View Full Version : Questions from a RFK first-timer
BobyOne
23 Mar 2006, 10:20 AM
I've scoured the forums looking for answers to these questions and came up empty. Thus, the new thread:
I'm looking to come from Pittsburgh with a 3 or 4 friends for the April 2nd opener against RBNY. None of us have been to a DC game, and for some of them, this is their first MLS game (so I want them to have a real good time).
1. Is there a better way of getting tickets than paying outrageous fees with Ticketbastard? I noticed DCU has a 4 ticket game opener pack, but if more than 4 of us come, we're back to getting tickets from Ticketmaster.
2. How touchy is stadium security about people moving? I tend to be loud and obnoxious during games, so if I wanted to move and stand with the supporter's groups, would that be a problem?
3. I hear all these wonderful stories about pre-game tailgates going on. If we wanted to come and hang out with some friendly DCU fans, when and where should we show up? Is there some kind of etiquette I should know (i.e. BYOB, or money for the keg, meat for grilling, etc.)? If I wanted to bring my own grill, is there a tailgating spot you can recommend?
Any other suggestions or hints for enhancing the game day experience appropriately would be greatly appreciated :).
See ya all at the opener!
CHICO13
23 Mar 2006, 10:22 AM
Click on my Barra Brava link below and then on tailgate and all your questions will be answered. :)
Lowecifer
23 Mar 2006, 10:31 AM
I think you have your answer right there.
In addition to Barra Brava, there are also tickets available through the Screaming Eagles (http://screaming-eagles.com), and maybe La Norte (I'm not sure how LN handles ticketing). With any of these choices, your gameday experience will be enhanced and you won't have to worry about your rowdy tendencies.
DangerMouse37
23 Mar 2006, 10:40 AM
Always welcome in Lot 8. We'll be at the tailgate starting, Chico, what, about dawn? Big fun.
GoDC
23 Mar 2006, 10:44 AM
The Supporters Clubs might want to ensure him that he will be able to get tickets from them on Game Day. Wouldn't want him to show up and then he would have to sit up in 314 and 315. I heard it might smell bad in those sections that day.
CHICO13
23 Mar 2006, 10:46 AM
The Supporters Clubs might want to ensure him that he will be able to get tickets from them on Game Day. Wouldn't want him to show up and then he would have to sit up in 314 and 315. I heard it might smell bad in those sections that day.
The Barra has plenty of game day tickets available at our booth.
Wouldn't want him to show up and then he would have to sit up in 314 and 315. I heard it might smell bad in those sections that day.
Yeah I think Red Bull farts are worse than Mexican and Indian food combined! ;)
K
Tickets in the SE Nest are available, if you order ahead it's $20 otherwise $24 on game day at the SE ticket booth. Ticket info is here:http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320139
K
BobyOne
23 Mar 2006, 12:04 PM
Suhweet. All the info is much appreciated.
I think we'll probably go in one of the supporters sections, I just have to figure out how much rowdiness my friends can handle. We might take a friend of mine thats originally from New York, so I don't want her to cry from all the abuse.
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Instead, she should cry because of her team...buwahahaha!
CHICO13
23 Mar 2006, 12:05 PM
Suhweet. All the info is much appreciated.
I think we'll probably go in one of the supporters sections, I just have to figure out how much rowdiness my friends can handle. We might take a friend of mine thats originally from New York, so I don't want her to cry from all the abuse.
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Instead, she should cry because of her team...buwahahaha!
If she's actively rooting for NY, then yeah...I'd suggest keeping her out of the Barra.
revelation
23 Mar 2006, 12:12 PM
Don't forget that it is customary for people to procure beer for me on their first trip to RFK!
I prefer Guinness. Thanks.
:D
GrillMaster
23 Mar 2006, 12:21 PM
The BB spans Sections 137 - 135, the SEs 134 - 132. The aisle between 135 and 134 is the epicenter of the drums and general cacophony with progressively less standing and cheering as you go either direction from that aisle.
Also, make sure to feed beer to the drummers before the retired BS moderators! :D
GM
shawn12011
23 Mar 2006, 12:40 PM
La Norte Info:
DC United vs. Red Bull NY
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 - 5:00PM $17.00
Section 118
Detective40oz
23 Mar 2006, 12:43 PM
Don't eat the grey hot dogs they sell at RFK! :D
seahawkdad
23 Mar 2006, 01:38 PM
And don't wear anything that even remotely suggests an affinity for the Eagles :D
JoeSoccerFan
23 Mar 2006, 05:59 PM
Don't eat the grey hot dogs they sell at RFK! :D
to be safe, eat at the tailgate - don't eat anything at RFK.
mrliioadin
23 Mar 2006, 11:23 PM
The only thing I can comment on is that they don't care too much about moving. I always buy 300 level seats and move to the 200's... the 100 levels are chained off and gaurded obviously but you can still get pretty close for cheap.
I've been caught after moving before and they didn't do anything about it. just told us to give the nice loud screaming woman her seat.
We normally only go to two or three games a year so some of these other guys know better im sure but i figured I'de chime in.