Post by expatpumpkin on Sept 29, 2013 17:51:29 GMT -5
From the Wikipedia:
The games have been popular, with tickets for the two games per season selling out in two days, nine months in advance. According to the NFL, only 3% of those attending the London games are Americans or American expatriates, while 22% are from London and 60% from elsewhere in Britain. Ticket prices are from £35 for end zone seats to £100 for lower sideline seats.[5] Teams that are selected to give up a home game to play overseas are typically franchises that have been struggling with attendance at home games. In an effort to promote season ticket sales, this allows teams to sell a cheaper season ticket package that contains only seven regular season games rather than the usual eight.
The games have been popular, with tickets for the two games per season selling out in two days, nine months in advance. According to the NFL, only 3% of those attending the London games are Americans or American expatriates, while 22% are from London and 60% from elsewhere in Britain. Ticket prices are from £35 for end zone seats to £100 for lower sideline seats.[5] Teams that are selected to give up a home game to play overseas are typically franchises that have been struggling with attendance at home games. In an effort to promote season ticket sales, this allows teams to sell a cheaper season ticket package that contains only seven regular season games rather than the usual eight.
I'm fairly certain that the Vikings and the Steelers have no problems at all selling season tickets. Now if it was the Lions and the 49ers, I could see it. This is just a way for the NFL to make money.
The games have been popular, with tickets for the two games per season selling out in two days, nine months in advance. According to the NFL, only 3% of those attending the London games are Americans or American expatriates, while 22% are from London and 60% from elsewhere in Britain. Ticket prices are from £35 for end zone seats to £100 for lower sideline seats.[5] Teams that are selected to give up a home game to play overseas are typically franchises that have been struggling with attendance at home games. In an effort to promote season ticket sales, this allows teams to sell a cheaper season ticket package that contains only seven regular season games rather than the usual eight.
Not this time. I think the Vikings usually sell out and steelers definitely do.
It's all about money and wanting to expand to London. I hate that idea.
I hate to break it to you, but it IS ALL ABOUT MONEY. The NFL is a BUSINESS.
Honestly, this is why I just can't be a huge fan of pro football. It's like worshipping a corporation just because of the city where it happens to be based. It just seems so contrived. I don't get it.
On the other hand, I do get college football fans. Rooting for your alma mater? Makes sense. Rooting for the corporate team in your town? With players who don't care where they play - they just follow the money? I don't get it.
Big freaking deal. My husband also has to be away for a week for work sometimes. And he doesn't earn an NFL salary.
Um, okay.
The players have to be away from their families for a week is just the most asinine excuse. They are traveling for work. And getting paid handsomely for it.
I have no issues with professional sports - they employ a lot of people (albeit lower income - concession stand, security-type jobs, etc), its fun, a good hobby, etc. We are season ticket holders to the Buffalo Bills, and usually buy 10-20 Toronto Blue Jay games per season. But I've always wondered what 'we' (the world, collectively) could do if we spent even half the $$ we spent on things like sporting events on addressing the education system, poverty, etc.
I mean, DH probably spends like $5k per year on sporting tickets, food at the games, etc. Its insane.
The players have to be away from their families for a week is just the most asinine excuse. They are traveling for work. And getting paid handsomely for it.
Most of the families are on the next plane right behind the team and staff.
The players have to be away from their families for a week is just the most asinine excuse. They are traveling for work. And getting paid handsomely for it.
Most of the families are on the next plane right behind the team and staff.
Yes, it sounds like an overwhelming sacrifice. Those poor players and their families.
Most of the families are on the next plane right behind the team and staff.
Yes, it sounds like an overwhelming sacrifice. Those poor players and their families.
Jesus. What is your deal? It was ONE reason I thought it was stupid. (The biggest reason I hate is the underlying reason for it - the NFL wants a team in London). I get it - you think that because the players get paid so much they should just suck it up.
You mentioned that you don't like professional football, so I don't understand why you care if they play/don't play in London.
