Saints fan with questions about Panthers stadium

[SaintMichael]

Hey all,

I'm likely coming in for the Saints/Panthers game now that we absolutely need to win it.

I'm a complete New Orleans softie and I want to have access to the club lounges since it will likely be freezing. My question is about the different club levels:

There is level 1 (most expensive)

Level 2 (medium expensive)

Level 3 (least expensive)

Lower Premiums (club access)?

Do all of these sections have equal access to the club lounges, or are there facets of Club 1 that I won't be able to enjoy if I only have Club III tickets?

Also - at a game like this I'd expect there to be some no-shows in the best club tickets (since there are a lot of corporate tickets, etc) - is it easy for me to snag an unoccupied seat in Club 1 if I only have a Club 3 ticket?

Thanks much.

[JJT]

If you try to snag an unoccupied seat, Security will frog-march you out the back door and kick your ass in the alley.

[SaintMichael]

If you try to snag an unoccupied seat, Security will frog-march you out the back door and kick your ass in the alley.

Seriously? In the club level for the last game of the year for a team that has long been eliminated and there will be 33% no shows? That would be unlike any other NFL stadium.

I get if you have an upper level nosebleed and tried to get into the club sections, but if you are already in the club sections and have the stamp/pass I don't see how that would happen.

But thanks for the response - I'm trying to get a sense of what it's like.

[cookinwithgas]

Club seats suck, why the hell would anyone "come in" for their playoff bound team and want to sit with a bunch of boring suits talking about work during a football game?

[Kurb]

I hope someone hits you with a snowball.

[grateflday]

First...... we have to many fans of opposing teams at our stadium every game so we would prefer you stay home.

As far as inside the stadium there will be plenty of empties to move around. If you want to be in a club seat you need a ticket to get access to those, but once in moving around is easy. Besides club level its only lower and upper level. (of coure you have the suites, but you cant buy single tix for them)

I own two tickets but for some games will scalp more so my whole family can go or if my wife is using the tixs I scalp for me and a friend or my son. For a game like this one, I would buy the cheapest seat to just get in and sit where ever I want. I have done that before, many times, and have never had a problem. It just takes some skill to get to some of the better empty seats.

[Kettle]

the 200 seats are now my favorite. they are a nice compromise between the 500s and the 100s. you look down on the field so you can see the entire field, and are still close enough to make out the players and whats going on.

[SCP]

I am ready to see a Saints beatdown on Sunday. Even without Steve playing, we run the ball down these punks throats and send them back to the swamp dragging ass into the playoffs. They have been exposed and I want to send them into the playoffs with a big fat

"L"

[cookinwithgas]

I will admit right here that I am a total cold weather puss. I cannot stand cold weather. Walking back and forth to lunch today I wanted to punch somebody because it was way too cold.

But I will be out EARLY next Sunday for the tailgate and wear what I need to in order to keep as warm as I can. I will stand next to the fire barrel, drink hot apple cider with rum or whatever...and then warm up cheering my ass off for my non playoff bound team.

[IRONMAN]

Seriously? In the club level for the last game of the year for a team that has long been eliminated and there will be 33% no shows? That would be unlike any other NFL stadium.

Well sir our stadium would be unlike any other stadium in the NFL, we have our own set of rules.

1. Do not clap louder than a golf clap

2. Do not verbally root for your team

3. DO NOT absolutely under no circumstances are you allowed to stand up.

4. Do not remove any clothing

5. Do not sit near anyone that might decide they don't like you because security will be notified.

Following these guidelines will make your experience here a lot easier and we hope you enjoy your visit.

[xclr82xtc]

man, i was tryin to get rid of my tickets for this game...but this spoiler might just be worth it...who do that vikes play?

[SaintMichael]

For a game like this one, I would buy the cheapest seat to just get in and sit where ever I want. I have done that before, many times, and have never had a problem. It just takes some skill to get to some of the better empty seats.

This is exactly what I was looking for. A million thank yous.

The reason I want to sit in the club level is multi-faceted.

A) I want to be able to get out of the cold

I want to keep an eye on the Vikings/Giants

C) I want to be able to buy mixed drinks and healthy food

D) I enjoy the club level views the best - they're the most expensive seats for a reason

Finally, I want to tell you all that I thought one of the classiest moments in NFL Fandom history is how so many Panthers fans cheered the Saints when they ran onto the field in Week 1 of 2005. What a great gesture. I expect this to be a really tough game but without Steve Smith (and with Fox's job seemingly safe now) I can't see how the Panthers will have the weapons or desperation to beat the Saints.

Our defense is greatly underrated - we gave up 10 points to the Bucs yesterday. The ST and Offense did the rest. Our problem is that our offense hasn't been holding up their end of the bargain.

Cheers.

[Zod]

Also, if you see Jon Beason ask him if he would like to step outside.

[ncbobcat]

Yes, the 300 and 400 level havel equal access, but not to luxery boxes (400 level). The stadium has people posted at every box. Ushers are very strict in the club level. Remember, this is a PSL stadium and almost every seat is sold, so unfamiliar faces stand out. When I have sat down there, ushers will ask you to show your ticket and even fans will ask who you are.

The ONLY thing I like about the club level is they sale liquor as well as beer. Well, you can go inside if the weather gets to you, but that's for softies.