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I was wondering the same thing about Redskins Rewards -- seems pretty terrible that the only thing on there is a Koozie. Love the way this team continues to treat the few people like me dumb enough to buy season tix every year, I actually thought the rewards program had been pretty decent since they introduced it, got some cool souvenirs, blankets, scarf, etc out of it and more than anything made us feel valued. Redskins Gold FTW!

I agree it is very strange. I've also never seen pairs on the 50s available before this year (note that they are 100s so neither you nor I would likely want them, I still didn't see much in 200s in 221/222, there were a few but rows 11-13, and NOTHING in 200s on home side so I don't think you would have done better than the seats you got which are awesome). So rest easy and enjoy your seats but I agree the system seems to make very little/no sense. Also notice there is a LOT less activity/interest on this than previous years on this board. Demand sure isn't what it used to be......FWIW i still look forward to going to these dumb games! We could all be hermits and hole up in our basements in front of the TV forever (lord knows I do it plenty) but it's not as much fun as watching live with 60,000 other people (yes, it's no longer 80,000), at least for me, but to each his own and because of it I now get way better seats then I could've dreamed possible 10 years ago.

ALL, a bunch more seats seem to have been released this morning, including seats on the 50s on the visitor side. Go check for your upgrades.

Row 13 (next to the pillars) on the visitor side is not OV. Row 14 and above are. I didn't search for that old MarkTheHomer thread with everything about FedEx but it had incredible detail on the OV seats. Everything from Row 13 forward should be totally fine for seeing the whole field (yes the overhang will likely obstruct punts in rows 11-13 but that should be about it), though the seat or two right next to the pillars in row 13 only may have some minor obstruction, don't know for sure as I've never sat there). For what it's worth i'm in row 6 of 223 and am fine with the visitor side except for the fact that it's crowded due to all the OV seats (which are I believe rows 14-22 so there are a LOT of them and they almost always are sold to a large amount/majority of visiting team fans who likely buy them on the secondary market and don't realize how crappy many of them are, though I agree some in those first few rows between the pillars are probably decent). The actual worst thing about the real OV seats is that the steepness of the grade of the stadium is shallower than rows 1-13 so seeing above the people in front of you is more difficult). If they actually do take them out, it will be a fantastic upgrade for the experience of the visiting side of the stadium, I really hope they do. Has anyone gotten any more word from the TO on this? In any case, I wouldn't tell anyone not to buy seats in the 200s on the visitor side that are not OV, I think there are some in 223 right now it's a great view of the game (I wouldn't trade my seats for anything other than 221/222, or home side 200s in the 4 sections closest to the 50 which I will never get because there are only 6 rows over there, and by the way I almost never see even singles open in 221 or 222 come relocation time).

Easiest thing is to go here: http://redskins.io-media.com/web/index.html Highlight any section and it will show you price per seat excluding tax for the season. You'll see a range for upper endzone and above row 15 sideline of uppers of 690 per seat per season, up to 1390 per seat per season for tickets on the 50 in the 100s (which you almost certainly cannot get anyway with buying touchdown club or maybe tailgate club, I'm not sure what the TO process currently is on those or if they still sell them but that used to be the only way to get into the lower level!). There is no per game ticket pricing officially right now, because that per-season price is going to be broken down, as I understand it, between regular season (higher) and pre-season (cheaper) but official notification hasn't come yet of that exact breakdown. The prices listed do not include taxes, which add 10% (for instance, sideline seats that cost 1190 are really 1309 per season including the taxes). This is all GA only, club is a different world to be negotiated with the ticket office, as is obstructed view (visitor sideline 200s above row 13). Does this help? There is tons of more information in old threads (I'm too lazy to look up Mark the Homer's old epic thread on the stadium and seating which had literally all details, but is probably outdated on pricing but I assume it's still up here somewhere).

