Thanks for voting!So you’re ready for some serious football action, huh? Are you ready for some serious spending action, too? It doesn’t matter if you’re into pro, college, or that, ah-hem, lingerie league; you’re going to be tempted to drop some significant dollars to support your team this season. Especially if they’re winning. That’s OK, but before you call the next play, make sure to consider a few spending “audibles” first. Here are some money-saving football tips that can work for you in the parking lot, from the bleachers or on the couch.
Tailgating? Don’t go hungry, but don’t go crazy. Stadium food and drink can drain your wallet faster than you can say “hut-hut.” Bring some burgers and hot dogs from home and fill yourself up in the parking lot rather than leaving a week’s salary on the stadium concourse.
Steer away from the gear. Of course, you just gotta have that cool throwback jersey. But skip the long line and go online for the best deal. Better yet, wait until the off-season when it’s a bit cheaper. Talk about old school.
Driving to the stadium? Split parking fees and gas expenses with your pals. And leave the gas guzzler at home if you’re traveling light. If you can, hop on public transportation to the stadium. Start a cheer (or the wave) along the ride.
Huddle up. Whether the party’s in the den or at the stadium, make sure to have a gameplan for who’s bringing what. Spreading the wealth will save you from buying something you don’t need or bringing something already on the list.
Turn Saturday’s dinner into Sunday’s football party. Bring mom’s homemade chili to the party. No one’s going to notice it’s a leftover and if they do, that won’t stop them from eating it.
Bringing the little ones to the big game? Bring your own pigskin, horseshoes or any outdoor game, too. Just in case. Kids are kids – they’ll eventually get bored before kickoff, but they’ll play with anything.
Avoid the crowds. Idling in traffic before and after the game is not only no fun, it’s a huge waste of gas money. Leave early for kickoff and think about hanging around the stadium well after the two-minute warning.
Never leave the couch. We don’t condone laziness, but a true armchair quarterback can get their football fill from home without spending a nickel. Plus, watching the big game on TV means extra replays, a better view and a chance to track your fantasy football stats during commercials.
Tags: Football, Savings Tips, Stadium, Tailgating
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Or you can be a lifelong fan of a constantly rebuilding team (Iowa State). Then you aren’t as tempted to spend money on going to the games, and when you do, tickets aren’t very expensive.
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