New York, New York!
Whatever your heart desires in life, New York has it, and probably three to four times over. The city that never sleeps can cater to the needs of the sport fanatic, the shopaholic, the culture enthusiastic or even those that yearn for the theatre. Madison Square Garden often plays host to a plethora of events throughout the year, whether it be sporting or music, and … Continue reading New York, New York!
Spotless Stadium; how should I get there?
Sport in Sydney has flown under the radar in recent times but has suddenly resurfaced with the emergence of the GWS Giants. Being a young and exuberant AFL team, they have been the focal point of the AFL world and their surge in success doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down any time soon. So how do you go about witnessing upcoming greatness and making … Continue reading Spotless Stadium; how should I get there?
Melbourne and Etihad Stadium
Melbourne is arguably one of the best cities in the world and it has the accolades to prove it with it being voted the most liveable city six years in a row (2011-2016). The city oozes class and elegance but also has a special flaw that omits a sense of uniqueness compared to other tourist hot-spots. The most important factor about all of this … Continue reading Melbourne and Etihad Stadium
What to know about buying a ticket to a US sports event (Updated for 2019)
So far, the majority of Sports Where I Am users have been Australians travelling to the USA. With that in mind, here are some questions commonly asked by our Aussie users about buying tickets to games in the USA. Of course we want you to be buying your tickets through us – but these points will apply to just about any ticket provider. Here are some … Continue reading What to know about buying a ticket to a US sports event (Updated for 2019)
New York and Madison Square Garden
Image: Madison Square Garden Everyone knows that New York is arguably one of the best cities in the world for all things great, especially sport, but it’s during the American winter where it really shines it’s brightest. Notably, Madison Square Garden hosts all of the best winter events and you better believe that includes sport. This year, New York hosts St. Johns vs Penn State … Continue reading New York and Madison Square Garden
College Football Tickets
Image: gridirondownunder.com There’s nothing in the world quite like College football; the fans, the stadiums, the pre-event entertainment and the players. They’re all unique in their own right and all offer different experiences of their respective Colleges. You thought NFL was big in the States? Experience a game of College football and it will change your life. To put it in perspective: imagine getting … Continue reading College Football Tickets
The Pinstripe Bowl
Initially dubbed the “Yankee” Bowl because of the New York Yankee ownership (and hosted at Yankee Stadium), the Pinstripe Bowl received a face lift in 2010 with New Era agreeing to sponsor the event for four years and ESPN taking over the broadcasting rights for six. The Pinstripe Bowl has been a way for College teams to experience post-season game time despite not making the … Continue reading The Pinstripe Bowl
The NBL
It’s not quite the NBA but the NBL is Australia’s premier basketball league and (at times) boasts some great talent from all across the world. Initially it begun in 1978 and attracted only a few hundred people per game but now, games are played in prime-time television spots and in some of Australia’s biggest sporting arenas. The NBL is increasingly seen as a solid platform … Continue reading The NBL
An Age Old Rivalry: Melbourne vs Sydney
There aren’t too many greater rivalries in the modern age than Melbourne v Sydney. In all honestly, other than about 800 kilometres and a few beer brands, there isn’t a lot that divides the two cities. Ask a Melbournian what they think of Sydney though and you’ll probably hear something along the lines of “there’s barely any culture there” whilst they sit down to smashed … Continue reading An Age Old Rivalry: Melbourne vs Sydney
Where should you sit at NFL games? [Infographic]
Where to sit at NFL games [infographic] NFL is by far the most popular sport in the United States. It’s not even really that close: 33% of respondents to a 2016 Harris Poll of US sports fans picked NFL as their favourite league. The next highest was Major League Baseball… at 15%. The National Basketball Association? 5%. Another example: One of our SWIAM fan tips made reference … Continue reading Where should you sit at NFL games? [Infographic]