I hate to break it to you, but it IS ALL ABOUT MONEY. The NFL is a BUSINESS.
Honestly, this is why I just can't be a huge fan of pro football. It's like worshipping a corporation just because of the city where it happens to be based. It just seems so contrived. I don't get it.
On the other hand, I do get college football fans. Rooting for your alma mater? Makes sense. Rooting for the corporate team in your town? With players who don't care where they play - they just follow the money? I don't get it.
then why do you care at all lol? this is the weirdest conversation.
I didn't say I don't like football. It's a fun GAME. So I can't understand all the hate against having an NFL game over here. People apparently feeling betrayed because a money-making organization would have a game abroad in order to drum up new fans and make more money.
Yes, it sounds like an overwhelming sacrifice. Those poor players and their families.
Jesus. What is your deal? It was ONE reason I thought it was stupid. (The biggest reason I hate is the underlying reason for it - the NFL wants a team in London). I get it - you think that because the players get paid so much they should just suck it up.
You mentioned that you don't like professional football, so I don't understand why you care if they play/don't play in London.
See my post just previous to this one. My point is not understanding the "OMG, THIS IS HORRIBLE, HOW COULD THEY PLAY IN THE UK, WTF, THE SKY IS FALLING" reaction to the London game. What is the big deal?
expatpumpkin, I think people are just surprised that it seems like you're having a very emotional response to this post. You are coming off as angry at people who don't like the practice.
I am also a college football fan, not a profootball fan, which is why I don't really care either way and have no opinion on the matter.
Jesus. What is your deal? It was ONE reason I thought it was stupid. (The biggest reason I hate is the underlying reason for it - the NFL wants a team in London). I get it - you think that because the players get paid so much they should just suck it up.
You mentioned that you don't like professional football, so I don't understand why you care if they play/don't play in London.
See my post just previous to this one. My point is not understanding the "OMG, THIS IS HORRIBLE, HOW COULD THEY PLAY IN THE UK, WTF, THE SKY IS FALLING" reaction to the London game. What is the big deal?
I don't think that anyone said anything near to that. I think it's stupid and I hate it (b/c it's stupid). People wanted to know why, so I gave my reasons. Like sameoldash, they're not going to ask my opinion, so the game will continue to be played there, at least once, if not more, each season.
See my post just previous to this one. My point is not understanding the "OMG, THIS IS HORRIBLE, HOW COULD THEY PLAY IN THE UK, WTF, THE SKY IS FALLING" reaction to the London game. What is the big deal?
I don't think that anyone said anything near to that. I think it's stupid and I hate it (b/c it's stupid). People wanted to know why, so I gave my reasons. Like sameoldash, they're not going to ask my opinion, so the game will continue to be played there, at least once, if not more, each season.
They just filled a stadium with 85,000 people - international games will keep happening as long as there are fans to fill those seats.
Quite a few football (aka soccer) clubs do come to the US each year. I've seen Chelsea play AC Milan and Fulham play the US all stars. (That last one was hilarious BTW.)
See my post just previous to this one. My point is not understanding the "OMG, THIS IS HORRIBLE, HOW COULD THEY PLAY IN THE UK, WTF, THE SKY IS FALLING" reaction to the London game. What is the big deal?
I don't think that anyone said anything near to that. I think it's stupid and I hate it (b/c it's stupid). People wanted to know why, so I gave my reasons. Like sameoldash, they're not going to ask my opinion, so the game will continue to be played there, at least once, if not more, each season.
But why is it stupid? If the point of the NFL is to sell tickets, and they just filled Wembley Stadium, why is it stupid? It would seem that they are exactly accomplishing their goal.
But why is it stupid? If the point of the NFL is to sell tickets, and they just filled Wembley Stadium, why is it stupid? It would seem that they are exactly accomplishing their goal.
Well I think the Burger King fry sandwich is stupid but they are still doing it and I assume making money off of it. I get it. They can do what they want and it DOESN'T really matter. I just don't like the thought of having a team in London.
