BREAKING: Bengals head to London in 2016

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(11-26-2015, 01:30 PM)sonofstat Wrote: Unfortunately tailgating is not part of the sporting culture over here...more's the pity.   If you're going to a football (soccer) match and its not Premier League level (my soccer team is lower leagues)  its more a case of stopping at a pub before the game then grabbing a pie/pasty from a dodgy van parked outside the stadium.  

One of the differences in the way we watch soccer.vs. gridiron historically seems to be the travel to the game.  Old stadiums are buried in the towns so you don't drive right up to the stadium and there are no mega car parks right by...you either drive and walk or take public transport and so no tail to gate from  :)  From what I've seen of the majority of US stadiums (PBS actually appears different to this which is cool) if you are not driving there you're struggling.

From what I've heard for the Wembley games there is a 'fan plaza'....but this is not tailgating as you guys would know it.  Probably just an excuse to flog more merchandise and sell burgers from approved, stadium concessions

Personally I cannot wait to the Bengals at my first ever game at Wembley..BUT but I fell in love with the NFL / America and everything that goes with that so until I see a game at PBS, with a full on tailgate BBQ, Local brewed Beer, and the Bengal stormtrooper bloke passing me the ketchup I've still not done the full NFL game experience ..Whodey!

Thanks so much for the info. Instead of complaining about this, I'm looking to make this a once in a lifetime for me and the wife.  Early research show flight and hotel (3 days) is gonna cost around $2400. Any info on hotels close to the stadium? I'm currently considering Jurys Inn London Croydon. Just not sure of the location.

Definitely plan on taking in a soccer game while there. I'll be good with one of the lower levels to save a few bucks; although, I'm a big Gunners fan.