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NFL London Games 2014

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    cena wrote: »
    Ticket master I guess is where you buy them

    Yep.... as with most everything nowadays.


  • Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭combat5


    hi guys i just wanted to know witch game would be the best to go to as i am treating my self to a nfl ticket but not sure witch game plus i am kinda a noob at the nfl stuff but i am trying to see as many games as i can


  • Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Thegalwayman


    Going to lions v falcons myself. Ticketmaster fees and site diabolical.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    Lion Falcons here too. Treated myself to a premium level ticket, although I'm practically over by the end zone - tickets went fast last Tuesday. I had half an idea to go over to a game in NY next season, so this is cheaper no matter what the pricing on the flight and hotel is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    Lads, what's the best way to go about this logistically from Dublin airport? Which London airport is best to fly into, where to stay etc? Thanks. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,175 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Paully D wrote: »
    Lads, what's the best way to go about this logistically from Dublin airport? Which London airport is best to fly into, where to stay etc? Thanks. :)

    Gatwick is where I usually fly into, gatwick express drops you into London Victoria station in 20mins... then stay anywhere on the tube line that's central enough


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Gatwick is where I usually fly into, gatwick express drops you into London Victoria station in 20mins... then stay anywhere on the tube line that's central enough

    Cheers mate.

    Looking up flights at the minute but Ryanair don't seem to be offering any flights to London at the end of October (Lions/Falcons game) nor throughout the month of November at all (Cowboys/Jaguars game). Maybe they're just updating their prices or something or don't have them listed so far in advance?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Paully D wrote: »
    Lads, what's the best way to go about this logistically from Dublin airport? Which London airport is best to fly into, where to stay etc? Thanks. :)

    Heathrow/Stansted/Gatwick are all the same tbh. Heathrow is on the tube, and the other two have express trains which get you into the city quick. If you're looking for a decent hostel, I'd recommend the Generator Hostel, very central and always a good crowd in there for nights out after too if you're staying on the Sat or Sun.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,175 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Paully D wrote: »
    Cheers mate.

    Looking up flights at the minute but Ryanair don't seem to be offering any flights to London at the end of October (Lions/Falcons game) nor throughout the month of November at all (Cowboys/Jaguars game). Maybe they're just updating their prices or something or don't have them listed so far in advance?

    Yeah i have a close eye on it too...whichever one will be cheapest il be picking up. Carry on luggage all the way , although will prob spend the 3 nights


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Gatwick is where I usually fly into, gatwick express drops you into London Victoria station in 20mins... then stay anywhere on the tube line that's central enough

    Yeah I'm flying to LGW too. The express trains are extortionate though so check out the Easybus from LGW into town just give yourself a bit more time. Great great value.


  • Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭Blured


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Yeah I'm flying to LGW too. The express trains are extortionate though so check out the Easybus from LGW into town just give yourself a bit more time. Great great value.

    Another option is to take the First Capital Connect Train to London Bridge. It only takes 30 minutes and the ticket is £10


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    This is my first London game, will TM actually send out actual tickets actually, or is it usually will-call? If they're being sent out, how far ahead of the game do they generally send them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,068 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    All games sold out, delighted I got tickets.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    All games sold out, delighted I got tickets.

    That's impressive. Didn't think they'd sell out 3 games so quickly. Obviously there is huge demand in Europe for the NFL. There will be further tickets available in August / September when the US teams return their unsold portion of tickets.


  • Registered Users Posts: 947 ✭✭✭Silver-Tiger


    infacteh wrote: »
    That's impressive. Didn't think they'd sell out 3 games so quickly. Obviously there is huge demand in Europe for the NFL. There will be further tickets available in August / September when the US teams return their unsold portion of tickets.

    The price of tickets at the moment for these is stupid.

    There is no way in hell any of these is near remotely completely "sold out"

    Do you think there is any point in buying tickets for these at the moment or just wait until the summer?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    The price of tickets at the moment for these is stupid.

    There is no way in hell any of these is near remotely completely "sold out"

    Do you think there is any point in buying tickets for these at the moment or just wait until the summer?

    I would agree with the above in bold.... not a chance all 3 are sold out. And there will be plenty of tickets around closer to the events esp the 2 games not involving Lions Falcons.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,310 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    The price of tickets at the moment for these is stupid.

    They won't come down in price...


  • Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭Nash Bridges


    Does anyone know if and when further tickets will go on sale? Is this random or is there some predictable procedure?

    I went to the 49'ers/Jaguars game last year and really enjoyed it. Was intending to go again but was too slow to buy, I didn't think tickets would sell out so quickly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Does anyone know if and when further tickets will go on sale?

    They usually come back out on sale late July-Augustish. Now they've claimed they're sold out, but like Silver-Tiger, I also find it hard to believe they sold out 90,000 + thousand tickets X 3. So I'm expecting the usual last minute release of unsold tickets again.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 FrannyMac


    Has anyone gone to the college games in Ireland? Are they worth going to?


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    The last one was a great occasion and well worth going to, I'll be going again in September.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 FrannyMac


    Nice, might go then! There's one in Croker and the Aviva isn't there?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    Just Croker


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 FrannyMac


    Ah they not doing it in the Aviva again? I'll have to have a look into Croker so. Are tickets sold through ticketmaster or through GAA?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    FrannyMac wrote: »
    Ah they not doing it in the Aviva again? I'll have to have a look into Croker so. Are tickets sold through ticketmaster or through GAA?

    Both, ticketmaster lets you pick your seats. you can also get them through tickets.ie


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 FrannyMac


    Cool, I'll have a look at that so! I'd say they're pricey are they?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    FrannyMac wrote: »
    Cool, I'll have a look at that so! I'd say they're pricey are they?

    Why not have a look at link? :confused:


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 FrannyMac


    Flash isn't working so wasn't coming up for me!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 974 ✭✭✭jme2010


    Is there any irish sellers for the London games, like adverts or buy&sell?

    Looking for 2 tickets to the Lions game.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    I'd imagine there will be tickets on ticketmaster.co.uk closer to the games. There was the last few years anyway.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭padders67


    never been a problem with tickets - especially so this year with there being 3 games .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    Quick question, as I've started to plan my trip over in just 3 months (ok, that makes me sound a little OCD). I'm staying in the center of London and going to the 1330 Lions-Falcons game. Assuming there will be tailgate party and whatnot (and if not, why not), what's a good time to head for the stadium? According to the TFL, the tube trip will take about 30mins so I was thinking of catching a train around 1030. Is that just madness, or will I be caught in crowds?


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    When we went it was a later game but we went an hour or 2 beforehand but just went to a pub up the road with a big beer garden and met up with some friends from UK.

    There was a kind of "official" tailgate but it looked a bit forced to be honest so we just went into the stadium after the pub.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    Tks Adrian. Did you travel out from London aswell - what were the crowds like 2 hours before? I like the idea of heading out early and if the tailgate is as bad as you say (and other forums bear that out) just finding a quiet pub to sit until I go into the stadium. I'd like to be in the stadium about an hour before kickoff.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    The tube was fine, standing room from what I remember but nothing too crazy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Here's a tip for all going to the Wembley game. When the game is over, you'll inevitable get caught up in the huge crowd leaving and heading down Wembley Way. As your're walking towards Wembley station, the cops have all access roads/paths blocked off to funnel you to the station and out of the area.

    Before you get to the steps that lead you up and into the station. To your left, you will see cops standing at control barriers blocking access. Just walk over and tell them you're staying at the Holiday Inn across the road and they'll let you through. You can then do as you please.

    You'll avoid the cattle crush at Wembley station, the delays and have some comfort while doing it. The last time I was over, I went to the Holiday Inn after the game, had a beer and got them to call a taxi. We then headed off to continue the party eleswhere. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,175 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    We landed out to the steelers game about 2 hours before. from central london , the train wasn't jammers. The tailgate was a *bit* forced but was good craic seeing everyone in their jerseys etc. We made the mistake of leaving the Budweiser area and then had to que for ages to get back in.

    Stayed in the stadium for an hour and a bit having a beer or two afterwards (not that expensive) and then we did similar to Corv, we went to an indian restaurant / bar across the road to watch the other Sunday games, few beers then a taxi for 25 quid back into the city.

    Must book my flights for the lions game...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Here's a tip for all going to the Wembley game. When the game is over, you'll inevitable get caught up in the huge crowd leaving and heading down Wembley Way. As your're walking towards Wembley station, the cops have all access roads/paths blocked off to funnel you to the station and out of the area.

    Before you get to the steps that lead you up and into the station. To your left, you will see cops standing at control barriers blocking access. Just walk over and tell them you're staying at the Holiday Inn across the road and they'll let you through. You can then do as you please.