Just logged in, I can only see lower sidelines (the old no-downgrade rule) but can confirm only scattered singles available throughout 100s and 200s on the sidelines, I had no real interest in a seat change but I'm always curious (as stated in a previous post). Does seem to be tighter than last season for whatever reason, like others, I suspect that the new upgrade system has filtered people into those seats who are not inclined to give them up (however I'm sure there are still old timers from time to time who decide it's no longer worth it, but the TO must be filling some of those in through additional sales before upgrades start). I can't see the endzones but I'd be shocked if there is nothing there, until last season (when I upgraded to sidelines) there were significant options to be LL Endzone (100 or 200 level and middle or corner) each year of this system when my login date came along and of course i'm only getting more seniority (this is year 12 for me). Don't know for sure though someone with a lower pricepoint ticket may be able to confirm

No e-mail yet, however I logged into my account out of curiosity and the "upgrade" link is active. When I click it, it tells me my seats are not eligible for upgrade until Thursday, June 9, at 10 AM. I've been a ticket holder since 2005. I almost certainly won't have anything to upgrade to as I'm now in 223 row 6 on the aisle closer to 222, but of course I'm always curious to see what's available when I can login. For what it's worth as a story/strategy for other skins fans, I was able to upgrade last year to 220 rows 10/11 by splitting my 3 seats in the online upgrade process (2 and 1, different rows but they were very close in the same section) and the TO was able to re-consolidate them into 3 seats this year moving over to 223 (which I'm of course fine with, as it's equivalent distance from the 50). For someone looking for a pair with an early upgrade date there should be a great pair available in 220/row 11 unless the TO has already sold those as extra seats to existing season ticket holders, which is very possible. I mention this story mainly just to let people know that the TO MIGHT accommodate you if you do something like splitting your seats by helping the following year put them back together --- I think it was sort of a gamble but it worked out great and i'm obviously now totally thrilled with my location, so others may have some success replicating with similar moves. The one problem I had last year was there were two games I could not attend and selling the single was very difficult, so I'm glad the 3 seats are back together. I did have to e-mail them several times this spring to make the request and the rep I was working with kept telling me nothing was available until last Monday when she said she'd relocated my seats, I presume it was because they were holding all seats hoping for more renewals until last week when they started with the "buy more seats" e-mails. Anyway, good luck to all with upgrades, dbutz hopefully your seniority works out for you.

I used to sit in Row 3 of 427, seat 10,11,12, which is dead center of that row, and really liked it. Nobody ever asks you to get up in the middle of the game, the caveat is that if you get up and down to get stuff a LOT, you might not like it as it does take longer to get to the bathroom/concessions/etc. But for watching the game, it's great. As for whether you'd rather be in Row 1 (and have nobody in front of you but need to look over the railing) or Row 3 (no obstructions/railing but also nowhere to put your feet up, etc.) that is entirely personal preference. On a separate note, I meant to update the board, I actually was able to upgrade late friday from my 3 seats that were in 218, row 10, to 220, row 11, seats 7 and 8, and 220, row 10, Seat 7. I had to split my 3 seats across the two rows, but with the one seat directly in front of the other 2, I thought it was worth it to get to 220! I think it won't be that bad for our group -- it's usually me, my dad and a third person who varies but with the three seats being bunched we can all talk, just a little less convenient. I'm also hoping the TO may try to put my 3 back together next off-season, but I'm super excited about the section regardless. What do you guys think, would you have split your seats to move two sections down the sideline? Anyway, I hope everyone is getting great upgrades!!!

