely committed to the city of Orlando, this franchise and this community
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u/Nails__DeChamp Magic 1h ago
What about watching the games locally this upcoming season?
Are we still on Fan Duel Sports Network, or is that dead yet?
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u/Aeronova20 Magic 1h ago
all games (sans national TV ones) are over the air this season
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u/Nails__DeChamp Magic 1h ago
What does that mean, channel-wise?
Will they be available on YouTube TV?
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u/Aeronova20 Magic 1h ago
It’ll be on WRDQ channel 27. Not sure if that’s on YTTV but you can always get like a $10 antenna and hook that up to your TV
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u/Lootthatbody 1h ago
Exactly, the only thing that would make me consider going to magic games are new owners.
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u/TealHornet Hornets 2h ago
Family of four wants to go see a game, and is okay with nosebleeds.
$20/ticket = $80
Fountain drink, 2 hotdogs, a bag of chips per person, or something along those lines. Call it $12/person in snacks. = $48
T-shirt for everybody = $60
A fun family night out for less than $200 isn’t the worst thing in the world. But the team certainly won’t be losing any money on the transaction.
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u/randotd152 2h ago
A fun family night out for less than $200 isn’t the worst thing in the world.
Downright cheap. Fucking dinner at Chili's and a movie for a family of 4 will easily run you $200 these days.
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u/TealHornet Hornets 2h ago
Right. The Chili’s alone could run a family almost $200 if they’re not specifically being careful about their spending
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u/113CandleMagic Pistons 1h ago
How the fuck is a family spending $200 at a place where the gimmick is an entire meal for $11?
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u/TealHornet Hornets 1h ago
Sticking to the 3 for $11 deal would be a family being very careful about their spending.
If you think some folks can’t run it up at Chili’s then you’re sorely mistaken
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u/TurbulentJudge1000 2h ago
Sneak in snacks and drinks and it’ll save you $40
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u/randotd152 1h ago
I wasn't really baking in any snacks/drinks for the movie.
$20 movie ticket x 4 = $80. 4 entrees and 4 drinks at Chili's plus tax and tip will pretty easily run you $120.
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u/TurbulentJudge1000 1h ago
3 for 10.99 - 15.99 at chilis. Idk what you’re spending at chilis, but you’re doing it all wrong lol.
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u/OKC89ers Thunder 2h ago
And for a lot of lower wage workers, that might be one of the few big family events they do that year. It should be accessible to folks like that.
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u/KnicksGhost2497 Knicks 2h ago
It really, really sucks that I may never get the chance to take my kid to a Knicks home game at MSG because the prices have gotten just way too crazy.
Really happy for other fans for stuff like this. Suns broadcasting for free is great, too. Everyone should be able to enjoy and root for their home team
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u/Interesting_Prune513 Heat 2h ago
Good shit Orlando, props
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u/EthicalBballFan Heat 1h ago
My buddy told me he was happier with the Heat getting Giannis than I was, because it meant tourists would stop buying tickets to the magic and thus he would be able to watch his team with cheaper tickets.
I didn't see the vision then, but now I do. Props to them and hopefully when it's time to rebuild after Giannis we do it too. The transit leaving the games is a tall ask on it's own already.
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u/Atl-Fan_FTS Hawks 2h ago
Would be nice if this set off a chain reaction for other franchises
Good on the Magic
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u/SAguilar23 Spurs 1h ago
Mean while we got “Dynamic Pricing” and the need for four apps just to watch games. Smdh.
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u/jcampo13 76ers 2h ago
Wish programs like this were mandated by the league. I get that the DeVos family is controversial for their politics but this is genuinely great policy and great for Orlando fans. Wish our owner did this instead of jacking up all the prices.
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u/Upper_Address_2778 2h ago
Bulls sixers at wfc on a Monday in January has last row seats at 96 bucks right now. Only the flyers and the union are affordable in our city anymore.
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u/Jolly-Ad-3093 Trail Blazers 2h ago
It sort of feels like we're returning to the old way of how things used to be; games can now be found OTA, and stadiums are now trying to make the fan experience better by offering great value.
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u/mani9612 [IND] Paul George 2h ago
Yooo I never thought I’d live to see the day that my town of DeBary gets mentioned on r/nba😭😭
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u/Themanwhofarts 2h ago
So happy to see this. I was a Magic fan living in Orlando during the 2010's. Most games were affordable but man getting lower section seats is always expensive and really no one cared about the Magic at that time. It was tough sitting way high up and seeing so many open seats near the court.
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u/Independent-Spite139 Raptors 2h ago
such a good move. I literally am so happy to see this happening, fuck overpriced entertainment. It's sport and it should be accessable.
