NFL Wembley Games 2013 - Are you going?

BKWDR

I have tickets to the Steelers / Vikings game at the end of September. Anyone else on here making the hop over to London?

Anyone go to the game last year? If so, what is the setup? How early should you go down to the game, tailgating etc and is it all advertised as the full day ? Do you have to buy additional tickets for tailgating etc?
I know i'm well ahead of myself

Thanks in advance

Son Of A Vidic

BKWDR wrote: »

I have tickets to the Steelers / Vikings game at the end of September. Anyone else on here making the hop over to London?

Anyone go to the game last year?

Yes, I went last year and my boys the Pats put on a good show against the Rams. Not planning on going to London, because I was hoping to try an organise a trip to Foxboro for a Pats game.

BKWDR wrote: »

If so, what is the setup? How early should you go down to the game.

Down to yourself really and what you want. I went down at about 2.00pm last year and the place was wedged. Team gear for sale can be a bit steep. And if you're not early enough then you could be waiting 5 years in a queue to get to the till.

BKWDR wrote: »

Do you have to buy additional tickets for tailgating etc?

No, show your game tickets and you get in. I think the tailgate starts at around 11.30am, but I may be wrong. Just remember everything is pricey and whatever you do, don't buy food in the stadium during the game. Because you will not believe how expensive it is. The food stalls around the tailgate are better value and have some lovely stuff. Just keep an eye on the queues.

mossy2390

Going to the vikings game with 2 friends, got the flights booked and hostel for Saturday and Sunday night.

Am i right in saying there will be a fan rally in some square on the Saturday?

Looking forward to it now i must say. Hopefully it will be a close high scoring game

Son Of A Vidic

mossy2390 wrote: »

Am i right in saying there will be a fan rally in some square on the Saturday?

Yes the fan rally is usually in Trafalgar Square, with stage, stalls and music. Players and coaches and most important of all the cheerleaders will all make an appearance there.

helimachoptor

Going to the Steelers game, have a ticket but probably wont go to the Jags game

DDC1990

Would love to go to either game, but couldn't get tickets at the time.

Waiting for tickets to come back, and will prob go to the 49ers/Jags. Should have the following week off, so makes it easier (and cheaper to travel back, instead of rushing for the late flight on Sunday night.).

helimachoptor

DDC1990 wrote: »

Would love to go to either game, but couldn't get tickets at the time.

Waiting for tickets to come back, and will prob go to the 49ers/Jags. Should have the following week off, so makes it easier (and cheaper to travel back, instead of rushing for the late flight on Sunday night.).

You're more than welcome to have mine for 30 quid if you fancy it, i definitely wont be going

Son Of A Vidic

Tickets will be back on sale around June/July I think.

Red Crow

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Tickets will be back on sale around June/July I think.

Hopefully. I'll have to drag the missus along with me as I know very few NFL fans IRL

BKWDR

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Yes, I went last year and my boys the Pats put on a good show against the Rams. Not planning on going to London, because I was hoping to try an organise a trip to Foxboro for a Pats game.



Down to yourself really and what you want. I went down at about 2.00pm last year and the place was wedged. Team gear for sale can be a bit steep. And if you're not early enough then you could be waiting 5 years in a queue to get to the till.



No, show your game tickets and you get in. I think the tailgate starts at around 11.30am, but I may be wrong. Just remember everything is pricey and whatever you do, don't buy food in the stadium during the game. Because you will not believe how expensive it is. The food stalls around the tailgate are better value and have some lovely stuff. Just keep an eye on the queues.

Great info! Thanks

Just wanna make sure I get the most out of the weekend and not just 'rolling up for kick off' as the missus suggested

madalig12

Going to both:)

Podge_irl

Going to both. 9ers game cause I'm a fan and Viks/Steelers game because of the novelty of an actually competitive game in London.

DDC1990

Thanks to Helimachoptor i'll be going to the Jags/49ers game. :P

Maybe we could have a boards meetup beforehand, or would that be awkward?

Would be interested in Vikings-Steelers but just checked Wembley website there and saw this TICKETS PRICES: £329 - £799. That's before flights + accommodation.
It'll be a while before I've that much money to spend on a game.

Guessing they were a lot cheaper when they came out, if anyone has 2 going or knows where I can get 2 let me know

BKWDR

DDC1990 wrote: »

Thanks to Helimachoptor i'll be going to the Jags/49ers game. :P

Maybe we could have a boards meetup beforehand, or would that be awkward?

Nice work on the ticket : ) When i saw him say he had the spare ticket i had EVERYTHING researched and flights nearly booked! It'll be a great game

BKWDR

madalig12 wrote: »

Going to both:)

Jaysis you did well out of xmas, didn't ya??? : )

soadtool

Has anyone actually received their tickets yet?

BKWDR

soadtool wrote: »

Has anyone actually received their tickets yet?

