Cleveland State Basketball Tickets

Cleveland State Vikings Basketball Tickets

Throw on your green and white attire and come on down to the courts to support your team once you get Cleveland State Basketball tickets. The men’s basketball team has been competing at the DI level since the early ‘70s. Currently, they are members of the Horizon League. However, they were former members of the Mid-Continent Conference throughout the ‘80s and early ‘90s. Overall, the Vikings are one of the stronger teams in the division.

They won their first Conference Regular Season Championship in 1985, then claimed another that following year. 1986 marked their first-time entry into the NCAA Division I Tournament, where they ended up advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. That same year, the Vikings claimed a Conference Tournament Championship title as well. Sports enthusiasts looking for a different type of sporting event to attend should consider purchasing Cleveland State Basketball tickets, as the games are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. Since their early years, the Vikings have made over three NCAA Tournament appearances and have claimed over five Conference Regular Season championships.

Aside from the major tournaments, the college has participated in several other post-season tournaments. They competed in their first NIT in 1987, only to lose in a close game to Illinois State in the second round. 2014 and 2015 were decent years in that the Vikings basketball team entered the CIT, advancing to the second round in 2015. Several NBA stars were former Vikings, including Franklin Edwards of the Philadelphia 79ers. One of Cleveland State’s most prominent rivals in nearly all varsity sports is Youngstown State, particularly because it is in such close proximity. 

Cleveland State Vikings Basketball Ticket Prices

Several variables will affect Cleveland State Vikings Basketball ticket prices. The most important is the level of demand for a given contest. Non-conference games between little-known teams can be fairly inexpensive while tickets to the NCAA Tournament or NIT can be much more expensive. Conference tournaments and other conference contests can be a happy medium for fans who want to watch quality hoops without breaking the bank. 

How much are Cleveland State Vikings Basketball tickets?

The average cost of Cleveland State Vikings Basketball tickets for the current season is $30.52. Courtside and premium seats will cost much more while spots in the upper levels of an arena are typically more affordable. Typically, courtside seats for a conference game will be over $100 per ticket.

Costs can rise in the postseason. The average men’s March Madness ticket for first and second-round contests carried a cost of $173 while prices rose to as high as $135 for women’s games. Women’s Final Four and Championship tickets usually start around $114 while prices can rise as high as $1200. Men’s Final Four tickets will run around $555 for just the semifinals and $349 for only the title game.

Early season tournaments like the NIT Season Tip-off will usually cost between $19 and $172. NIT tickets for the upper level of Madison Square Garden will be the cheapest with costs usually in the $19 to $35 range. The Preseason WNIT, which features many of the best women’s basketball teams in the nation, will usually have costs between $15 and $50. WNIT Tickets will change in cost depending on which team is hosting too.

A matchup featuring Wright State Raiders at Cleveland State Vikings Basketball will be next up on the schedule. The game will take place on December 29th, 2024 at 3:00pm at Wolstein Center - CSU Convocation Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH. There are 22 Wright State Raiders at Cleveland State Vikings Basketball tickets available right now, ranging from a starting price of $9.00 to a top end price of $16.20 for premium seats. During the 2024 basketball season, tickets will vary from game to game with a lowest ticket price set at $9.00 and the most expensive ticket set at $110.87. 

Cleveland State Vikings Basketball Schedule

From the season-opening Champions Classic to March Madness, the college basketball season is always full of exciting games. Teams open their seasons in November with non-conference contests and tournaments. The Maui Invitational and Gulf Coast Showcase are two of the top early-season tournaments. The season moves into conference play in December and January before conference tournaments take place in early March. The WNIT, NIT and NCAA Tournaments will take place in March and April.

The  schedule for the current season has 15 games remaining on the calendar. The final matchup on the Cleveland State Vikings Basketball schedule will take place inside Wolstein Center - CSU Convocation Center at 2000 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH. The final game will feature IPFW Mastodons at Cleveland State Vikings Basketball and tip off is scheduled for March 1st, 2025 at 3:00pm.