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How to Buy Orange Bowl Tickets

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The Orange Bowl is played on New Year's Day at Pro Player Stadium in Miami and will decide the Collegiate National Championship as part of the Bowl Championship Series. Even if tickets sell out, fans can still see USC and Oklahoma fight for the Championship by using StubHub, eBay, or a ticket broker.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Visit the official Web site of the FedEx Orange Bowl, www.orangebowl.org. Print out an Orange Bowl events ticket application.

  2. Step 2

    Fill out the form completely. The form includes information on ticket prices: Club-level seats are $95; sideline seats are $80; end-zone seats are $70; and parking is $11.

  3. Step 3

    Choose your method of payment - check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

  4. Step 4

    Place completed form and payment in a stamped envelope.

  5. Step 5

    Send envelope to the Orange Bowl Committee Ticket Office, 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 206, Miami, FL, 33131; or fax your form and payment to (305) 371-4318.

  6. Step 6

    Pray that you are able to buy a ticket using the above means before the game sells out. If lucks fails you try getting a ticket by using one of the following techniques

  7. Step 7

    Visit an independent ticket marketplace like StubHub to see a wide selection of tickets and prices for available for purchase. These tickets are posted for sale by season ticket holders who can't make the game. While you shouldn't expect to find a bargain on sites like these, you will be able to guarantee that you get a good seat.

  8. Step 8

    Hunt for tickets on eBay or Craigslist.org. You can occasionally find great deals on these sites, but understand in advance how and when you will get your tickets before sending your money to someone you don't know.

  9. Step 9

    Consider the multitude of ticket broker websites you can find by searching on Google, but make sure to only deal with reputable sellers.

  10. Step 10

    Fly in desperation to the game and try to buy a ticket from a scalper in front of the stadium. Expect to pay top dollar and work to minimize your risk of fraud. If you wait till after the start of the game, ticket prices may drop but there may be no more tickets left to buy.

Tips & Warnings
  • The Orange Bowl offers four packages that include group tickets and an opportunity to advertise your company on the Orange Bowl Web site.
  • Tickets for other Orange Bowl events, such as the Orange Bowl Tailgate Party and the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, are also available through the FedEx Orange Bowl Web site.
  • Keep an eye out for special promotions and advertisements for tickets, especially in the weeks leading up to the game.
  • If you are a student or alumnus of the schools represented at the game, check your school office for more information on priority seats.
  • If you buy your tickets on the internet make sure that you are dealing with a reputable vendor. Beware of counterfeit tickets and make sure you will receive your tickets before sending a stranger your money. An independent ticket marketplace like StubHub reduces risk by guaranteeing all transactions on their site.
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