press box

Reporters' stadium booth

A press box is an enclosed seating area at a stadium or arena reserved for journalists covering the event.

Located high above the field or court to provide a clear view, press boxes offer working space, communications equipment, and protection from weather.

The reporters filed their stories from the press box.

venue

skybox

Private stadium viewing room

stadiumLarge venue for spectators
arenaVenue for contests
suiteConnected hotel rooms

booth · grandstand · enclosed · elevated · window · seating · pressroom · media room · sidelines · jumbotron

journalism

sportswriter

Reporter covering athletic events

reporterOne who gathers news
broadcasterOne who transmits programs
commentatorBroadcast analyst or narrator

announcer · correspondent · columnist · beat writer · play-by-play · color commentary · credentials · deadline · postgame · pregame

Categories

venue zonesdugout, sideline, team bench, bullpen, pit lane
Ballparkdiamond, dugout, home plate, infield, outfield
event setupstent, booth, stage, pavilion, bandstand
stadiumfield, bleachers, end zone, dugout, concourse
stadium featuresfield, stands, seats, seating, goal
venue featuresstage, seating, tables, chairs, lighting

Opposites

stadium seating hierarchy/exclusivity

press boxbleachers

Open-air spectator benches

general admission · nosebleed seats · cheap seats · upper deck · standing room

participant role at sporting events

press boxplaying field

Ground for sports

locker room · dugout · sideline · bench

proximity to action

press boxfield level

At playing surface height

courtside · ringside · front row · floor seats · dugout

Family

press, box, express, pressure, pressing, expression, impress, boxing, depressed

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