NFL London Games 2014

BKWDR · 03-12-2013 1:49pm #1

With tickets going on sale in the next couple of days, and i know its a year away, I am torn between what games to go to!

The OAKLAND RAIDERS will host the MIAMI DOLPHINS in Week 4 on Sunday, September 28.
The ATLANTA FALCONS will host the DETROIT LIONS in Week 8 on Sunday, October 26
The JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS will host the DALLAS COWBOYS in Week 10 on Sunday, November 9.

For me the option are the last two games as the first is close enough to the Croke Park Classic.

What game will prove to be the best? I wouldn't mind seeing the Cowboys but meh @ the Jags.

D3PO · 03-12-2013 2:45pm

I wont be going to any of them just find theres no atmosphere at the London games tbh.

In theory you would think the Falcons v the Lions would be the game to see, but another draft , free agency who knows how things will be.

Id expect the atmosphere at the Miami Oakland game will probably be the best given both would have pretty large support bases in the UK.

Jags v Dallas would be in my opinion the least attractive of the 3 but each to their own.

Son Of A Vidic · 03-12-2013 2:55pm

BKWDR wrote: »

I am torn between what games to go to!

I don't blame you for being torn, there's nothing remotely interesting about any of those games for me. The NFL could have done much better imo.

BKWDR · 03-12-2013 2:58pm

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

I don't blame you for being torn, there's nothing remotely interesting about any of those games for me. The NFL could have done much better imo.

True, but having said that we both loved the whole experience from the vibe around London to the tailgate to the game itself so figured we would do it again and take in a bit more of London so just need to make a decision on what game to see...

Leaning towards Cowboys game

BaronVon · 03-12-2013 4:20pm

I'll be going to the Falcons Lions game, for me it should be the most competitive, with the added bonus of getting to see Megatron live.

As regards the atmosphere being a little flat, I always wait for the Yanks to return their unsold tickets, normally get them in August. The seats are normally better, and you're in a section with loads of Yank fans, great for a bit of banter! Last year, we were surrounded by Steelers and Viking fans, some craic!

Rick_ · 03-12-2013 7:52pm

Was there in 2012 and will be going again in 2014. Not sure which game to go to myself. Have to say I quite enjoyed the atmosphere at the game itself and around London the day before. The fan rally was fun and I was at a fan meeting event (and got my own NFL name badge!) that was filmed for the NFL website as my mate is a journalist and got me in. Hopefully he can get some good seats for us this time around or even in the press box!

Adamcp898 · 03-12-2013 8:35pm

Would have to say the Falcons and the Lions as well. The Lions should be at least be competitive next year and the Falcons won't be anywhere near as bad as this year, especially with a high draft pick.

That being said it is the NFL and anything can happen, so just look at the individual teams and players and decide based on who you'd like to get a look at most I suppose.

BKWDR · 03-12-2013 11:02pm

Ok now thinking falcons lions...

phili_g · 04-12-2013 9:33am

Falcons Lions game is on the October bank holiday weekend for us (not in UK though) so makes it easier to make a weekend out of it in London

eagle eye · 04-12-2013 11:16am

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

I don't blame you for being torn, there's nothing remotely interesting about any of those games for me. The NFL could have done much better imo.

Seriously? The chance to see Megatron, never mind anything else, makes the Falcons/Lions game a serious attraction for me.

Son Of A Vidic · 04-12-2013 1:48pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Seriously? The chance to see Megatron, never mind anything else, makes the Falcons/Lions game a serious attraction for me.

Yes seriously, none of the match ups interest me enough to travel over to London.

Raoul · 04-12-2013 5:15pm

Has to be the Falcons v Lions. Just look at the receiver talent that will be out there!!

me89 · 04-12-2013 8:31pm

Raoul wrote: »

Has to be the Falcons v Lions. Just look at the receiver talent that will be out there!!

Early kick off for that one.

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 5m NFL announces Lions-Falcons game in London will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 26.

BKWDR · 04-12-2013 8:33pm

me89 wrote: »

Early kick off for that one.

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 5m NFL announces Lions-Falcons game in London will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 26.

Just reading that now too, 130pm start. .. game changer? ? Not much time for tailgate beers etc

Saying that the games in the states are 130 starts...

Dodge · 05-12-2013 5:12pm

That's exactly it. Most US games kick off at that time.

In terms of interest I'd rank them
Lions/Falcons
Cowboys/Jags
Raiders/Dolphins

If the Jags get one of the superstar rookie QBs that could be fun to see. The Raiders/Dolphins is a match up involving 2 of the 5 most boring teams IMO

madalig12 · 06-12-2013 11:01am

Will it be the first time four games are shown in a row in the states? That would be a Super Sunday.

D3PO · 06-12-2013 11:41am

4 games wow interesting. I guess the NFL will gauge the local tv audiences to see if this is a one off or not.

All they need to do now is add in an Hawaii franchise and we can have 5 games in a row !!!!

:D

Dodge · 06-12-2013 5:15pm

madalig12 wrote: »

Will it be the first time four games are shown in a row in the states? That would be a Super Sunday.

The recent Raiders/Chargers game was on at 11pm EST/8pm PST (due a clash with baseball) so they had 4 games that day/night oo

Raoul · 09-01-2014 4:56pm

Just after looking at ticketmaster. The cheapest tickets are 88 pounds for restricted view in the lower end zone.

Edit- Think this is wrong.

BKWDR · 09-01-2014 4:57pm

Raoul wrote: »

Just after looking at ticketmaster. The cheapest tickets are 88 pounds for restricted view in the lower end zone.

Club tickets are about 100£ and worth it for the few extra quid.

Raoul · 09-01-2014 5:00pm

Think that the link up at the moment on ticketmaster is wrong!

