I want to share this important information with this community. I shared this information with Bill Seals first for guidance. He encouraged me to post. Thanks Bill.
The information given is verifiable through reputable, informed sources. Please share with others who may be interested in going to the Cotton Bowl if ISU is selected, who will appreciate this INFO.
I have been a Season ticket holder for the Cotton Bowl for 32 years.
I have a friend who works for the Cotton Bowl & the organization will be very excited if the Cyclones are selected, as will thousands!
The ticket allotment that would be sent to ISU is approximately only 3500. That news is not welcome, as interest in the historic and prestigious Cotton Bowl is great.
This thread is to help you by describing the tickets sent for ISU if in the Cotton Bowl, with description of prices, locations, & types of view.
I will write another thread with tips from my many years of experience to help you Search for tickets on secondary ticket market websites & help you be aware of & how to find very many repeated tickets for the same exact seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites, but at different prices. Uninformed fans can be misled into thinking that there are thousands of tickets for sale, which there are not.
The stadium seating capacity has been reduced for fan safety. The Cotton Bowl will use the tried and proven safety plan which was refined all season by the Dallas Cowboys in AT&T Stadium so all fans will have a safe & memorable Cotton Bowl experience.The Cowboys have had no problems & there have been no coronavirus issues. One can read about safety protocols on the Dallas Cowboys website, (in Menu click Stadium)
With advance notice before teams selection on Dec. 20 at 11 AM Central, one can be prepared to make Cotton Bowl plans & to get tickets quickly when the teams are announced. You should check out ticket options & prices NOW on secondary marketplace ticket websites. You can be ready to act quickly when thousands of others from both participating universities will be looking for tickets & there are not a lot of tickets available on the internet. (less than 2,000 posted for sale as I write this thread on Dec. 18.. this has been a fairly constant number since tickets were first posted in early December..most are the exact same seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites.
Ticket Exchange is the "Official" Cotton Bowl ticket market website, run by TicketMaster, which runs the program for Cotton Bowl Season Ticket ticketing. Many Cotton Bowl ticket holders sell their tickets on Ticket Exchange.Authentic tickets, verified. I've directed friends there in the past who were seeking tickets. There are benefits to using the Cotton Bowl Official ticket marketplace website, including savings on tickets (5-10% less fee added to tickets compared to all ticket websites) which I will detail in a separate thread.
From the Cotton Bowl Dec. 16:
" Game day is only two weeks away, and we want to help provide a few important reminders to make your stadium entry easier.
All tickets and parking passes for this year’s 85th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will be distributed via mobile delivery ONLY. In order to provide a contactless experience for fans, there will no longer be physical tickets. YOUR PHONE IS YOUR TICKET!
Fans can access and manage your tickets through the official Goodyear Cotton Bowl Mobile App on Apple and Android devices, and available for download via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets will also be available to download and store on your digital wallets.
To expedite entry and ensure the best possible gameday experience, fans should download their tickets prior to arrival and must enter through the assigned gate shown on their mobile ticket."
If you buy mobile tickets through secondary ticket websites, you will receive an email with instructions to create a Cotton Bowl account. You can also then download tickets from your account, or transfer part of them to others in your group.
One can find more details about the App, developed by Ticket master, on the Cotton Bowl website COTTONBOWL.COM
First, about the tickets sent to each participant university:
Each university will set aside tickets for its own needs for university leaders, athletics department staff, football coaches' and players' families,etc, and some likely for students. The remainder will be distributed through the priority points system. If ISU is in the game, that means using priority points in the Cyclone Club. Due to the small inventory, ISU may need to ration tickets. I doubt that the general public will be able to get tickets from ISU,as I expect a very huge interest in attending this game. Watch for announcements by ISU. I imagine it could be a nightmare process for everyone. I hope ISU will be able to communicate well with fans, and in a very fast way to take and process orders.
