Travelling to America for a UFC Event - Advice, Tips, Costs etc

KingJamsie · 07-08-2018 9:15am

The Ayatolla wrote: »

AXS is only for certain arenas I think (such as the one last weekend in LA, O2 Arena in London).

Ticketmaster usually handle MGM / T-Mobile Arena, unless that's changed?

https://www.axs.com/events/356860/ufc-229-tickets?skin=tmobile

JoeyJJ · 07-08-2018 3:38pm

pool v city game with a hangover next morning, some pints for that

AXS is this a venue supplier with some fraction of tickets for sale or where they would have total control like ticketmaster would.

dulux99 · 07-08-2018 7:11pm

I really really hope they stack this card. From looking at the press conference the other night however, I'm worried. There doesn't seem to be many guys available. I pray for Holloway vs Ortega but I won't hold my breath

As of yesterday I'm all booked up, Vegas for 6 nights. Can't wait.

07-08-2018 9:39pm

Anyone know what the limit for fight club presale tickets will be? 4-6? And how quick do they usually go

dulux99 · 07-08-2018 9:44pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Anyone know what the limit for fight club presale tickets will be? 4-6? And how quick do they usually go

It depends, for some of the Vegas fights its been 4,i thought for UFC Liverpool it'd be the same but I'm pretty sure that was 8. In my experience you should be online ready to go the minute they go on sale, but in saying that, I remenber for McGregor for Brandao I decided to get my membership fairly late into the day and still got 4 tickets. However for UFC 194 I thought I could play it a bit fast and loose and keep refreshing ticketmaster until I got tickets I was happy with, and after a while I stopped getting offered anything at all. That was the most stressful hour of my life but after a while I got offered tickets again.

The Ayatolla · 07-08-2018 9:48pm

The website says up to 8 tickets, subject to change per event.

MarkY91 · 08-08-2018 4:17pm

Lads I have some questions about going to Vegas to be there during the fight.

I've been there before and know quite well that you ain't getting into a nightclub if you're under 21.

Part of the potential group going is under 21, what kind of experience would they have there? I don't remember being id checked when roaming around casinos or casino bars aside from when ordering a drink (we could buy their drink for them). Would they be able to participate in all the craic in the casinos/casino bars?

Also, how would we go about flights and hotel? Tour America have a package for about €750 for 5 nights in Excalibur. Would I be better off booking online myself?

EagererBeaver · 08-08-2018 4:53pm

Excalibur ain't awesome but 750e flights and five nights' accommodation is a great deal in my view. You'll need the hotel for the odd bit of sleep and washing so you don't need anything more fancy. Right across the road from the arena too.

Your mate will have little chance of drinking or gambling in any major casino on the strip. Some of them might not let him on the casino floor but if you look anything resembling young the dealers ask for ID I find.

MarkY91 · 08-08-2018 5:05pm

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Excalibur ain't awesome but 750e flights and five nights' accommodation is a great deal in my view. You'll need the hotel for the odd bit of sleep and washing so you don't need anything more fancy. Right across the road from the arena too.

Your mate will have little chance of drinking or gambling in any major casino on the strip. Some of them might not let him on the casino floor but if you look anything resembling young the dealers ask for ID I find.

We won't be gambling so would probably be hanging around bar areas. I know he has 0% chance of getting anywhere near a nightclub. Just hoping I could bring him a beer to the area where were standing without security showing up asking him for ID.

Nothing is booked yet so just an enquiry.

EagererBeaver · 08-08-2018 5:29pm

Problem is the bars in the casinos trend to be beside gaming areas, even if it's just slots. I wouldn't be counting it to be honest.

MarkY91 · 08-08-2018 5:46pm

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Problem is the bars in the casinos trend to be beside gaming areas, even if it's just slots. I wouldn't be counting it to be honest.

Yeah wouldn't be worth the risk. Thanks lads. I think we will scrap the whole idea.

EagererBeaver · 08-08-2018 6:50pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Problem is the bars in the casinos trend to be beside gaming areas, even if it's just slots. I wouldn't be counting it to be honest.

Yeah wouldn't be worth the risk. Thanks lads. I think we will scrap the whole idea.

Just leave him behind and go off and have a brilliant time yourselves! As I said, I think 750 is a pretty class deal all round for 5 nights. You'll have an unreal time.

Thegalwayman · 08-08-2018 7:06pm

considering carry on only flight deal

JoeyJJ · 08-08-2018 10:41pm

Ive seen people taken off casino floor etc not worth it.

