Best sections for kids to watch a game at the Big House?
I just booked my plane tickets to attend the UM-BYU game in a few weeks. I'll be attending with my two sons, ages 8 and 11. I'm trying to avoid buying tickets in a section where they won't be able to see if the fans are standing most of the game. I've stood almost the entire game at every game I've been to at the Big House (I've always sat in the end zone or in a corner of the stadium), but I've also heard many references on the board to the "down in front" crowd at the games. If there is such a crowd that sits in the same section each game, where is it? I would appreciate any advice on which sections fans under 5 feet tall can sit in and have a good view of the action.
Go Blue!
September 6th, 2015 at 11:54 PM ^
The student section is the only place where fans stand all game. In the endzones people might get up somewhat more frequently than those in the sections along the sidelines, but the difference is minor.
September 6th, 2015 at 11:55 PM ^
Avoid the student section (I don't even know if you can get student seats anymore), and I would say seats that are up higher are better than ones close to the field. When I've sat in the first 20 or so rows, people stand to be able to see the whole field.
September 7th, 2015 at 12:01 AM ^
Lol... kids in the student section. Now that would be comedy watching them traverse through the sea of drunks while occasionally avoiding the projectile vomit.
September 7th, 2015 at 12:04 AM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 12:11 AM ^
I sat in the student section with my son when he was 7. It sucked because he couldn't see anything. And it was 42 degrees. And raining. And Ohio State beat us.
September 7th, 2015 at 9:13 AM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 1:10 AM ^
in lieu of the concrete if the crowd is standing. I took my kids at that age. Higher is better becuse the crowd is less likely to be standing, but there is no guarantee.
September 6th, 2015 at 11:56 PM ^
September 6th, 2015 at 11:57 PM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 10:35 AM ^
I'm in 24, row 8 and sit the whole time. Love it, great up close and personal to the team. My kids are 10, 12, and 14 and we've been going for years. They will enjoy it no matter where you sit. Have fun, Go Blue! Hope we have some nice weather for you.
September 7th, 2015 at 2:24 PM ^
I like being close the team, too, even if it means I'm standing a good portion of the game.
September 6th, 2015 at 11:59 PM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 12:05 AM ^
As mentioned by others, other than not being in the student's section and considering that you want to avoid people standing in front of you, see if you can get seats in any section, but in Row "A" - which is the front row - when they lowered the field, they added rows "A" & "B". The other nice thing about row A is that you have the ledge there to put your hot dog and drink on AND the kids may get on the big screen as the camera men often focus on people there.
September 7th, 2015 at 12:17 AM ^
Speaking of row A, how is it sitting in the endzone in row A?
September 7th, 2015 at 1:08 AM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 8:13 AM ^
Michigan scored the winning TD right in front of me, but I had to watch the final play on the big screen as it was on the other end.
September 7th, 2015 at 10:37 AM ^
You had to bring that one up. Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat!!
September 7th, 2015 at 9:36 AM ^
or thirding the row A (first) thing.
I've brought my nephew to quite a few games and usually we're between the 20's about row 30-60.
The 1 time I decided to get row A (cheap tomato can game) it was the best experince being closer to players, cheerleaders (me!), sideline people, etc.
For kids, row A is the best.
September 7th, 2015 at 12:07 AM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 1:54 AM ^
near an exit, nearest an aisle with highest priority on closeness to concessions, restroom facilities (know where the family restroom is located) followed by shade or shelter from rain.
Also might want to avoid the visiting sections esp. if a nasty rival is in town.
September 7th, 2015 at 1:58 AM ^
Well he's coming in for BYU. I know there are probably SOME hypocrites in Provo, but I would like to think that in general, BYU fans aren't overly nasty. At least not the ones that would be travelling to Michigan.
September 7th, 2015 at 1:56 AM ^
Dunno if you are looking to buy 4 tickets to BYU, but if you are I will sell you 4 for $100 each.
Section 40, Row 38. Corner opposite from the band (untess they have moved the band this year) which I always liked when I was a kid.
