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AussieChiefsFan 05-10-2023 07:36 PM
How quickly are single game tickets selling out these days and how many seats are reserved for season ticket holders? And how about lower deck tickets around the 50 selling out?

The ticket rep told me that tickets go on sale at 8.30am Friday KC time, which would be 11.30pm Friday my time. I'll aim to get a gameplan together on Friday to grab tix asap once they go on sale that night. Really really holding out for at least two home games in the first three weeks, assuming the season opener is a home game. Looking at the past few season it looks like its 50/50.

Mr. Plow 05-10-2023 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish (Post 16941046)
If you time it right, you can catch the McRib tour while in town. Get a taste of some real KC BBQ...
Think that's only on the menu early in the year. He'll have to suck it up and eat some other "BBQ". I guess there are some others that could pass as good in KC. Maybe Wendy's?

Bearcat 05-10-2023 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941199)

More generally I enjoy all kinds of sightseeing. Everything from hikes to those lookouts at the upper floors of skyscrapers. The Ozarks seem interesting? I do plan on visiting the US again one day, but this go round will mainly be dedicated to KC, the surrounding area and maybe other parts of the US where one/two day trips are a realistic option during the week between games.

Thanks Ill keep that in mind. I've had a quick look at flights from KC to other major cities and the prices seemed somewhat reasonable compared to what Aussie are paying at the moment for intercity flights. But again, will need to suss out how realistic it will be if I want to fly into other cities and back to KC.
Chicago would be a perfect side trip... only about an hour flight (IIRC), could potentially catch a game at Wrigley, options for skyscraper/observation decks, great museums and aquarium, great public transportation, and so on.

You can reach most major cities within a ~2.5 to 3 hour flight from KC though, so your options really aren't all that limited if you have a few days to kill.

I'd personally say no to the Ozarks unless you're planning on camping or love boating, but haven't really spent a ton of time there to say what else is there, either.

Mr. Plow 05-10-2023 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941274)
How quickly are single game tickets selling out these days and how many seats are reserved for season ticket holders? And how about lower deck tickets around the 50 selling out?

The ticket rep told me that tickets go on sale at 8.30am Friday KC time, which would be 11.30pm Friday my time. I'll aim to get a gameplan together on Friday to grab tix asap once they go on sale that night. Really really holding out for at least two home games in the first three weeks, assuming the season opener is a home game. Looking at the past few season it looks like its 50/50.
Make sure to hit up the board for tailgate spots. Everyone here would welcome you and make sure you had fun pregame.

Megatron96 05-10-2023 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 16941308)
Make sure to hit up the board for tailgate spots. Everyone here would welcome you and make sure you had fun pregame.
That's probably a euphemism for "bring lots of lube."

George Liquor 05-10-2023 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16940994)
Don't send visitors to Raytown SMH
Shieeet. He needs to check out Funky Town. Thats a can't miss experience.

Megatron96 05-10-2023 08:06 PM
If you go to a shooting range, try to pick one that lets you rent/shoot a automatic rifle. Nothing more fun than to blow $200 downrange in under a minute.

wazu 05-10-2023 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941274)
How quickly are single game tickets selling out these days and how many seats are reserved for season ticket holders? And how about lower deck tickets around the 50 selling out?

The ticket rep told me that tickets go on sale at 8.30am Friday KC time, which would be 11.30pm Friday my time. I'll aim to get a gameplan together on Friday to grab tix asap once they go on sale that night. Really really holding out for at least two home games in the first three weeks, assuming the season opener is a home game. Looking at the past few season it looks like its 50/50.
Okay - if you go all-in on this strategy and are able to land good tickets direct from the team that is great and more power to you. But don't think that is your only option. The market value of all seats will ultimately be decided on sites like Stubhub. If the team ticket office doesn't offer you what you want, there will be alternatives.

wazu 05-10-2023 08:17 PM
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Sounds awesome. Are we talking front row or within a few rows of the first row in the lower deck?
Anywhere up close by the Chiefs sideline will be amazing.

493rd 05-10-2023 08:29 PM
Were you on NFL Sirius radio today?

ChiefsCountry 05-10-2023 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16941304)
I'd personally say no to the Ozarks unless you're planning on camping or love boating, but haven't really spent a ton of time there to say what else is there, either.
The greatest part of the United States is the Ozarks.

