Reds single-game tickets to go on sale Saturday, dynamic pricing in effect

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Posted: 02/26/2013

By: WCPO Digital Staff

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds single game tickets go on sale for the general public beginning this Saturday at 9 a.m., and season ticket holders have a chance to buy tickets beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m.

But the price of single-game tickets will be a bit different from last year.

The Reds will be following the lead of more than half of the other clubs around the MLB with what's called "dynamic pricing."

Ticket prices for individual games will be based on demand, among other factors. Fans will pay more for games against the Cardinals, Cubs and Indians as opposed to the Padres, Astros and Rockies.

Most teams that are not divisional rivals will cost less, but prices could change as the season goes on. So while you'll pay less for a game that not a lot of people are interested in, you'll pay more for the big games that everyone wants to go to.

The price is determined by using advanced computer programming, making adjustments based on factors such as day of the week, month, team performance, visiting team’s performance, weather forecast and remaining ticket inventory in specific seating sections.

“After watching and studying industry pricing strategies over the last few years we decided to implement dynamic pricing for the 2013 season,” said Reds COO Phil Castellini.

The good news: $5 outer deck seats will still be available for 64 of the 81 regular season home games. The Reds’ popular season-long ticket offers such as Sunday Family Days, Senior Citizen Specials and 4 for $48 weekend deals will also continue in 2013.

“In most cases, fans who buy early will receive the best pricing since ticket prices will generally increase as the game gets closer,” said Castellini. “Season tickets are the ultimate buy-early-and-save opportunity and our season ticket holders will always enjoy the deepest savings available.”

And the Reds say when single game tickets go on sale March 2, prices for 2013 will be at or below 2012 prices for 63 percent of games in most seating sections.

For more information on tickets, go to reds.com .

The Reds have released a good portion of their promotional scheduled including their five bobblehead games:

- Brandon Phillips: Sat., April 20 vs. Miami Marlins (1:10 p.m.)
- Aroldis Chapman: Sat., May 11 vs. Milwaukee Brewers (4:10 p.m.)
- Mat Latos: Wed., June 5 vs. Colorado Rockies (7:10 p.m.)
- Todd Frazier: Wed., July 3 vs. San Francisco Giants (7:10 p.m.)
- Joey Votto: Tues., Aug. 6 vs. Oakland Athletics (7:10 p.m.)

There are also 15 games with fireworks shows after every Friday home game plus Opening Night on April 3 and a special Independence Day Fireworks Show on July 3.