Know exactly where you will sit before you buy
Section-by-section seating advice for stadiums, arenas and theaters, covering pro and college sports, concerts, Broadway and family shows. Pick the seat first, then the ticket.
- Section-by-section guides
- Sourced from venues and leagues
- Dated venue policies
- Independent editorial
Pick your league
Every sportNFL
A seat-first guide to NFL tickets: which rows to target, how roofs change the choice, which games sell first and all 32 clubs.
NBA
NBA seat advice from courtside to the upper deck, which dates and visitors drive demand, how the Cup, play-in and playoffs sell, and all 30 teams.
NHL
Pick the right hockey seat, then the right night: NHL seating judgment, demand patterns, outdoor games, the playoffs and every club.
MLB
How to choose a seat and a game at any MLB ballpark: infield vs. outfield, sun and shade, demand by date, October tickets and all 30 clubs.
Bucket-list events
All championshipsSuper Bowl
Where to sit for the Super Bowl, how the next host stadiums are built, how fans get tickets, and what the long game day demands.
Kentucky Derby
Which Churchill Downs ticket matches the Derby Day you want, from the infield party to a covered seat at the finish line, plus attire and rules.
World Series
Where to sit for a Fall Classic night game, which World Series games sell hardest, and what happens to Game 6 and 7 tickets if a series ends early.
The Masters
Which day to target, where to plant your chair and what the lottery, badge and resale rules mean before you try to attend the Masters.
Theater seats that matter
All theaterHamilton
Hamilton seat strategy for the Richard Rodgers Theatre and on tour, with runtime, age advice and the calmest weeks to book.
Wicked
Seat-by-seat guidance for Wicked at the 1,933-seat Gershwin Theatre, plus runtime, age rules, the films' effect on demand and lottery basics.
The Lion King
Aisle or center, orchestra or mezzanine: seat advice for The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre, plus runtime, age rule and touring tips.
Hadestown
Hadestown seat advice for the Walter Kerr Theatre, plus runtime, age limits, tour status and the weeks that sell out first.
Festival passes
Every festivalAfrikaBurn
Which AfrikaBurn ticket fits you, how Quicket transfers and ID checks work, the R355 drive and what to pack for a week with nothing for sale.
AfroFuture
Choosing between GA and VIP at AfroFuture in Accra, the festival once called Afrochella, plus headliners, side events and December travel tips.
Aftershock Festival
Aftershock pass tiers compared by view and comfort, where to stand for the headliner, Cal Expo shuttles and camping, bag rules and past lineups.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Which ACL Fest weekend, day and tier to pick, from GA to Platinum, plus Zilker Park shuttles, kids admission, bag limits and the 2026 headliners.
Seat-picking guides
Guide libraryStadium Bag Policies
Bag rules by venue type: the NFL clear-bag standard, looser ballpark limits, very strict arena caps, and what to do with a bag that fails.
View From Your Seat
How to preview a seat with venue 3D viewers and fan photo sites, what each tool misses, and a short checklist for judging any section.
Are Resale Tickets Legit?
Resale tickets explained: who sells them, which federal and state rules apply, the five common failures and a checklist before you pay.
Ticket Fees Explained
What each ticket fee pays for, what the FTC's 2025 all-in pricing rule requires, and the few charges a seller may still add before you pay.
Floor Seats vs. Lower Bowl
Floor or lower bowl at a concert: what each delivers, who should choose which, and why the back of the floor is the most common mistake.
NFL Stadiums by Capacity
Every NFL stadium sorted by football seating for 2026, with expandable crowds, roof types and why size matters when you pick a seat.
Torn between two sections?
The seat-choosing guide walks through views, sun, sound and value so the choice is easy.