I can't guarantee your kids won't have to stand up for most of the game as that can happen in ANY seats, but I sat in or around these sats when I was a kid and I always saw the game. Field was configured a bit different back then because it hadn't been sunk yet.
September 7th, 2015 at 6:20 AM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 11:59 AM ^
As I said it is opposite the band. It is the opposite corner from the student section.
I wouldn't be a jerk and offer him tickets in the student section when he specifically said he is bringing 2 kids 11 and under. That would be awful.
September 7th, 2015 at 5:05 AM ^
When I was a kid, we had seats around row 80 in the northeast corner of the stadium. Great views.
September 7th, 2015 at 6:33 AM ^
Section 34 only stands up for big plays, and if you're higher up you get a great view of the entire length of the field. It's endzone, so you might be able to pick up tix for less.
September 7th, 2015 at 8:24 AM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 9:24 AM ^
I hear that you'll know you're close to his seat when you hear long, directionless, vaguely (sometimes pointedly) political and therefore not board appropriate rants. Be sure to ask him how he managed to get kicked off of 11 Warriors too, if you want a story that will at least elicit a chuckle. Not sure if the kids should be around for that experience though.
September 8th, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^
Dude not only frequents but got banned from 11W? Do tell.
September 7th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 9:15 AM ^
Buy seats in section 34 from the university. They have seats in about row 60, which is close to the entrance so not too many stairs to walk, high enough up the stadium feels big but not so high that you're too far from the field. Also, there is a large chunk of unsold seats I doubt the AD will sell out at their prices, so you'd probably have a sparse number of people in front of you/not have to worry about standing.
September 7th, 2015 at 9:17 AM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 10:38 AM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
That's why I'm sticking to basketball games for the live experience until my son gets older as the basketball games are short.
September 7th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
Took 2 of my nephews to two games in the student section (8 and 9 years old). They stood the entire game. They loved it. Students around them were very nice and friendly. But if you belong to the down in front gang...well....
September 7th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 12:33 PM ^
as an alum since 84. we are up near the exit rows, just above the handicap seating. the folks around us only stand when it's a big deal and we should all be standing anyway. my kids have been with me since ~ 2000 and it has never been a problem with them seeing, nor has the language been a problem of any significance.
one other thing about the endzone is that you can explain the game to them much better from that view point. gaps, holes, who is mike/wes/sam/free/strong, pulling guards, counters, etc are all much easier to point out from there, though admittedly i am a long-time player and now coach so i probably am more interested in those things than a, well, normal person.
September 7th, 2015 at 12:54 PM ^
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September 7th, 2015 at 12:57 PM ^
I have taken my kids, and have sent a bunch of buddies with theirs. Section 39, Row 80 is a very good section/row for kids. I have been there for 20+ years (season tickets), regulars attend most weeks, very few visitors, most sit all game (except for bg plays orf course). Great depth perspective and angle.
I actually still have 4 tix for my seats for that game (only one left), email me if you want to discuss - [email protected].
September 7th, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^
September 7th, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^
I sat behind John Wangler near the 50 yard line for the Maryland game. There wasn't much to stand up about that game (aside from my high school daughter playing with the MMB) and a Norfleet TD return that was subsequently called back, but I think that area is less prone to standing the entire game, perhaps because you have to have had season tickets for about 110 years or spend a pile of dough on Stubhub (or be John Wangler) to sit there.
September 7th, 2015 at 6:06 PM ^
I like the higher rows myself. Not a bad seat in the Big House IMO.
September 8th, 2015 at 4:20 AM ^
not worth it to take a child until age 10. Obviously modified if they watch 6+ hours of CFB on Fall Saturdays...I recall a football game at age 10 (in an era of tons and tons of rushing plays...the Original #1 Receiver had just made his splash) took seemingly forever.
My kids are not old enough to meet above, yet. But we will probably try to sit near the entrance/exit portals when the time comes, concessions would be very important to them, the game secondary. Im in Row 18 and there's a fair delay climbing all the stairs, plus everyone ahead of you. Bathrooms on the 2nd level concourse NE side have ridonculously long lines. I'd shoot for the south end zone as a "major" mens bathroom which moves quickly seems to be there.