nosebleed section

Cheapest arena seats

The nosebleed section refers to the cheapest seats in a stadium or arena, located in the uppermost tiers far from the action.

The metaphor suggests the altitude is so high you might get a nosebleed: We couldn't afford floor seats, so we're up in the nosebleed section.

Also called nosebleed seats or simply the nosebleeds.

Related

upper deck · upper balcony · ticket prices · general admission · sold out · bleachers · upstairs · rafters · expensive · altitude · thin air · steep climb · distance · obstructed view · spectator · fan · sporting events · way up high

Opposites
seating proximity/prestige

nosebleed sectioncourtside

Adjacent to playing area

front row · floor seats · ringside · VIP section · box seats

ticket price/exclusivity tier

nosebleed sectionVIP seats

Reserved premium viewing spots

luxury box · skybox · club level · suite · courtside seats

Family

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