Fish 05-10-2023 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941199)
Thanks to everyone with recommendations so far.


**** you LMAO
LMAO

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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941199)
If there's a good range near KC then I'm down. I've fired a couple of different rifles and handguns at ranges but overall haven't spent much time shooting so would be fun.
If you're really interested in shooting, and I'm around that weekend, I'd be happy to take you out to a range that will allow us to safely shoot whatever. I've got multiple AR-15s and pistols to play with. We could even shoot some clay with shotguns if you're interested in that. :thumb: Give you the proper MO experience...

AussieChiefsFan 05-10-2023 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16941304)
Chicago would be a perfect side trip... only about an hour flight (IIRC), could potentially catch a game at Wrigley, options for skyscraper/observation decks, great museums and aquarium, great public transportation, and so on.

You can reach most major cities within a ~2.5 to 3 hour flight from KC though, so your options really aren't all that limited if you have a few days to kill.

I'd personally say no to the Ozarks unless you're planning on camping or love boating, but haven't really spent a ton of time there to say what else is there, either.
Chicago would be cool. Will definitely consider going for a day or two. If I recall correctly the cheapest intercity flight from KC is to Chicago.

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Originally Posted by Megatron96 (Post 16941326)
If you go to a shooting range, try to pick one that lets you rent/shoot a automatic rifle. Nothing more fun than to blow $200 downrange in under a minute.
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Originally Posted by Fish (Post 16941399)
If you're really interested in shooting, and I'm around that weekend, I'd be happy to take you out to a range that will allow us to safely shoot whatever. I've got multiple AR-15s and pistols to play with. We could even shoot some clay with shotguns if you're interested in that. :thumb: Give you the proper MO experience...
Intriguing.

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Originally Posted by 493rd (Post 16941366)
Were you on NFL Sirius radio today?
I wasn't. Another Aussie talking about making the trip?

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Originally Posted by wazu (Post 16941334)
Okay - if you go all-in on this strategy and are able to land good tickets direct from the team that is great and more power to you. But don't think that is your only option. The market value of all seats will ultimately be decided on sites like Stubhub. If the team ticket office doesn't offer you what you want, there will be alternatives.
Hm that's good to know. I asked the guy if resell/swapping tickets is an option and he said it can be, but the answer wasn't exactly clear. What's the situation with reselling or moving seats? And do you think other methods of sourcing tickets are better and do prices vary depending on the source? i.e. stubhub, seatgeek and the like. Really my main concern is missing out on a good seat.

Frazod 05-10-2023 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941199)
Thanks to everyone with recommendations so far.

If there's a good range near KC then I'm down. I've fired a couple of different rifles and handguns at ranges but overall haven't spent much time shooting so would be fun.
I haven't lived in the KC area since I was a baby, and I've only been to one range down there. IIRC it was in Lee's Summit - I took my aunt there to shoot for the first time a few years ago. Don't remember the name or much about it, unfortunately. But ranges in the area shouldn't be hard to find.

srvy 05-10-2023 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 16941450)
I haven't lived in the KC area since I was a baby, and I've only been to one range down there. IIRC it was in Lee's Summit - I took my aunt there to shoot for the first time a few years ago. Don't remember the name or much about it, unfortunately. But ranges in the area shouldn't be hard to find.
Frontier Justice?

George Liquor 05-10-2023 11:10 PM
Centerfire Shooting sports in my go to range in the KC area.

Frazod 05-10-2023 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 16941507)
Frontier Justice?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's it.

Fish 05-10-2023 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 16941507)
Frontier Justice?
**** yeah. They are very strict and usually have a range officer watching you in the shooting lanes if you're not a regular, but they allow you to shoot pretty much anything indoors. Lots of local ranges restrict shooting anything over ~2500 FPS, eliminating ARs and other riflles. But Frontier Justice gives no ****s. You can take your AR rifle/pistol in there and shoot green tip if you want. As long as you don't wave your gun in anyone's face they won't bother you.

If you actually have an FFL3 license and have ownership of fully auto, they will allow you to shoot there. I've seen it...

