2007 Road Games: Who's going and when? [Archive]

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 03:02 PM

I usually try to attend a road game every year, last year I made it to 3. (Arizona, St. Louis, Indianapolis)

I've been trying to figure out the logistics for a trip to Houston to see the Season Opener. I know for a lot of you, a "trip" isn't necessary as you live in some of the road cities.

So, my question to you, Planet:

Are you planning on attending any Chiefs road games this year, and if so, where? Will we have a Planeteer at every game of 2007?

9/9 @ Houston

9/16 @ Chicago

9/30 @ San Diego

10/21 @ Oakland

11/18 @ Indianapolis

12/9 @ Denver

12/23 @ Detroit

12/30 @ New York Jets

CoMoChief

07-15-2007, 03:07 PM

9/16 @ CHI - Leave on Fri night come back late Sun night.

11/18 @ IND - Don't know when exactly yet but I am going for sure.

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 03:10 PM

9/16 @ CHI - Leave on Fri night come back late Sun night.

11/18 @ IND - Don't know when exactly yet but I am going for sure.

When the schedule was released, those were the two that jumped out to me, since they are both short drives from St. Louis.

But unless I'm able to pull a miracle for Bears tickets (ridiculously expensvive) I'll have to pass.

And I've suffered enough this year inside the RCA Dome. Rather not revisit the scene of the crime......

TinyEvel

07-15-2007, 03:29 PM

I'll be at the game in SD on 9/30 (and ChenzA! too, I think)

Hammock Parties

07-15-2007, 03:30 PM

Houston!

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 03:30 PM

I'll be at the game in SD on 9/30 (and ChenzA! too, I think)

Cool.

You coming to Arrowhead this year?

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 03:31 PM

Houston!

Yeah, I may be picking your brain about the Houston Area.

Wonder is Phobia is still thinking of making that trip?

TinyEvel

07-15-2007, 03:42 PM

Cool.

You coming to Arrowhead this year?

Yeah, I'll be at NZoner's bash opening dya, and I'm coming to the Green Bay game (with special guest Dane McCloud!) So we'll be hitting up the planet for tailgate and Saturday night party hookups when it gets closer.

chief52

07-15-2007, 04:01 PM

I usually catch the Chiefs in Oakland, but I think I will skip it this season. I have a brother near San Diego so I may try to catch that one. Weather should be beautiful.

PunkinDrublic

07-15-2007, 04:09 PM

Definately going to the Houston game for the season opener.

noa

07-15-2007, 04:11 PM

I'm thinking of going to the Jets game. Tickets are pretty reasonable.

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 06:04 PM

Definately going to the Houston game for the season opener.

Cool, another for Houston.

I may need to look into flying into Dallas and driving the rest of the way.

Southwest is usually super-cheap to fly into Love Field......

DaFace

07-15-2007, 06:11 PM

I hope to make it to the game here in Denver.

Hydrae

07-15-2007, 06:13 PM

I plan on going to the Houston game as well. Not too bad a drive down from Austin and it is the only chance I seem to get to see the Chiefs live. Someday I will make the pilgrimage to Arrowhead but sadly it will probably not be this season.

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 06:44 PM

Looks like I'm flying into Dallas if I go.

$520 for 2 people to fly to Houston. (Assuming the wife is wanting to go)

$228 for 2 people to fly to Dallas.

Rental car and gas wouldn't be anywhere near $300, and I can deal with a 3.5/4 hour drive...that's what I do to Arrowhead.

How are you guys planning on getting tickets?

bdeg

07-15-2007, 06:46 PM

I was planning on a road trip to the Chicago game. Just how much are tickets?

Hydrae

07-15-2007, 06:46 PM

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 06:49 PM

I was planning on a road trip to the Chicago game. Just how much are tickets?

Well, unless you're lucky enough to get in when they go on sale through Ticketmaster, they are pretty expensive in my opinion.

IIRC, the cheapest on StubHub was $180 PER TICKET.