Friend ordered the 4 (premium ) tickets in UK so they prob, like a music concert, be dispathed closer to the date.

Son Of A Vidic

soadtool wrote: »

Has anyone actually received their tickets yet?

You should get them 2-6 weeks from the game date.

madalig12

BKWDR wrote: »

Jaysis you did well out of xmas, didn't ya??? : )

Spending my hard earned in a semi nonsensical manner!

BKWDR

madalig12 wrote: »

Spending my hard earned in a semi nonsensical manner!

'You're only young once" / "can't take it with ya" ..... delete applicable!

Can't wait till September!

mossy2390

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Yes, I went last year and my boys the Pats put on a good show against the Rams. Not planning on going to London, because I was hoping to try an organise a trip to Foxboro for a Pats game.



Down to yourself really and what you want. I went down at about 2.00pm last year and the place was wedged. Team gear for sale can be a bit steep. And if you're not early enough then you could be waiting 5 years in a queue to get to the till.



No, show your game tickets and you get in. I think the tailgate starts at around 11.30am, but I may be wrong. Just remember everything is pricey and whatever you do, don't buy food in the stadium during the game. Because you will not believe how expensive it is. The food stalls around the tailgate are better value and have some lovely stuff. Just keep an eye on the queues.

What time would you suggest going to the tailgate at. The game starts at 6pm you wouldn't want to be standing around outside the stadium all day or its there plenty of entertainment outside

Son Of A Vidic

mossy2390 wrote: »

What time would you suggest going to the tailgate at. The game starts at 6pm you wouldn't want to be standing around outside the stadium all day or its there plenty of entertainment outside

If you really want to enjoy the tailgate experience, the earlier the better I'd say. The advantage of that is you will also beat a lot of the queues for merchandise(but it's pricey). There is enough going on a the tailgate to keep you busy. They'll have a mock NFL field set up, where they'll run some compettions with fans which are good craic, team cheerleaders perform, former players ect. Neil Reynolds from the Sky NFL team will be MC, a sound man. There's a big beer tent with benches and chairs ect. Plenty of foodstalls with some good stuff (Don't buy food inside the actual stadium)

It's hard to say what time to go there though. Maybe get there no later in 2. And don't forget to factor in travel time to the stadium. The good thing about the Vikings game is it's in September, London is still usually warm enough then. But the game at the end of October can really skin you if you haven't got winter gear. Bear in mind that rain could be an issue so prepare for that just in case.

Here's a couple of You Tube clips to give you an idea of what it's like. The first clip is pretty close to kick off so it's well full crowd wise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS0cxgGYuZc

This clip has got some fan rally highlights from Trafalgar Square, tailgate and game highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lfDqo5k1Yk

mossy2390

You had me at beer tent!

Sounds like they have a good set up alright. Thanks for the info it will be a day well spent so.

danthedolphin

I would really love to try and get to London for one of the games this autumn. I read a few posts back that tickets would go on sale again. But does anyone know what kind of price range they might be?

BKWDR

In countdown mode, decided to look up the view from my seats for the Steelers / Vikings game

BaronVon

Deleted User wrote: »

Would be interested in Vikings-Steelers but just checked Wembley website there and saw this TICKETS PRICES: £329 - £799. That's before flights + accommodation.
It'll be a while before I've that much money to spend on a game.

Guessing they were a lot cheaper when they came out, if anyone has 2 going or knows where I can get 2 let me know

Keep an eye out here or on the NFLUK website, the playing teams unsold ticket allocation will be returned, and will be available for sale July/August.

BaronVon

More tickets going on sale Thursday the 12th for both games if anyone is still looking for some

PerrinV2

Around what prices will they be going on sale for does anyone know?

BaronVon

PerrinV2 wrote: »

Around what prices will they be going on sale for does anyone know?

Depends where they are, but last year they were £70 to £100 sterling. Club level are £150 I think

madalig12

PerrinV2 wrote: »

Around what prices will they be going on sale for does anyone know?

Dunno Perrin but i got mine for eighty so there may be some at that price.

radharc

I have a pair of tickets for both games but can't make the second one due to a family wedding (49ers Jags). Going to let them go for face value if anyone's interested.

Dynamo Roller

ya goin to the Steelers game can't wait

BaronVon

PerrinV2 wrote: »

Around what prices will they be going on sale for does anyone know?

A mate has tickets for £45

soadtool

Tix arrived this morn!!!! Can't feckin' wait

ONeill2013

radharc wrote: »

I have a pair of tickets for both games but can't make the second one due to a family wedding (49ers Jags). Going to let them go for face value if anyone's interested.

how much is face value?

youngco87

Anybody know what the story is with the fan rally this year?! I'll be travelling over with a couple of friends on the Saturday morning but as a Clare man I need to be in a suitable pub to watch the hurling 5pm.

jasT1981

Going to the 49ers game, been a fan since 86. This will be my 2nd London game, the first being 2010 and the 49ers hosting the Broncos. Jags will be hammered I think come week 8.

madalig12

More tickets on sale at 10am tomorrow morning.