Bearcat 05-11-2023 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry (Post 16941369)
The greatest part of the United States is the Ozarks.
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493rd 05-11-2023 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16941430)
Chicago would be cool. Will definitely consider going for a day or two. If I recall correctly the cheapest intercity flight from KC is to Chicago.



Intriguing.


I wasn't. Another Aussie talking about making the trip?


Hm that's good to know. I asked the guy if resell/swapping tickets is an option and he said it can be, but the answer wasn't exactly clear. What's the situation with reselling or moving seats? And do you think other methods of sourcing tickets are better and do prices vary depending on the source? i.e. stubhub, seatgeek and the like. Really my main concern is missing out on a good seat.
Yep!

luv 05-11-2023 07:22 AM
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If he's interested in some beautiful scenery and classic Americana type of stops, instead of the quick hour flight to Chicago, he could rent a car, take a jaunt down to Joplin and hop on Historic Route 66 to Chicago. You're right, though, there's really not much touristy stuff to do here unless you like camping, fishing, boating, or floating.

AussieChiefsFan 05-11-2023 04:38 PM
Does anyone know much about how tickets purchased through Ticketmaster interface with Seatgeek and Stubhub?

KCUnited 05-11-2023 05:07 PM
Think single game tix go on sale tomorrow at like 10 Central

Locals get dibs an hour early but you may have a shot at what’s left

Jenson71 05-11-2023 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16942608)
Does anyone know much about how tickets purchased through Ticketmaster interface with Seatgeek and Stubhub?
You could watch the game at Famous Dave’s and save yourself the hassle of online ticket dealers.

Rain Man 05-11-2023 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 16942671)
Think single game tix go on sale tomorrow at like 10 Central

Locals get dibs an hour early but you may have a shot at what’s left
And while others know more about this than me, I'll comment that I've been to a dozen or so games over the years, sitting in all sorts of different places, and there's not a bad seat in the house. It's a really well designed stadium from a fan perspective.

AussieChiefsFan 05-11-2023 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 16942671)
Think single game tix go on sale tomorrow at like 10 Central

Locals get dibs an hour early but you may have a shot at what’s left
Hopefully that deposit I paid gets me access at the same time as locals, but sounds like probably not since the ticket rep said 11am CST for me. Apparently lower deck tickets around the 50 won't sell out tomorrow though, which would be good.



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Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 16942700)
And while others know more about this than me, I'll comment that I've been to a dozen or so games over the years, sitting in all sorts of different places, and there's not a bad seat in the house. It's a really well designed stadium from a fan perspective.
Good to know. From the photos I've seen it does seem that way.

srvy 05-11-2023 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 16942700)
And while others know more about this than me, I'll comment that I've been to a dozen or so games over the years, sitting in all sorts of different places, and there's not a bad seat in the house. It's a really well designed stadium from a fan perspective.
Kivett & Myers Architechs designed the Truman Sports Complex which by the way designed the old KCI the first multi-satellite airport for easy in and out travel. Was intended to be 6 satellite structures and be a hub for supersonic air travel. TWA and Pan Am were supposed to anchor the KC Hub and would be the first to take orders on the SST. But Yimmy Carter and the oil crisis derailed the SST and ended KC chance as a major hub. MCI was cut back to 3 satellites with a possible 4th that never happened. Also led to the downfall of TWA and Pan Am who sunk a lot of money into it and never recovered.

Now we got the new airport lurkers paradise for people who very rarely set foot in KC. Thanks, Mayor Q!

jerryaldini 05-11-2023 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by neech (Post 16940474)
Cool Crest mini golf.
If you stop at the KC visitor center you can get discount prices on the KC mini golf and video arcade tour. It includes my uncle's place on 40 hwy, just a couple miles up from cool crest. Just don't let the kids sit on his lap or go in the back to see his coin collection.

Rasputin 05-12-2023 12:17 AM
If you can talk 3 days after the game you didn't yell loud enough.

IowaHawkeyeChief 05-12-2023 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16942608)
Does anyone know much about how tickets purchased through Ticketmaster interface with Seatgeek and Stubhub?
ticketsforless.com

AussieChiefsFan 05-12-2023 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief (Post 16943190)
ticketsforless.com
Would you recommend I buy from a reseller?

