Taking my 6 yr old to his first game

BamaFanTN · Sep 24, 2015

I am taking my 6 yr old to his first Bama game to the Charleston Southern game on Nov. 21. I have not gotten tickets yet but have lined up airfare and a hotel in Birmingham for Friday and Saturday nights. Any suggestions on where to get tickets and where to try to sit? I would rather not be at the very top but upper section is ok. As this is his first game I want him to really be able to see the action. Also any suggestions for things to see and do in T-town that day considering his age. I have heard the Bear Bryant Museum is good.

Any advice from you all would be greatly appreciated. :biggrin2:

capnfrog · Sep 24, 2015

I took my 6 year old grandson to his first game when we played MTSU 3 weeks ago. I parked close to the stadium (3 blks away for $30) and bought 2 tickets from a guy on the street, on the 45 yd line for $75 each. I was well pleased and had very good seats. (gate 34-36, sect. FF, row 32) Close to the bathrooms and close to concessions. We enjoyed walking thru the quad and denny chimes. If you are looking for 2 tickets hold 2 fingers up and some one will show you what they have. If they ask $100, counter offer with $70. Better seats cost more so don't settle for the nose bleed section if you can help, unless that's what you want.

Matt0424 · Sep 24, 2015

BamaFanTN said:
I am taking my 6 yr old to his first Bama game to the Charleston Southern game on Nov. 21. I have not gotten tickets yet but have lined up airfare and a hotel in Birmingham for Friday and Saturday nights. Any suggestions on where to get tickets and where to try to sit? I would rather not be at the very top but upper section is ok. As this is his first game I want him to really be able to see the action. Also any suggestions for things to see and do in T-town that day considering his age. I have heard the Bear Bryant Museum is good.

Any advice from you all would be greatly appreciated. :biggrin2:

Stubhub will likely have tickets at face value, but as the other poster said you can find them there as well.

If you'll pm me I also know a guy you can get tickets from, I'm not sure for how much but they shouldn't be too bad.

As far as activities, I would suggest the museum, the walk of champions, and a walk through the quad to see some of the sites.

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BamaFanTN · Sep 24, 2015

capnfrog said:
I took my 6 year old grandson to his first game when we played MTSU 3 weeks ago. I parked close to the stadium (3 blks away for $30) and bought 2 tickets from a guy on the street, on the 45 yd line for $75 each. I was well pleased and had very good seats. (gate 34-36, sect. FF, row 32) Close to the bathrooms and close to concessions. We enjoyed walking thru the quad and denny chimes. If you are looking for 2 tickets hold 2 fingers up and some one will show you what they have. If they ask $100, counter offer with $70. Better seats cost more so don't settle for the nose bleed section if you can help, unless that's what you want.

That sounds like a good idea. I am willing to pay to be in better seats as we will only be getting to one game a year and this is his first. Do you think I would have any trouble getting tickets? With the flights, hotel and rental car I don't want to end up without tickets.

Thanks for the info this is what I need!

ROLLTRIBE · Sep 24, 2015

Ahhh precious memories. I took my son to his first Bama game about that age. We were playing Vandy at Legion field. Now he's 37-years old and a proud Bama grad (class of 2000). Enjoy your time together....It goes by fast

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DaleC76 · Sep 24, 2015

You should have no trouble finding good seats either on campus or online relatively cheap. The museum is a must, also try the Walk of Champions, visiting the Quad, watching the band play outside the stadium and march in, and checking out vendors.

Hope you all have fun.

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BAMAFAN1967 · Sep 24, 2015

My wife and I are taking our 5 year old to this game, it will be his first. I got our tickets from the university's official athletic website, paid face value of $50.00ea plus with each ticket you get a $10.00 value that can be redeemed at any concession.

trenda · Sep 24, 2015

There are a lot of fun things for a 6yr to experience on and around the quad. The Elephant Stomp and pep rally on the quad is usually pretty fun, as is their ensuing march to the stadium.

gumptider · Sep 24, 2015

I took my 6-year-old son last weekend to Ole Miss. He has been to a Bama game before, but this was his first big game. I second what some others have said about the Quad, the Walk of Champions when the players come in, and the general stadium area.

On the Quad, there are jumpy houses and things like that. Just caution that if you're on the east side of the Quad and he sees that, it's all over for about 30 minutes and $20. My son had a great time, though, and couldn't tell you who won. It was all about having fun.

tide96 · Sep 24, 2015

People will be giving them away for almost nothing before the game.

Teach him to barter early.

Vinny · Sep 24, 2015

We took our son to his 1st Bama game for homecoming. He was 3 at the time we made it through halftime. He had a good time, but it was a long day with the parade in the morning. Thankfully the guy with anger management issues that sits in front of me was on good behavior.

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BamaFanTN · Sep 24, 2015

Thanks everyone, great info, I will definitely take advantage of it all. I took him to a TN Titans game last year as a test run (home town team at the time) and he didn't want to leave even though they were getting killed and he loves Bama so I think he will have a ball. (So will Dad!)

bicdrive · Sep 24, 2015

I will be taking my 6 year old daughter to her 1st Bama game this weekend! At the time, we were concerned about the weather (if it would rain). So, we chose to go with tickets in the "The Zone (North)". Purchased them off Stubhub from a guy located in Atlanta. Shipped to my house in two days! I am really excited to experience my 1st game with my only child!

gamersfuel · Sep 24, 2015

like others have said, Stubhub will get you tickets.

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