courtside

American  

[kawrt-sahyd, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌsaɪd, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

1. (in sports) the area adjoining the official playing area of a court, as in basketball, tennis, or volleyball.

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Etymology

Origin of courtside

First recorded in 1965–70; court + side ¹

Example Sentences

Tickets range from about £100 in the upper tier stands to upwards of £600 on courtside benches.

From BBC

A nationwide noise ordinance is supposed to limit the din, especially late at night, but residents say the courtside clatter often goes unmuted.

From Barron's

Even courtside seats were empty in the final minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

Brooks took advantage, sitting in a courtside seat on the baseline as Thiero stepped to the free throw line with 1:16 remaining.

From Los Angeles Times

When teenage Alcaraz broke through, sprinting and sliding everywhere, almost tossing his body into the courtside seats, it was easy to think: That’s a lot of fun, but no way this lasts.

From The Wall Street Journal