Since it's football season and I am a season ticket holder I thought I would let you in on a few of the tricks to saving money we have discovered over the last year of going to games. My husband and I stop and eat brunch before the game so that we don't have to eat at the game because the food is over priced and the food at the game tends to lack in quality. Or even better tailgate and enjoy some BBQ before entering the game!
Before entering the stadium there is an area where they have lots of booths set up that offer various ways to sign up to win things like autographed pictures of players. Different booths have silly little games or giveaways. They always have key chains, magnets, backpacks, t-shirts and sometimes you can even get a free souvenir picture taken. Every week it has different events and free items and I am sure each football team does this a little differently. You can also sign up to win lots of free signed pictures and other football items.
We typically go into the stadium as soon as they allow spectators in because my husband is a HUGE Texans fan and enjoys cheering on the players and trying to get autographs during warm ups (don't forget a Sharpie if this is your plan). I don't know if that's really a money saving tip, but it's definitely a way to get the most out of your money. How cool would it be to have a story to tell that your favorite football player came up and gave you a high five or even better autographed your jersey? On the way into the stadium they typically give away some sort of "swag" to the first spectators entering the stadium. For instance last week was "Battle Red" week so they gave out red t-shirts. The week before they gave away pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness week. At other games they have given away towels. We also sign up with Reliant Energy each time and get a free "power towel". They also have prizes for some early arrivers such as $100 gift cards to restaurants and even scratch off tickets.
My favorite money saving tip: Drinks at the game cost around $5. Since we never drink beer we always go to the customer service desk (the area where you would check strollers) and we sign up as designated drivers and thanks to Budweiser we each get a free drink voucher! Since there are no free refills (and the fact that we both hate watered down soda), we always ask for no ice when redeeming our vouchers.
Top Tips:
- Get there early (there are games, meet and greets, prizes for the first to arrive and free swag)
- Get your Power Towel
- Bring a Sharpie in case something can get signed
- Sign up to be a designated driver and get a free drink
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