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Originally Posted by tvp2003
The discussion in the Blue Jays thread got me thinking about the sports stadiums that are still on my "Bucket List". Whether it's strictly MLB, or across all different sports, I'm sure there are plenty of them out there, including a few "must do" places or cities like MSG, Fenway, and Wrigley.
I'm also probably not the only one who gets excited about planning out potential trips to coincide with sporting events, either for a single team like the Flames on the road, or perhaps sprinkling in some other sports as well in the same city. My biggest regret is not going to NY to see the Flames play NYR, NYI and NJ in 2020 -- that got cancelled due to Covid.
But the one thing I've been thinking out lately is: What are the best sporting events / experiences / stadiums to attend in person?
Out of the major sports, I'd say baseball stadiums are the most interesting and unique in terms of the stadium itself. So even though the game might not be that exciting (we'll exclude the playoffs as that is a different beast), for me it's as much about exploring in and around the stadium. NHL/NBA arenas are neat, but that's more focused on the in-game experience IMO (versus whatever happens to be on the concourse).
As for in-game experience, I think college football is at or near the top of the list. I've only been to a couple of NCAA games, but between the atmosphere and the marching band and other traditions, I think its very unique. I could see college basketball being similar (albeit on a smaller scale versus having 70k+ in a football stadium).
What's on your list? Anywhere that you've gone recently that you'd recommend? Anything you currently have planned?
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My bucket list is all college football:
Tiger Stadium (LSU) for a night game
Cotton Bowl (stadium)- OU-Texas. Red River rivalry
Iron Bowl - don't care, would watch in either Auburn or Tuscaloosa
Rose Bowl (stadium) - just to see a game
Neyland Stadium in Knoxville
Lane Stadium (Virginia Tech) - simply for the pregame entrance
Would love to go to a 'smaller' game too. FCS level or something. Just for the experience, they seem more intimate than at some of the huge stadiums.
Appalachian State (Boone, NC). This place looks absolutely gorgeous.