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
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
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
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 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]
Today we are proud to announce that AFL star Nick Riewoldt has officially signed on to become the newest member of the Sports Where I Am team as Brand Ambassador. As a hugely respected figure in Australian sport as well as being someone with a strong connection to the United States, Nick is the ideal addition to our team. With his wife Catherine’s family located in Houston, … Continue reading Nick Riewoldt joins Sports Where I Am
If you’re a tourist coming to the USA, seeing the University of Georgia football team play might not be on your radar just yet. Most people start planning their trip around the biggest cities in the country and their respective underperforming iconic major league teams. But the type of experience that you can get at an NCAA game is what being a sports fan (and a traveler) is all about. For the following reasons, we feel … Continue reading Add it to your itinerary: University of Georgia Football
For me, going to Yankee Stadium was a dream realised. I can’t even claim to be a die-hard New York Baseball fan, but there is something iconic about Yankee Stadium that made it sit on top of my (ever-growing) ‘must-see’ list. One of the local New Yorkers we met on this trip put it into perspective when she said, ‘It’s the Mona Lisa for baseball fans’. I since … Continue reading 4 Tips for going to Yankee Stadium (outside the seating chart)
It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we get asked by travelling sports fans is, ‘What Sports are on in New York City?’ It’s not surprising for 2 reasons. Firstly, according to CN Traveller, New York City was the 6th most visited city in the world in 2015. At any given time there are loads of people either visiting, or planning their … Continue reading NYC Sports Calendar
With the MLB season approaching, we wanted to help travelling sports fans dealing with the potentially experience-defining decision of where to sit. MLB probably isn’t as popular worldwide as the NBA or the NFL, but it is played during the warmer months (when more people visit the USA), there are many more baseball games per season than other sports, and it is an iconic American experience. All of these … Continue reading Where you should sit at Baseball games