The game is on Dec 30, so everyone does not have much time. Who knows how long it will take ISU to notify persons if they will be able to get tickets from ISU? Who knows how long it will take ISU to notify persons how many tickets they will receive, or the locations? Who knows how long it will take ISU to send the links for the mobile tickets? This game is a new experience for the ISU Ticket Office. The University certainly cannot assure that one will receive the total number of tickets, group sizes, or locations desired.
Having been to AT&T stadium many times, I've checked out the seating locations and I'll give you my insights and opinions about the views later below.
SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: What some fans for past Cotton Bowls have done is to secure tickets elsewhere AND order from their university. They made arrangements with others in advance to buy their extra tickets, if they get extras. That way they could be assured of getting tickets in the group sizes and total amounts they need.
The higher ranked team in the CFP rankings will be the "Home" side designated team. You can see "Home" and "Visitor" marked on seating maps on ticket sales websites. One will need to check with their university to find out exact sections sent to their university. ISU may announce these sections early in the process. Each university receives a reduced allotment of tickets in all four seating levels on its side.
There are "pods" of different size groups. There are blocked seats next to each pod in a row, in front, and behind each pod for social distancing and fan safety.
Ticket prices (face value):
Level four sections $150 (indicated with a 400s number)
Better yardline views are midfield in Sections 411-414 on the "Home" side of the field & 441-444 on "Visitor" side. Very good views here.
CORNERS ARE NOSEBLEEDS, DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ IMHO
Loge: $250
Loge tickets are the first six rows of level four between the goal line and 50 yard line. The much better views are in Sections 411 - 414 on the "Home" side, and 441-444 on the "Visitor" side. These seats are much closer to the field & at midfield in a separate section than the other 4th level seats. That is why the Cotton Bowl values these seats at $250. Each university gets some "Loge" seating, beginning at the 50 yard line and going to the goal line. These are not as many due to spacing of pods. There are some Loge seats on the internet, but they are fewer and are well sought by knowledgeable fans.
Levels 1-3 reserved tickets: $250
All level 1-3 tickets...that are non-Club seats. (The Club seating Sections are marked on the seating map as "C" before the section number, such "C 110" or " C235")
The corner of the field seats, levels 1-3, from here, one begins to get an angle view of the whole field. The higher the row, the better the perspective. Bring binoculars here...sugestion., hint.
All the sections in level 1 have the first four rows blocked for social distancing safety reasons(including level 1 Club seats). That means the actual first row of ticketed seats is Row 5 in each section of level 1. Nobody in front of you.
Club Seating $325
Club Seats are from the 50 yard line to near the 10 yard line. The Club seating Sections are marked on the seating map as "C" before the section number, such as "C 110" or " C135") Cushioned seats with chair backs. Exclusive access to Club areas on each level. Club Seat Holders have access to the Clubs they are ticketed for & all general areas of the stadium. Clubs remain open for approximately one (1) hour following the end of the event. They offer full-service bars, special concession stands &merchandise shops. Contact stadium to see if the Clubs stay open after the game as for Cowboys games.
Each university gets Club Seats just in levels 1 & 3..
Level 2 Club seating has its premium seating at midfield between Sections C233- C237 and Sections C208-C212. Level 2 Club premium seating has very good views, but are higher from the field than level 1. Some are found on ticket websites.
The very best premium seats are midfield, first level. C109-C112 on the "Home" side of the field, & C134- C137 on "Visitors" side. Elevated from field by 20 feet on Row 1. Tickets begin on Row 5.The players on the team bench in front of you will not be blocking view of the game, while you get a great view of the game, & of the players & sideline action during game. The aisle between sections C110 &C111 is on the 50 yard line, likewise between Sections C135 & C136.
I will write another thread with tips to help you Search for tickets on secondary ticket market websites & help you be aware of & how to find very many repeated tickets for the same exact seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites, but at different prices. Uninformed fans can be misled into thinking that there are thousands of tickets for sale, which there are not.
