Last Minute Orange Bowl Ticket Question
Let me preface this by saying I realize that there's already been some chatter about this issues on other posts, and if I missed one that answers all my questions mea culpa in advance.
That said, airlines willing, I'll be in Miami Friday but I haven't got my game ticket yet. I noticed in a post early this month that Michigan's allotment was made up of sections 118-132, 222-223, 228-229, 318-333 -- roughly by the north/east gates -- whereas I understand Michigan's sideline to be the south. In any case, I know that unless you get your tickets from Michigan's allotment every section will be mix of fanbases, but my question is -- if I'm hoping to be in a section more likely to be 2/3 Michigan vs. 2/3 Georgia -- does it make sense to focus on sections adjacent to Michigan's allotment or focus on ones closer to our sideline? Or is it a crapshoot and maybe I should stop posting and get back to work so I can enjoy my time down there? Any thoughts/advice are appreciated.
December 27th, 2021 at 9:37 AM ^
I would just try to get the best deal.
December 28th, 2021 at 10:17 AM ^
Agreed! From attending major events in the past, sections outside allotments to teams are most often 50/50 because they're purchased 3rd party prior to allotments coming out.
December 27th, 2021 at 9:47 AM ^
My understanding is the stadium is theoretically divided east-west between Michigan and Georgia, hence Michigan’s allotment is in the northeast corner and Georgia’s is in the northwest corner. The south sideline (behind Michigan’s bench) is mostly corporate/sponsor allotment. So I’d focus on the east side of the stadium and trying to be close to Michigan’s allotment.
December 27th, 2021 at 10:11 AM ^
Michigan's allotment is behind the Georgia bench?
December 27th, 2021 at 10:56 AM ^
We got tickets in Section 138, which is in the corner to the immediate right of Michigan's bench and now I'm concerned we'll be sitting with Georgia fans.
December 27th, 2021 at 11:03 AM ^
We're in Section 142, which is the same general location, so there will be at least two other Michigan fans in the vicinity. My sense is that people buying tickets from brokers (which we did) are trying to be near their team's bench, so I'm guessing there will be a fair amount of Michigan fans in our area.
December 27th, 2021 at 11:04 AM ^
Quit working and get back to drink!
December 27th, 2021 at 11:15 AM ^
buddy and I didn't care, bought the seats we wanted regardless of fanbase allotment.
December 27th, 2021 at 11:49 AM ^
There's going to be Georgia fans all through the stadium, it will be okay. If you start to hear a banjo play though...
December 27th, 2021 at 11:58 AM ^
Just received a corrected Michigan Marching Band schedule from the Athletic Dept. Here it is for those going to Miami:
Thursday, Dec 30: AAUM Pep Rally, 7:00 p.m., Charles F. Dodge City Center
Friday, Dec.31:
10:00 a.m. Game Day Rehearsal, American Heritage School
5:25 p.m. Fan Fest Pep Rally, Hard Rock Stadium South Parking Lot
7:12 p.m. MMB pre-game
7:40 p.m. Kick-off
December 27th, 2021 at 11:59 AM ^
As long as things don't turn violent, I would think the best spot to watch a Michigan game would be in the midst of opposing fans.
December 27th, 2021 at 12:24 PM ^
Similar to your strategy in the Ukraine?
December 27th, 2021 at 1:14 PM ^
I wouldn’t worry about sitting with Georgia fans. It’s not like you are going to the Snakepit in Columbus and sitting with OSU fans….?
December 27th, 2021 at 1:26 PM ^
I have 5 extra tickets in one of the Michigan sections, 329. COVID cancelled the plans of a friend. Was going to put them on Ticketmaster tonight unless an MGoBlogger wants them at face value ($195)
December 27th, 2021 at 5:42 PM ^
I will buy 3 of them if they are still available.
December 27th, 2021 at 6:56 PM ^
All 5 now sold to Mgobloggers. Thanks and Go Blue!
December 27th, 2021 at 2:03 PM ^
UGA fans have probably been buying tickets for months, so they will outnumber Michigan fans in any section that wasn’t held back for UM. I don’t think it will be enough to make you uncomfortable though. The tank in prices does show that UM fans aren’t traveling like they probably would without Covid around.
December 27th, 2021 at 3:45 PM ^
Section 230 will have at least three Michigan fans, come join us.