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The Miami Heat is one of the most exciting teams in the National Basketball Association, with talented players such as LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, and former MVPs such as Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, and Tim Hardaway. The Miami Heat home games are played at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, and draw in thousands of tourists and local Miami fans for every game. The games are so popular that you are almost always sure to find a number of celebrity watchers on the courtside.

The basketball season runs from October to May, and if the Miami Heat makes the playoffs as they have been doing in recent years or the Finals, it can extend until June. The basketball season coincides with Miami's tourist high season, so if you're traveling to Miami during this time, be sure to book a ticket to one of the team's exciting home games.

Miami Heat is Miami's professional basketball team and one of Florida's two NBA teams along with the Orlando Magic. The team features outstanding players and is coached by famed NBA coach of the year, Pat Riley. The team's uniforms are black, deep red, white and orange. The Heat plays its games at the American Airlines Arena on Biscayne Bay. To get tickets to the games, fans should go on the Heat's website or via Ticketmaster online or on the phone at 1-800-4NBA-TIX. The American Airlines Arena is fully accessible to disabled guests and has disabled parking for $40 in P2. The Arena has everything you need for a good time; multiple food and drinking options including bars, and gift shops to get your Miami Heat gear and souvenirs.


Miami Heat  -  Atractions in Miami

The American Airlines Arena is the home of the Miami Heat and is located on 601 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. It is easily accessible from all points in Miami. If you're driving to the Arena from north on I-95, take a left exit on 2D, a right on exit 2B towards US 1 and Biscayne Boulevard, take a right onto Abel Holtz Blvd /NE 2nd Ave, a left on NE 8th Street and straight across Biscayne Blvd. If you're coming from South I-95, go north until exit 2A, toward Biscayne Blvd /Downtown, take a left to SE 2nd Avenue, ramp towards Biscayne Blvd, go straight onto SE 3rd Street and take a left onto Biscayne Boulevard. If you're taking public transportation to the Arena you can get off at Government Station using the Metrorail, transfer to Metromover's Omni Loop, get off at Park west station and walk towards the arena on Biscayne Boulevard.

Prices to tickets to Miami Heat games at the American Airlines arena depend on the seating area and availability of tickets, but there is no advertised specific senior citizen, student or military personnel discount.

Miami Heat games are a great way to spend a few hours while in Miami. If you're on a budget, be sure to book your tickets in advance and shop around the internet for best prices. To save cash, you may want to consider getting seats in the upper 300 and 400 levels instead of the lower 100 and 200 which tend to be more expensive. Also check out the Ticket Exchange service on Miami Heat's website that allows season ticket holders to sell and exchange their tickets for good deals.





Those looking for the ultimate in luxury while watching a Miami Heat game can reserve premium Flagship and Floor Seating in the first ten rows, Dewar's Rail Seating, Junior Flagship Seating, Center Court Suites or Loge Suites.



Miami Heat  -  Atractions in Miami

Miami Heat games are fun for the families, group, couples, and even the solo fan. The atmosphere at the arena is exhilarating, and games are always fun to watch. Families should take advantage of the Papa John's Heat Family Meal Deal which for the price of $140gets you four 400 Level tickets for a Monday or Tuesday game, four Papa John's arena pizzas, four small fountain soft drinks and a Papa John's coupon redeemable at certain South Florida locations. Groups canparticipate in fan experiences such as preforming at half-time, throwing free throws at the 3-point line, and getting into the arena 30 minutes before gates open to watch Miami Heat players warm up. Details can be found on the Miami Heat website in the group ticket section.

The Miami Heat play at the state-of-the-art American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay and has the latest amenities. They attract thousands of local fans to their home games, and many tourists can't help but find themselves drawn to experiencing a Miami Heat game while they're in town.

The NBA Miami Heat team founded in 1988is increasingly heating up Miami. With new gifted players such as LeBron James, electrifying games and an impressive roster, Miami Heat is quickly becoming one of Miami's hottest attractions. It is also a talented team which has made the NBA playoffs 15 out of the 23 seasons they have been playing. The team is coached by legendary NBA coach, Pat Riley.

The Miami Heat team is Miami's professional basketball team. It is part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference and has recently become one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association.




Miami Heat  -  Atractions in Miami


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