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Choose My Seats at Monster Park (Formerly 3Com Park)
General Information
The rule of thumb when choosing seats to a football event implies
that lower level 50 yard line seats are going to be the best seats
in the house. As a general rule middle level and upper level yard
line seats between the end zones will be lower in price than the lower
level premium seats. Keep in mind the higher up and further away from
the 50 yard line the seats the more the ticket price will decrease.
Prices tend do decrease even further in the corners of a football
stadium and further still behind the end zones. Keep in mind, the
best seats will vary from venue to venue and the information given
above is based on football ticket prices as a whole. More specific
information is provided below for Monster Park.
Lower Box Between the 40 Yard-lines (Rows 15-20) - These are
the best seats in the house. These seats are in the higher box rows
near the 50 yard line with a better overall view of the field. If
you're the religious type and you find yourself sitting on the east
side of the stadium, you may want to offer an extra tithing to those
in power as these are the toughest seats to find tickets for. The
east side offers the most extended sunlight when game times permit.
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Lower Box Yard-lines (24 Rows) - These seats are about as close
to the field as you can get without being on the team. These are the
best seats for snapping photos up close. You'll hear all the shouts
and groans associated with an NFL game from here. The east side offers
the most extended sunlight when game times permit. If you sit in the
first few rows on the west side of the stadium you may have trouble
seeing through the mammoth 49ers bench to get a full view of the field.
I recommend looking for seats higher up in this section.
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Lower Reserved Yard-lines (22 Rows) - These seats are higher
than the boxes with a better overall view of the field. Expect to
pay more the closer your seats are to the 50 yard line.
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Upper Box Between the 40 Yard-lines (7-8 Rows) - These seats
are a step up from the Lower Reserved you don't have to climb up so
far to get to your seats. If you find tickets on the east side in
sections 43-47, your doing something right. If you can afford tickets
in these sections don't pass them up as these sections are arguably
the home of the best seats in the house.
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Upper Box Yard-lines (7-8 Rows) - These seats are a step up from
the Lower Reserved you don't have to climb up so far to get to your
seats.
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Upper Reserved (20-24 Rows) - These are the most economical
seats that you can buy. Be wary of sections 18 and 28 at this level,
a complete view of the field may be obstructed by the protruding press
box.
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Corners/End-zones Even Numbered Sections - These are some of
the lower priced seats. You get a more narrow view of the field. But
when the action is on your end you get 100% of the intensity. Be wary
of lower level even sections 2-8, try not to sit in the back rows
of these sections. I only recommend sitting here if you find a reasonable
price and simply want to be a part of a 49ers game because you really
don't get a chance to see all of the action from these seats.
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Corners/End-zones Lower Level Odd Numbered Sections - These
offer similar views to the even numbered sections but there are a
few more sections you should avoid unless you're looking for a bargain
price. For the best experience in these sections avoid seats in the
back rows of the lower level odd sections 1-21.
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Monster Park Seating Chart
Venue
Information
Monster Park (formerly known as Candlestick Park) is nested in
San Francisco, California. This stadium is able to accommodate
69,834 spectators for a football event. It is probably a good
idea to bring a sweater to the park. 3Com is infamous for
being pretty windy and watch out when that sun goes down!
Temperatures have been know to dip into the 50s with a chilling
ocean breeze during the early season and they only drop as
the season progresses! You might also want to prepare yourself
for the amazing view of the San Francisco Bay as you approach
the stadium. They know cuisine in the Bay Area so I highly
recommend taking in the tastes and aromas associated with
tailgating at this venue. Be prepared to spend $20 on parking
around the perimeter of the stadium. Pre paid on site parking
can be difficult to obtain. Parking away from the site may
earn you a jump on the nasty traffic during events. Once inside
"the Stick" you can feast on everything from veggie
burgers and fruit to prawns, gumbo and seafood salad. Save
room for beverages, this place has the best selection of specialty
beers and wine I've ever seen at an NFL game.
Ticketing
Information
Tickets for all events at Monster Park can be ordered online
or over the phone. Please feel free to call us toll free 800-279-4444
with any questions.