Northwestern game ticket question
So a few buddies and I decided tonight to head down to the Michigan-Northwestern game on October 8th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the conference games. I was wondering how the experience is at NW and whether it is worth springing for the sideline seats vs. the endzone/corner seats. I am still amazed that endzone seats are only $35 and sideline are $50. The only worry I would have for the sideline seats are if we got stuck way up top and the view of the field was bad. Any help is appreciated!
August 21st, 2011 at 8:46 PM ^
The field isn't very big, being at the top of the sideline, is like being 2/3 of the way up Michigan Stadium. The only bad thing I remember is that the sideline seats that are near the end zone are angled a little funny and you don't have the greatest view of the opposite end zone.
August 21st, 2011 at 8:47 PM ^
Agreed. The stadium is so small that even at the top, you're not high up at all.
August 21st, 2011 at 8:52 PM ^
August 21st, 2011 at 8:56 PM ^
The conference tickets go on sale? You just reminded me to buy some tickets.
August 21st, 2011 at 9:49 PM ^
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9 CST. Thanks for the input guys. We are definitely going to get the sideline tickets. Where will the MGOtailgate be? haha
August 21st, 2011 at 8:58 PM ^
I will be there as well. May have to make a FIRE HARBAUGH shirt...
August 21st, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
Who you got in the Harbaugh bowl this year? John or Jim?
August 21st, 2011 at 9:13 PM ^
I don't really care about the NFL outside of the Lions and even then I don't watch full games. I have slight optimism this year, but I will believe it when I see it. It's not being fare-weather if there has never been any good weather.
August 21st, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
Spend the 15 for sideline.. it's worth it..
August 21st, 2011 at 9:02 PM ^
its a small stadium so all spots are good. parking can be a pain at time though. if you want autographs. the gate where the bus is parked is usually open after the game and tons of autographs can be had.
August 21st, 2011 at 9:08 PM ^
I've never been to Northwestern, have heard nothing but good things from everyone and am making my 1st trip. Going to make a long weekend of it.
I ordered my tix through Michigan - where are the visitor seats located?
August 21st, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
August 21st, 2011 at 9:22 PM ^
being my 1st time going to this game, I just figured I would order them with my season tix.
August 21st, 2011 at 9:45 PM ^
all the advice. I am going to order mine tomorrow as well. Chi-town is a lot of fun.
Any ideas where to stay? Closer to the stadium?
August 21st, 2011 at 9:52 PM ^
I grabbed mine through the alumni deal a while back and ended up with some decent seats in a very highly MGoPopulated area. Anyone know when we should expect these tickets in the mail?
Also, anyone know some good places around NW's campus to eat?
August 21st, 2011 at 10:05 PM ^
If you're anyhwere near Wrigley Field, I suggest Lucky's Sandwiches. They serve fries on the sandwich, and it was literally the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. It's a pain in the ass to park there, especially if the Cubs are playing, but well worth it. I also highly suggest taking in a Cubs game, though since we play NW in October that won't be a possibility on this trip.
August 21st, 2011 at 10:09 PM ^
So I assume you would be more likely to get placed with other Michigan fans if you buy them through the Michigan ticket office? Or is there so many Michigan fans there that it really doesn't matter?
August 21st, 2011 at 10:26 PM ^
August 22nd, 2011 at 10:13 AM ^
I always sit with a guy who is a professor at the NW med school in the so-called NW section around the 30 yl just south of the student section. You cannot turn around without literally bumping into a Michigan fan. Probably 50-60% of the stadium is UM - doesnt really matter where you sit.
You can also try stub hub.
The game is a night game this year on Yom Kippur, should be pretty easy to get tickets.
August 21st, 2011 at 11:26 PM ^
Is Mustard's Last Stand. Typical Chicago hotdog place, serving up Vienna's, etc. Definately a good spot.
Also, Buffalo Joe's is a popular wing spot with two locations in Evanston... However, Evanston is a suburb of one of the greatest food cities in the US, so you might want to just head into Chicago.
August 21st, 2011 at 9:49 PM ^
It's a small stadium. I don't think you should have too many viewing problems...
Although, looking at the end zone seats, they look farther from the field than what folks are used to at home games...
I've been to 25 games at the big house but I still have yet to see a road game in person. Northwestern would be my first choice mainly because there's about the same number of Michigan fans there as Wildcat fans.
August 21st, 2011 at 11:20 PM ^
You can see the rope and poles they have up in the endzone along the field. That is actually a walking area to get between the sections and get back to theconcession area. it is really a unique thing, I have to say that being at field level makes it almost feel like a HS game.
August 21st, 2011 at 10:14 PM ^
Do tickets generally sell out, or do I have some leeway about buying them with my friends (if, for example, we elect to wait a few weeks)?
August 21st, 2011 at 10:35 PM ^
August 21st, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
at least once ... except the horse(shit)shoe, have NO desire to go there at all. Going to NW and Iowa this year, last year was IU and Penn State. Nothing quite like going into enemy territory! Lot of fun at the tailgate though, the opposing fans tailgating around you are "normally" partying too.
Next year, Nebraska and hopefully Dallas .... I know not a B1G stadium or opponent, but I've never even been in Texas!
Go Blue!
August 21st, 2011 at 11:36 PM ^
same here been to Michigan, NW, Minnesota (metrodome) Illinois, Purdue, and indiana.
August 22nd, 2011 at 1:29 AM ^
I went to the last game UM played at Ryan about 4 yrs ago. We sat in the visitors section near one of the top corners opposite the pressbox. Gotta say its an awsome place to watch a game since it really is like watching a college game at a nice, big HS stadium. And you can walk down to the concourse whenever you like and watch the game at just about field level- pretty damn cool. Probably shoudn't say since I'm going to try to get a few tix myself for this one but anyone who hasn't seen UM play here is missing out. Plus of course being just about in Chicago afterword makes it even cooler, assuming you're staying the night.
August 22nd, 2011 at 2:18 AM ^
i already got tickets
i posted this a couple weeks ago
go the promotions area and type in numich
should be able to buy tickets asap
and at only 45 bucks
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:02 AM ^
Those promotional code tickets were sold out the same day that code was posted.
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:40 AM ^
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:36 AM ^
Just a FYI for my fellow Michigan fans. The Chicago marathon is the next morning after the game. Traffic is going to be a mess around downtown.
August 22nd, 2011 at 10:04 AM ^
WTF! It's 9:03 CST and it still says tickets aren't on sale!
August 22nd, 2011 at 10:22 AM ^
Just got 5 on the sideline in Row 18! Can't wait to be in Chicago and watch Michigan!