How to See National League Championship Series

The National League Championship Series determines who wins the pennant and goes on to the World Series. Tickets are second only to World Series tickets when it comes to difficulty getting them. The NLCS is a best-of-seven game series. The higher ranked team gets the first and last two games at their stadium. The middle three games are played at the lower ranked team's home field.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Wait to see which two teams win the National League Division Series. If your team is one of them, get ready to act quickly.
2. Find out when tickets will go on sale. As soon as they do, start calling for them. You will have only a small window of opportunity.
3. Go online to the various independent ticket companies. This is where people who have tickets unload them (see resources below). The seller sets the price, so be prepared to pay a mint for them.
4. Pay extra to have the tickets delivered to your house if there's enough time. If not, arrange to pick them up at the will call window.
5. Find hotel recommendations on the team's website. You can also contact the city's visitor's bureau. Check to see if the hotel offers a shuttle bus to the stadium.
6. Book your airfare if you have to fly there. This will be another costly part of the trip. Look on travel websites (see resources below) for last minute deals.
7. Leave early and allow plenty of time to get there. You don't want to miss the first pitch because you're stuck in traffic.

Tips & Warnings

• Have friends call for tickets at the same time you are. This will improve your chances to getting through.
• Double up in the hotel room to save money.
• Ask season ticket holders if they can get the NLDS tickets for you. They typically get first dibs.

Who Can Help: