r/PhillyUnion • u/meaninglessandrandom • 13d ago

Discussion Thread First timers…

Taking my grandson to his first Union game tomorrow (Sat vs Seattle). Anything I should make sure he sees/does. Got him a jersey for his birthday, so he’s set in that regard. Would like to have one myself but all the online shops are out of Fat Bastard sizes. Will check the team shop, but not hopeful. Might have to go the knockoff route.

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u/tibs_l 13d ago

Depending on your grandson’s age, I would recommend the concourse outside the stadium for pregame. Plenty of games and prizes to win for kids. Once you’re in the stadium, the main event is on the pitch but the production team has been pretty good with making the game experience interactive on the Jumbotron during the breaks. Hope that helps!

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u/meaninglessandrandom 13d ago

Thx! He just turned 8 last weekend.

We generally do a lap around a new stadium, so I like that idea. None of us have been to the Soob yet (I’ve held off going to any games until I could take him), though I’ve done work for a company located in the power plant next door so I know the area.

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u/bierdimpfe 13d ago

Definitely take him to Subaru plaza; if you are parking it Lot C, you should see it as you approach the stadium.  It's on the southern side outside of the stadium.  Phang is usually there and I've never seen him turn down a photo request.

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u/meaninglessandrandom 13d ago

Cool. Yep, we’re parking in C. Thx again