    You'll avoid the cattle crush at Wembley station, the delays and have some comfort while doing it. The last time I was over, I went to the Holiday Inn after the game, had a beer and got them to call a taxi. We then headed off to continue the party eleswhere. :)

    What steps do you mean?... are you talking about the station near the IBIS?...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    BKWDR wrote: »
    We landed out to the steelers game about 2 hours before. from central london , the train wasn't jammers. The tailgate was a *bit* forced but was good craic seeing everyone in their jerseys etc. We made the mistake of leaving the Budweiser area and then had to que for ages to get back in.

    Stayed in the stadium for an hour and a bit having a beer or two afterwards (not that expensive) and then we did similar to Corv, we went to an indian restaurant / bar across the road to watch the other Sunday games, few beers then a taxi for 25 quid back into the city.

    Must book my flights for the lions game...

    U found an Indian with NFL on the telly? where? pray tell....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    What steps do you mean?... are you talking about the station near the IBIS?...

    These steps.........

    13464_wembleypark.jpg

    The cops have crowd controls barriers to funnell fans into the station and out of the area when games are over. Just before you go under that flyover on the right of the above picture, there are steps on the left hand side that are blocked off by cops. There are also barriers at the bottom of the steps blocking off access. That's the area I was talking about in my earlier post. There are a a couple of hotels about a 2 minute walk away. Tell the cops you're staying in one and they'll let you through no problem.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭TO.


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    :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,175 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    U found an Indian with NFL on the telly? where? pray tell....

    https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=9328876657944142118&q=Moore+Spice+(1966)&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=&t=h&z=19&vpsrc=0&iwloc=A

    Hope that works...was handy for the loo actually during the tailgate and wasn't a bad spot for afterwards. But we did stay an extra hour in the stadium but we were that "corporate" level


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    These steps.........

    13464_wembleypark.jpg

    The cops have crowd controls barriers to funnell fans into the station and out of the area when games are over. Just before you go under that flyover on the right of the above picture, there are steps on the left hand side that are blocked off by cops. There are also barriers at the bottom of the steps blocking off access. That's the area I was talking about in my earlier post. There are a a couple of hotels about a 2 minute walk away. Tell the cops you're staying in one and they'll let you through no problem.

    Ah gotcha. We were talking about diff stations. I use the Wembley Stadium one over near the IBIS all clear now!!.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    BKWDR wrote: »
    https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=9328876657944142118&q=Moore+Spice+(1966)&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=&t=h&z=19&vpsrc=0&iwloc=A

    Hope that works...was handy for the loo actually during the tailgate and wasn't a bad spot for afterwards. But we did stay an extra hour in the stadium but we were that "corporate" level

    Excellent thanks... that is good to know about. We've gone to the Green Man as we know the games will be on the telly there but we'd be starving.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,175 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Excellent thanks... that is good to know about. We've gone to the Green Man as we know the games will be on the telly there but we'd be starving.

    Yeah in fairness we didn't eat there but others were, was a large screen (projector) showing the Chargers game and more telly screens around the place too. Good atmopshere


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  • Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭mickmc7


    Do we still believe more tickets will be released for these games closer to the time?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    mickmc7 wrote: »
    Do we still believe more tickets will be released for these games closer to the time?

    Usually around late July/August time the last of the tickets are sold off.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    mickmc7 wrote: »
    Do we still believe more tickets will be released for these games closer to the time?

    I'm hoping so! They usually release more tickets in August/September when the teams playing send back their unsold allocation, but tickets for the Jags/Cowboys game were released last week, but none released for the other 2 games. I'm banking on a few tickets for the Lions game.....


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 Byrnish


    Does anyone know when the tickets are usually sent out for these London games?
    I'm going to the Falcons-Lions game and it's my first trip over to a Wembley game so not sure when to expect the tickets to hit my doormat!
    Anyone else flying over on the Saturday?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,169 ✭✭✭✭paulie21


    Byrnish wrote: »
    Does anyone know when the tickets are usually sent out for these London games?
    I'm going to the Falcons-Lions game and it's my first trip over to a Wembley game so not sure when to expect the tickets to hit my doormat!
    Anyone else flying over on the Saturday?

    They usually arrive about 2-4 weeks before the game. Flying over on the Saturday to Gatwick at 9am


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