The Raptors need to start doing this at their games lol🤣
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u/Forsaken_Flight6188 Knicks 2h ago
Hopefully every team around the league does this too especially the concession prices
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u/Aggravating-Body-721 2h ago
I hope more Teams get on board & make attending games for the average fan & their families more affordable.
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u/gm5891 2h ago
I'd love to see this shit in Toronto, prices are in the stratosphere
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u/randotd152 2h ago
The item of the game includes merchandise starting at $15. Weekly deals can also be found in the Magic Authentics team shop at Kia Center that features a $15 hat or T-shirt.
Never understood why sports teams don't sell basic clothing like t-shirts and hats more cheaply. Costs literally nothing and it's free advertising. And you probably sell 3x as many t-shirts at $15 than you do at $30.
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u/TheAnswerEK42 Magic 2h ago
So I tried to buy those 20.00 tickets and they sold out so fast! Idk how many the released but hopefully people who buy them actually use them
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u/Particular-Cake-6430 2h ago
Is it even real? Or is it like southwest get away tickets that never existed.
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u/boiohboioh Supersonics 2h ago
I hope so, you'd have to be a total degenerate to scalp magic tickets. 2 weeks in and secondary sites will have $10 cheap seats after they start stinking up the joint.
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u/TheAnswerEK42 Magic 1h ago
Don’t let the national media and this sub fool you, Magic are gonna be in the mix for home court in the east.
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u/russfan0987 Magic 2h ago edited 2h ago
*The rest of this is super dope and commendable full stop
But can we add a later final stop time for the sunrail than 11:30 now jesus
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u/Sherwood_RipCity Trail Blazers 2h ago
Oh shit, I would kill for $7 dollar beer at the Rose Garden.
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u/One_Wrap_5584 1h ago
They sell $5 cans at two in arena locations and have for at least the last 3-4 seasons
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u/FromAmericaMC Suns 2h ago
Mat Ishbia gets a ton of hate, when without him, all of these teams wouldn't have lowered their prices. Shoutout Mat!
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u/Drawing_The_Line 2h ago
Good on the Magic. This type of thing needs to become more common. Silver’s “Let them eat cake” moment last season about restrictive TV and streaming costs with a “they can watch highlights” was a very bad look and completely tone deaf.
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u/Cheap-Kiwi-1312 Supersonics 2h ago
Man the Seattle teams are so ridiculously prices it's insane. Can only imagine if we ever get the sonics back it's going to be even more ridiculous. Beer at a mariners game is 20 bucks a can.
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u/Ibleedred99 Clippers 2h ago
The clippers owe a lot more than this to their fan base after kawhi and 8ball smh
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u/TrueDeadBling Bucks 2h ago
W Magic
As an Australian, I really wish sports teams over here would adopt a similar way of thinking in regards to tickets and concessions. So expensive to attend live sports over here.
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u/Few_Position_2727 76ers 2h ago
I took my family to Disney world last year and got Hornets vs Magic tickets last minute for $18/each. Decent seats in the middle section too
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u/deftechsoldout Magic 2h ago
Of course they do this after I move out of Florida. That said, this is great for the local fans.
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u/enblightened 1h ago
Would be nice if they did a lottery for the discount tickets, the drops just get snapped in seconds and can be botted too
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u/vinniedomino 1h ago
Would love if Canadian sports or just events in general did the same. Just existing in Toronto is 50$ minimum
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u/ElMaskedZorro 1h ago
Assuming this isn't performative good on the magic for this.
This really should be the answer when people ask the question about where the money in sport should go.
Make some of it go back to the fans.
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u/Low_Obligation5558 32m ago
It’s just proof that it’s been affordable all along, they just chose to scalp us for the fun of it.
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u/abarthsimpson 24m ago
Every team that takes tax dollars for their stadium should be forced to do this.
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u/Millennialnerds Pacers 2h ago
Sweet. I live an hour or so away. Maybe I will actually go to a game lol. But not for the magic….
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u/JenovaJireh 76ers 2h ago
Still have no idea how it got so expensive in the first place, I went to a game in Philly last season where a slice of pizza and a Diet Coke cost me over $20… I can get TWO slices and a bev right around the corner from my house lol
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u/Artimusjones88 Raptors 1h ago
In other words they get shitty crowds and want the building close to full. They are not doing it for the fans
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u/jcampo13 76ers 1h ago
They ranked 14th in attendance and are one of the smaller markets in the league. I wouldn't call that a bad result.
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u/Ok_Thing5957 2h ago
This is pretty cool of them to do.
I just looked it up, and the magic have not been hurting for attendance. They consistently rank in the top 10 for arena attendance (both in overall tickets sold and relative to the arena capacity). So it's not like the magic were desperate to get more people to their games.
This just looks like a moment where the organization is genuinely just trying to do something to make things more affordable for their fans, even if that means profit margins are reduced for the Magic.