Cleveland Cavaliers 2018 NBA Playoffs Fan Guide
Cleveland fans, our Cleveland Cavaliers are in the playoffs to compete for their fourth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals! Looking for all the details? I’ve got everything you need to know, from game dates, to watch parties, even to FREE Wine & Gold banners!
ROUND ONE GAME SCHEDULE:
Cavaliers vs. Pacers
Game 1: Sunday, April 15 (HOME) – 3:30 PM on ABC
Game 2: Wednesday, April 18 (HOME) – 7:00 PM on FOX Sports Ohio, TNT
Game 3: Friday, April 20 (AWAY) – 7:00 PM on FOX Sports Ohio, ESPN
Game 4: Sunday, April 22 (AWAY) – 8:30 PM on FOX Sports Ohio, TNT
Game 5: * Wednesday, April 25 (HOME) – TBD
Game 6: * Friday, April 27 (AWAY) – TBD
Game 7: * Sunday, April 29 (HOME) – TBD
HOME GAMES AT THE Q
Featuring A FREE Outdoor Fan Fest presented by Huntington
The Cavaliers home court advantage starts with Cavs fans at The Q ready to bring the electricity and energy that will propel the defending Eastern Conference Champions to their fourth consecutive NBA Finals appearance. The fans and team will be a uniting force to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to bring another NBA Championship to Cleveland!
BACK IN BLACK FOR GAME 1! Fans are asked to suit up in their favorite black Cavs gear for Game 1 of each round of the Playoffs– the color that is synonymous with the historic turning point in the 2016 NBA Finals when the Cavs wore their black-sleeved uniforms in Games 5 and 7 of the NBA Finals on their way to winning their first NBA Championship.
For Game 1, Round 1, to ensure a BLACKOUT, every fan in attendance will receive a black Cavs t-shirt presented by FirstEnergy, and a Cavs rally towelpresented by Ohio CAT.
For Game 2, Round 1, every fan in attendance will receive a t-shirt presented by Sherwin Williams and a Cavs rally towel presented by Phantom Fireworks.
Show your Cavs pride by wearing the color(s) of the Game! Visit Cavs.com/Laws to learn the colors for each upcoming game. Reminder, Doors to The Q open 2 hours prior to tipoff.
FREE OUTDOOR CAVS FAN FEST ~presented by Huntington
Fans with or without a ticket to home playoff games at The Q can experience Cavs playoff excitement long before doors open at Quicken Loans Arena by visiting the free outdoor Cavs Fan Fest presented by Huntington, taking place on Gateway Plaza.Cavs Fan Fest start time varies each home game.
GAME 1 – 12:00 p.m.
GAME 2 – 4:00 p.m.
In true Wine & Gold spirit, there will be fun for all ages at Cavs Fan Fest, proudly supported by FOX Sports Ohio and iHeartMedia Cleveland:
- Explore the Cavs Interactive Zone filled with fun games and inflatables.
- Play and participate in fun games, skills, drills and more on the Cavs Academy Sport Court.
- Enjoy live music by Northeast Ohio’s most popular bands.
- Watch performances by the Cavalier Girls, Scream Team, C-Town Throwdowns and QStix.
- Shop the Cavaliers Team Shop mobile container for the latest official Cavs playoff gear.
- Grab a bite to eat from some of the city’s favorite food trucks on site. Beer and soft drinks will also be available.
- Win great giveaways and prizes… and much more!
For more information and a schedule of band performances and food trucks attending, visit Cavs.com. Please note that all bags will be checked by security upon entry to Cavs Fan Fest and a list of prohibited items can be found at Cavs.com.
OFFICIAL CAVS ROAD GAME WATCH PARTIES AT THE Q ~ presented by Budweiser
Admission for Round 1 is $5.00 per ticket, with ALL PROCEEDS being donated to benefit the local community charitable efforts of Say Yes to Education and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The Cavs Official Road Game Watch Parties presented by Budweiser provide fans the biggest and best watch party experience at The Q! There is a 6 ticket limit per person. As each playoff round unfolds, fans can get tickets as they become available at the same locations.