Thegalwayman · 09-01-2014 11:02pm

Does anyone know the difference between club and premium club tickets?

Bateman · 10-01-2014 11:06am

Not sure about Premium at Wembley but I know Club Wembley is the equivalent of or similar to the Premium level in Landsdowne, if that's not confusing.

BaronVon · 13-01-2014 12:31am

Thegalwayman wrote: »

Does anyone know the difference between club and premium club tickets?

Premium Club tickets are along the sideline, better view points. Regular Club tickets are in the corners / endzones.

BKWDR · 15-01-2014 12:50pm

Just bought my tickets to Lions @Falcons , Club Level, same as last year.

Can't wait!

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 2:55pm

Regular single game tix go on sale at 10AM tomorrow... Dunno which game to go to. Lions Falcons on paper is most attractive but I'd also like to go see the Dolphins beat the Raiders and see who Jax have playing QB in 2014.

BKWDR · 15-01-2014 3:31pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

Regular single game tix go on sale at 10AM tomorrow... Dunno which game to go to. Lions Falcons on paper is most attractive but I'd also like to go see the Dolphins beat the Raiders and see who Jax have playing QB in 2014.

How much are the regular season tickets?

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 4:06pm

BKWDR wrote: »

How much are the regular season tickets?

£108 and £156.

Raoul · 15-01-2014 4:14pm

Do we think the Lions game will still have tickets for sale on Saturday?

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 4:18pm

Raoul wrote: »

Do we think the Lions game will still have tickets for sale on Saturday?

I would have thought so... even if it's the most attractive of the 3 it's not like there isn't a good choice. It might be the only one to "sell out"* mind you.

*however they define it

BKWDR · 15-01-2014 4:58pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

£108 and £156.

Club tickets are only 110, for the difference the club seats are brilliant

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 5:00pm

BKWDR wrote: »

Club tickets are only 110, for the difference the club seats are brilliant

But that's £110 each no?... the price I gave was for all 3 games.

Raoul · 15-01-2014 5:02pm

I might just go for the upper sideline tickets tbh. Less than half the price of the club tickets.

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 5:03pm

Raoul wrote: »

I might just go for the upper sideline tickets tbh. Less than half the price of the club tickets.

Have they let us know how much the single game regular ticket will cost? or do we have to wait until 10AM tomorrow to learn this?

Pudsy33 · 15-01-2014 5:14pm

Check ticketmaster. Think 40 pounds was the cheapest

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 5:16pm

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Check ticketmaster. Think 40 pounds was the cheapest

But they are not on sale yet so cannot see price, was £40 the price last season?

Pudsy33 · 15-01-2014 5:22pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

But they are not on sale yet so cannot see price, was £40 the price last season?

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/nfl-miami-dolphins-at-oakland-raiders-london-09-28-2014/event/37004B61A04A91F0?artistid=1803601&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=102

You can see the seating chart here, the level 5 tickets are 37.50

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 5:27pm

Pudsy33 wrote: »

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/nfl-miami-dolphins-at-oakland-raiders-london-09-28-2014/event/37004B61A04A91F0?artistid=1803601&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=102

You can see the seating chart here, the level 5 tickets are 37.50

Gotcha so valuewise what is best seat?

Lower end zone £65 maybe?

Raoul · 15-01-2014 5:28pm

Depends what you like? I don't really like the endzone. Prefer to be at a sideline.

adrian522 · 15-01-2014 5:40pm

I was in upper end zone last year, row 1, great view I'd go for that again if I could, 2 tickets were less than £100

adrian522 · 15-01-2014 5:46pm

The view from the cheap seats.

Raoul · 15-01-2014 5:53pm

For NFL it is better to have a higher view though?

adrian522 · 15-01-2014 6:02pm

Depends if you want to be up close to see the big hits etc, or have a better overall view of the play as it unfolds, I prefer the higher view but always want to get as close to the front of the upper level as possible.

Leslie91 · 15-01-2014 6:04pm

adrian522 wrote: »

Depends if you want to be up close to see the big hits etc, or have a better overall view of the play as it unfolds, I prefer the higher view but always want to get as close to the front of the upper level as possible.

Yeah I'm thinking that too... as close to front row as possible upper deck.

Decided I'm going to Dolphins Raiders.

BKWDR · 16-01-2014 10:10am

Leslie91 wrote: »

But that's £110 each no?... the price I gave was for all 3 games.

oooooohhh!

Raging i couldn't sneak over for more than one game. Actually that Lions/Falcons game, you could actually make it over for the game and fly home the same day, that wasn't possible with the late start games

Edit: Actually Aerlingus flight to London and back for that day is are EUR 149.98

Leslie91 · 16-01-2014 10:30am

BKWDR wrote: »

oooooohhh!

Raging i couldn't sneak over for more than one game. Actually that Lions/Falcons game, you could actually make it over for the game and fly home the same day, that wasn't possible with the late start games

Edit: Actually Aerlingus flight to London and back for that day is are EUR 149.98

Yep and don't forget the next day is our Oct bank holiday too, so flight prices for that game/weekend in London are a bit more expensive.

cena · 16-01-2014 12:00pm

When are they on sale?

Leslie91 · 16-01-2014 12:01pm

cena wrote: »

When are they on sale?

Now.

Just got my ticket to Fish Raiders.

hairydog · 16-01-2014 1:16pm

Cowboys single tickets are on sale today, I got 1 adult and 2 under 16's for £112, endzone tickets level 1.....

Tipsy McSwagger · 16-01-2014 2:47pm

Just got 2 for the Jags v Cowboys game. Would have liked to have gone to the Lions game but the early kick off and expensive flights put me off.

cena · 16-01-2014 3:29pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

Now.

Just got my ticket to Fish Raiders.

Ticket master I guess is where you buy them

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