The information given is verifiable through reputable, informed sources. Please share with others who may be interested in going to the Cotton Bowl if ISU is selected, who will appreciate this INFO.
I have been a Season ticket holder for the Cotton Bowl for 32 years.
I have a friend who works for the Cotton Bowl & the organization will be very excited if the Cyclones are selected, as will thousands!
The ticket allotment that would be sent to ISU is approximately only 3500. That news is not welcome, as interest in the historic and prestigious Cotton Bowl is great.
This thread is to help you by describing the tickets sent for ISU if in the Cotton Bowl, with description of prices, locations, & types of view.
I will write another thread with tips from my many years of experience to help you Search for tickets on secondary ticket market websites & help you be aware of & how to find very many repeated tickets for the same exact seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites, but at different prices. Uninformed fans can be misled into thinking that there are thousands of tickets for sale, which there are not.
The stadium seating capacity has been reduced for fan safety. The Cotton Bowl will use the tried and proven safety plan which was refined all season by the Dallas Cowboys in AT&T Stadium so all fans will have a safe & memorable Cotton Bowl experience.The Cowboys have had no problems & there have been no coronavirus issues. One can read about safety protocols on the Dallas Cowboys website, (in Menu click Stadium)
With advance notice before teams selection on Dec. 20 at 11 AM Central, one can be prepared to make Cotton Bowl plans & to get tickets quickly when the teams are announced. You should check out ticket options & prices NOW on secondary marketplace ticket websites. You can be ready to act quickly when thousands of others from both participating universities will be looking for tickets & there are not a lot of tickets available on the internet. (less than 2,000 posted for sale as I write this thread on Dec. 18.. this has been a fairly constant number since tickets were first posted in early December..most are the exact same seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites.
Ticket Exchange is the "Official" Cotton Bowl ticket market website, run by TicketMaster, which runs the program for Cotton Bowl Season Ticket ticketing. Many Cotton Bowl ticket holders sell their tickets on Ticket Exchange.Authentic tickets, verified. I've directed friends there in the past who were seeking tickets. There are benefits to using the Cotton Bowl Official ticket marketplace website, including savings on tickets (5-10% less fee added to tickets compared to all ticket websites) which I will detail in a separate thread.
From the Cotton Bowl Dec. 16:
" Game day is only two weeks away, and we want to help provide a few important reminders to make your stadium entry easier.
All tickets and parking passes for this year’s 85th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will be distributed via mobile delivery ONLY. In order to provide a contactless experience for fans, there will no longer be physical tickets. YOUR PHONE IS YOUR TICKET!
Fans can access and manage your tickets through the official Goodyear Cotton Bowl Mobile App on Apple and Android devices, and available for download via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets will also be available to download and store on your digital wallets.
To expedite entry and ensure the best possible gameday experience, fans should download their tickets prior to arrival and must enter through the assigned gate shown on their mobile ticket."
If you buy mobile tickets through secondary ticket websites, you will receive an email with instructions to create a Cotton Bowl account. You can also then download tickets from your account, or transfer part of them to others in your group.
One can find more details about the App, developed by Ticket master, on the Cotton Bowl website COTTONBOWL.COM
First, about the tickets sent to each participant university:
Each university will set aside tickets for its own needs for university leaders, athletics department staff, football coaches' and players' families,etc, and some likely for students. The remainder will be distributed through the priority points system. If ISU is in the game, that means using priority points in the Cyclone Club. Due to the small inventory, ISU may need to ration tickets. I doubt that the general public will be able to get tickets from ISU,as I expect a very huge interest in attending this game. Watch for announcements by ISU. I imagine it could be a nightmare process for everyone. I hope ISU will be able to communicate well with fans, and in a very fast way to take and process orders.