Here's what Ebay has right now:

http://tickets.listings.ebay.com/_Event-Tickets_Sporting-Events-Football-Pro-Illinois-Chicago-September-16_W0QQa1ZQ2d24QQa10Z1150QQa2Z1168QQa37Z1011QQa40Z1003QQa44811ZQ2d24QQa44812Z35705QQa9Z1048QQalistZa 40Q2ca37Q2ca9Q2ca10Q2ca1Q2ca2Q2ca63Q2ca10399Q2ca10400Q2ca44812Q2ca44811Q2ca3928QQcurcatZtrueQQfromZr 4QQgcsZ1QQpfidZ1QQsacatZ16122QQsocmdZListingItemListQQssPageNameZSTATPFQ3aSRCHQ3a1

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 06:52 PM

Ticketmaster once they become available.

Wednesday @ 10am.

I'm keeping an eye on a couple of Ebay auctions, but will grab them through Ticketmaster if I can, and if they aren't in the last few rows of the Upper End Zones.....which they probably are....

Guess I should probably gauge the wife's interest before I buy tickets......:)

CHENZ A!

07-15-2007, 08:33 PM

I'll be at the game in SD on 9/30 (and ChenzA! too, I think)

Hell yeah, I'd say it's about 98% sure that I'll be there, but until I actually get the tickets, make reservations etc.....

Direckshun

07-15-2007, 08:34 PM

Hopefully I'll be in Chicago.

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 09:33 PM

Hopefully I'll be in Chicago.

What are your plans for tickets?

Chicago would be soooo much easier for me, but tickets are out of control.

BigRedChief

07-15-2007, 10:09 PM

And I've suffered enough this year inside the RCA Dome. Rather not revisit the scene of the crime......
Wonder if they still have our Lama Hunt stickers on the seats?:)

OnTheWarpath15

07-15-2007, 10:12 PM

Wonder if they still have our Lama Hunt stickers on the seats?:)

I'd like to think they made it until the Patriots game, but I highly doubt they made it through the night.

Had to leave a little something behind......

Buck

07-15-2007, 10:38 PM

I may have 2 Chiefs Tickets for the game @SD...

Direckshun

07-15-2007, 10:41 PM

What are your plans for tickets?

Chicago would be soooo much easier for me, but tickets are out of control.
Scrounge every possible outlet, if I can find two at a remotely reasonable price I'm going for it.

Marty Mac Ver 2.0

07-15-2007, 11:18 PM

i am making a road trip to KC in December for the Titans game.

OnTheWarpath15

07-16-2007, 09:15 AM

Scrounge every possible outlet, if I can find two at a remotely reasonable price I'm going for it.

As of this morning, the best I've seen (through the brokers) is $170 per.

There are only 6 listings on Ebay.

If you come across anything, bump this thread or send me a PM..........

OnTheWarpath15

07-16-2007, 09:16 AM

i am making a road trip to KC in December for the Titans game.

Have your tickets yet?

I'm getting rid of mine for that game.......

Rudy tossed tigger's salad

07-16-2007, 09:31 AM

Houston :)

The Franchise

07-16-2007, 09:52 AM

10/21 @ Oakland.......

I'll be there with my brother.

crazycoffey

07-16-2007, 09:53 AM

I'm thinking about Chicago

Sfeihc

07-16-2007, 10:24 AM

Thank you Santa Claus for the early present in the form of the Chiefs visiting Ford Field.

Buehler445

07-16-2007, 10:41 AM

I'm moving to Sidney NE in a week, and hopefully I can get to the Denver game.

Anyong Bluth

07-16-2007, 10:46 AM

Going to the Chicago game and have tickets in the Cadillac club. Will definately be taking the Monday off afterwards. Should be a gorgeous September day and the 3:15 kickoff = day of glorious chaos

OnTheWarpath15

07-16-2007, 11:03 AM

Going to the Chicago game and have tickets in the Cadillac club. Will definately be taking the Monday off afterwards. Should be a gorgeous September day and the 3:15 kickoff = day of glorious chaos

Two words: You suck.

:p

Damn I miss having ticket contacts in Chicago......

OnTheWarpath15

07-18-2007, 11:00 AM

So who bought Texans tickets this morning?

There were still seats in the Club and Upper Deck around the 40's last I looked, about 8 rows up.

I passed for now, waiting to find out if the wife is going or not.

Plus, just realized the Bears game is a 3:15 start. Could drive up and back same day if need be. Hotels are out of control, just like tickets.....