I hate American football too, but went to the first NFL game in London, I think it was Miami and I don't remember who. It was awesome, even though I hate the sport. The atmosphere, the fans, it was exciting. I think it is odd people hate the fact they do a game in London.
And there are premierships teams who play in the US.
Well I think the Burger King fry sandwich is stupid but they are still doing it and I assume making money off of it. I get it. They can do what they want and it DOESN'T really matter. I just don't like the thought of having a team in London.
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
I don't get why anyone thinks this is stupid. I think it's remarkably smart of them, actually. And if I lived abroad I'd be psyched to go to an American football game.
From a business standpoint, its kinda genius. No fan "quits" their team because they have an overseas game, but it opens up the potential to gain thousands more.
I don't get why anyone thinks this is stupid. I think it's remarkably smart of them, actually. And if I lived abroad I'd be psyched to go to an American football game.
From a business standpoint, its kinda genius. No fan "quits" their team because they have an overseas game, but it opens up the potential to gain thousands more.
I am here. I think it is fun. And I think it would be fun as a NFL player to maybe go every 5 years or so, assuming some trades. I think blocking local game coverage from local TV is stupid and a much more offensive money grab. But then again, I am only a peripheral sports fan because DH and family are sports nuts so maybe I don"t get it. Plus i would take any excuse to travel internationally.
Jesus. What is your deal? It was ONE reason I thought it was stupid. (The biggest reason I hate is the underlying reason for it - the NFL wants a team in London). I get it - you think that because the players get paid so much they should just suck it up.
You mentioned that you don't like professional football, so I don't understand why you care if they play/don't play in London.
See my post just previous to this one. My point is not understanding the "OMG, THIS IS HORRIBLE, HOW COULD THEY PLAY IN THE UK, WTF, THE SKY IS FALLING" reaction to the London game. What is the big deal?
Because some people really fuckin' love football. Just like some people really fuckin love the Premier League. You don't get the big deal, because you don't love football. I don't think this is all that hard to understand.
Disclaimer: I don't really care if they play in London or Tokyo or where ever. I like football, but I am certainly not a die-hard football fan.
Quite a few football (aka soccer) clubs do come to the US each year. I've seen Chelsea play AC Milan and Fulham play the US all stars. (That last one was hilarious BTW.)
Chelsea and F.C. Internazionale Milano played in Indianapolis over the summer. I think it was a success.
I think this is genius- like pp said they aren't going to lose any fans playing overseas and they have a major potential to gain fans and that's always a plus. I think it would be cool to see my team play overseas, the exposure would be awesome.
And I really don't get why rooting for the team in your city is weird but rooting for your university's team isn't. I imagine a lot of those college players don't particularly care about the school they're playing for - they just wanted to go to the best team or school that would take them (I know some do care). Not really any different than a pro player wanting to play for the best team that will take them. Only difference is they get paid and can be traded.
I would be absolutely fucking fine with the Vikings playing every single game in London or Paris or Shanggoddamnhi if it meant they would bench Ponder's flipfloppity ass.
FRAZIER. SRSLY. TIME TO MOVE ON.
NOOO, I need them to come back and play a few more times in the dome because my wussy ass will not sit outside at TCF stadium to watch them
Quite a few football (aka soccer) clubs do come to the US each year. I've seen Chelsea play AC Milan and Fulham play the US all stars. (That last one was hilarious BTW.)
Chelsea and F.C. Internazionale Milano played in Indianapolis over the summer. I think it was a success.
But they are exhibition games, they don't count toward anything.
Chelsea and F.C. Internazionale Milano played in Indianapolis over the summer. I think it was a success.
But they are exhibition games, they don't count toward anything.
Didn't realize that.
I wonder if there are rules in the nfl about exhibition games so that teams are playing the same number of games at least during pre-season/regular season that would make it so that this couldn't be an exhibition game? I don't know though...