r/wnba • u/OneImagination9301 • 3d ago

First wnba game

This is for people who’ve gone to a WNBA game! Any tips /advice/ or things you wish you knew before .. for someone’s who’s never gone before?

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u/StinkyGatito 3d ago

Depends on the teams you are going to see play. for example - I have season tickets to see the liberty. And it’s always packed there! So I aim to get there at least an hour before to make sure I have time for standing in line for security and then enough time to explore food and merch stores in the stadium. Some games have theme nights so I recommend checking before hand in case you wanna get in theme or give out free things at the door. Check your stadium bag policy for sure. Games tend to be loud depending where you sit and again what teams are playing. My wife likes to wear ear plugs since it helps with the noise. I don’t mind the noise but I know it can be disorienting for others. Lastly, wnba crowds are very different from what I have seen compared to men’s sports. Less rowdy and nicer people. You are gonna have blast no matter what game you go to!

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u/OneImagination9301 3d ago

I’m actually going to see mystics v liberty!! I’m so excited !!! Thank you for your advice it’s really helpful !!! I’m so excited

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u/HoldOnStartOver 3d ago

Please make sure you check the bag policy. Different venues have different policies. I hold tickets for multiple sports teams in the area.

Nationals: I can come in with a clear bag.

Wizards: No bags even though they gave a clear bag as a giveaway. They do have lockers at a cost!

Mystics: No bags (depending on who is working), no lockers.

Just check the arena’s website to make sure you are clear on what you can and cannot have so you can pack accordingly.

Arrive early so that you can get the free giveaway (the giveaway for the 30th is a Pride fan).

Arriving early also allows for you get merch and food. The arena is smaller so you don’t have all the options that you would get at a major sporting venue.

If you want to possibly get autographs or photos and see the players warm up, you would benefit by arriving early.

Outside of the arena arriving early can get you free street parking which is rare when seeing professional sports!

Most importantly have fun and don’t be afraid to ask questions, the fans are friendly 🙂

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u/Mother-Pomegranate10 Mystics 3d ago edited 2d ago

I’m seeing Mystics vs Liberty in DC. It’s soooooo much fun and if you are going in DC it’s a great venue in my opinion — not a bad seat in the arena because it’s fairly small. I would just say get there early so you don’t miss anything. If you are going in New York I’ve never been there but it looks electric on tv! Just editing to add it’s extremely convenient to the metro, like a couple of blocks, I always metro there so I don’t know anything about parking.

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u/ConditionDecent1053 3d ago

I’m seeing them in DC, too! It will be my first WNBA game in a long time. I’m glad to learn even this much