Miami Heat

Be in your seat before tipoff so you can feel the Heat during the pregame intros. Seriously the lights and sound are worth showing up for. The atmosphere is electric for big games.

The 10 by 6 by 2 inch bag limit is among the smallest in the league. Travel with nothing if you can.

Doors open only an hour before the event, so arriving much earlier means waiting outside.

Park at the Miami World Center garage about 2 blocks away. You can purchase in advance for $25-30. Enter through one of the smaller side entrances on the north side - about 11 minutes from car to seats.

Use the Metromover to get to the arena - it is free and connects to Metrorail at Government Center. Way easier than driving and parking near Kaseya on game night.

Take Metromover's Omni Loop to Park West, then walk east to Biscayne Boulevard and cross to the arena.

Lots of great food places within a 10 minute walk of Kaseya Center so eat before you go in. The arena food is fine but the neighborhood has better options for less money.

The Cuban Sandwich is the must-try regional food, inside the arena or at Versailles before the game.

Mojitos are available throughout the arena, Miami is one of the few NBA cities with great cocktail options at games.

The 400 level carries general admission and standing-room platforms, which is the cheapest way in and not a reserved seat.

The Amerant and South Lounges are at centre court but BENEATH the bowl on the event level. You cannot see the game from inside them. They are rooms to leave your seat for.

The 1988 Club is reserved for floor seat holders only, and sits steps from Pat Riley Court.