My feeling was that I should be sooner rather than later given demand for the season opener.

luv 05-12-2023 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16942608)
Does anyone know much about how tickets purchased through Ticketmaster interface with Seatgeek and Stubhub?
Prices on reseller sites will probably be similar to what people are reselling them for on Ticketmaster. Main difference is what each might charge on top of what the seller is asking for. I know Ticketmaster charges the seller 10% of asking price and the buyer 10% of asking price PLUS fees. Seatgeek or Ticketsforless are probably your best best for resale sites.

luv 05-12-2023 08:23 AM
Chiefs sell on Ticketmaster. If you see a seat marked blue, that's the Chiefs price. Red seats are resellers.

AussieChiefsFan 05-12-2023 08:26 AM
Yup in the first case I'm aiming to grab tickets via Ticketmaster sold by the team. Fingers crossed.

Right now the reseller tickets (which I assume are season ticket holders offering up tickets prior to general sale) prices are looking wild, can I expect the general ticket prices to be less when sold by the team?

Bearcat 05-12-2023 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16943204)
Yup in the first case I'm aiming to grab tickets via Ticketmaster sold by the team. Fingers crossed.

Right now the reseller tickets (which I assume are season ticket holders offering up tickets prior to general sale) prices are looking wild, can I expect the general ticket prices to be less when sold by the team?
IMO, these days it's better to just use TicketMaster and cuss at all the fees... Stubhub used to be great, but they're up in the 20-25% fee range just like TM now, and last time I used it (not for the Chiefs), I didn't even get the tickets and the event sold out by the time I got them refunded.

TicketsForLess is one exception, as luv mentioned... I've personally never seen decent deals on there besides nosebleeds, but some people like them.

And yeah, tickets sold by the team will be less, but still pretty expensive for lower level... obviously the Mahomes factor, but even before then they were trying to meet scalper prices it seemed.

AussieChiefsFan 05-12-2023 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16943211)
IMO, these days it's better to just use TicketMaster and cuss at all the fees... Stubhub used to be great, but they're up in the 20-25% fee range just like TM now, and last time I used it (not for the Chiefs), I didn't even get the tickets and the event sold out by the time I got them refunded.



TicketsForLess is one exception, as luv mentioned... I've personally never seen decent deals on there besides nosebleeds, but some people like them.



And yeah, tickets sold by the team will be less, but still pretty expensive for lower level... obviously the Mahomes factor, but even before then they were trying to meet scalper prices it seemed.
Noted.

Do these prices look accurate to you? Sent to me by the ticket rep re: last year's prices.

https://i.imgur.com/7GIKqbEl.jpg

oldman 05-12-2023 09:57 AM
Two places I'd recommend would be the Negro League Museum and the American Jazz Museum. They are co-located and you used to buy a ticket that would let you into both.

https://www.nlbm.com/
https://www.americanjazzmuseum.org/

Just 3 blocks east and around the corner is Arthur Bryant's BBQ. Some here on the board will poo-poo it, but it's REAL KC BBQ, not like "some places" that feel like they have to tout their side dishes because they're too lazy to properly smoke the meat. And white tablecloths? Bitch, please. I will admit it isn't as good as when Mr. Arthur was alive, but the sauce is the real deal. If it's good enough to serve just about every American President (1 notable exception) since Truman, it's good enough for you.

https://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/

luv 05-12-2023 09:57 AM
Oh! If you need a spot to tailgate for the home opener, you're welcome to crash ours. We're in the grass median on the outskirts of Lot F (nearest lot marker is F24). I'll see if I can't make up some sort of CP marker to stick in the ground (or decorate a cone we have). We're not an official CP tailgate spot, but people will usually at least drop by for a minute to say hello. Don't worry about bringing anything. Hearing you talk will probably be payment enough. :)

AussieChiefsFan 05-12-2023 09:19 PM
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Bearcat 05-13-2023 07:32 AM
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Bearcat 05-13-2023 07:36 AM
There's nothing like Arrowhead in prime time... and damn, the home opener of the defending champs.

Get there as early as possible. If the gates open 5 hours before kickoff, tailgate for 4+ hours. Soak it all in. Eat BBQ until you hate yourself. (just don't drink so much you don't remember the game). Get to your seat early and soak in being that close to the field, behind the Chiefs bench, and catch all of the pregame stuff.

