Hey all, looking to cross one off my bucket list and come down from Toronto to see a Bama game in Tuscaloosa. Wondering what the experience is like for a visiting team fan sitting in Bama sections? I’m a Texas fan and finding a ticket in the Texas sections isn’t happening. Had a horrible experience at Ohio State in 2005 and would like to avoid going through that again. Any help is appreciated.
Away Fans In Bama Sections
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I can’t say your neighbors will be super-enthused when you walk in. But generally speaking they won’t throw barbs, either.
Comport yourself well, don’t whoop and holler like a drunk fraternity boy, act like you’ve been a winner before, and you should be fine. IOW, if you act like a guest, not a party crasher, you might even make a friend. Act like a snot-nosed kid and you’ll get a cold shoulder at best.
While no group is without its jerks, I’d also say that the better the seat, the more likely you are to be amongst a civilized group. Between the Tide Pride fees and the tickets themselves, getting inside the stadium isn’t cheap. Exceptions noted, being obnoxious toward visiting fans is generally inconsistent with behaviors needed to accumulate the resources to get the best seats.
Comport yourself well, don’t whoop and holler like a drunk fraternity boy, act like you’ve been a winner before, and you should be fine. IOW, if you act like a guest, not a party crasher, you might even make a friend. Act like a snot-nosed kid and you’ll get a cold shoulder at best.
While no group is without its jerks, I’d also say that the better the seat, the more likely you are to be amongst a civilized group. Between the Tide Pride fees and the tickets themselves, getting inside the stadium isn’t cheap. Exceptions noted, being obnoxious toward visiting fans is generally inconsistent with behaviors needed to accumulate the resources to get the best seats.
I seem to remember that season worked out well enough for you guys, but whatever happens September 9 in Tuscaloosa, you won't have to run a gauntlet of burning couches as you depart...
...if you do it with class! However, needless to say that if you depart with a win and act like a jerk, then it's on you.
I hope you don’t enjoy it to much.
Exactly this! Hahaha. I hope you enjoy your trip and have a wonderful experience in one of college football's most historical and sacred locations. If you behave with civility, you'll probably have many good football discussions and even have a few folks offer you a beverage. With that said, I hope we send your team back to Austin with a 20 point loss because we aren't playing soft like we have the last few years. Welcome and Roll Tide!
I would say our fanbase is pretty courteous in comparison to most SEC schools. But a ticket for this game is going to cost you.
I’d also say to take a look at the Gameday tab at the top of this page.
It has a lot of information about Tuscaloosa, what to do around town, advantages and disadvantages of where to eat, drink, stay, etc.
I’m working on some seasonal updates, but it’s still mostly (not entirely) accurate. If you have a question or need to verify a particular point that’s important to you, just PM me.
Be prepared, though….there are no bargains in Tuscaloosa on a big game weekend, and this game will definitely qualify as big.
How can I tell if my ticket is in an Alabama or Texas section? I bought them off of Stuhub and I didn't even think about if it was a visitors section. The other times I have went to a game I got the tickets from a season ticket holder.
Google is your friend.
Visitor Section at Bryant-Denny Stadium - RateYourSeats.com
Bryant-Denny Stadium Visitor Section reviews and guide. See Visitor Section photos and buy Visitor Section tickets.
www.rateyourseats.com
As others have suggested, a seat among the higher priced seats might insure a better experience. I'd said, generally speaking, anything on the west side (Bama home side) of BDS between the 20 yard lines are the more preferred seats and it'll keep you in the shade better as well.
I took my family to see Bama play Vandy last year at BDS and the six seats we got were in the south endzone. A loud, half-drunk student sat behind us with her family from out of town and she cussed, acted like a fool, was loud and obnoxious and worse even she wanted to put her feet/cowboy boots up on the seat in front of her where my son was sitting. When he kindly asked her not do that, she became even louder and obnoxious. It put a damper on our enjoyment. Thankfully her and her family left at halftime to go get drunk at a bar. I'm telling you, they were some high class folks that would have given even the best visiting fans a really bad impression of the Bama fan base.
Just saying this could happen but hopefully doesn't.
PS: blue font on Tidefans indicates sarcasm
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As stated above and on the GameDay tab, being on the west side is important. Especially early in the season.
You do not want to be on the East Side, facing the 100 degree sun, midway through the 2nd quarter.
You do not want to be on the East Side, facing the 100 degree sun, midway through the 2nd quarter.
Most of the west side upper deck is under a cantilevered roof. NE, NW, and SW corners of the lower bowl are good seats. Avoid the student section. Acoid the tops of the end zone decks - you'll feel a million miles away. Also, the stadium is cash free.
I've sat on the top row (or very close) in both end zones. They are the worse seats in BDS IMO. Steep climbs and you feel a mile away when the ball is on the other end of the field. It's better than not being in the stadium, but not by much.
Hey Uncle Micky, Hope you enjoy everything except the final score!
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