Anyong Bluth

07-18-2007, 11:34 AM

Two words: You suck.

:p

Damn I miss having ticket contacts in Chicago......

Just to top it off, they were free. My buddy has quite the hookup. His gf has family that are involved with the Cubs and Bears front offices. Sucked sitting 4th row behind homeplate last summer for the Cubs Sox game over the 4th of July (the 2nd) series for zero dollars, too!

crazycoffey

07-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Going to the Chicago game and have tickets in the Cadillac club. Will definately be taking the Monday off afterwards. Should be a gorgeous September day and the 3:15 kickoff = day of glorious chaos

If you have the need for another person to use one of your tickets, I will gladly oblige.

Mama Hip Rockets

07-18-2007, 12:57 PM

i really want to go to the bears game, but i am not a millionaire, so i probably won't be able to.

crazycoffey

07-18-2007, 01:17 PM

i really want to go to the bears game, but i am not a millionaire, so i probably won't be able to.

maybe a KC fashioned BBQ tailgate with a TV and watch the game from the parking lot.... I've had that thought too.

ChiefsCountry

07-18-2007, 01:22 PM

I think the road games will be time for the 1000 dollar big screen to get its worth.

Dartgod

07-18-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm hoping to make the Bears game, but like most of you, ticket prices will probably prohibit that.

My wife does have some contacts though (she got us four tickets to the Cubs/Sox game at Wirigley last year-two at face and two for free), so there is some hope.

OnTheWarpath15

07-18-2007, 04:21 PM

mdstu

07-18-2007, 07:28 PM

I was planning on a road trip to the Chicago game. Just how much are tickets?

The single game tickets go on sale this Saturday on Ticketmaster.
I'm waiting to see how much they are.

OnTheWarpath15

07-18-2007, 07:30 PM

The single game tickets go on sale this Saturday on Ticketmaster.
I'm waiting to see how much they are.

IIRC, ranging from $65 to $300+

mdstu

07-18-2007, 07:33 PM

I guess I better bring my binoculars then.

Hammock Parties

07-18-2007, 07:42 PM

I've changed my mind. It's just a huge hassle to go on opening day around here. It'll be scalding hot and that place will be packed. I'm going to save my money for an Arrowhead road trip instead.

Priest4Prez

07-19-2007, 05:17 PM

San Diego

OnTheWarpath15

07-19-2007, 09:46 PM

crazycoffey

07-19-2007, 10:14 PM

Well, it looks like I'm out for Houston.

Even with tickets being expensive in Chicago, it's still cheaper since I can drive up/back on Sunday since it's a late game.

Direckshun.....you should drive up from Springfluff and I'll drive the rest o' the way......

No matter what, someone familiar with the area should pick a place for Planeteers to meet pregame.....

There are two or three planteers in Chicago and a few in St. Louis that may make that game, when we talked about it right after the schedule came out.

Unfortunately for me, it will have to be a few weeks before the game before I can say I'm going for sure....

KCwolf

07-19-2007, 11:19 PM

I will be in Houston for week #1 and looking very forward to it

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07-21-2007, 08:06 AM

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07-21-2007, 08:51 AM

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OnTheWarpath15

07-21-2007, 11:14 AM

YES!!!!!!

Going to Chicago.

Had two computers going at the same time. Was actually given 4 seats in Section 445, but was kicked out when TM asked for my password. I was pissed.

Luckily, I was using the laptop as a backup to look for 2 seats.

Section 356, Row 21. $143 for 2 tickets, instead of $180 for one.

That ****er sold out QUICK! Less than 5 minutes.

Anyone else get lucky?

Dartgod

07-21-2007, 11:18 AM

OnTheWarpath15

07-21-2007, 11:20 AM

Yeah, Baby!! Me too. Got 4 in section 351 row 23.

Now gotta find hotel and airfare.

I know this:

If you're not using all 4, I'd sell those ****ers and pay for your trip.

Tickets to that game are going for 2.5 to 3 times face value.

Good for you......

See you there!

Dartgod

07-21-2007, 11:24 AM

I know this:

If you're not using all 4, I'd sell those ****ers and pay for your trip.

