Question about landing season FB tickets

Submitted by jamesjosephharbaugh on
I’m an alum moving back to Michigan from out of state. I’d love to get season tickets this year. Can somebody help me understand what it takes? From what I can see it takes a $150 donation to Warde. But last year only 39% of new applicants got it. Can anyone help me figure out what’s required to get firstbtime season tix ?

GoBlueMAGNUS

January 28th, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^

Donors are usually organized into tiers, so give enough to get above the bottom tier. This will give you much better odds of getting tickets, and maybe in a better location too.

HL2VCTRS

January 28th, 2018 at 7:49 PM ^

you need priority points. As an alum, you’ll get bonus points to start. You’re psd will get you additional. If you’ve made any other donations to the athletic department they will also be added. I was in the same scenario 2 years ago. My alum bonus points, psd, and another small donation had me high enough on the list to get them. My guess is that after a disappointing season and a less than stellar home schedule (no OSU/MSU), that it would work out the same for you.

Yo_Blue

January 29th, 2018 at 7:35 AM ^

The elimination of the charitable donation status of the PSD will have a HUGE impact this year.  I paid my PSD before 12/31 so I could claim it, but for those who didn't there is an expected large number who will forego their season tickets this year.  This should open it up to people on the waiting list.  I'm guessing you will have a great shot at tickets this year.

UMGoRoss

January 28th, 2018 at 7:52 PM ^

Jim,

You're the head coach, shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

But seriously, if you call the ticket office they should be able to give you an idea. I don't think they can guarentee anything, but the 20 priority points for being an alum should go along way. 

Clarence Boddicker

January 28th, 2018 at 7:52 PM ^

A series of bribes to the right officials helps. Luckily for you, I can be of some assistance. You get me the cash, I put it in the right hands, badda-bing, badda-boom, you've got your season tickets.

GoBluePhil

January 28th, 2018 at 8:11 PM ^

Due seating, PSD’s, etc. contact the ticket office at 1-734-764-0247. The PSD fee deadline is close. Not required in certain sections. Valid information is best found at the source.

MTH1993

January 28th, 2018 at 10:04 PM ^

3 year's ago 35 points was enough to get mid 20 row seats on the goal line. I am very happy with the seats. Since it came up above does anyone have info on when when ND tickets go on sale and how to get them?

growler4

January 28th, 2018 at 10:07 PM ^

Yes, you can get tickets on the secondary market. Yes, the home schedule this year is not great, and lackluster games often go for less than face value on the secondary market.

But ...having season tickets means that you don't have to constantly look, gauge prices, etc. For "big" games, you don't have to pay inflated prices. If you like your seats, you can renew endlessly and know you'll like where you sit. Additionally, you might enjoy sitting around the same folks game after game and enjoy the cameraderie.

Like most things, arguments to be made on both sides.