Hey everyone, so, I finally went to check out a Charge game in Cleveland, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. I’d heard they moved to the Public Auditorium, which is this old, historic building downtown. It’s been around for over a hundred years and has seen everything from The Beatles to political conventions. Kind of cool to think about all that history while watching a basketball game, you know?
So, I got my tickets for the opening weekend. They called it the “Public Hall Grand Opening Weekend,” which was sponsored by Rocket Mortgage. I went to see them play against the Wisconsin Herd, the G League team for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Public Auditorium is huge! It can hold around 10,000 people, but it’s mostly fixed seats, like around 6,500 of them.
I walked in, grabbed some snacks—you gotta have snacks at a game, right?—and found my seat. The place was buzzing with energy. It’s not like the usual NBA games; it’s more relaxed, but the crowd was really into it. It was really a new experience for me to watch the game in such a historic place!
Watching the game was fun. These guys are good! They’re the next generation of NBA stars, and you can really see the potential. Plus, it’s way more affordable than going to a Cavaliers game, which is a nice bonus. It’s great to see that the Charge is giving these players a platform to shine.
After the game, I hung around a bit, soaking in the atmosphere. I heard they’re planning to have the Charge play at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for the start of their 2024-25 season. That’s pretty cool, moving between the big arena and this historic venue.
Overall, it was a blast. I definitely recommend checking out a Charge game if you’re in Cleveland. It’s a fun, affordable way to see some great basketball and be part of something that feels really connected to the city’s history. They will also be on TV sometimes, on channels like NBA TV and some streaming services, so that’s another way to catch them.
- Get Tickets: Grab your tickets online. They’re pretty affordable.
- Arrive Early: Gives you time to explore Public Hall and soak in the history.
- Enjoy the Game: The level of play is really impressive.
- Check the Schedule: They might be playing at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse sometimes, so look out for that.
So yeah, that was my experience at the Charge game. If you’re a basketball fan or just looking for something different to do in Cleveland, give it a shot. You won’t regret it!