:toast:

Womble 05-13-2023 07:48 AM
Same here. Travelling from London to New York for our week 4 game against the Jets. I'll be doing the chop amongst all the home fans.

AussieChiefsFan 05-13-2023 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16944178)
There's nothing like Arrowhead in prime time... and damn, the home opener of the defending champs.

Get there as early as possible. If the gates open 5 hours before kickoff, tailgate for 4+ hours. Soak it all in. Eat BBQ until you hate yourself. (just don't drink so much you don't remember the game). Get to your seat early and soak in being that close to the field, behind the Chiefs bench, and catch all of the pregame stuff.

:toast:
I'm still processing that I actually have tickets to see my Chiefs play. Time to sort out flights and a US visa!
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Originally Posted by Womble (Post 16944184)
Same here. Travelling from London to New York for our week 4 game against the Jets. I'll be doing the chop amongst all the home fans.
I'm tossing up whether to go to the NYJ game in New York. Would make the trip fairly long but what a game to attend...

Bearcat 05-13-2023 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944194)
I'm still processing that I actually have tickets to see my Chiefs play. Time to sort out flights and a US visa!I'm tossing up whether to go to the NYJ game in New York. Would make the trip fairly long but what a game to attend...
A side trip to NYC would be amazing. I was looking at tickets to that game since I'll be fairly close, and personally wouldn't spend that kind of coin on a regular season game ($750+ for lower level mid field, $275+ for upper deck end zone), but those prices could come down in the first few weeks of the season.... if I were you, I'd consider booking the trip and doing NYC things, and then try to grab some last minute tickets. If prices are still insane, you've still made a great side trip and can catch the game at a bar or something.

oldman 05-13-2023 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944048)
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Those are some sweet seats! Close enough to the bench to hear part of what's said and far back enough not to get hit by a thrown iPad. Wait, that's the hated Tom Brady so carry on.

wazu 05-13-2023 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944048)
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Outstanding! You will love these seats. Did good. FYI my season tickets are in Section 118, Row 33, and they are excellent seats that I would be fine if they never upgraded. (And yours are better.) I will be at the Lions game if you want to say hi.

Bearcat 05-13-2023 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Womble (Post 16944242)
Whilst they aren't exactly cheap, I got these for $220. Maybe the view is worse in person but looks okay to me from here. I've read that the MetLife is a good stadium for getting a decent view.
Yeah, some of it is just shouting at clouds, because $220 is about what I paid for AFCCG tickets at Arrowhead against the Patriots. It's obviously the price of Mahomes now just for a regular season game, but I lean towards saving up for the playoffs.

Rain Man 05-13-2023 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944194)
I'm still processing that I actually have tickets to see my Chiefs play. Time to sort out flights and a US visa!I'm tossing up whether to go to the NYJ game in New York. Would make the trip fairly long but what a game to attend...
New York is an amazing city if you have extra time to visit there. The museums are incredible and you can just walk around and have a good time looking at stuff.

I was there in December walking around some museum and then all of a sudden in one room you see Van Gogh's starry night. Wow.

RedinTexas 05-13-2023 05:21 PM
Someone should notify the local media so that they can come out and interview our Aussie Chiefs fan so he can become a local celebrity. And no, I'm not talking about the KC Star.

AussieChiefsFan 05-13-2023 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16944202)
A side trip to NYC would be amazing. I was looking at tickets to that game since I'll be fairly close, and personally wouldn't spend that kind of coin on a regular season game ($750+ for lower level mid field, $275+ for upper deck end zone), but those prices could come down in the first few weeks of the season.... if I were you, I'd consider booking the trip and doing NYC things, and then try to grab some last minute tickets. If prices are still insane, you've still made a great side trip and can catch the game at a bar or something.
Could be a good plan. If I can fly back home from NY for a decent price that would help.
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16944602)
Yeah, some of it is just shouting at clouds, because $220 is about what I paid for AFCCG tickets at Arrowhead against the Patriots. It's obviously the price of Mahomes now just for a regular season game, but I lean towards saving up for the playoffs.
The price of being blessed with Patrick Mahomes. I was definitely tempted to take a risk and aim for a later season game or a playoff game. I actually almost did that for the AFCCG for the 2019 season but it didn't work out. That would have been amazing to go to.

