ME AND MY SON ARE ATTENDING OUR FIRST BLAZERS GAME TONIGHT, HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS?

[romanragman]

So I cant seem to find any of the info I am looking for online. *Any help would be much appreciated. *
So looking for advice on parking, where to eat, how much to bring if were just eating, any chances for autographs, where to smoke, and what floor are the commentators on? *My son would like to get on TV, he spent about 4 hours lastnight working on a sign for the game. *Were sitting in the 200 level.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Do you know if your seats on the 200 level come with the buffet bracelets? If they do you don't have to worry about eating.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I believe there are two outdoor smoking decks on the 200 level. Just ask an usher or attendant where the nearest one is.

 

[romanragman]

No idea, how do I find ? My wife bought them for me for Christmas.
Thanks.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You can go down to the 100 level and see Mike and Mike after the game, I think entry 115 but I'm not 100% sure. It would be hard to see the players after the game.

Good luck!

Have fun!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

TAKING MAX IS ALWAYS A GOOD AND STRANGE TIME BRO. TELL YOUR SON TO DANCE DURING TIME OUTS AND HE MAY GET ON THE JUMBOTRON

hoop fam

 

[Sedatedfork]

You see people looking for autographs before the game during shootouts hanging out by the tunnels and then also (although not sure if this is still the case) people trying to line up after the game by the parking garage. I've never done it myself.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

No idea, how do I find ? My wife bought them for me for Christmas.
Thanks.

I can't remember if the tickets that I've gotten in the 200 level said buffet on them. I know you can always buy buffet tickets/bracelets. I think they're $30 each. It includes a buffet which isn't bad and then all you can eat candy, hot dogs, pop, pop corn, etc. No alcohol but just a ton of junk food during the game.

Maybe you can call the Blazer box office and see if they can tell you by your seat numbers.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Can your son dance? To get on camera it will help. Then again if he wants to be sure to get on camera I don't think streaking has ever been done in the Rose Garden\Mota Center. He'll headline the news for sure.

 

[romanragman]

This is good stuff guys, just what I was looking for.
What level are the doods that do the halftime and pre game shows on. Would like to check it out.
Thanks again, you all are awesome.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This is good stuff guys, just what I was looking for.
What level are the doods that do the halftime and pre game shows on. Would like to check it out.
Thanks again, you all are awesome.

100 level which is the main level.

 

[BlazerBeav]

If you want a guaranteed way to get on TV, on the 100 (main) level concourse (south end), they tape the pre-game and halftime shows live from that spot and do tons of crowd shots.

 

[Hobbesarable]

You can go down to the 100 level and see Mike and Mike after the game, I think entry 115 but I'm not 100% sure. It would be hard to see the players after the game.

Good luck!

Have fun!

Yeah, Wookee and I did that a while back. Mike and Mike are a couple of nice guys and willing to chat with fans after games.

 

[romanragman]

If you want a guaranteed way to get on TV, on the 100 (main) level concourse (south end), they tape the pre-game and halftime shows live from that spot and do tons of crowd shots.

Sweet that's the one I was looking for. Thanks

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Get there early and take in all the pre-game activities on the court and around the concourse. They do free face painting. the line starts to build up so do that first if your going to do it.

Taking the max can be a fun experience. I park downtown (smart park) and hop on the max from there. Parking is $15 in the RG garages and will likely be full on a Saturday (passes only). You can also park at the convention center for $7 but according to weather forecasts, be ready for a wet and windy walk (relatively short walk). Many park right at the bridge and walk across the bridge to the RG.

If you son is young, RG has Sizzle Pie Pizza. If he is older, I like Killer Burger (they are big for kids).

The halftime and post game show is on the main concourse around entry A22 or so.

Have fun. Even though Boston isn't that good, I love Boston games because Boston fans alway represent which seems to get Blazer fans more vocal and creates a buzz in the arena.

Have fun and hope your son gets hooked.

I think a sign is the best way to get on TV. Come up with a catching saying about how Blazers will beat the Celtics and have a kid waive it during timeouts.

 

[julius]

So I cant seem to find any of the info I am looking for online. *Any help would be much appreciated. *
So looking for advice on parking, where to eat, how much to bring if were just eating, any chances for autographs, where to smoke, and what floor are the commentators on? *My son would like to get on TV, he spent about 4 hours lastnight working on a sign for the game. *Were sitting in the 200 level.
Thanks for all the help.

If you have preferred (I'm not sure if all the 200 level are preferred or not), you can enter in your own door.

the entrance (not the one near the non functioning water/fire feature), there is a door off to the left. That's for the suites and 200 level seats. You can enter there, and continue going up the stairs.

IF you are in the 200 level seats and get the bracelets, you get all the food you want (i think you have to buy alcohol though). At least, that's how it was the last time I had a 200 level seat about 6 years ago.