DBIreland

madalig12 wrote: »

More tickets on sale at 10am tomorrow morning.

Got one
I only found out recently i will be over there for work that week, it couldn't have worked out better!

Dynamo Roller

Extra Wembley tickets now available after a small number of new tickets were returned from unused player allocations
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/NFL

BKWDR

  NFL TAILGATE
 
To mark this ground-breaking season for the NFL in the UK, even those without game tickets are invited to come along to Tailgate at Wembley to sample the excitement before the Minnesota Vikings' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 29.

Rather than the traditional Tailgate for this game, NFL Game Day Fan Plaza will be open to ticket holders and non-ticket holders alike, offering a free-flowing environment where you can visit NFL exhibits, catch performance from the Vikings Cheerleaders and SKOL Drumline, enjoy food and drink from an increased number of American- outlets, purchase merchandise and meet fellow fans.
NFL Game Day Plaza offers the ideal opportunity to bring along some friends who have yet to experience the atmosphere of an NFL game in London.

   
  NFL AT REGENT STREET
 
The NFL will turn London's Regent Street into a traffic-free American football block party on Saturday September 28 to mark the start of a ground-breaking month in which two International Series games will be played at Wembley Stadium.
NFL on Regent Street is a free event that will run from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., offering shoppers and NFL fans the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the sport.
Come along and enjoy performances by the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders and 'Skol' drumline, get your photo taken with Vince Lombardi Trophy, appearances from NFL Alumni and tuck in to some tasty American food.
For NFC fans, the highlight of the day will be the players and coaches from the Steelers and Vikings. They will be taking time out of their preparation for the next day's crucial regular-season showdown to celebrate with the fans on Regent Street, following the tradition set by the likes of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski and Sam Bradford at the NFL's annual Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in



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youngco87

BKWDR wrote: »

  NFL TAILGATE
 
To mark this ground-breaking season for the NFL in the UK, even those without game tickets are invited to come along to Tailgate at Wembley to sample the excitement before the Minnesota Vikings' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 29.

Rather than the traditional Tailgate for this game, NFL Game Day Fan Plaza will be open to ticket holders and non-ticket holders alike, offering a free-flowing environment where you can visit NFL exhibits, catch performance from the Vikings Cheerleaders and SKOL Drumline, enjoy food and drink from an increased number of American- outlets, purchase merchandise and meet fellow fans.
NFL Game Day Plaza offers the ideal opportunity to bring along some friends who have yet to experience the atmosphere of an NFL game in London.

   
  NFL AT REGENT STREET
 
The NFL will turn London's Regent Street into a traffic-free American football block party on Saturday September 28 to mark the start of a ground-breaking month in which two International Series games will be played at Wembley Stadium.
NFL on Regent Street is a free event that will run from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., offering shoppers and NFL fans the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the sport.
Come along and enjoy performances by the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders and 'Skol' drumline, get your photo taken with Vince Lombardi Trophy, appearances from NFL Alumni and tuck in to some tasty American food.
For NFC fans, the highlight of the day will be the players and coaches from the Steelers and Vikings. They will be taking time out of their preparation for the next day's crucial regular-season showdown to celebrate with the fans on Regent Street, following the tradition set by the likes of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski and Sam Bradford at the NFL's annual Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in



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Nice one, next thing is to find a pub around Regent Street that'll be showing the All-Ireland final replay!

BKWDR

youngco87 wrote: »

Nice one, next thing is to find a pub around Regent Street that'll be showing the All-Ireland final replay!

Let me know where you find...wouldn't mind catching it too

helimachoptor

hey folks, due to illness I cant go to the game on Sunday
does anyone need a spare ticket for the game?

€60 (bought for £57)

BKWDR

Ceist, What are the facilities inside the tailgate and the stadium for ATMs or is it cash only everywhere. Got waxed one time in Croker and swore i'd never be stung again.

DBIreland

To be honest I can't remember seeing an ATM at the tailgate or at the stadium.

At the Patriots v Tampa about 4/5 years ago they were accepting credit cards but only VISA as they were the official partner. Lucky for us the wife had one.

I can't remember if this applied last year, sorry.

DBIreland

Oh, Tiny Temper (or how ever it is spelled) is the pre-match entertainment.

helimachoptor

theres an ATM beside the ticketmaster offices

DBIreland

helimachoptor wrote: »

theres an ATM beside the ticketmaster offices

Is the ticketmaster office sort of below the main Bobby Moore entrance? I guess that is where i will need to go to pick up my ticket?

helimachoptor

DBIreland wrote: »

Is the ticketmaster office sort of below the main Bobby Moore entrance? I guess that is where i will need to go to pick up my ticket?

Yep.. to both

Be warned though, a couple of years back my friend was in the Q for nearly an hour for the ATM