Doors to The Q will open 90 minutes prior to tipoff for Cavs Official Road Game Watch Parties. While watching the action live on the HUMONGOTRON video scoreboard, fans will enjoy a game-like experience with simulated-player intros, Humongotron flames, entertainment team performances, programmed timeouts and exciting halftime acts. The arena floor will also be transformed to feature a series of fun basketball skill challenges, interactive games and inflatables for the whole family! Plus, free Cavs Playoffs T-Shirts will be given to the first 1,000 fans through the doors! Fan Fare locations on the concourse will feature deals on fan favorite gameday foods and drinks:
- 12 oz Domestic Beer for $4.00
- 16 oz Soda for $3.00
- Hot Dog for $3.75
- Small Bag of Popcorn for $3.00
50+ WINE & GOLD NATION OFFICIAL PLAYOFF WATCH PARTIES ~ presented by Budweiser
Whether the team is playing at home or on the road, Cavs fans are invited to unite together at one of 50+ bars and restaurants throughout Northeast Ohio serving as locations for Wine & Gold Nation Official Playoff Watch Parties presented by Budweiser. Each location will be decked out in Wine & Gold spirit and feature Budweiser specials along with promotional giveaways like rally towels, t-shirts, bar coasters and more! For a complete list of participating establishments and locations, visit Cavs.com.
FREE “WINE & GOLD WINS” BANNERS AVAILABLE AT CAVS.COM
Keep Track of Each Cavs Victory on the Road to 16 Wins
Cavs.com is the official headquarters for Cavs fans to find anything and everything they need to know about the 2018 Cavs Playoffs presented by Discount Drug Mart, including ticket information, a full listing of Cavs watch parties and special events, breaking news, exclusive video footage and much more! New this season, fans can download FREE “Wine & Gold Wins” banners fromCavs.com to raise at home or work following each Wine & Gold WIN throughout the 2018 NBA Playoff run!
CAVS TEAM SHOP
Throughout the playoff run, Cavs fans can take advantage of special Cavs Team Shop Item of the Game offers at home games and Watch Parties. Special deals will be available at the Cavaliers Team Shop at The Q and online at Cavs.com/shop while supplies last.
CAVS PLAYOFF TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are still available for the Cavs Round 1, Home Games 1 and 2 atCavs.com/tickets. New this year, fans only need to sign up for a FREE Wine & Gold Nation account at Cavs.com and opt-in to receive playoff ticket notifications to automatically receive priority access for each round of the 2018 playoffs with the best opportunity to purchase single game tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Current Wine & Gold Nation members must update their account to opt-in to receive the playoff ticket notifications.
Note: Registering for a Wine & Gold Nation account is the only way to become eligible for the early access presale. This is a change from previous years where subscribers to Cavs Insiders, the team’s electronic newsletter, were automatically provided “Playoff Access” for the opportunity to purchase single game tickets ahead of the general public.
THE Q TRANSFORMATION: TRAFFIC & PARKING INFORMATION
Fans should plan and prepare for altered traffic patterns, heavy traffic conditions and parking limitations around the Gateway District due to The Q Transformation construction. Carpooling, arriving early, using RTA or Uber is strongly recommended. In addition, parking in the Gateway East Garage for Cavs and Monsters games for the remainder of the 2017-18 season is at capacity and will only be available for those with pre-assigned passes and pre-paid parking tickets. Pre-paid Gateway East Garage parking tickets for Cavs and Monsters games are sold-out. For additional parking options in the Gateway District, visit TheQTransformation.com.
For information on RTA routes, schedules and services call the RTAnswerline at (216) 621-9500, or visit www.rideRTA.com.
Detailed information on how construction will impact fans attending games at Quicken Loans Arena is provided at TheQTransformaton.com.
#WhateverItTakes
Join the conversations surrounding the 2018 Cavaliers Playoffs with the official hashtag #WhateverItTakes and follow the Cavaliers across social media on Facebook (/Cavs), Twitter (@Cavs), Instagram (@Cavs) and Snapchat (Cavs).
