Anybody going up to Baltimore this Saturday?

[GOSKINS_08]

I go every time we play there, usually I park in the parking garages but my tickets came with a parking pass so I'm debating using it or not, because the garage usually is easy in and not too bad out. Anybody familiar with lot "H" parking at M&T Stadium? Any tailgates?

[Howie411]

Yep got a pair of club level seats on Ebay for $150.   Bought parking on Parking Panda.com forlike $15 at the Casino next door.

 

As for lot H we had that last year, and I kid you not, it took my wife and I 1 hr to find the parking lot.  No attendants were helpful and because of the Casino they were only 1 way to the lot now.  We actually had to call the stadium and spent like 30 mins on the phone while this nice lady helped direct us to the lot.  Never Again!

[GOSKINS_08]

As for lot H we had that last year, and I kid you not, it took my wife and I 1 hr to find the parking lot. No attendants were helpful and because of the Casino they were only 1 way to the lot now. We actually had to call the stadium and spent like 30 mins on the phone while this nice lady helped direct us to the lot. Never Again!

Sounds like a ****. What was the problem in finding it?

[Chachie]

OMFG Baltimore will have a lot to prove this saturday. Expect a full-blown body bag game. We will have no starters left.

[KingGibbs]

OMFG Baltimore will have a lot to prove this saturday. Expect a full-blown body bag game. We will have no starters left.

Yep. It's gonna be ugly.

[BatteredFanSyndrome]

My wife asked me about going to this game and she doesn't seem to understand my lack of enthusiasm.  Its hard enough watching this crap surrounded by thousands of people that share my misery.  I can only imagine how much it would suck to go to Baltimore and get laughed out of the joint.  I'm at the point now where I don't even like wearing my Redskins gear.  It simply promotes conversation that I get enough of at this site.

 

For those of you that do decide to venture into Baltimore for this, may god bless your souls.

[Howie411]

Sounds like a ****. What was the problem in finding it?

 

The problem was the directions on the parking pass we had, didn't account for the casino (since it was brand new) so the directions on the pass had you go down the street (straight into the casino).  So we didn't have updated directions.

[RedBeast]

I heard you can get good crabs and pit beef sandwiches in Baltimore. Who wants to go and get some Pit Beef?

http://www.chapspitbeef.com/menu.php

Dont see any other reason to go up there besides Pit Beef and Crabs. Definitely not for football. We can go to the Treuth slaughterhouse for free if we want

[GoSkins0721]

I heard you can get good crabs and pit beef sandwiches in Baltimore.

 

Yeah, definitely a place for crabs. Not sure about the beef sammiches

 

[Dub70s]

It sucks just working up this way right now. But this weekend should be tame since the Ravens looked like crap against the philly fleas.

[Redskins Reparations]

See you guys in the game thread...

[SkinsNatsFan]

My wife and I will be there.

[skinfan2k]

tickets are cheap and parking is free in baltimore on light street.  probably will end up going if the weather is ok

[Howie411]

tickets are cheap and parking is free in baltimore on light street.  probably will end up going if the weather is ok

 

Cheap in comparision to what?   If you look right now on Seatgeek or Stubhub, there isn't any tickets under $61 a piece.  For a 3rd pre-season game that is actually pretty expensive for a ticket. 

[skinfan2k]

Cheap in comparision to what?   If you look right now on Seatgeek or Stubhub, there isn't any tickets under $61 a piece.  For a 3rd pre-season game that is actually pretty expensive for a ticket. 

 

Go to the stadium and scalp, more tickets there are under $15

[GOSKINS_08]

I bought 3 lower level tickets and parking all for $150.

[Mista T]

I go every time we play there, usually I park in the parking garages but my tickets came with a parking pass so I'm debating using it or not, because the garage usually is easy in and not too bad out. Anybody familiar with lot "H" parking at M&T Stadium? Any tailgates?

 

Lot H parking is perhaps the most popular Maryland Stadium Authority lot, mainly due to its proximity to the stadium (take the Light Rail bridge, just another 150' or so to Gate "B", and the extensive tailgating.  Very noisy tailgating on regular season game days with cacophony of big speakers and sounds echoing off the I-395 viaduct.  There is a fairly long waiting list for Lot H - it took me 10 years to qualify (I just sell my passes annually at a profit, with ease).  Exiting Lot H on game days usually takes about as long as exiting most of the stadium lots in Landover which I have used.  

 

If you are looking for a quick escape, go the Casino garage valet parking.  I've used it 5 times now, and only once did it take more than 10 minutes to obtain my vehicle and get onto the BW Parkway or I-95.  That one time was last season, when there had been a manual checkout system and the attendant misplaced my ticket.  This season, it is automated.  After the Saints exhibition opener, I clocked it: 3 minutes to deliver my vehicle, and three more minutes to the freeway entrance.  Worth every penny of the $45 fee.  The Casino garage is a few hundred feet further to the south side of the stadium than Lot H; however, there are pedicabs lined up.  For those wanting to save $20, the casino also has non-valet parking, which I assume is typical parking garage timing to get out, but right by the freeway entrance.  Casino garage exits take precedence in the exiting traffic pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

My wife asked me about going to this game and she doesn't seem to understand my lack of enthusiasm.  Its hard enough watching this crap surrounded by thousands of people that share my misery.  I can only imagine how much it would suck to go to Baltimore and get laughed out of the joint.  I'm at the point now where I don't even like wearing my Redskins gear.  It simply promotes conversation that I get enough of at this site.

