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So I'm going to the opener... having trouble deciding if I want to just buy the cheapest ticket or if there are certain sections of the stadium I should avoid. Anyone have advice on sections whose viewing angles significantly degrade the viewing experience? Thanks.

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I hate the endzones. Between the 30's are the best

Any seat where you can see the Browns actually playing on the field ...

If you like our defense, try to get seats near the goal line.

If you like our offense, try to get tickets near midfield.






But seriously, I always enjoy sitting as close to midfield as possible. Not a fan of endzone seating because the depth perception is a little off.

Where ever you sit Have fun bro. Enjoy the tailgating and the game

I don't know if there's a bad seat in the house. In the old Muni the seating was in such a low slope that you could set far back in a corner and players looked like ants. There were also poles/posts that disrupted your view from many seats.

In First Energy Stadium the seating is sloped higher so even if you're far back your view is closer to the field and looking down.

I've never done it but I always wanted to try upper deck, close to the front rail on the 50 yd line. I can't imagine being able to get those seats.

I sat in the Dawg Pound for a preseason game. With binoculars you could see right into the face masks. They really help you focus on individual players.

I'm in 534 row 12(right on the 50) and love the seats. Perfect view of the entire field, 533 is good too.

Hope you'll be coming to join us at our tailgate! I'll be posting the normal tailgate invite thread next week.

Argh I just bought my ticket! I got a pricing value I couldn't pass up (I'm that type of person... I'll buy the thing that's the best value whether or not it's what I want.) I got:

Lower Level Prime 134
Row 5 | Seat

for $130 plus fees. More than I was planning on paying, but I am taking the rapid and staying at my father-in-law's house (no car or hotel costs, had airline credits), so I figured I'd splurge a little.

I DEFINITELY want to come down to the tailgate. What time do you guys usually get going down there?

Those aren't nice seats - you'll be really close to the Brown's bench. As far as watching the game, that close sometimes is difficult - I've sat in similar seats at Pittsburgh (my buddies take me along as the token whipping boy in a sea of Steeler fans). They are great for seeing the size and speed of these guys though.

As far as the tailgate goes, the Columbus contingent gets there around 8:30 or 9. The Cleveland guys get there around 7 or 7:30. We are in the Burke Lakefront lot now instead of the yellow lot behind the stadium as we lost are passes due to the reconstruction of the lakefront (which hasn't touched our old parking area yet, ugh).

Yeah, that's what I was worried about

I'm sure I'll still have a good time though. I guess if I wanted to see the whole thing I could watch it on my TV at home, lol.

Thanks for the info on the tailgaiting. I'll be sure to come by and see you guys.

I actually sat in row 3 in that section. It's a fantastic experience being that close. You'll love it.

As I live far away my rationale for buying tickets has always been...if I am traveling this far I want to sit in a good seat. If that means paying a bit more...I do it. Last year I didn't make it back to Cleveland but, I did manage to get down to San Diego and up to Seattle. Seattle were significantly more expensive than San Diego. We were 100 level at both games but, on the 45 yard line in SD for much less than what 10 yard line in Seattle cost. I guess that is the cost of success.

PS: I def recommend hitting up columbusdawg's tailgate. We made it there a couple years ago and it is....LEGENDARY. Hospitality second to none. Make sure to say hello to Lurker too...he is a top dude!