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It should come as a surprise to no one when I say that I watch a lot of sports on TV. In just about every telecast of a sporting event, at some point you’ll see shots of the city where … Continue reading
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the 76,000-seat home of the Kansas City Chiefs, might provide the perfect picture for what the NFL fan experience is like, from the sea of tailgaters that gather outside in all types of weather to … Continue reading
Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves’ home ballpark, is in many ways a continuation of the advancements made in stadium experiences over the last two-plus decades of the venue building boom. Inside and out, it’s equipped with all of the modern … Continue reading
Before I get started with this post, let me get a confession out of the way: I am not a sports premium seating sort of guy. I’m perfectly happy with the upper deck at most stadiums and arenas for a … Continue reading
For all the wonderful things Chicago has to offer the visitor, sports travel will always be a primary reason for people to drop in. Home to no less than seven professional teams across six major sports leagues, there’s reason for … Continue reading
In just four short years, the NFL’s presence in Los Angeles went from nonexistent to vibrant with the arrival of the Rams and Chargers. And in 2020, the two teams got a new playground in SoFi Stadium, which promised to … Continue reading
If you’re like me, waiting out the dog days of summer until hockey starts again, I have good news: I’ve scoured the 2024-25 NHL schedule to come up with a list of road trip ideas for the coming season. I’ll … Continue reading
Among fans and travelers, going to see NFL preseason games gets something of a bad rap. To be honest, I can see why. Games often aren’t any cheaper to attend during the preseason. That goes for tickets, hotels, extras like … Continue reading
The last decade has brought plenty of change to the baseball scene on the north side of Chicago, and to Wrigley Field as well. The Cubs shed their “lovable losers” label in 2016, ending a 108-year championship drought by winning … Continue reading
I’m willing to bet that for most people, the ideal sports road trip is a long and leisurely one. You know, multiple weeks spent out of town, going to half a dozen games or more, all while enjoying the spoils … Continue reading