Mr. Manager · 09-08-2018 10:32am

People thinking of Excalibur; stayed there in December. Grand hotel. The rooms are pretty recently renovated so it's not what it used to be

Having said that, for 2nd - 11th Excalibur is $1,400 and Planet Hollywood is $1,600. If you can spare the extra $200 it's definitely worth it

JoeyJJ · 09-08-2018 11:17am

Also the Excalibur has a popeyes chicken so you might bump into Derrick Lewis

9 days in Vegas is a bit extreme also...

rob316 · 09-08-2018 1:07pm

Ya I was going to say 9 days in vegas is overkill. 3/4 is loads in my experience.

dulux99 · 09-08-2018 3:35pm

Jesus 9 days is insanity. I remember walking down the strip on my final night after 194 and I couldn't even look up at the bright lights anymore as they were giving me such a headache. I stared at my shoes for about two hours

kwestfan08 · 09-08-2018 9:04pm

Was there for 5 nights in June and it near killed me. Between the jet lag, excessive drinking and getting maybe 3/4 hours sleep a night was ready to collapse in the airport on the way home. Now in fairness it was my second time there. First was for 194 and didn't have that experience at all so maybe it's just an age thing. But defienetly wouldn't go for more than 5 you just don't need it.

Also just for the poster asking about buying beer for his under 21 friend. We had a group of 6, all in our late 20's early 30's. Went to the bar beside the sportsbook in the MGM. Asked for six beers and got asked for six ids. The oldest lad didn't have his on him. Was clearly over 21 and the barman even said as much but because he had no proof of age he couldn't sell it to him or we couldn't buy it and give it to him either. Maybe everywhere won't be like that but I wouldn't go on the off chance that I might get served.

mailburner · 09-08-2018 11:53pm

kwestfan08 wrote: »

Was there for 5 nights in June and it near killed me. Between the jet lag, excessive drinking and getting maybe 3/4 hours sleep a night was ready to collapse in the airport on the way home. Now in fairness it was my second time there. First was for 194 and didn't have that experience at all so maybe it's just an age thing. But defienetly wouldn't go for more than 5 you just don't need it.

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I'm a good bit older than you so I'd call that a good head ups for me which probably means three days max.

thinking of going even though I'd probably be ticketless, would rather watch in a bar than be up at the top where I'd see feck all anyway and wouldn't be willing to pay 500+ on the strength of that card so far

kwestfan08 · 10-08-2018 5:42am

mailburner wrote: »

I'm a good bit older than you so I'd call that a good head ups for me which probably means three days max.

thinking of going even though I'd probably be ticketless, would rather watch in a bar than be up at the top where I'd see feck all anyway and wouldn't be willing to pay 500+ on the strength of that card so far

Just depends how much touristy stuff you want to do. The reason we went back this year is because the first time we did nothing but fight related activities. Landed Thursday night, weigh-ins Friday, fights Saturday, walked around a bit Sunday and home Monday. Four nights seems to be the sweet spot in my experience for not burning out.

And just in my opinion you're not paying for a decent viewing experience when you go to a Vegas fight like that, you're paying for the atmosphere. I'll never forget the chills I had when the Foggy Dew started up or the deafening roar when he knocked Aldo out. Was well worth the money for that alone and I was about 10 rows back from the roof.

dulux99 · 10-08-2018 11:37pm

For anyone that's been to the tmobile, what's the situation with booze in there? For 189 in the mgm grand they allowed people to bring cans into the arena and basically stockpile them without opening them, it was dead handy. Meant basically one or two trips to the bar for the whole night. By the time 194 rolled around they changed all that (understandably)

The Ayatolla · 11-08-2018 1:36pm

I was at UFC 200, didnt drink too much but I do remember buying a few cans at once and bringing them in. It's the usual Bud Light / Lime from memory.

dulux99 · 11-08-2018 6:51pm

The Ayatolla wrote: »

I was at UFC 200, didnt drink too much but I do remember buying a few cans at once and bringing them in. It's the usual Bud Light / Lime from memory.

That's good news. I'd never been to a sports event before where they let you bring closed drinks into your seats. I fear they may change the ruling based on the Irish fans though.

MarkY91 · 11-08-2018 7:57pm

They really allow you to bring your own cans in? Sounds fairly hillbilly, doesn't sound like a major sporting event in Las Vegas. You'll see nothing but grates of bud everywhere lol

EagererBeaver · 12-08-2018 6:04pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

They really allow you to bring your own cans in? Sounds fairly hillbilly, doesn't sound like a major sporting event in Las Vegas. You'll see nothing but grates of bud everywhere lol

I think he meant buying them at the bar at the arena and then bringing them into the seats.

dulux99 · 13-08-2018 12:34pm

So it looks as if axs are the main ticket sellers for 229, has anyone dealt with them before? Is it fairly straight forward like it is with ticketmaster to have an Irish address etc? Want to have all of my ducks in a row before Wednesday

The Ayatolla · 13-08-2018 1:14pm

Tickets priced at $200, $250, $300, $350, $400, $550, $750, $1000, $1500, $2000 and $2500.

JoeyJJ · 13-08-2018 1:25pm

Anyone with a spare fight club pass happy to sort out a tshirt or fight programme in return.

JoeyJJ · 13-08-2018 1:52pm

had a look at that site selling tickets, looks ok. couldn't find where to store credit card, so well to pretend to buy some other tickets and autofill on chrome lets me load in cc and address quick smart so should be ok for that.

