MIAMI, Oct. 6 – The Miami HEAT have announced that all individual game tickets for the 2009-10 season will go on sale Friday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m. Ticket prices start at $10 per game and can be purchased at HEAT.com, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and via 1-800-4NBA-TIX. Individual game tickets will also be available through the HEAT ticketExchange – the club’s official website to buy individual game tickets from HEAT Season Ticket Holders. Please note that the Verizon Wireless Ticket Office at the AmericanAirlines Arena will not participate in the ticket on sale on October 9, but tickets may be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Ticket Office after the on sale date.

Hot, Hotter and Hottest Pricing Levels

This season, the HEAT is utilizing variable ticket pricing for individual game tickets, placing a premium on high demand games. All regular season home games during the 2009-10 season have been categorized in one of three tiers: Hot, Hotter and Hottest, with premium games deemed Hottest, popular games deemed Hotter and Hot games priced most affordably. 

Special Ticket Promotions

McDonald’s 59 Minutes / 59¢ - For the first 59 minutes of the on-sale, select HEAT tickets for the Opening Night contest on October 28 will be sold for only 59¢ courtesy of McDonald’s. Inventory is limited and all tickets sold as part of the 59 Minutes / 59¢ promotion are located in the 400 Level of Uptown. HEAT great Tim Hardaway will also be honored with a pre-game jersey retirement ceremony.

The McDonald’s® 2-for-1 Ticket Offer is available for all and Sunday games in the 300/400 Level. A password is required for this promotion. Click here to get the password. Plus, come to any Friday HEAT game and get a voucher for a FREE small McDonald’s French Fries with the purchase of an Angus Burger. Come to any Sunday HEAT game and get a voucher for a FREE McDonald’s Sundae with the purchase of an Angus Burger.

Papa John’s HEAT Family Meal Deal – 4 for $84 – Families looking for a great night out can purchase the Papa John’s HEAT Family Meal Deal, available for every home game this season. The price for the Papa John’s HEAT Family Meal Deal has been reduced to $84 (formerly $104). The Papa John’s HEAT Family Meal Deal includes four 300 Level tickets, four Papa John’s arena pizzas, four small fountain soft drinks and a Papa John’s coupon redeemable at participating South Florida locations. Additional tickets can be purchased for $21 each.

Papa John’s College Nights – Fans who have a valid and current college ID can take advantage of the Papa John’s College Nights promotion. Available for every Tuesday home game, college students, faculty, and staff who purchase a $10 ticket will also get a free t-shirt and a Papa John’s coupon. Papa John’s College Night tickets can only be purchased by calling 786-777-DUNK or at the Verizon Wireless Ticket Office located at the AmericanAirlines Arena.

Promotional Schedule

The following is the schedule of in-arena giveaways and promotional nights planned for the 2009-10 season:

In-Arena Giveaways

October 28 - Doctor’s Hospital Commemorative Poster Giveaway (Tim Hardaway)

November 1 - Café Pilon HEAT Schedule Magnet

November 1 - Kia Rally Towel

November 3 - Carnival Cruise Lines T-Shirt

November 6 - Miami HEAT Dancer Poster

November 12 - Miccosukee Car Flag

November 27 - Total Health Choice Player Calendar

December 20 - McArthur Dairy Kids Giveaway

February 9 - Humana Golden Oldies Poster

February 27 - McArthur Dairy Kids Giveaway

HEAT Noches Latina

March 16 vs. San Antonio Spurs

March 18 vs. Orlando Magic

HEAT Winter Wonderland

December 17 vs. Orlando Magic

December 20 vs. Portland Trail Blazers

December 23 vs. Utah Jazz

December 27 vs. Indiana Pacers

Burnie’s Birthday, Presented by McArthur Dairy

February 27 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Theme Nights

November 6 vs. Denver – Military Appreciation Night / Boy Scouts Night

November 10 vs. Washington – Girl Scouts Night

December 13 vs. Memphis – Spanish Heritage Night

December 15 vs. Toronto – Turkish Heritage Night

December 23 vs. Utah – Gospel Night / Turkish Heritage Night

February 9 vs. Houston – Chinese Heritage Night / Black History Night

March 4 vs. LA Lakers – Spanish Heritage Night

March 16 vs. San Antonio – Argentinean Heritage Night

March 18 vs. Orlando – Puerto Rican Heritage Night

March 28 vs. Toronto – Turkish Heritage Night

April 14 vs. New Jersey – Cuban Heritage Night

Groups of 20 or more interested in attending a game should call 786-777-DUNK for discounted tickets.

Fans will have a chance to catch the HEAT Experience up close and in your face, led by five-time All-Star Dwyane Wade, and features a mix of young talent and proven veterans, including six-time All-Star Jermaine O’Neal, and second-year sensations Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers.

The schedule also features a host of exciting contests, highlighting the NBA’s brightest stars and marquee teams. A HEAT great is honored on Opening Night, as Tim Hardaway becomes only the second player in team history to have his jersey retired at the Season Opener against the New York Knicks on October 28. Reigning MVP LeBron James, new acquisition Shaquille O’Neal, and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Magic City on November 12 and January 25. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, lead a stacked Boston Celtics roster against the HEAT on November 29 and January 6. Dwight Howard, perennial All-Star Vince Carter, and the Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic make a visit to South Florida on December 17 and March 18.

In addition, NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest, visit Miami on March 4, and Tim Duncan and the revamped San Antonio Spurs make their lone trip to the AmericanAirlines Arena on March 16.

The Miami HEAT is proud to welcome Assist-Card as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2009-10 HEAT season.