Which Sports Can/Shall I see
Sep 8th, 2003, 03:05 AM
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Which Sports Can/Shall I see
We are visiting the US/Canada from the UK between 3 October and 17 November. We are going to:
New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, San Fran, LA, LV, San Diego
Whilst there we would like to try to see a sports game and was wondering which is the best type to see and which sports will be happening during the time we are there.
I hope this makes sense! Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Sally-Kate
New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, San Fran, LA, LV, San Diego
Whilst there we would like to try to see a sports game and was wondering which is the best type to see and which sports will be happening during the time we are there.
I hope this makes sense! Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Sally-Kate
Sep 8th, 2003, 03:41 AM
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I will answer for Boston's 4 major sports. Baseball - Boston RedSox will either be home sulking or in playoffs in October - impossible to get playoff tickets except at high premium from broker or scalper.
Football (American football - not what we call soccer) - NE Patriots (play about 30 miles west of Boston) all regular season games sold out, but same as above for tickets.
Hockey - Boston Bruins start preseason end of September and regular season about October 8.
Basketball - Boston Celtics start regular season end of October/early November.
A good way to check on team schedules is to go to, for example, NFL.com (National Football League) and it will have easy links to all teams, complete with schedules. All sites will direct you as to how to purchase tickets. It is always possible to select "will call" for how to get tickets, which means you pay ahead of time on a credit card and pick them up at a special window the day of the game. Same is true for NHL (National Hockey League), MLB (Major league baseball) and NBA (Basketball). Each city will vary as to ticket availability and price. Sorry I do not know about soccer.
When we travel we often try to catch a game or 2 of some professional sport - it is a great way to experience the environment of a particular city, speak to locals, eat some (sometimes awful) sporting arena food. Have a great trip. Have been to all the cities on your itinerary and love them all, except Las Vegas!
Football (American football - not what we call soccer) - NE Patriots (play about 30 miles west of Boston) all regular season games sold out, but same as above for tickets.
Hockey - Boston Bruins start preseason end of September and regular season about October 8.
Basketball - Boston Celtics start regular season end of October/early November.
A good way to check on team schedules is to go to, for example, NFL.com (National Football League) and it will have easy links to all teams, complete with schedules. All sites will direct you as to how to purchase tickets. It is always possible to select "will call" for how to get tickets, which means you pay ahead of time on a credit card and pick them up at a special window the day of the game. Same is true for NHL (National Hockey League), MLB (Major league baseball) and NBA (Basketball). Each city will vary as to ticket availability and price. Sorry I do not know about soccer.
When we travel we often try to catch a game or 2 of some professional sport - it is a great way to experience the environment of a particular city, speak to locals, eat some (sometimes awful) sporting arena food. Have a great trip. Have been to all the cities on your itinerary and love them all, except Las Vegas!
Sep 8th, 2003, 07:47 AM
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In San Diego during that time period, the San Diego Chargers (American Football) will play at home on Monday, October 27 against Miami(sold out) and on Sunday November 9 at 1:05pm against the Minnesota Vikings. To buy tickets on the internet go to www.chargers.com. You would pick them up at the stadium on game day. If you get seats that are higher up than field level you will get a better view of the game. If you're really lucky, you'll sit beside people who can explain it to you.
Sep 8th, 2003, 08:28 AM
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Of course much will depend on your specific schedule; you may be in towns where the teams are away during your stay.
You will find professional American football in Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and San Diego (not LA but that's another story...) The Canadian Football Leagus (slightly different rules) will be wrapping up its regular season at the end of October. Teams in all 3 Canadian cities.
National Hockey League hockey will be available in all cities except Seattle Las Vegas and San Diergo (3 teams in the NY area, 2 near LA, San Jose is the closest to SF.)
The baseball playoffs and World Series will be in progress during October; however tickets will be very hard to obtain. It's best on TV anyway. There's little doubt that there will be playoff action in at least one of your visited cities. (All but Vancouver and Las Vegas have teams; NY, Boston, SF, Oakland, and Seattle have chances to make the series.)
The National Basketball Association's exhibition season begins in early October; the regular season begins at the end of the month. Pre-season tickets are usually easier to get than regular season in popular cities and that might be a good choice for you. Only Las Vegas, San Diego, Montreal and Vancouver on your list do not have NBA teams.
Let me also mention college (university) football. Going to a US football match between college teams is a quintessential American experience and you might want to put that high on your list. Much more enthusiasm and spirit than at most NFL games; definitely worth investigation in the US cities you're visiting.
