Other Your USA/NFL Trip in Pictures

[jerry springer]

and how much did you spend whilst in the USA?

i can get to dallas to vegas after game on the monday for $129

then i will drive vegas to San Diego with a mate who is posted there

going for 2 weeks, hotels should add up to about $2500 at this stage

 

[Exe Gesis]

i can get to dallas to vegas after game on the monday for $129

then i will drive vegas to San Diego with a mate who is posted there

going for 2 weeks, hotels should add up to about $2500 at this stage

That's pretty cheap really.

 

[revo333]

mate this is all gold information, thank you very much.

I would definitely stay in Arlington if your sole focus is the game.

Not missing out if you don't stay downtown Dallas.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Should I buy tickets now for week 1 and 2 at Metlife or just wait until a few days before on stubhub?

 

[Spirit Level]

Bought my first ever Cowboys tickets.

Can't ****ing wait to contribute some pics to this thread

 

[neddy36]

I was lucky enough to be at the Superbowl this year, can't believe how quickly the season has rolled around.

 

[drd23]

That must have set you back a pretty penny

 

[brutus76]

Saw a hugely injury depleted Redskins take on Philly at Lincoln Financial Field
Did see the great AP score that 90+ yard touchdown though.
A great experience even in weather that was close to 0 degrees.
Saw WWE Survivor Series, RAW, SMACKDOWN, NHL (Nashville v Colorado) NBA (Wizards v Nets) and NFL (Eagles v Skins) in my trip November/December

 

[rapidshave]

Did a big trip last year to the USA in December and saw my Steelers twice, first in Oakland and then in Pittsburgh.
The atmosphere in Pittsburgh against New England was incredible.

 

[Dirty Bird]

2nd highlight on the video was right infront of me

 

[Spirit Level]

What are NFL grounds like in terms of finding a spare seat to sit in that isn't yours?

AT&T tickets are ****ing expensive and I had to go up in the nosebleeds, however would love to find a spare seat on the lower deck for a qtr or two.

Are they usually stringent with ticket checks?

 

[NitroFan]

I cant speak for ATT specifically but in my experience theyre very stringent checking tickets at stadiums/arenas over there, especially for lower levels.

 

[Spirit Level]

butts

 

[neddy36]

Was at the Raiders/Bears game today at Tottenham. Pretty nice stadium and good game as well.

 

[Spirit Level]

Whoa that looks way nicer than wembley

 

[Coastie19]

So I thought I'd post some deets about our recent trip (misses and I) to the US for the Big 4-0.

Previous trip was April/May in 2013 so took in the baseball (which I used to play) but this one was specifically to make the trip to Lambeau in week 2 of the season.

The trek to actually get to Green Bay is a little bit of a mission so I'll try not to bore you, but will put some stuff in in case anyone is interested at some point in going.

Ended up getting our tickets through Green Bay Ticket Service who I thought were very good. I had emailed and confirmed that we could pick the tickets up at the game rather than posting etc.

https://www.greenbayticketservice.com/NFL/Green-Bay-Packers-Information

Main reason was that I wanted paper tickets and could pick them up at the game (used Stubhub for other games but will get on to that later). Most other games and outlets you will get mobile tickets so I think it was worth paying a little more for the memento of the paper tickets.

Tickets to the game were about $325 US each and we were on the 20 yard line Packers sideline about 2 0 rows back. If money wasn’t an option definitely would have got a bit closer to the 50 and a few more rows back, but the seats were sensational.

When the bus dropped us at the game they told us where to go and tickets were right there to pick up.

So firstly Green bay is about a two hour bus ride out of Milwaukee (weird place – would only stay two nights there if you go there), so we chose to purchase a tailgate party ticket which included bus trip from Milwaukee downtown and the tailgate ticket which included free piss and food at the Resch Centre outside the stadium. We got the VIP ticket which included access upstairs and some better drinks. However, I would recommended just getting the normal tailgate ticket as we only went upstairs once to check it out, use the nice toilets and get a little bit better drink. Outside had the better atmosphere for sure. Or alternatively just the bus ticket and do your own thing when you get there.


The bus arrives three hours before game time, which goes quite quickly after you hit the outside pro-shops, nail some beers and food and take in the atmosphere.

Would highly recommend the bus ticket trip though as I would not want to drive to or from the game and there are limited options to get there. BYO beers on the bus too. Early start at 7am.

Game was unbelievable. Fans are so nice and even playing their arch rival Vikings everyone was so great towards each other. They were a little astounded seeing some Aussies at the game but made us feel welcome. It is like no other sporting stadium I’ve been to and we agree we’d have to go back. The best day of our trip. Three touchdowns in the first quarter right in front of us, Rodgers throwing dimes with some burly, vocal gents behind making it a hilarious day. The stadium I feel was just full of history and we got the visit the stadium pro shop after also. Was very cool seeing the little houses directly across the road from the stadium that are “pack-ed” out. Favre came out at half time with Bart Starr's wife for a little special.

We ended up using Stubhub for other games and had nil issues, however you do need data on your phone to access the tickets at the gate (can’t just download ticket in the hotel room and think they’ll work) as you need to technically log in to Stubhub to view them.

Prior to this we had used Stubhub for our Cubs tickets in Chicago. Awesome game including Rizzo jacking a grand slam in front of us.

After this we went to Ohoi Stadium to check out the Buckeyes romping over Miami Ohio. I think it was 75-6 so they game itself was a little lacklustre and even had a few too many commercial timeouts. Still good wandering around a college town taking in the game atmosphere and watching the Ohio State Band roll in and do their thing. We had also been in Boulder, Colorado on game day against Nebraska but didn’t go to the game as we couldn’t get tickets on Stubhub (cheapest $350 at game time). However, atmosphere was electric due to the rivalry and college parties going on the streets (never seen so many ping pong tables) so wish we could have gone to the game. Wandering around the college was still fantastic.

