Tips for attending the Bears game?

[Rubes]

Been years since I went to a preseason game, and obviously all of the construction for the new stadium will impact things. Wondering what people think about drive times, parking, and such. How early to head out, which areas/roads to stay away from, and so forth.

 

Thanks…

 

[US Egg]

Erie County Fair week.

[yall]

  On 8/9/2024 at 8:11 PM, dollars 2 donuts said:

Rubes, kids day-pre season.  I think you will be fine. A lot of people but not like crazy during the season.

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Kids day is the Carolina game.

 

With that being said, I'm sure it will be a relatively tame affair. But if last weeks parking was any indication, I'd budget for a little more time.

[Rubes]

  On 8/9/2024 at 9:01 PM, yall said:

Kids day is the Carolina game.

 

With that being said, I'm sure it will be a relatively tame affair. But if last weeks parking was any indication, I'd budget for a little more time.

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Yeah, sounds like that was a problem, so just wondering how bad.

 

[Breakout Squad]

I’m going too with my Dad. I have no idea what to expect. I also appreciate the info 😎

[Draconator]

All the Bills owned parking lots around the current stadium are now permit only. Would have to find a private parking lot for cash. I'll find links to this and will edit the post. 

 

Edit: https://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/parking

 

 

Edited August 9, 2024 by Draconator

[yall]

  On 8/9/2024 at 9:12 PM, Rubes said:

Yeah, sounds like that was a problem, so just wondering how bad.

 

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They just said on the news the official Bills lots are all sold out for tomorrow. If you didn't have a parking pass purchased in advance, you should plan on parking in a private lot.

Edited August 9, 2024 by yall

[Rubes]

  On 8/9/2024 at 10:10 PM, yall said:

They just said on the news the official Bills lots are all sold out for tomorrow. If you didn't have a parking pass purchased in advance, you should plan on parking in a private lot.

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Thanks, I probably would have done that anyway, but good to know.

 

[Don Dokken]

Thanks all. Not a STH, decided to take my young kids to this one and regretting it a little now that I see what a mess parking could be.

[Augie]

  On 8/10/2024 at 10:35 AM, Don Dokken said:

Thanks all. Not a STH, decided to take my young kids to this one and regretting it a little now that I see what a mess parking could be.

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I think you’ll be fine. There are other lots. Twenty years from now you and the kids will remember the game and the time together, and parking won’t even come to mind. 

[PromoTheRobot]

  On 8/9/2024 at 11:37 PM, Rubes said:

Thanks, I probably would have done that anyway, but good to know.

 

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Get ready for those private lots to double in price. #capitalism

[Breakout Squad]

Update. Came in off Hamburg exit. Hardly any traffic and pulled right into Lot 4 at 11. I’m actually surprised how low key everything is. 
 

Go Bills!

[amprov56]

  On 8/10/2024 at 12:36 PM, Augie said:

 

I think you’ll be fine. There are other lots. Twenty years from now you and the kids will remember the game and the time together, and parking won’t even come to mind. 

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Great post Augie

[Rubes]

  On 8/10/2024 at 2:05 PM, PromoTheRobot said:

Get ready for those private lots to double in price. #capitalism

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$40 and $50 is what I’m seeing.

 

[RiotAct]

  On 8/10/2024 at 4:19 PM, Rubes said:

$40 and $50 is what I’m seeing.

 

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$17.50 tall cans of Labatt Blue inside the stadium 😨

 

I swear they were $12 or so last season…

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

In retrospect, don’t attend. 😂👎💩🤮

[Don Dokken]

  On 8/10/2024 at 12:36 PM, Augie said:

 

I think you’ll be fine. There are other lots. Twenty years from now you and the kids will remember the game and the time together, and parking won’t even come to mind. 

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Didn't have any issues. Kids had a great time. Thanks for the post, needed that perspective 👍

[TBBills Fan]

My tip is don't go. The Bears mauled us

[Sierra Foothills]

  On 8/10/2024 at 9:37 PM, AlCowlingsTaxiService said:

In retrospect, don’t attend. 😂👎💩🤮

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  On 8/11/2024 at 1:29 AM, TBBills Fan said:

My tip is don't go. The Bears mauled us

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My retroactive tip:

 

Beer.

 

Lots of beer.

 

[HOUSE]

  On 8/10/2024 at 9:31 PM, RiotAct said:

$17.50 tall cans of Labatt Blue inside the stadium 😨

 

I swear they were $12 or so last season…

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What a great deal, have 10