ESPN.com is probably the best site to see what all the schedules are for your time in N. America. Good luck!
You will find professional American football in Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and San Diego (not LA but that's another story...) The Canadian Football Leagus (slightly different rules) will be wrapping up its regular season at the end of October. Teams in all 3 Canadian cities.
National Hockey League hockey will be available in all cities except Seattle Las Vegas and San Diergo (3 teams in the NY area, 2 near LA, San Jose is the closest to SF.)
The baseball playoffs and World Series will be in progress during October; however tickets will be very hard to obtain. It's best on TV anyway. There's little doubt that there will be playoff action in at least one of your visited cities. (All but Vancouver and Las Vegas have teams; NY, Boston, SF, Oakland, and Seattle have chances to make the series.)
The National Basketball Association's exhibition season begins in early October; the regular season begins at the end of the month. Pre-season tickets are usually easier to get than regular season in popular cities and that might be a good choice for you. Only Las Vegas, San Diego, Montreal and Vancouver on your list do not have NBA teams.
Let me also mention college (university) football. Going to a US football match between college teams is a quintessential American experience and you might want to put that high on your list. Much more enthusiasm and spirit than at most NFL games; definitely worth investigation in the US cities you're visiting.
ESPN.com is probably the best site to see what all the schedules are for your time in N. America. Good luck!
Sep 10th, 2003, 07:08 AM
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In New York, you have for baseball, the Yankees and the Mets. As the Yankees will more than likely be in the playoffs this year, those tickets will be next to impossible to get. The Mets might be easier, but they will be out of the race by then!
For Football, you have the Jets and the Giants, which both play in New Jersey. Since this is the beginning of the season, tickets might be possible, but they will more than likely be nose bleed seats (high up and away).
Hockey you have the Rangers which play at Madison Square Garden, also hard to get tickets, the NJ Devils, again probably hard to get and the Islanders, which are a lot easier to get, but they play at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island.
Basketball you have the Knicks, also at Madison Square Garden and you have to know someone to get tickets! You also have the women's basketball team, NY Liberty that plays there and seats should be easy to get.
I would say your best bet would be try to shoot for Yankee playoff tickets if you can score them, or the football and hockey tickets.
For Football, you have the Jets and the Giants, which both play in New Jersey. Since this is the beginning of the season, tickets might be possible, but they will more than likely be nose bleed seats (high up and away).
Hockey you have the Rangers which play at Madison Square Garden, also hard to get tickets, the NJ Devils, again probably hard to get and the Islanders, which are a lot easier to get, but they play at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island.
Basketball you have the Knicks, also at Madison Square Garden and you have to know someone to get tickets! You also have the women's basketball team, NY Liberty that plays there and seats should be easy to get.
I would say your best bet would be try to shoot for Yankee playoff tickets if you can score them, or the football and hockey tickets.
Sep 10th, 2003, 07:28 AM
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If you are in Las Vegas on a Sunday or on Monday night, you might consider watching some American football games at either the ESPN Zone in NYNY or the sports book at Caesar's Palace. Both can be fun spots to watch a game and see the crowd reactions to changes in the action.
If going to a hockey game, you should definately think about doing that in Canada, especially Montreal, as hockey is almost the national religion. As it'll be the preseason, you can get a cheap standing room ticket at a Canadians game.
In terms of California, a college football game might be real fun as it generally has more lively crowd than even pro-games. In San Fran both Cal-Berkeley and Stanford are nearby and in LA, either a UCLA or USC game.
If going to a hockey game, you should definately think about doing that in Canada, especially Montreal, as hockey is almost the national religion. As it'll be the preseason, you can get a cheap standing room ticket at a Canadians game.
In terms of California, a college football game might be real fun as it generally has more lively crowd than even pro-games. In San Fran both Cal-Berkeley and Stanford are nearby and in LA, either a UCLA or USC game.
Sep 10th, 2003, 07:32 PM
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Probably the best way to do this is to get in touch with Ticketmaster, either over the internet or on the phone. They generally have tickets to lots of sporting events and theatre, you can tell them where and when you are going to be and see what they have available.
You also might try ebay, tickets are sold there all the time.
While in NYC do some theatre or take in a concert at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center.
Let us know when you are going to be in NYC and we can give you some great ideas of things to see and do.
Welcome!!!
You also might try ebay, tickets are sold there all the time.
While in NYC do some theatre or take in a concert at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center.
Let us know when you are going to be in NYC and we can give you some great ideas of things to see and do.
Welcome!!!