Tickets to that game are going for 2.5 to 3 times face value.

Good for you......

See you there!
I'm kicking myself now. My wife and I were both looking and she came up with four seats together in the 400's. We passed on them because these were better seats. Why didn't I take all EIGHT!?!?!

Awww, **** it. Who cares? I have my seats dammit!!

And yes, we are going with another couple, so we are using all four.

OnTheWarpath15

07-21-2007, 11:27 AM

I'm kicking myself now. My wife and I were both looking and she came up with four seats together in the 400's. We passed on them because these were better seats. Why didn't I take all EIGHT!?!?!

Awww, **** it. Who cares? I have my seats dammit!!

And yes, we are going with another couple, so we are using all four.

Actually, it's better that you didn't.

Ticketmaster is pretty tough when it comes to exceeding ticket limits. If they see duplicate names, addresses, CC numers, etc, they will cancel your order.

A friend of mine actually had his and his roommates orders both canceled because they came from the same address.....

Needless to say, they were a bit pissed......

Dartgod

07-21-2007, 11:33 AM

Actually, it's better that you didn't.

Ticketmaster is pretty tough when it comes to exceeding ticket limits. If they see duplicate names, addresses, CC numers, etc, they will cancel your order.

A friend of mine actually had his and his roommates orders both canceled because they came from the same address.....

Needless to say, they were a bit pissed......
Yeah, I was just looking at their policy and noticed that. I told my wife it's probably a good thing we didn't because we could have had both orders cancelled.

We'll have to hook up at the game since we're only a few sections away.

OnTheWarpath15

07-21-2007, 06:55 PM

Just a heads-up to those of you going to the Bears game......

If you're looking for a deal on a hotel close to Soldier Field and the Museum Campus, I found one. It's within walking distance to the stadium and to the Red Line into Downtown. I've also heard it is the team hotel, FWIW.

The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is normally $299 a night that weekend.

Use the rate code TVL128 to receive a $119 per night rate.

IIRC, this is only available through July 27.

Hammock Parties

07-21-2007, 06:57 PM

I can't fathom why any Chiefs fan would choose to go to a game at Soldier Field. It'd be like a Raiders fan going to Arrowhead.

chiefs4me

07-21-2007, 07:13 PM

Houston and maybe thanksgiving...they are both road games for me..lol

milkman

07-21-2007, 07:22 PM

I can't fathom why any Chiefs fan would choose to go to a game at Soldier Field. It'd be like a Raiders fan going to Arrowhead.

How do you figure that?

Hammock Parties

07-21-2007, 07:23 PM

How do you figure that?

It's just asking to watch your team get it's ass kicked.

milkman

07-21-2007, 07:28 PM

It's just asking to watch your team get it's ass kicked.

For a team like KC, any road game might be an ass kicking.

So if you only go to see them win, you might as well just only go to home games.

OnTheWarpath15

07-21-2007, 07:35 PM

For a team like KC, any road game might be an ass kicking.

So if you only go to see them win, you might as well just only go to home games.

Exactly.

I managed to see 2 of the 3 road wins last year in person.

I've never been to Soldier Field.

It will be a fun weekend win or lose.

And count me among the group that doesn't see this game as an automatic loss. If Wrecks Grossman is under center for the Bears.......

Monty

07-23-2007, 09:39 AM

I just confirmed tickets and Blue parking passes for the Houston game. We had a blast tailgating there for the preseason game last year, so hope to see a few of you there! :toast:

OnTheWarpath15

07-26-2007, 03:48 PM

Well.....so much for Houston being out.

Just for grins, I put my Chicago tickets up for sale to see what i might get for them...the demand is beyond ridiculous.

Paid $140 through Ticketmaster.

Sold today for $500.

Tidy little $360 profit.

And it looks like I'm going to turn another healthy profit on the backup pair I bought on Ebay. Already have offers for $250 more than I paid for them.

So, thanks to some Bears fans, I can now afford the trip I wanted to take all along.

See Y'all in Houston........

Drunk

07-26-2007, 04:43 PM

I may have 2 Chiefs Tickets for the game @SD...
Alright ill take them, before any of these guys do....