There are smoking sections on the main floor (not hard to find). If you want back up the 200 level, you just show your tickets at the top of the 200 level stairs (they're pretty easy to find).

If you don't have the bracelets, eat before the game. It's not cheap.

Have fun. Yell, cheer and if anyone around you gives you looks or yells you to sit down/keep quiet, just say "screw that! this isn't church!"

 

[BlazerWookee]

No idea, how do I find ? My wife bought them for me for Christmas.
Thanks.

What section are you in?

 

[romanragman]

What section are you in?

Section 200 row P seat 25,26,

 

[BlazerWookee]

Are you sure the section number is 200? I don't remember there being a section 200...

 

[romanragman]

Are you sure the section number is 200? I don't remember there being a section 200...

Your right, section 222.

 

[Miracle Max]

You will have a great time! Unfortunately the team no longer sells wrist bands to the buffet in the club level (they are included in the price of the seats). The club seats are more expensive than typical 200 level seats so you probably aren't in that section. If you, are a previous poster indicated, your food problems are solved. In addition to the hot dog and pizza (and all the candy and soda you can consume) they have a nice carving station with some sort of entree (prime rib, smoked turkey, etc.). If you aren't in the club you can easily spend $40-$50 in food -- last year I paid $36 for a burger/fries and soda for 2. It's super expensive. Even a bottled water will run you about $5.

Another cost to figure in is parking, the garages will probably all be full (they are about $20 per venue) but if you look around you can find a private lot and pay under $10. The Winterhawks are away tonight so if you choose to park near the Rose Garden you can find something. The best way to get on TV is to hang around the area where Adam/Michael broadcast during timeout and half time. Getting on TV in the arena is a crap shoot -- if you dress crazy or have a cool sign you can enhance your chances, but certainly shouldn't expect it. Once the game ends you might be able to get down to Mike & Mike to say hi but you will have to time it just right -- too soon and the ushers won't let you past, too late and they will be heading out and you will miss them.

To see where your seats are located (and if you are in the club level) put this address in your browser. This will show the view from your seats (it's actually pretty cool).

http://www.seats3d.com/nba/portland_trailblazers/#/level_5/

 

[BlazerWookee]

You're not in the club level, so no buffet. You'll be sitting right below the suite level, in the corner. Keep the sign up during timeouts and watch the jumbotron. Have a great time!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[BlazerWookee]

Oh, and where to park depends on what direction you're going after the game. I-5 South, I recommend the Garden Garage (the one actually attached to the arena) or the East Garage. If you can park and ride the Max, though, I think that would be your #1 option.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Little dated info, but we've never had problems parking at Lloyd Center and either walking (when it wasn't cold/rainy) or taking the Max down. IIRC it's still the "Free Zone" ticket? The garages are a beast to get into and out of.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Little dated info, but we've never had problems parking at Lloyd Center and either walking (when it wasn't cold/rainy) or taking the Max down. IIRC it's still the "Free Zone" ticket? The garages are a beast to get into and out of.

Tri-Met did away with the fareless zone.

 

[Natebishop3]

One of the only spots you can go for autographs is down in the loading dock area. That's where the players leave and where the opposing team loads up onto their buses. The Blazers park their cars there, and if you're lucky they'll come by and sign for you.

Just for some history, back when I was like 15 I went down there after the Raptors/Blazers game. I was trying to get Damon (he was still a Raptor at that time) but he never showed up. Some stupid rookie was signing autographs but I'd never heard of him and I didn't care if he signed my program. That rookie was Tracy McGrady. Oops.

 

[donkiez]

Since I gave up my season tickets and only go to one or two games a year now, Ill give up my secret parking area for you guys. Look on NE 2nd and NE 3rd between MLK and the freeway, that's the best area Ive found. If you get there 30 minutes early you can always get street parking for meter rates, any later than that and you will be pushed back past MLK (which isn't even that bad of a walk), but there also are two pay parking lots in that area that are only $10 and they often don't fill up till the game starts (meter will cost you about $5). What makes this a good spot though is that you can short cut walk through the hospital parking lot down 1st street then under the freeway and bam you are in front of the Moda. So pay parking that is actually a farther walk on main roads goes for $15. This spot is also great for avoiding all the traffic from the event, you have easy quick access to I5, MLK, the Steel Bridge, which all completely misses the stadium parking exit traffic.

 

[romanragman]

Thanks again everybody for the fast and in-depth replies. It will really help us. Really ought to make something like this avsticky for others.
I think were gonna try to park in the garden parking garage. Then maybe when we come back on February 1st will weigh other options.

 

[BBert]

I usually park under the convention center. It's cheaper than other options, and it's not far. It's also easy to go south after the game.

Have a great time. Scream your lungs out, or don't come back.