But in the end, for this trip, I decided earlier in the season would be better despite the games probably meaning more later in the year. The Dec/Jan cold, the potential snow and how that could affect driving, and the horrible thought of Patty or Travis or both being injured later in the season and not getting to see them play after having committed to the trip long beforehand. Plus the ring ceremony nudged me further toward an early season visit.

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Originally Posted by RedinTexas (Post 16944672)
Someone should notify the local media so that they can come out and interview our Aussie Chiefs fan so he can become a local celebrity. And no, I'm not talking about the KC Star.
:hmmm:

luv 05-23-2023 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16944178)
There's nothing like Arrowhead in prime time... and damn, the home opener of the defending champs.

Get there as early as possible. If the gates open 5 hours before kickoff, tailgate for 4+ hours. Soak it all in. Eat BBQ until you hate yourself. (just don't drink so much you don't remember the game). Get to your seat early and soak in being that close to the field, behind the Chiefs bench, and catch all of the pregame stuff.

:toast:
Reminds me of one of the four Canadians who came to the game back in 2009. He was so drunk he passed out in the back of my dad's vehicle. Of course, they had tailgated and drank before and during the Royals game before tailgating for the Chiefs game that night...lol.

tredadda 05-23-2023 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 16944626)
New York is an amazing city if you have extra time to visit there. The museums are incredible and you can just walk around and have a good time looking at stuff.

I was there in December walking around some museum and then all of a sudden in one room you see Van Gogh's starry night. Wow.
Agreed. Would never live there, but it should be a place that is on everyone's bucket list to visit once in their lifetime.

tredadda 05-23-2023 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944048)
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Haven't read through the whole thread here, but record as much of the experience that you can from tailgating to pregame to the places you visit etc... Would be awesome to see you share all of that from your point of view.

Kiimo 05-23-2023 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieChiefsFan (Post 16944761)
Could be a good plan. If I can fly back home from NY for a decent price that would help.
The price of being blessed with Patrick Mahomes. I was definitely tempted to take a risk and aim for a later season game or a playoff game. I actually almost did that for the AFCCG for the 2019 season but it didn't work out. That would have been amazing to go to.

But in the end, for this trip, I decided earlier in the season would be better despite the games probably meaning more later in the year. The Dec/Jan cold, the potential snow and how that could affect driving, and the horrible thought of Patty or Travis or both being injured later in the season and not getting to see them play after having committed to the trip long beforehand. Plus the ring ceremony nudged me further toward an early season visit.


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Do not miss New York if you have any chance to visit. See Manhattan and also go to Brooklyn Heights and walk around the Dumbo pier area. It's a great place to see the Statue of Liberty and that area is super cool and fun.

You will absolutely thank me if you go to Brooklyn Heights. You'll have a way better day than you will in Times Square.


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AussieChiefsFan 05-23-2023 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tredadda (Post 16955359)
Haven't read through the whole thread here, but record as much of the experience that you can from tailgating to pregame to the places you visit etc... Would be awesome to see you share all of that from your point of view.
Definitely will be!

I used to be a decent video editor back in the day. So I'm hoping to buy a GoPro to record my trip and edit together a nice video if I can resurrect that skill.

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16955382)
Do not miss New York if you have any chance to visit. See Manhattan and also go to Brooklyn Heights and walk around the Dumbo pier area. It's a great place to see the Statue of Liberty and that area is super cool and fun.

You will absolutely thank me if you go to Brooklyn Heights. You'll have a way better day than you will in Times Square.


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I'm planning on booking flights this evening, so chances are I'll have six or so days in New York at the end of September. Exciting stuff. Cheers for the suggestion.

Once I have a draft itinerary together I'll post it here for further thoughts and suggestions.

AussieChiefsFan 05-23-2023 09:45 PM
Opinions on United vs. Delta Airlines for long haul flights?

magichood 08-03-2023 04:56 PM
Help with seat choice!
 
