then I’d cover both extremes of price - one game in the best seat you can find, MVP or Diamond Level - and one in the left field bleachers where the die-hard fans are. For the good seat, I would call the A’s box office and ask what they might have - especially if you’re coming by yourself, they might have some great singles that the computer won’t turn up as fast buying online. You should also check the ticket section of craigslist in the Bay Area; there are several season ticket holders who sell there, and especially if you’re coming for a midweek game or a less popular opponent, you may be able to score some great seats at face value or below.
For the bleacher seat, you can buy it online or at the same time as the other one; they’re unreserved. Go to section 135/136 and get as close to the front row as possible - you won’t likely be able to sit in the front row because the flagbearers generally have it, although they may let you move up there if not everyone shows up. Wear AN gear if you have it and don’t be shy.

unless they’re speaking in an official capacity.

Is it better to sit down the 1st or 3rd base line, or behind the plate. It’s confusing because of the huge foul ball territory at the Coliseum. I’ll def be in my AN gear! As soon as I decide when I’m going I’ll let y’all know. It would be great to sit with other AN’ers at the game.

But that’s my bias more than a real answer

I made a trip out from ATL a few weeks ago, and we were in section 121. The seats were about six or seven rows behind the A’s dugout, but they were pretty dang good. They were at a great angle towards the field, and we were surrounded by tons of true fans. I think being on the right side of the dugout really helped negate that distant feel you can get as you get seats further down the baselines. I remember feeling really out of touch with the game sitting further down the line, near the outfield, because you are so dang far from the playing field you may as well watch the game on TV.

I think the tickets were like $55 or so. Nothing compared to any other park out there, so I would definitely recommend those seats.

you can find 1 right behind the dish (row 12 or so) in oakland for $50 or so on stubhub. Row 12 puts you about three rows from the front. two seats can be had for the same but you’d be in row 25 or so.

slide right in, maybe play a little ss while you are at it.

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