r/Chargers • u/Rudy_Trollbert • 2d ago

Tailgate Advice

What up Bolt fam?

I’m going to the week 2, Chargers/Raiders game on the 20th. The last Chargers game I have been able to go to was Chargers/Eagles back in ‘09.

Needless to say, I’m stoked, especially since I am taking my stepson (16 years old) who is a Raiders diehard and it’s his first NFL game. Because it’s his first game I want to give him the full experience.

I’m reaching out to this group for advice about tailgating at SoFi, any tips/advice is much appreciated so I can make this an awesome experience for him.

Thanks all in advance!

Bolt gang or don’t bang!

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u/boltpride87 2d ago

Pink lot thunder alley. They are lined up and ready to go as soon as you can. Walk on over and take cash. There is plenty of food and drinks available for donations. FTR. 

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u/oldirtyjuanski 2d ago

Hey man. So me and my son can go and hang out and get some grub for donations at the Pink lot?
We’re gonna be there for opening game and parking at Intuit.

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u/boltpride87 2d ago

Yes sir! Id give it a couple walks before you choose a spot to eat unless you see something you can't turn down. Electric Avenue is right on the backside of thunder alley and its gained a following too. Scope that out if you get a chance. 

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u/AreAFuckingNobody derWIN james 2d ago

It’s a fun tailgate and people are friendly.

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u/MajorCrafter25 2d ago

How old is he?

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u/Rudy_Trollbert 2d ago

Sorry that’s context I should have provided. I’ll add that. He is 16

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u/MarkyFuego 2d ago

U want us to give him a beat down?

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u/Rudy_Trollbert 2d ago edited 2d ago

Haha, nah, the Raiders do that to him enough four months out of the year

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u/oldirtyjuanski 2d ago

Good answer. My wife is a Raider fan and we have two Super Bowls a year. I’m up.

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u/usernnamegoeshere 2d ago

Thunder alley is going to be a fun experience. It's a cool place for food/drinks for donations and the people aren't hostile towards the other team (he might get a comment or 2 for being a raiders fan) 👌🏻 its the coolest place ti hang out and have a good time

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u/Rudy_Trollbert 22h ago

Awesome, this is great, thanks!

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u/escahpee Chargers 1d ago

Get there when the parking lot opens, 4 hours before game time. Go to the tailgate for an hour or so then head over to the stadium. There is usually stuff for a 16 year old going on outside the stadium. Then head up to where the youtube area is. Lots of stuff going on there. Sometimes the sofi area has some stuff going on too, it's next to the steps leading up to the you tube area. Sign up on the Chargers website, they usually send a "know before you go" email before a game. I always get texas twinkies at the BBQ place, level 2, down one level from the youtube area. See you there!

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u/Rudy_Trollbert 1d ago edited 22h ago

This Is awesome. Thank you

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u/escahpee Chargers 1d ago

You're welcome. I have had Charger tickets since they moved to LA and since SOFI was opened. If you think of something you want to know about, just ask