{"id":415753,"date":"2026-10-01T14:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/415753\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:32:23","slug":"the-magic-just-made-games-better-for-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/415753\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic Just Made Games Better for Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9q\">Magic fans are waking up to an absolute game-changer from their local NBA team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9v\">The Orlando Magic are introducing fan-friendly options to their offerings across the board \u2013 from finding a seat to the game, to grabbing a hot dog and a beer, to leaving the game with a fun hat.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/09\/30\/orlando-magic-affordability-options-tickets-merch-nba-kia-center\/?share=orelsrtn9wtnneedandy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel<\/a> &#8220;the Magic&#8221; are introducing several new affordability options on tickets, merchandise and concessions for all home games at Kia Center this season.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New: The <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Magic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Magic<\/a> are introducing several new affordability options on tickets, merchandise and concessions for all home games at Kia Center this season.<\/p>\n<p>More details for <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/orlandosports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@orlandosports<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DipT9km9Ea\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/DipT9km9Ea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/therealBeede\/status\/2105267730215776541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 30, 2026<\/a>How This Provides Access to More Magic Fans<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m3s6wdqvk37nyw727z.jpg\" alt=\"Stuff with fans\" title=\"Stuff with fans\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"am\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jan 4, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic mascot Stuff high fives a young fan during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p>Tickets<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ax\">The Orlando Magic are offering a deal called the &#8220;Monthly Steals Program&#8221;, where fans who sign up for their text alerts will receive exclusive $20 ticket deals only available to them.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b2\">Group ticket programs will include complimentary tickets through the Jr. Magic and Honor Roll programs with discounted tickets offered to OCPS school staff and through OneBlood donations.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a Mt. Rushmore of Magic Basketball <\/p>\n<p>Shaq, Penny, T-Mac, Dwight<\/p>\n<p>Dwight, because of longevity, I think he might sit atop that list&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/steelemagic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@steelemagic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SwishTheory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@SwishTheory<\/a> Podcast on Dwight Howard&#8217;s Hall of Fame Career with David Steele <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SQlIw8Gmc0\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/SQlIw8Gmc0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ryan Kaminski NBA (@beyondtheRK) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/beyondtheRK\/status\/1912581056152109141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 16, 2025<\/a>Concessions<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bh\">Two concession stands will be dedicated to offer these new fan-friendly food and drink options in the Kia Center: the &#8220;Slam Dunk&#8221; section 115 and the &#8220;Flavors of Orlando&#8221; section 218.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bm\">This is where the Magic Fans hoping to go to a game and enjoy the experience without breaking the bank will thrive. Food and drinks ranging as low as $2 and as high as $7 will be offered, including hot dogs, popcorn, chips, cookies, pretzel bites and nachos as snacks along with beer, soda, and bottled water to wash it down.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"br\">You read that right \u2013 fans can get a bottled water for $2, a hot dog for $3, and even a 12-ounce beer for $7 \u2013 a classic ball game meal for ten bucks. It can&#8217;t be overstated how seismic this shift is, as the team has traditionally sold these items for roughly $6, $9, and $15 ever since the new arena was built, sixteen odd years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Merch<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c1\">The item of the game features merchandise starting at $15, while the team will offer weekly &#8220;Magic Authentics&#8221; team shop deals for a $15 shirt or hat.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c6\">The &#8220;Eighty9 Collection&#8221; will also aim to offer affordable merchandise inside the team shop.<\/p>\n<p>Takeaways<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cm\">This might just be the most affordable it&#8217;s ever been to be a Magic fan here in Orlando. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cr\">Not only does the team already have an agreement with SunRail to provide free rides for Magic fans to game, not only did the team find a way to let every local fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/magic\/onsi\/how-to-watch-every-orlando-magic-game-for-free-in-2026-27-season-01kzvw1q5c05\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">watch every Magic game on TV for free<\/a> this season, now the team is offering affordable options for food, drinks, tickets, and merchandise.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cw\">Let&#8217;s zoom out on the bigger picture of what any one Magic fan or a family of four might experience at an average game over the last fifteen years. The cheapest option for any individual fan was around $30-50 for a nosebleed ticket against a big matchup or a good lower bowl seat against a lesser matchup, plus $10-20 on food, another $10-15 on one drink, and $20-100+ on merch.<\/p>\n<p>Even a single night out can add up quick, especially for families where one game could cost $100s of dollars. Now, though, that same family of four could theoretically spend $20 a piece on a ticket for a seat in the arena; $10 per person for a hot dog, drink, and snack; and still leave the game with a $15 hat or shirt themed to that night&#8217;s matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing you can get in and out of the Kia Center to enjoy a Magic game and the full offerings of going to any ball game for about fifty bucks? That&#8217;s as priceless as an old Mastercard commercial.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d1\">Making the Magic more accessible for all makes this officially one of the greatest days in Orlando Magic franchise history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" preventdefault:click=\"\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\" on:click=\"q-BKH5TN-7.js#s_lDqay9E5m5g[0]\" q:id=\"d7\">Follow<\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Magic fans are waking up to an absolute game-changer from their local NBA team. 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