The Desk
Guides
How this stuff actually works, written down plainly, with the date we checked it. New to the jargon? Start with the glossary.
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Australian Open day vs night sessions, and how to get tickets
At the Australian Open, day and night sessions are separate tickets and different experiences. Here is how each works and which to buy.
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Australian Open: ground pass or reserved show-court seat?
A ground pass and a reserved show-court seat are two different Australian Open trips. Here is what each gets you and when to choose which.
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The French Open show courts, explained: which ticket to buy
Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen, Simonne-Mathieu, and the outside courts are four different Roland Garros experiences. Here is which ticket to buy.
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How NBA Finals tickets work, and how to be ready to go
The NBA Finals are played in the two finalist cities, decided about a week before Game 1. Here is how the tickets and the format work, and how to be ready.
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How Roland Garros tickets actually work, and the smart way to plan
French Open tickets go through a public ballot most people lose. Here is how the sale works, what the show courts and grounds passes get you, and how to plan.
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How Stanley Cup Final tickets work, and how to be ready to go
The Stanley Cup Final is played in the two finalist cities, so you cannot know where until late. Here is how the tickets and the format work, and how to be ready.
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NFL in London 2026: which of the three games should you go to?
Three NFL games hit London in October 2026, two at Tottenham and one at Wembley. Here is how to pick by matchup, venue, and the weekend around it.
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Tottenham vs Wembley: which London NFL stadium is the better trip?
London's two NFL venues are very different days out. Here is how Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley compare for seats, access, and atmosphere.
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The 2027 PGA Championship at PGA Frisco: a travel guide
The 2027 PGA Championship comes to PGA Frisco near Dallas. Here is the venue, the dates, where to stay, and how to plan a major-championship trip.
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PGA Championship tickets: practice rounds, daily tickets, and which day to go
A golf major ticket is not one thing. Here is how practice rounds, daily tickets, and weekly badges work at the PGA Championship, and which day to pick.
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How to get Wimbledon tickets: the ballot, resale, hospitality, and the Queue
Wimbledon tickets do not work like an American event. Here are the real routes in: the public ballot, resale, hospitality, and the famous Queue.
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How to get World Series tickets when you don't even know the city yet
You can't buy World Series tickets to a matchup that doesn't exist. Here is how the short window works, and how to be ready the moment the pennants are won.
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Kentucky Derby seating, explained: infield vs reserved, and which one to buy
The infield is the cheapest way into the Derby and the biggest party, but most of it can't see the finish. Here is how every Churchill Downs tier compares.
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How much does a Kentucky Derby trip cost? A real breakdown
What a Kentucky Derby trip actually costs, from an infield ticket to a full luxury package, and the four things that move the price the most.
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MLB All-Star Week explained: what's actually happening at Wrigley in 2027
The All-Star Game is one night of a four-event week, and the ballot does not get you a seat. Here is how All-Star Week really works and how to plan the trip.
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Ryder Cup 2027 tickets and hospitality, and how to plan the Ireland trip
The 2027 Ryder Cup is at Adare Manor in Ireland. Here is how tickets and hospitality work, which days to buy, and what an overseas Ryder Cup trip involves.
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The truth about the Super Bowl ticket lottery, and how tickets actually reach fans
Most of what's online about a Super Bowl public lottery is out of date. Here is how Super Bowl LXI tickets really flow, and what that means for a 2027 trip.
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The Triple Crown, explained: the three races, the timing, and why it's so hard
The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont make up horse racing's Triple Crown. Here is how the three races connect and how to plan a trip around them.
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US Open tennis: day session vs night session, and how to get tickets
At the US Open, day and night sessions are separate tickets and different experiences. Here is how each works, what a grounds pass gets you, and which to buy.
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What to wear to the Kentucky Derby: a dress guide by where you sit
Derby dress code is real, and it changes with your seating tier. Here is what to wear in the clubhouse, the grandstand, and the infield, for men and women.
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How Final Four tickets actually work, and what to do about the six-day scramble
The 2027 lottery closed before anyone knew who was playing. Here is how Final Four ticket access really works, and the two honest ways to plan the trip.