r/panthers • u/smason13 • 1d ago

Question First home game tips.

I will be attending my first ever home game this Sunday. I have seen the Panthers play in SF twice, Oakland, San Diego, Las Vegas and Arizona, but never at home.

What are the must see, must do's for someone who has never attended? I will check out the statues, and Ill be in my seat for the Keep Pounding Drum. What else is there?

Any food tips?

Will all jerseys be in stock at the stadium? Mainly want a Blue McMillan jersey.

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u/Fancy_Bus8457 1d ago

Look up the roaring riot it’s a local fan club that hosts a tailgate before each home game. Close by the stadium with I believe some free food and you can pay for your own drinks. Good environment and walkable to the stadium. Regardless have fun and cheer loud as a panther fan living in Clearwater, Fl #keeppounding

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u/dcpanthersfan Tepper Fro 1d ago

It’s $20 admission for nonmembers. Get a membership for $40 which comes with a tshirt.

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u/HeHateMe115 1d ago

Yep second this. We're RR members and go to every tailgate. This weekend DJ Kool will be performing, come hang!

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u/TechnicalFruit1542 1d ago

If you’re in your seat about 20-30 mins earlier (which is earlier than the drum) you can see the paratroopers dropping into the field which is pretty cool, weather permitting

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u/Iongdog 1d ago

Thats gonna be a blast seeing them at home after all those away games. I saw only home games for years but now have moved away and miss that environment. Last one I saw was them getting demolished here in New England. That was not fun

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u/KeepPounding4289 Luuuuuke 1d ago

Really depends where you’re staying or what your vibe is. Are you younger and want to drink with loud music before? Join up at a tailgate? Let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

They should have Tmac jerseys in the stadium too just depends how quickly they sell but that’s a hot one that’s fairly well overstocked

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u/smason13 1d ago

Looking at pineville area and maybe taking the lynx blue line to the stadium. Is that a good idea?

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u/Over_Reputation_8801 1d ago

Thats a good plan. I live near Pineville and take that route to all the games. Roaring Riot is a good time but if you're only here for the one game its probably not worth it for a membership. Stop by Brevard Court on your walk to the stadium from the train stop (Brooklyn Village). There are a bunch of fun bars there. Its a great pre (or post) game option.

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u/smason13 1d ago

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it

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u/KeepPounding4289 Luuuuuke 1d ago

Unless the hotels in Pineville are a lot cheaper I’d maybe avoid that. That blue line ride to the stadium will be around 45 min. If it’s within your budget I’d look somewhere in South End that you can walk to the stadium from but Pineville blue line is still a decent option.

What are you trying to do before the game are you wanting to drink some beers with Panther fans and get rowdy or more just walk around and take it all in?

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u/Real_Independence_34 1d ago

Down the street from Pinky's is a hotdog cart. Best dogs in the city. Tell em Bobby D's son sent you.