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The Prudential Center in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is one of the premier entertainment venues in the United States. It is a multi-purpose, indoor sports arena, which opened in 2007. This facility was built over a two-year period, with a construction cost of $375 million. When it opened, the Prudential Center was the first major sports venue to be built in the New York Metropolitan area since 1981.

The Prucenter, as it is sometimes called, will accommodate large crowds. The number varies, depending on the type of event. For ice hockey it accommodates 17,625; basketball and lacrosse, 18,500; soccer, 16,250; and concerts, 19,500. It is the home of the New Jersey Devils (NHL). Other tenants include: New Jersey Nets (NBA), New York Liberty (WNBA), Seton Hall Pirates (NCAA), and NJIT Highlanders basketball (NCAA).

Noteworthy design features help make this facility a unique destination. Those who approach the building from the front see the arena’s 4800 square-foot, externally mounted, LED display. It is one of the largest in the world. The east-side entrances along Mulberry Street have two enormous “entrance cylinders” named the PNC Tower and the Verizon Tower. These towers, the arena’s most prominent features, provide access for fans by escalator and staircase up to the grand concourse.

More than 200 events take place each year in this venue. Several sports teams and numerous concerts keep its calendar full. Fans go to the Prudential Center to see:

• New Jersey Devils: This team, which is in the NHL’s Eastern Conference, Atlantic division, has made the playoffs in 20 of the last 22 seasons.
• New Jersey Nets: This NBA Eastern Conference team will play at the Prudential Center through the 2012 season.
• New York Liberty: The WNBA team will play at this venue from 2011 until the 2013 season ends. The team is a charter member of the WNBA.
• Seaton Hall Pirates: This NCAA, Division I team participates in the Big East Conference.

Madison Square Garden (MSG) is located in the Manhattan borough of New York City at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, and is situated on top of Penn Station. It first opened in 1968, and has been a favorite venue for those playing or entertaining in New York ever since. Billed as “the most famous venue in the world,” by its operators, it seats up to 20,000 spectators and is the third-busiest in terms of ticket sales.

Currently, The Garden, as it is known locally, hosts about 320 events every year. These range from sports games to concerts. It is the home of the NHL’s New York Rangers, the NBA’s New York Knicks, and the WBNA’s New York Liberty teams. It is also known for the boxing matches held there, and for its concerts.

Events at Madison Square Garden are often scheduled months in advance. Some events for 2011 are already in place. These include games by the Knicks and Rangers, as well as shows by the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and the Westminster Kennel Club. The Harlem Globetrotters have a few of their entertaining basketball exhibitions on the roster as well. Musically, many big names have already scheduled performances for 2011 as well. Among them are Lady Gaga and Bon Jovi. For entertainment suitable for all ages, there is a series of performances by Disney On Ice and one by Cirque du Soleil on the schedule.

Whatever type of entertainment you like, you will find a huge selection at Madison Square Garden. Its fame and size ensure that only the best performers will be booked here. Due to the popularity of the Garden’s games and shows, it’s good to buy tickets in advance. This will ensure that you get your preferred seats when you come to New York to enjoy a game or show at this famous venue.

Check out this map of the MSG floor

Nielsen ratings report the 2009 Super Bowl was watched by 98,732,000 people, making the Super Bowl America’s favorite sports event. Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday, as millions watch the action, not only in homes, but also in bars, restaurants, churches and many other locations.

This year, Super Bowl 45 will be played on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This home of the Dallas Cowboys seats 80,000, making it the fourth largest stadium in the NFL. It is also the largest domed football facility in the world and has the largest high definition video screen in existence. The construction cost alone was $1.15 billion. So, while the game is certainly the centerpiece of the week, there will be numerous other special events that will be unique opportunities for those who attend. Some of these events are:

• The Cowboy Gathering and Charity Casino Night on Thursday, February 3rd.
• Leather and Laces Super Bowl Party, hosted by Kim Kardashian on Friday, February 4th.
• The ESPN Party, featuring celebrity headliners, will also take place on Friday evening.
• Maxim Magazine plans an extravagant, exclusive Super Bowl party, with stars from the world of sports and entertainment, on Saturday, February 5th.
• Taste of the NFL will feature food, wine, and a top chef from each of the 32 NFL cities, along with live music and an incredible silent auction on Saturday evening.

On Super Bowl Sunday, there will be three major events before the game:

• In Stadium Hospitality Event, with player appearances, food and an open bar.
• NFL Tailgate Party, which promises to be a spectacular event.
• Touchdown Club Hospitality Event, also featuring player appearances, food and an open bar.

Super Bowl 45 promises to be a major event that will long be remembered by those who are fortunate to attend it. I don’t know if I’ll make it this year…

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (aka the “Cup Series” or just “Sprint Cup”) is the most significant racing series of every season. While this year’s Cup hits its stride (yes, we’ve got tickets), we’ve got our mind on the 2011 season. Believe it or not, now is the best time to buy your passes.

Vying for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup will be 49 drivers from 22 teams representing the 4 engine suppliers: Chevrolet, Toyota, Ford, and Dodge. The 2011 Cup Series will cross the country from coast to coast, featuring 36 races on 22 tracks.

The official NASCAR 2011 Sprint Cup season kicks off as always at the prestigious Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL, on February 20 with the famous Daytona 500.

The Cup races will then travel the country to venues like:

• the Phoenix International Raceway
• Bristol Motor Speedway – Food City 500 on March 20
• Talladega Super Speedway in Talladega, AL (for Aaron’s 499)
• May 7 at the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in NC
• Pocono Raceway on June 12 and Aug 7th
• Watkins Glen International Speedway on Aug 14
• Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept 4th
• The Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire’s Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH on September 25th
• The season ends with the season’s champions decided at the Ford 400 on November 20, 2011 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Miami, FL.

Also, as usual, races in the NASCAR 2011 Nationwide Series and NASCAR 2011 Camping World Truck Series will be running concurrently with many 2011 Sprint Cup events.

In 2010 Jimmie Johnson took the championship title, his fourth, with Hendrik Motorsports taking team title and Chevrolet taking the make title. Who will it be in 2011? If previous years’ showings are any indication, some of the names to watch include Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Mark Martin, Kyle Busch, and Juan Pablo Montoya.

Less than one week and the NFL football season gets underway. Here in New York/New Jersey, that means everyone really excited about the new Giants/Jets stadium – even though ticket prices have gone up since last year.

Speaking of tickets, getting your NFL football tickets early is the secret to getting good seats at a good price. Check out our page listing all teams to buy football tickets at your favorite stadium.