Also checked out Falcons at Colts. Completely different atmosphere to Lambeau if you can imagine (not quite as full on) but terrific being in an indoor air conditioned stadium (in the nose bleeds). Nice stadium which is literally a five minute walk from the hotel room and city centre.

First up in the trip we also did Mile High Stadium (name changed the day before we got there, can't remember new sponsor's name) tour in Denver (not playing that weekend). Excellent tour, lots of walking through the club suites - wish I had a spare 30k to drop each weekend on 10 comfortable seats. Go down also to visiting team dressing room and to the field (not allowed to walk on).

If you had any questions shoot me a PM. Have fun if you head over for a game or two it is well worth it.

 

[Exe Gesis]

So I thought I'd post some deets about our recent trip (misses and I) to the US for the Big 4-0.

Previous trip was April/May in 2013 so took in the baseball (which I used to play) but this one was specifically to make the trip to Lambeau in week 2 of the season.

The trek to actually get to Green Bay is a little bit of a mission so I'll try not to bore you, but will put some stuff in in case anyone is interested at some point in going.

Ended up getting our tickets through Green Bay Ticket Service who I thought were very good. I had emailed and confirmed that we could pick the tickets up at the game rather than posting etc.

https://www.greenbayticketservice.com/NFL/Green-Bay-Packers-Information

Main reason was that I wanted paper tickets and could pick them up at the game (used Stubhub for other games but will get on to that later). Most other games and outlets you will get mobile tickets so I think it was worth paying a little more for the memento of the paper tickets.

Tickets to the game were about $325 US each and we were on the 20 yard line Packers sideline about 30 rows back. If money wasn’t an option definitely would have got a bit closer to the 50 and a few more rows back, but the seats were sensational.

When the bus dropped us at the game they told us where to go and tickets were right there to pick up.

So firstly Green bay is about a two hour bus ride out of Milwaukee (weird place – would only stay two nights there if you go there), so we chose to purchase a tailgate party ticket which included bus trip from Milwaukee downtown and the tailgate ticket which included free piss and food at the Resch Centre outside the stadium. We got the VIP ticket which included access upstairs and some better drinks. However, I would recommended just getting the normal tailgate ticket as we only went upstairs once to check it out, use the nice toilets and get a little bit better drink. Outside had the better atmosphere for sure. Or alternatively just the bus ticket and do your own thing when you get there.


The bus arrives three hours before game time, which goes quite quickly after you hit the outside pro-shops, nail some beers and food and take in the atmosphere.

Would highly recommend the bus ticket trip though as I would not want to drive to or from the game and there are limited options to get there. BYO beers on the bus too. Early start at 7am.

Game was unbelievable. Fans are so nice and even playing their arch rival Vikings everyone was so great towards each other. They were a little astounded seeing some Aussies at the game but made us feel welcome. It is like no other sporting stadium I’ve been to and we agree we’d have to go back. The best day of our trip. Three touchdowns in the first quarter right in front of us, Rodgers throwing dimes with some burly, vocal gents behind making it a hilarious day. The stadium I feel was just full of history and we got the visit the stadium pro shop after also. Was very cool seeing the little houses directly across the road from the stadium that are “pack-ed” out.

We ended up using Stubhub for other games and had nil issues, however you do need data on your phone to access the tickets at the gate (can’t just download ticket in the hotel room and think they’ll work) as you need to technically log in to Stubhub to view them.

Prior to this we had used Stubhub for our Cubs tickets in Chicago. Awesome game including Rizzo jacking a grand slam in front of us.

After this we went to Ohoi Stadium to check out the Buckeyes romping over Miami Ohio. I think it was 75-6 so they game itself was a little lacklustre and even had a few too many commercial timeouts. Still good wandering around a college town taking in the game atmosphere and watching the Ohio State Band roll in and do their thing. We had also been in Boulder, Colorado on game day against Nebraska but didn’t go to the game as we couldn’t get tickets on Stubhub (cheapest $350 at game time). However, atmosphere was electric due to the rivalry and college parties going on the streets (never seen so many ping pong tables) so wish we could have gone to the game. Wandering around the college was still fantastic.

Also checked out Falcons at Colts. Completely different atmosphere to Lambeau if you can imagine (not quite as full on) but terrific being in an indoor air conditioned stadium (in the nose bleeds). Nice stadium which is literally a five minute walk from the hotel room and city centre.

If you had any questions shoot me a PM. Have fun if you head over for a game or two it is well worth it.

great photos

 

[Coastie19]

 

[Coastie19]

Cubs

 

[Coastie19]

Mile High. Great City (nice and hot), great stadium. Wish I'd taken advantage of Denver now legalising being 'a mile high'

 

[Spirit Level]

**** me Lambeau is truly remarkable.

Part of me hopes the Cowboys get a divisional game in Green Bay so I can see it in person when I'm in the states

 

[Coastie19]

Do it

 

[Spirit Level]

Well I finally made it home! Was a great experience and was nice to see us pile on some points with a few special plays from our stars. Was great to be amongst a sea of fellow cowboys fans for the first time in my life

 

[quotemokc]

Well I finally made it home! Was a great experience and was nice to see us pile on some points with a few special plays from our stars. Was great to be amongst a sea of fellow cowboys fans for the first time in my life

Did you do the tour?

 

[Coastie19]

Great pics and nice looking stadium, you going to any others?

Did you throw your resume in to Jerry to apply for Garrett's job next year?