Hopefully we all get sorted.

Don't don't have checkboxes for price ranges which is gonna hurt. damn it that is handy for ticketmaster.

dulux99 · 13-08-2018 3:27pm

JoeyJJ wrote: »

had a look at that site selling tickets, looks ok. couldn't find where to store credit card, so well to pretend to buy some other tickets and autofill on chrome lets me load in cc and address quick smart so should be ok for that.

Hopefully we all get sorted.

Don't don't have checkboxes for price ranges which is gonna hurt. damn it that is handy for ticketmaster.

I went onto the website there and turns out I have an account but I don't remember using this site for 189 or 194 - did the same site provide tickets for UFC 204 by any chance?

I'm sure we will be sorted, bigger arena, there won't be the influx of Irish J1 students, and so on. I wonder how many will travel?

JoeyJJ · 13-08-2018 4:13pm

189 was ticketmaster for sure.

Paully D · 13-08-2018 8:24pm

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Tickets priced at $200, $250, $300, $350, $400, $550, $750, $1000, $1500, $2000 and $2500.

Get a Fight Club membership and go for the $750 tickets and whoever wants to go will get sorted IMO.

$550 has a chance but $200-$400 will be very risky.

Thegalwayman · 13-08-2018 9:24pm

Paully D wrote: »

Get a Fight Club membership and go for the $750 tickets and whoever wants to go will get sorted IMO.

$550 has a chance but $200-$400 will be very risky.

With ticketmaster there was option to buy tickets and membership in Presale in one transaction meaning you didn’t waste 75dollars on a T shirt and letter from Dana unless you secured tickets

BigMo1 · 14-08-2018 4:23pm

Am I right in saying there's been no official confirmation from UFC on 229 ticket prices, even though they're on sale tomorrow?

JoeyJJ · 14-08-2018 9:41pm

Not a lot of action on this or the mcgregor thread. Wonder how many are intending to travel

KingJamsie · 14-08-2018 9:43pm

BigMo1 wrote: »

Am I right in saying there's been no official confirmation from UFC on 229 ticket prices, even though they're on sale tomorrow?

See attached

JoeyJJ · 15-08-2018 9:09am

Ticket day, if anyone has a presale code they willing to share happy to buy programme or tshirt etc as a thank you. Otherwise I'll buy one as part of the presale.

Burkie7 · 15-08-2018 9:16am

Any tips for this lads?

I have fight club membership. Will have me and a few of my mates on different laptops and phones ready to go. Going to try from lowest price up to $500.

Thanks.

BigMo1 · 15-08-2018 9:33am

I seen in the press release they are recommending using AXS for tickets. That site is nailed on to crash right?

JoeyJJ · 15-08-2018 9:47am

Na they handle significant events should be ok.

Searching for multiple price tickets same time not going to be as easy as ticketmaster though.

dulux99 · 15-08-2018 10:56am

I must say I feel a small bit unprepared for this evening – back when Ticketmaster did the selling you could atleast have your account fully set up with the correct credit cards and you could ensure everything was up to date for when the tickets went on sale. My account on this website is just a blank canvas basically. Small bit nervous about that but hopefully we all get over the line, I’m sure we will.

dashoonage · 15-08-2018 10:57am

Just an FYI lads make sure you are ok to buy on an international site with whatever card you are using. With 205 i couldnt buy with my laser but could with my credit card.

JoeyJJ · 15-08-2018 11:10am

Check your cc limit also. Although might stop you getting carried away in the sale having it low enough

Paully D · 15-08-2018 1:14pm

Good luck lads!

Petermc83 · 15-08-2018 1:20pm

fingers crossed lads!!! myself and 2 of my mates will be at the keyboards at 5:59pm...
Not going to book flights and hotel until we have the fight tickets secured. What are the general thoughts for everyone else who is travelling?

dulux99 · 15-08-2018 1:37pm

Petermc83 wrote: »

fingers crossed lads!!! myself and 2 of my mates will be at the keyboards at 5:59pm...
Not going to book flights and hotel until we have the fight tickets secured. What are the general thoughts for everyone else who is travelling?

If you're any bit organised then getting the tickets should not be an issue.

Petermc83 · 15-08-2018 1:42pm

dulux99 wrote: »

If you're any bit organised then getting the tickets should not be an issue.

Im a fight club member and it hasnt let me down for all the events i have been to yet anyways.

dulux99 · 15-08-2018 1:46pm

Petermc83 wrote: »

Im a fight club member and it hasnt let me down for all the events i have been to yet anyways.

Me either, confidence in experience!

Burkie7 · 15-08-2018 1:55pm

For anyone that has used this site before. The button is greyed out for tickets doesn't let you click it. Do we refresh the page at 6 and then buy the tickets that way. Normally with Ticketmaster ya can just press buy the second it hits 6pm.

Travelling to America for a UFC Event - Advice, Tips, Costs etc

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