The game is on Dec 30, so everyone does not have much time. Who knows how long it will take ISU to notify persons if they will be able to get tickets from ISU? Who knows how long it will take ISU to notify persons how many tickets they will receive, or the locations? Who knows how long it will take ISU to send the links for the mobile tickets? This game is a new experience for the ISU Ticket Office. The University certainly cannot assure that one will receive the total number of tickets, group sizes, or locations desired.
Having been to AT&T stadium many times, I've checked out the seating locations and I'll give you my insights and opinions about the views later below.
SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: What some fans for past Cotton Bowls have done is to secure tickets elsewhere AND order from their university. They made arrangements with others in advance to buy their extra tickets, if they get extras. That way they could be assured of getting tickets in the group sizes and total amounts they need.
The higher ranked team in the CFP rankings will be the "Home" side designated team. You can see "Home" and "Visitor" marked on seating maps on ticket sales websites. One will need to check with their university to find out exact sections sent to their university. ISU may announce these sections early in the process. Each university receives a reduced allotment of tickets in all four seating levels on its side.
There are "pods" of different size groups. There are blocked seats next to each pod in a row, in front, and behind each pod for social distancing and fan safety.
Ticket prices (face value):
Level four sections $150 (indicated with a 400s number)
Better yardline views are midfield in Sections 411-414 on the "Home" side of the field & 441-444 on "Visitor" side. Very good views here.
CORNERS ARE NOSEBLEEDS, DON'T WASTE YOUR $$ IMHO
Loge: $250
Loge tickets are the first six rows of level four between the goal line and 50 yard line. The much better views are in Sections 411 - 414 on the "Home" side, and 441-444 on the "Visitor" side. These seats are much closer to the field & at midfield in a separate section than the other 4th level seats. That is why the Cotton Bowl values these seats at $250. Each university gets some "Loge" seating, beginning at the 50 yard line and going to the goal line. These are not as many due to spacing of pods. There are some Loge seats on the internet, but they are fewer and are well sought by knowledgeable fans.
Levels 1-3 reserved tickets: $250
All level 1-3 tickets...that are non-Club seats. (The Club seating Sections are marked on the seating map as "C" before the section number, such "C 110" or " C235")
The corner of the field seats, levels 1-3, from here, one begins to get an angle view of the whole field. The higher the row, the better the perspective. Bring binoculars here...sugestion., hint.
All the sections in level 1 have the first four rows blocked for social distancing safety reasons(including level 1 Club seats). That means the actual first row of ticketed seats is Row 5 in each section of level 1. Nobody in front of you.
Club Seating $325
Club Seats are from the 50 yard line to near the 10 yard line. The Club seating Sections are marked on the seating map as "C" before the section number, such as "C 110" or " C135") Cushioned seats with chair backs. Exclusive access to Club areas on each level. Club Seat Holders have access to the Clubs they are ticketed for & all general areas of the stadium. Clubs remain open for approximately one (1) hour following the end of the event. They offer full-service bars, special concession stands &merchandise shops. Contact stadium to see if the Clubs stay open after the game as for Cowboys games.
Each university gets Club Seats just in levels 1 & 3..
Level 2 Club seating has its premium seating at midfield between Sections C233- C237 and Sections C208-C212. Level 2 Club premium seating has very good views, but are higher from the field than level 1. Some are found on ticket websites.
The very best premium seats are midfield, first level. C109-C112 on the "Home" side of the field, & C134- C137 on "Visitors" side. Elevated from field by 20 feet on Row 1. Tickets begin on Row 5.The players on the team bench in front of you will not be blocking view of the game, while you get a great view of the game, & of the players & sideline action during game. The aisle between sections C110 &C111 is on the 50 yard line, likewise between Sections C135 & C136.
I will write another thread with tips to help you Search for tickets on secondary ticket market websites & help you be aware of & how to find very many repeated tickets for the same exact seats posted simultaneously on multiple websites, but at different prices. Uninformed fans can be misled into thinking that there are thousands of tickets for sale, which there are not.
