Anyone been to Byrd Stadium for a game?

[10 Years After]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

 

[Lyons212]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Don't be surprised if there are more PSU fans at Byrd Stadium than Maryland fans.

 

[psuro]

Yes and you probably won't have an issue. The game is during Thanksgivung break. Not sure about parking but I would imagine their will be availability on campus.

 

[sluggo72]

If you are coming up the hill from rt 1, stop in at 3 guys for an Italian boat, you can thank me latter.

 

[john4psu]

If you are coming up the hill from rt 1, stop in at 3 guys for an Italian boat, you can thank me latter.

Wouldn't that be a gondola? What's an Italian boat?

 

[bison13]

Plenty of lots along Paint Branch DR. Around the Hoops arena and the garage are mostly for season ticket holders but may be able to call and swing one of those as they donthave a big season ticket group

 

[uscgPSU]

I know it’s not the exact answer you’re looking for, but I went down to M&T Stadium when we played down there two years ago and their fans weren’t bad. Before the game I talked to their fans about game and team, but of course I heard some stupid shit after the game but nothing that ruined my experience.

Enjoy the game and bring back a W!

 

[Code Blue]

The Maryland fans are fairly non-lethal . We had to walk a bit, but there is parking to be found. You should have a nice time.

 

[sluggo72]

Wouldn't that be a gondola? What's an Italian boat?

its the bomb!! it is like 3 meatballs, 2 sausages, in a paper 'boat' serving, topped with Mozzarella cheese, red gravy!!

 

[psu_83_drummer]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Like PSU, they are encouraging all to buy parking in advance. Check out the parking lot maps beforehand. We've got a large group of people that will be tailgating in lot W1, which is a nice area right next to the mall and not too far from the stadium. Lot A looks good, too.

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/fballparking.html

 

[wilbury]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Saw MD play Florida State one year. Not a bad place to watch a game. Fans were civil.

 

[cop113]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Also going to the game.We have lots of family in the are and all are going to the game. There may be more Penn State fans than terps!

 

[PSU2UNC]

Plenty of lots along Paint Branch DR. Around the Hoops arena and the garage are mostly for season ticket holders but may be able to call and swing one of those as they donthave a big season ticket group

FYI, Paint Branch isn't called Paint Branch anymore. It was renamed "Campus Drive" a year or two(?) ago.

Despite knowing the area pretty well, I've never been there for a game.

Does anyone know the best strategy for buying tickets from scalpers (or random folks who might have an extra) outside the stadium? Is there somewhere folks looking to buy/sell congregate?

 

[psuro]

The stadium will seem small and quiet compared to the Beav.

 

[psu1969a]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Check out this link http://www.transportation.umd.edu/fballGameAttendee.html

 

[nits74]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Three times. Albeit some time ago, one of the worst opposing fan bases you'll find. Right up there with Ohio State and Pitt.

 

[hagberg]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

You can buy a parking pass online for $17, and there are still some available a reasonable walk to the stadium (which is no longer Byrd Stadium, btw...now Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium).

I haven't been to a game there before but I'm going this year. Two years ago at M&T in B'more, the fans were fine. How that translates to the campus is anyone's guess, but as someone else mentioned, it's Thanksgiving weekend, and football is not UMD's big sport.

 

[novaclassof90]

You won't get any grief from the few MD fans who attend. Much interest in that program these days. Can't help with parking advice. When i went to a game there, I parked out in the burbs in Greenbelt and took the metro to the college park stop and then the free shuttle bus to the stadium. Very easy and convenient and no traffic jams.

 

[Shpsu]

Thinking of taking my 11 year old. Looking for some info on parking, what to expect from MD fans. Don't care what they may say to me but am always concerned on what my kid is subject to.

Stub Hub is showing lower level tickets as being "obstructed view". Why?

 

[Limestone_Lion]

Stub Hub is showing lower level tickets as being "obstructed view". Why?

I believe this is due to the lower 15 rows or so being so close to field level, the players and such block some of your view. I read that you want to sit above the top 15 rows unless you want to be super close to the players

 

[uscgPSU]

Stub Hub is showing lower level tickets as being "obstructed view". Why?

They know PSU fans will be standing and cheering TD’s all day.

 

[10 Years After]

Thanks to all for the responses!

 

[10 Years After]

Anyone know what section is the visitor section(s)? Maybe someone has bought tickets through our ticket office and could tell me what section they are in?

Thx

 

[psuro]

Talked to my brother, who is a Terp - he agreed that finding parking in advance would be the best move, and that you should not have to worry about Maryland fans harassing you.

 

[bison13]

FYI, Paint Branch isn't called Paint Branch anymore. It was renamed "Campus Drive" a year or two(?) ago.

Despite knowing the area pretty well, I've never been there for a game.

Does anyone know the best strategy for buying tickets from scalpers (or random folks who might have an extra) outside the stadium? Is there somewhere folks looking to buy/sell congregate?

Thanks for the update. I haven't been to a football game there in at least 10 years or so but my only knowledge of the roads was coaching in some state championship basketball games there.
I'm sure the lots and things have changes since 2012, but one thing that hasn't is that the football team will never catch up to the basketball team.

 

[Limestone_Lion]

Anyone know what section is the visitor section(s)? Maybe someone has bought tickets through our ticket office and could tell me what section they are in?

Thx

I believe the visitor sections are 2 and 302. But be sure to check their official site to confirm