 

For those of you that do decide to venture into Baltimore for this, may god bless your souls.

 

After the debacle in Philly, I seriously doubt that many home town teams would be doing any laughing!

[BatteredFanSyndrome]

I don't see Ravens fans being too humbled by a preseason loss. Perhaps it's been exaggerated but it's my understanding that Ravens fans aren't very welcoming.

[RSanz]

I'll be there, but only because the tickets were free.  Not a chance that I would spend a dime to watch this team, especially with a neutered head coach.

[Skinsfan1311]

I don't see Ravens fans being too humbled by a preseason loss. Perhaps it's been exaggerated but it's my understanding that Ravens fans aren't very welcoming.

It's not exaggerated.

I found that many of them are ass-holes.

I have several friends, who are Ravens fans, and they're even ass-holes to fellow Ravens fans. There seems to be some kind of edge to them, and not in a good way.

[SonnyandSam]

It's not exaggerated.

I found that many of them are ass-holes.

I have several friends, who are Ravens fans, and they're even ass-holes to fellow Ravens fans. There seems to be some kind of edge to them, and not in a good way.

 

If they are the same Baltimore fans that come to FedEx Field, then your characterization is quite correct. Ravens fans rank right up there with Philadelphia Pigeons fans.

[grhqofb5]

I heard you can get good crabs and pit beef sandwiches in Baltimore. Who wants to go and get some Pit Beef? http://www.chapspitbeef.com/menu.php

Dont see any other reason to go up there besides Pit Beef and Crabs. Definitely not for football. We can go to the Treuth slaughterhouse for free if we want

Orioles are fun. Crabs in baltimore are overrated. Go to kent narrows.

[Mista T]

For those planning to come up I-95 for the paid glorified scrimmage:

 

- I-95 NB construction inside Baltimore appears to be complete

 

- unlike FedEx Field, you may bring food into the stadium (but no visible alcohol)

 

- official stadium lots open 2:30pm

 

here's the rest of what's relevant from today's notice:

 

 

 

Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Redskins
Saturday, August 29 @ M&T Bank Stadium 
Parking Lots Open @ 2:30 PM     Gates Open @ 5:30 PM     
Kickoff @ 7:30 PM

Presented by Towson University, Celebrating 150 Years. Visit towson.edu. #TU150

 

We look forward to having you with us on Saturday for our matchup with the Washington Redskins. We want you to have a great time and have a few reminders to help make your trip to M&T Bank Stadium a great one.

PLAN AHEAD BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE STADIUM

 

With any event at M&T Bank Stadium we will see a significant increase in both pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the stadium and downtown areas.  Before you leave for the stadium, know where you are going and allow some extra time.    Always assume that all stadium parking lots are sold out in advance.  If you have a parking pass, know the best route to get to your assigned lot.  If you don't have parking, determine where in the downtown area you will park in advance.  Plan ahead, arrive early, use the alternate routes suggested below or consider  public transportation . 

I-95 CONSTRUCTION - ARRIVE EARLY OR CONSIDER ALTERNATE ROUTES

Northbound Travelers:
The left lane on northbound I-95 between Exit 50 (Caton Avenue) and Exit 52 (Russell Street) has reopened to traffic after a 24/7 closure since mid-June.  In addition, motorists exiting at Russell Street will no longer have to exit at Caton Avenue and take the service ramp.

Southbound Travelers:
Southbound I-95 traffic lanes will shift with all four lanes to the left of the work area between the Hanover Street on-ramp and Exit 53 (I-395).  The on-ramp from Hanover Street to southbound I-395 remains closed 24/7 until late September.  The detour route directs motorists from Hanover Street to East McComas Street, to a u-turn onto West McComas Street, to southbound I-95.

For more diagrams, information and road modifications please visit  www.i95bmore.com. To keep people more informed on traffic around the stadium and the city, the City and State Departments of Transportation have established the following accounts on Twitter: @MDSHA, @BmoreCityDOT, and @TheMDTA.

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IMPORTANT: CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT

Fans are able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium (we ask that you place all items, including child/diaper necessities, into these approved clear bags):

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12".  
• One gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar);
• Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. This can be carried separately or within a clear plastic bag.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items like oxygen tanks, medical devices and aids (colostomy bags, etc.) after proper inspection at the medically designated lines at all the main gates (A, B, C and D).

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DID YOU KNOW?

Fans are welcome to bring food into M&T Bank Stadium if it is carried in a clear plastic Ziploc-style bag, no larger than a one-gallon freezer bag.

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WHAT'S NEW AT M&T BANK STADIUM?

CAPTIONING

The LED strip located below each RavensVison screen is now dedicated to Closed Captioning of all public address announcements.  Fans can also enable captioning on their mobile device before the game or receive a courtesy captioning handset from Guest Services.