OnTheWarpath15

07-31-2007, 10:32 AM

I just confirmed tickets and Blue parking passes for the Houston game. We had a blast tailgating there for the preseason game last year, so hope to see a few of you there! :toast:

It's official: My tickets showed up today.

Section 137, Row A. Blue parking, even though I'll probably sell it and take the MetroRail in. There's a station 100 feet from our hotel.

Used the profit from the Bears tickets to book flights, car and buy tickets.

Thanks, Bear fans......

Dartgod

07-31-2007, 10:39 AM

It's official: My tickets showed up today.

Section 137, Row A. Blue parking, even though I'll probably sell it and take the MetroRail in. There's a station 100 feet from our hotel.

Used the profit from the Bears tickets to book flights, car and buy tickets.

Thanks, Bear fans......
So you're not going to Chicago now?

OnTheWarpath15

07-31-2007, 10:46 AM

So you're not going to Chicago now?

I may be able to do both.....

Once I bought the Bears tickets, I saw what they were bringing in the broker market. I sold the ones I bought on Ticketmaster for a $360 profit. Right after I sold the originals, I bought a "backup" pair that someone on Ebay had priced WAY too low, with the intentions of selling and turning another profit. And if I couldn't sell/profit, I'd use those to go to the game.

But.....I have 4 people in a bidding war right now, and it looks like I'm gonna make between $500-600 on those. *knocks on wood*

So, with a likely profit of $900-$1000 with an initial investment of $140....yeah, I might still make it to both games.....

:)

Did you see my post about the Hyatt McCormick Place?

Direckshun

07-31-2007, 11:01 AM

Direckshun.....you should drive up from Springfluff and I'll drive the rest o' the way......

No matter what, someone familiar with the area should pick a place for Planeteers to meet pregame.....
I'd be open-minded to doing that if I can scrounge up a couple tickets that won't run me half a grand total.

I'll get back to this thread if/when I have Bears tickets in my hand.

Dartgod

07-31-2007, 11:09 AM

Did you see my post about the Hyatt McCormick Place?
Yes. AFTER I had already made other flight/hotel arrangements. But I did plug in the promotion code you provided and it said there were no more rooms available.

We got a pretty decent deal anyway. Through Southwest Vacations, I was able to get hotel (2 nights) and airfare for $550. Airfare alone was $350 roundtrip for the wife and I. The hotel is downtown, right on the Chicago River and only a block from the EL.

OnTheWarpath15

07-31-2007, 11:09 AM

I'd be open-minded to doing that if I can scrounge up a couple tickets that won't run me half a grand total.

I'll get back to this thread if/when I have Bears tickets in my hand.

Yeah, $500 is about the lowest going rate for even decent UL seats.

The cheapest I've seen was $160 for the last row of an UL corner section, but by the time you pay the "service fees" you're looking at $200 per.

That's the biggest reason I turned my attention to the Houston game.

I knew I could make some serious cash selling my Chicago tickets, and that getting my hands on reasonable tickets in Houston were pretty good.

If you end up getting seats, let me know. Like I said earlier to Dartgod, I might still make the trip.

OnTheWarpath15

07-31-2007, 11:13 AM

Yes. AFTER I had already made other flight/hotel arrangements. But I did plug in the promotion code you provided and it said there were no more rooms available.

We got a pretty decent deal anyway. Through Southwest Vacations, I was able to get hotel (2 nights) and airfare for $550. Airfare alone was $350 roundtrip for the wife and I. The hotel is downtown, right on the Chicago River and only a block from the EL.

That sounds like a damn good deal.....

IIRC, you can take the Red or Green Line to within a 1/4 mile of Museum Campus and Soldier Field. I think it's the Roosevelt Station.

Dartgod

07-31-2007, 11:20 AM

OnTheWarpath15

07-31-2007, 11:28 AM

You are correct, although I have to take the Brown line from the hotel and then transfer to one of the others. A cab ride should be pretty inexpensive as well.

BTW, here is the view from the hotel we booked...

http://chicago.martplaza.holiday-inn.com/media/images/photogallery/main_photos/480_Exterior.jpg

Brown line. :)

I'll be nice to be in the middle of the city. You guys will have a great weekend.

Like I said, I might still make it.....if so we'll have to make plans to meet up before the game......