Ford Field

Not like me to rate a stadium, but for my first live NFL game it was something special! From the moment I arrived at the stadium grounds there was definitely the atmosphere of one great party. In addition to people lining up to get in, there were concession stands and fan games. I especially loved the 40 yd dash you can do. People were taking photos around the Barry Sanders statue and just overall looked like they were enjoying themselves. The music playing was great too. Once I got inside I loved the architecture and the selection of Lions merchandise available. Just wish there were some hard hats since they’re all sold out online. I took my seat giving me a sweeping vista of the field, its classic architecture and jumbotrons. There are even vegan foods available which will have discriminating eaters (and animals) doing touchdown celebrations! The Lions are doing well this season and it shows in the fans. It was as loud as 115 dB in the stadium and even Eminem was there to cheer the Lions on! That’s definitely something extra memorable since it was also my first time in Detroit. Lions fans are one of the NFL’s most passionate fanbases, but also ranked as the most welcoming to opposing fans like myself. I felt safe being around and inside Ford Field. The guy sitting next to me was really drunk and wouldn’t stop bothering me for the entirety of the second quarter, but that was a fairly small problem compared to the overall great experience I had. Some other Detroit fans were playfully chirping me, but I didn’t mind. Given the way this season is going and the atmosphere at Ford Field I’ve been converted to a Lions fan and want to come back to Detroit every year now. Return to the den and chant Gridiron Heroes. Being from Canada, CFL games don’t hold a candle to NFL ones. Thank you D-troit!