Not because it matters, but SonnyandSam's statement made me do a quick google -- can't see Snyder ever speaking like this but who knows: Most important to Redskins fans is Mr. Cooke's unwavering decision not to charge personal seat licensing fees (PSL's) for the Redskins new stadium. "Yes, I am the owner of the Washington Redskins," Mr. Cooke recently told WJLA-TV sports anchor Rene Knott. "But more important, I am the trustee for the best bloody fans on the face of the earth. I have no right, morally or legally, in my opinion, to move the franchise. Charging those great fans a PSL is something that I just won't do. It never crossed my mind. Not even once." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/cooke/articles/mediaprofile.htm

So, I'm finally moving downstairs -- 218, row 10, 3 seats on the aisle closest to 219 (i.e. closer to the 50). I hate to give up my seats in 427 row 3, but I think this will finally make it worth my while. Has anyone sat in rows 9/10/11 of the 200s on visitor sideline? I can't tell from the virtual view, but I hope the overhang isnt too claustrophobic feeling from row 10. At least I know it won't block the jumbotron, and I'm glad to be on the side of the section closer to 219. I also hope that all the people walking the aisle to/from the cave don't block my view too often during the game, but I guess that's the price of aisle seats for better or worse. There are significant numbers of seats available in 218 and 225, including a really nice pair in 225 row 2, and a couple of pairs in 219 and 224! (unfortunately I needed three). There are only scattered singles in the 100s on the sidelines (i didn't look at corners/endzone). There are a few scattered singles in the 200s closer to the 50 but no pairs closer than 219/224 (and I think there are only 4 pairs total in those sections). Still, as others have noted, this is way more availability than in previous seasons. Any thoughts on these seats? Looking forward to seeing you all downstairs. Whoever gets my 3 seats in the middle of 427 row 3, enjoy, they're great seats, I've had them for a number of years. Was just time for a change. Good luck to all with upgrades.

I think you're in 124, i.e., already on the sideline, yes? You cannot downgrade, so you cannot see the seats in most of the sections he mentioned as they are endzone/corner, not sideline (which is a higher price point). That is why all of your endzone/corners show up as N/A. Plus, DUDE, you're in 124, those are great seats!!

Well, I asked the question last week, so I'll chime in. Got my e-mail. Upgrade window starts Friday, 5/29 at 2 pm. I've been a STH since 2005 (10 years, good grief). Seems fairly consistent with seniority/upgrade windows of others here, which is good to see. Oh, and BTW, this goes to my gmail account and ended up in the "promotions" tab, not the main inbox, so if you're using gmail be sure to check there for your e-mail.

Has anyone heard anything re: seat upgrades? I checked my e-mails and the last two years I got confirmation of the date that I could access the system on May 1 in 2013 and May 7 in 2014 -- usually the upgrade windows had already started by now I think (not for me but for the most senior). WTF is going on at the TO? I'm too lazy, should just call them, but was wondering if anyone here had heard anything....

Just received my tix, always fun. But who is this "Robert Helu Jr." featured on the tix for game 5 (really game 3 against Minny if you don't count pre-season)? I always thought our 4th round pick last year was ROY Helu? Is his real name Robert and he just goes by Roy? Please tell me that's the case, and that they didn't misprint one of our players names (I think it would be kind of hilarious if they did).

Congrats--FWIW (to others), I recieved the same e-mail, and I also have 3 seats, so that may have something to do with it. I had indicated on my preferences NOT to change my seats (which are in 427 row 3, and I wouldn't trade for lowers unless they were between the 20s, because I actually really like the view from these seats). I called the TO and confirmed that they would be putting me in the endzone if I decided to upgrade, so I said no thanks. But I do of course realize that every year I don't move downstairs means that it would be that much harder to get to the sidelines, but with the cost difference, i'm fine staying where I am. I just found it odd that they go to the trouble of having you indicate a preference, only to follow-up with e-mails like this. Why not just follow people's stated choices and let the chips fall where they may (unless so few renewals mean that they are going to have a tough time filling the lower bowl, which I find hard to imagine, but anythings possible I suppose). I still really like the auto-upgrade program and think things seem way better/more fair than the wild-west days of the mid-2000s (when getting upgraded depended almost entirely on calling the TO until you talked to someone who would help you out), but this is still kinda odd....