I am new to this forum and looking for a little help. I am taking my family to arrowhead for the first time and wanted to see if the tickets I picked were good especially for my kids. We are sitting in section 117 row 4. My kids are 11 and 12 years old and I just want to make sure they will be able to see. I know many stand in the lower section and I am not sure if they will have issues seeing over others heads. Can anyone please weigh in on my seat choice. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

luv 08-04-2023 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by magichood (Post 17042005)
I am new to this forum and looking for a little help. I am taking my family to arrowhead for the first time and wanted to see if the tickets I picked were good especially for my kids. We are sitting in section 117 row 4. My kids are 11 and 12 years old and I just want to make sure they will be able to see. I know many stand in the lower section and I am not sure if they will have issues seeing over others heads. Can anyone please weigh in on my seat choice. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Be prepared to stand up a lot. It won't just be you, as most everyone does. Also, everyone wants lowers. You may have some trouble seeing what's happening at the other end of the field, but you'll get to see players up close.

Lzen 08-04-2023 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by magichood (Post 17042005)
I am new to this forum and looking for a little help. I am taking my family to arrowhead for the first time and wanted to see if the tickets I picked were good especially for my kids. We are sitting in section 117 row 4. My kids are 11 and 12 years old and I just want to make sure they will be able to see. I know many stand in the lower section and I am not sure if they will have issues seeing over others heads. Can anyone please weigh in on my seat choice. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Geez, you must be loaded. Only seats they have left are 14 rows back from you and they are going for $800 a piece.

FTR, I have season tickets but they are in section 303. I don't mind as the view is still pretty decent, even up there. Well, except for when the seats around me are sold to opposing fans. :banghead: Some of them I want to strangle. :#

DaFace 08-04-2023 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by luv (Post 17042476)
Be prepared to stand up a lot. It won't just be you, as most everyone does. Also, everyone wants lowers. You may have some trouble seeing what's happening at the other end of the field, but you'll get to see players up close.
It'll be better in row 4 than it would be in row 10 or whatever. People tend to stand when people in front of them are standing, so when you're in those lower rows, it happens a little less frequently. But yeah, it'll be a thing at times.

But that said, the kids will be able to easily go down by the rail before the game to get an up close view of the players on the sideline, so that alone will probably make those seats worth it.

Mr. Plow 08-04-2023 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 17042742)
Geez, you must be loaded. Only seats they have left are 14 rows back from you and they are going for $800 a piece.

FTR, I have season tickets but they are in section 303. I don't mind as the view is still pretty decent, even up there. Well, except for when the seats around me are sold to opposing fans. :banghead: Some of them I want to strangle. :#
Even in my section around my seats tickets, resells are going for $450+ right now on Ticketmaster. Hell, even the Chiefs seats are list at $490.

magichood 08-04-2023 11:41 AM
Thank you for everyone's response, it is so helpful. LZen, I wish I was loaded, been saving for a year and got a little lucky on the seats. Bought them right when tickets went on sale and got them much cheaper than they are now. Ticket prices look much pricier than last year! I guess a few Super Bowl wins will do that! I have been to a lot of games here in California but excited for first Arrowhead Game.

BigRedChief 08-04-2023 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by oldman (Post 16944388)
Those are some sweet seats! Close enough to the bench to hear part of what's said and far back enough not to get hit by a thrown iPad. Wait, that's the hated Tom Brady so carry on.
he going to be in cabana/pool area with me in Jacksonville to watch the Chiefs game. It’s not close to the field but if it’s 120 degrees in the stadium, it’s going to be great to jump in the pool and cool off.

Jesus Christ 08-04-2023 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 16940956)
Jesus.
Sorry I'm late.

AussieChiefsFan 08-04-2023 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17043640)
he going to be in cabana/pool area with me in Jacksonville to watch the Chiefs game. It’s not close to the field but if it’s 120 degrees in the stadium, it’s going to be great to jump in the pool and cool off.
Old mate was replying to my post about home game tickets. But yea Jacksonville will be epic.

I'll make an update post soon about my travel plans in case anyone wants to catch up or has any other recommendations for a tourist in KC.
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Originally Posted by magichood (Post 17042991)
Thank you for everyone's response, it is so helpful. LZen, I wish I was loaded, been saving for a year and got a little lucky on the seats. Bought them right when tickets went on sale and got them much cheaper than they are now. Ticket prices look much pricier than last year! I guess a few Super Bowl wins will do that! I have been to a lot of games here in California but excited for first Arrowhead Game.
And glad this thread is helping out others too!


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