pantherrob82 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey guys, UNI fan here. My wife and I are planning on coming to the Griz game on our way out to Montana in October. I was wondering if you had any game day tips on how to get the most out of our trip to Grand Forks. Does anyone use the ticket forum here? Looking to get two tickets, cheaper if possible as we are both students. Can't wait to check your place out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hmmm, I do not use the ticket forum but always worth a look. My best guess is to check ticketmaster first because it is not sold out yet and if you are only looking for 2 tickets you should have a good chance of getting some decent ones next to each other for around $20 per. Try to find tickets between the 20 yard lines because the sightlines are not as good. If you have to get tickets outside of the 20 yard lines I suggest standing on the walkway above either end zone as that offers a pretty good view. Tickets are usually $15 but Montana is a premium game and the $5 extra is well worth it because you will be experiencing an electric atmosphere; possible the best since the Alerus Center opened in 2001. This game is also nationally televised on ROOT Sports so that should also increase the buzz. Also get there early because there is plenty of food and beverages floating around at tailgating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreNorthDakota Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I would probably just get tickets through ticketmaster. We charge a very reasonable price for single game tickets ($25 or $20 with $5 budgeted for parking). How long are you planning on staying in Grand Forks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherrob82 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 I would probably just get tickets through ticketmaster. We charge a very reasonable price for single game tickets ($25 or $20 with $5 budgeted for parking). How long are you planning on staying in Grand Forks? I would guess not long. We are heading to Missoula for the week and may leave right after the game. Probably looking for pre game stops and activites or anything that we HAVE to see while in GF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The HAVE to see list would have to include a tour of the Ralph Engelstad Area, where UND plays hockey. It is one of the nicest hockey arenas (if not the nicest) in the world. Took my kids there a couple of weeks ago and they were just saying wow over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherrob82 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 The HAVE to see list would have to include a tour of the Ralph Engelstad Area, where UND plays hockey. It is one of the nicest hockey arenas (if not the nicest) in the world. Took my kids there a couple of weeks ago and they were just saying wow over and over again. How would you go about getting a tour? I wish we could catch a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 How would you go about getting a tour? I wish we could catch a game. If you're interested in a hockey game, here's the schedule.http://www.undsports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&SPID=6405&SPSID=58682 You should be able to purchase tickets at the box office for the exhibition games. Ticket forum on this forum is used quite a bit for hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScout03 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 How would you go about getting a tour? I wish we could catch a game. From the Ralph's website..."Tours of Ralph Engelstad Arena are given at 1:30 PM Monday - Friday. Tour Goers should meet in the Sioux Shop for the start of the tour. To schedule a tour, contact the Sioux Shop at 701.777.6636. The cost per person is $3. No tours are given on event days." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreNorthDakota Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 From the Ralph's website..."Tours of Ralph Engelstad Arena are given at 1:30 PM Monday - Friday. Tour Goers should meet in the Sioux Shop for the start of the tour. To schedule a tour, contact the Sioux Shop at 701.777.6636. The cost per person is $3. No tours are given on event days." If you're able to make it to Grand Forks for a Ralph tour on Friday I would recommend eating supper at any of 3 places downtown and then hanging out at any of the downtown bars for the night if that's your thing. For supper I would go Toasted Frog (expensive), Rhombus Guys (average), or Red Pepper (cheap). Then on Saturday, lunch at tailgating shouldn't be an issue. There's always food around from people. Wear some UNI gear and get into some Bison-bashing and you should be welcomed with open arms. There's also a "Where to eat in Grand Forks" thread in the community section of this board somewhere. A lot of good recommendations and opinions in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherrob82 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 I will be in Griz gear and a UNI hat, but my Beat the Bison shirt might go over better. What kind of tailgating crowd do you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreNorthDakota Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I will be in Griz gear and a UNI hat, but my Beat the Bison shirt might go over better. What kind of tailgating crowd do you get? 2 full rows of the parking lot at the Alerus are usually full. I imagine the tailgating crowd for the Montana game will be much bigger than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 2 full rows of the parking lot at the Alerus are usually full. I imagine the tailgating crowd for the Montana game will be much bigger than that. Tailgating could use some help..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The Montana game will have a real nice tailgating crowd, pending the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg2009 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 hanging out at any of the downtown bars for the night if that's your thing. you would recommend that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wow you added a lot of useful information to the topic. Just like I did now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBR Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am also coming up for the MT game from outside of ND. Are there vendors at the tailgating locations, or should I figure on bringing my own food and grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am also coming up for the MT game from outside of ND. Are there vendors at the tailgating locations, or should I figure on bringing my own food and grill? Yes. They started having a few vendors this year. Or you can bring your own. All tailgating is in one block covering about the west 1/3 of the main parking lot on the south side of the Alerus Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 They need to sell beer out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherrob82 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Which side is the visitor sideline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Which side is the visitor sideline? Sections 210-218 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 They need to sell beer out there. No way - just get one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherrob82 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sections 210-218 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 They need to sell beer out there. Sell beer??? That's the best part about tailgating...you can BYOB!!! I would much rather spend 20 bucks for a case of beer than 20 bucks for 4 beers! But that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sometimes I walk around and meet up with friends an hour or so before the game. Dont have time/forget to bring my own/dont wanna be a freeloader. just saying it would be nice to buy a couple cold drafts. Probably more pwople like me. Buy a cold one there walk around and soak up a lil great pregame atmosphere: mini tailgating. They sell food but most bring their own too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 If the team keeps winning, I have a very good feeling this game will be a sell-out or at least very close to one. Atmosphere will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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