Alright, so I’ve been meaning to catch a Cincinnati Reds game for a while now, and I finally got around to it. I decided to go all out and try the club seats – you know, live a little. Here’s how it all went down.
First off, I did some digging online to figure out which club seats were the best. From what I gathered, there are a few options: the Lexus Diamond Club, the Champions Club, and then just the regular Club Level seats. The Diamond Club seemed super fancy, with seats right behind home plate and in-seat service, but it was a bit out of my price range. I considered the scout seats but there are some negative reviews about it. The Champions Club sounded cool, too, but I ended up settling on the standard Club Level seats ’cause they seemed like a good balance of comfort and affordability.
I bought my tickets online, which was pretty straightforward. One thing I learned is that the prices can change a lot depending on the day of the week and who the Reds are playing. Weekends and big matchups are obviously more expensive. I decided to attend the weekday game which was cheaper and there was not many people, this was a good choice I made.
When I got to the Great American Ball Park, I found out that Club Level ticket holders have a separate entrance, which was nice ’cause it meant less waiting in line. Once I got inside, I made my way up to the Club Level, and I gotta say, it was pretty swanky. There are these private lounges where you can hang out, grab a drink, and watch the game on TV if you want. But the real draw for me was the seats themselves.
The seats were plush and comfy, like those fancy movie theater seats. Plus, there was in-seat wait service, so I didn’t have to miss any of the action to get food or drinks. Speaking of food, the options on the Club Level were definitely a step up from the usual ballpark fare. I saw some people saying that the food on club level was nothing special, and I was kind of agree with that, so I just bought some hot dogs and a beer.
Now, I went to a day game, and the sun was blazing. Luckily, I had read that sections 134-139, 433-436, and 533-537 were good for shade, so I made sure to get seats in one of those sections. It made a huge difference because some of the other seats looked like they were getting roasted. I would say I was quite lucky because of my sufficient research before I came.
The view from the Club Level was awesome. I could see the whole field perfectly, and the atmosphere was great. It was definitely more relaxed and less crowded than the lower levels, which I appreciated. Also I noticed that there were many business people in Diamond Club seats area, and they didn’t even pay much attention to the game, it was a funny scene.
- The Club Level has its own entrance, so you don’t have to wait in the main lines.
- There are lounges where you can chill and get food and drinks.
- The seats are super comfy, and you get your own waiter.
- There are more food choices than the regular stands, but don’t expect anything too crazy.
- If you’re going to a day game, try to get seats in sections 134-139, 433-436, or 533-537 to stay out of the sun.
All in all, I’d say the Club Level seats at a Reds game are definitely worth it if you’re looking for a more comfortable and upscale experience. It’s not the cheapest way to see a game, but it’s a nice treat yourself. I’ll probably do it again sometime, especially if I can snag some seats in those shady sections again. Next time I want to try the Diamond Club or Scout seats just to see how fancy they are, just for the experience, haha.
