Alabama Game Ticket Information (Cowboys Classic)
Is MGoBlog asleep this morning? It's been 15 minutes since this information's been released, and still no thread. Here goes. First a couple of links (ticket sale date information, and press release).
http://www.mgoblue.com/tickets/fbl-cowboys-classic.html
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011812aaa.html
Starting in late January, the University of Michigan Athletic Ticket Office will begin taking orders for tickets to the 2012 season opener against defending national champion Alabama. The Cowboys Classic game will be played Saturday night, Sept. 1, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Michigan will use a phased approach for ordering tickets to the game based on priority points earned from donors and season ticket holders' overall investment in Michigan Athletics. Since seating is limited and price levels will sell out, individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets early in their eligibility period to ensure the best seating based on their priority level. Ticket Prices: Michigan's allotment of nearly 25,000 tickets includes three price levels that will be available while quantities last: $285, $175 and $125.
In addition, students can only purchase one ticket as part of the away game packages starting in April. Specific dates are included in the first link. General public sale starts on Feb. 29. Good luck all.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM ^
I wanted to be able to buy two tickets, but I guess that makes sense that they are only selling one to students. Anyone have a ballpark guess on how much the student tickets might cost?
January 18th, 2012 at 5:05 PM ^
I can buy on the 6th but i have no idea where seats are an their cost.. Any help?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:26 AM ^
Prices are stupid high!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:31 AM ^
I'm going to take the chance that supply out weighs the demand and buy tickets the week of on Stubhub for a (hopefully) discounted price
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM ^
Bama is a days driving distance from Dallas. I would say that Bama could sell out this game with just their fans. I think there is going to be a hell of demand for this game.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:40 AM ^
I dunno, think about the LSU-Oregon game. Same premise, same locale, same travel distance for both teams, and the prices for that were tripled on the secondary market
January 18th, 2012 at 1:15 PM ^
...this is Michigan versus Alabama, two of the most historic football programs in all of football. This game will be in extremely high demand and especially for Michigan fans based on how good they are projected to be next season.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:42 AM ^
Both Michigan and Alabama travel very well, and it seems highly unlikely to me that the prices go down at all. At the LSU-Oregon game in Dallas last year the standing room only tickets were going for $159 on stub hub, and I'd venture a guess to say the two fan bases of this year's JerryWorld game travel better than last years. So it could be very pricey, especially with all the hype leading up to it during the off season.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:01 PM ^
are through the roof as well. Since I live in the DFW area, have been tracking the possibility for a Suite with the Cowboys ticket office for the last few months. Suites will be sold thru via the Cowboys, not the universities.
Last fall, the estimate for a 36 seat, 52 occupant suite was $30K, and for a 52 seat, 68 occupant suite was $40K. Pricing that came out yesterday the costs have bumped to $50K and $75K, respectively.
I think that effectively rules out our group getting a suite.
January 18th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
That some suites have already beed secured
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM ^
C'mon now - did you really think that MGoBlog didn't know this information weeks in advance? (teasing)
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/alabama-game-ticket-info
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM ^
I'm sorry but these prices are ridiculous - especially for a regular season college game. Will be very interesting to watch this sales pattern.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM ^
What is the process for someone that is not an alumni or a donor, and is just a big fan that wants to go to the game? Blow someone in Dallas for a ticket?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM ^
I think General Public sales start the 29th with the remaining tickets
January 18th, 2012 at 11:34 AM ^
Those prices are insane!
January 18th, 2012 at 12:07 PM ^
Insane? I was thinking more along the lines of asinine. Also something about giving my $ to this guy makes my stomach turn.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:35 AM ^
Well at least it's nice to have a date set now. I know what I'm doing Feb 29th around 10 am
January 18th, 2012 at 11:40 AM ^
stubhub!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:54 AM ^
Where exactly are the $125 seats located???? Standing room? Outside watching jumbo trons??? or better yet are they temp bleachers (remember Superbowl debacle?),,, do the $285 seats come with a cowboy cheerleaders phone number, another ? if UM gets 25k and Bama gets 25K , who gets the other 30K?... Side note: been to Cowboy stadium for lions game,,,,, it is a pretty awesome place.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:02 PM ^
I'll be rich someday.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:28 PM ^
I'll pass. I learned my lesson at the Sugar Bowl where I rushed out and bought four tickets at $125 each only to find out people were literally giving them away prior to the game. The free market pushed the price of seats WAY down and I'm guessing it will do the same here as well.
The way I look at it if I'm wrong I'll pay a bit more (they certainly arent going to go up a lot) but if i'm right I may pay a whole lot less. I like the risk vs reward odds here.
January 18th, 2012 at 1:03 PM ^
I disagree with the risk reward. What's the most you think a $125 ticket will drop to? $50-$75? And if prices do go up, they could jump significantly, at least to the $200 range, giving you at best a toss up. As others have said, considering the market for last year's game, I would lean heavily towards prices going up.
January 18th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
I completely understand how people feel about the Sugar Bowl ticket experience. This is a different monster, however. There are 8 months to make your travel plans with no family holidays to deal with. It's the first game of the year, tix will sell out, fast.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:43 PM ^
I can only handle about one live game appearance a year. I would rather sit back in my favorite chair and watch the game on my 50'' HDLCD TV, or go to sports bar with friends. I can drink as much as I want and don't have to worry about missing a entire quarter of the game when I have to piss. You can't beat watching sports on a nice HD TV. I'm surprised tickets continue to cost so much. By the time a buy a airline ticket, pay for luggage, get molested by a 300lb women named Lawanda at the gates they should pay you to go.
January 18th, 2012 at 4:42 PM ^
Gotta hold that piss in until halftime or end of the game, man. Hold it at all costs
January 18th, 2012 at 1:18 PM ^
Would anyone who has a lot of points care to buy 2 tickets on my behalf? :) The only game I've seen in person is the Alamo bowl (freakin' Nebraska!) and Jerry World is within walking distance from the house.
January 18th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
She's all moral police when she looks at how much money people shell out for games. But damn, I'm with her on this one. This is the first game of the regular season. And I don't even see that parking is included. I'll save my money for the Rose Bowl.
January 18th, 2012 at 2:10 PM ^
Does M get discount deals on hotel and airfare for those who purchase some of the 25k tickets?
January 18th, 2012 at 2:44 PM ^
with my crappy priority point total. They should give you a bunch of points if you're paying tuition to U-M for your kid(s)! I think it will still be relatively easy to get tickets though. Anyway, I wish they gave you some idea where the seating is for the different prices.
January 18th, 2012 at 3:01 PM ^
have we burned this bridge? Anyone know if we can "kiss and make-up" and get back in with him. Seems like he could play day one.
January 18th, 2012 at 5:04 PM ^
Did anyone honestly think this game would be 70 dollars? It's two storied programs facing off in Jerry World. What do you expect?
January 18th, 2012 at 8:07 PM ^
It should be $85 and I should be tailgating for it in AA. In other words, it should be a home and home
January 18th, 2012 at 6:04 PM ^
Assume when I order this will be revealed. Best sideline, lowest end-zone. Comments?
February 1st, 2012 at 9:28 AM ^
Has anyone with a high priority point count purchased tickets for this game yet? Curious how the process worked. Were you able to pick what section you want, or just specify a price and you get what's available?