Queensland Ram Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 G'day! I'm coming over from Australia at Christmas to watch some footy. When I buy my tickets for Pride Park how many rows up from the pitch do I need to be to stop me from getting wet if it's raining? I know it depends on the rain and the direction and all that, but the missus and kids are going to be p@@sed if I make them sit in the wet, and I don't want to sit right at the back as my eyes are getting on a bit. Most of the tickets on general sale are going to be at the front or back of the stands or the corners, and it's been a few years now since I've visited so I can't remember. We are only used to warm wet, not freezing cold wet. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Can't give a precise row, but in the East Stand anywhere in the middle sections upwards is pretty safe under cover. Never sat much further forward than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Ram Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I’m on East row CC and get wet only if the wind is blowing the rain in. I’d go maybe 3 rows back from that to be sure but still close to the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 If you don't want to get wet mate, then Australia is the place to be.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 West Stand Upper is dry and quite toasty in the concourse areas. Great view of game from there. Don't expect much atmosphere, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, angieram said: West Stand Upper is dry and quite toasty in the concourse areas. Great view of game from there. Don't expect much atmosphere, though. I'm quite dry in my laz-ee-boy chair and my personal concourse has cheaper food and drink. And about the same atmosphere as West Stand Upper by the sound....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Brolly Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 We rarely get rain over here so you should be ok anywhere ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sith Happens Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 To be honest it may not be a concern, with how this season is going i am fully expecting next weeks drama to be 'hoofed clearance in Derby game sees ball hit previously undiscovered weak spot in pride park stadium stand causing whole stadium to collapse' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Are you going to be able to get used to being the right way up in time for the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Was once on 3rd row of west stand, (just a one game seat change) and the seats were wet. Even when it stopped raining, the drips continued from the roof edge high above. I'd say avoid the front 3 or 4 rows "for vertical rain!". Anywhere in the upper tier(s) should see you all stay dry, and just about be able to see the pitch markings at the far end. This is a generic Google photo, but pretty much taken from my aisle seat in the NE Corner (Row L). Even the front row (A) of the upper tier (See the white handrail/barrier) would remain dry, whilst of course, bring the pitch closer for your eyesight. I'd say front of upper tier would be perfect for you... preferably East Stand, Halfway line (Opposite to the tunnel) for optimum view and dryness! Don't dismiss options towards the back of the lower tier either. Could mean fewer steps, and I doubt they get wet outside of exceptional circumstances (only guessing though!) There is no guarantee of dry seats in the West Stand, but they are old, and can't help themselves! It could happen to us all, one day! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Queensland Ram said: G'day! I'm coming over from Australia at Christmas to watch some footy. When I buy my tickets for Pride Park how many rows up from the pitch do I need to be to stop me from getting wet if it's raining? I know it depends on the rain and the direction and all that, but the missus and kids are going to be p@@sed if I make them sit in the wet, and I don't want to sit right at the back as my eyes are getting on a bit. Most of the tickets on general sale are going to be at the front or back of the stands or the corners, and it's been a few years now since I've visited so I can't remember. We are only used to warm wet, not freezing cold wet. Thanks everyone! The phrase over here is "p@@sed off"! Just "being p@@sed" is a totally different thing, and very much frowned upon here at DCFC! #you'rewelcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 It's easy. Just get an Upper Tier ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, sage said: It's easy. Just get an Upper Tier ticket. I sit in the upper tier and have got wet twice in 22 years sitting in the same seat - once when the rain was blowing horiziontally into the stand and the other time was not long after the ground opened and water dripped through the roof (thankfully fixed fairly quickly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 @angieram, in response to your angry face, I appreciate things are a little tense at the moment, here at DCFC, but my line about the west stand inhabitants was of course intended solely as a joke, merely to lighten the mood, as it were. I could just as easily have advised the OP not to sit in the NE corner if he prefers to sing, or not to sit in the South Stand if he prefers to sit down all game. Indeed, I could have advised not to sit anywhere other than the front row, unless he is happy to have his view spoiled by those tootling along gangways, aisles, and exit routes whilst the game is only 78 mins old! Anyway, I've written it now, and if it has backfired, then on my head be it. Clearly too late to apologise now, so I won't. Enjoy the game later... from your obviously dry, if not a little serious, position. Let's hope we're all laughing come 17:50 this evening. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I would suggest block B, upper west stand, towards the front. It should be dry, have a great view and be close enough to the south stand to get some atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 West stand upper. You have to moan and boo all game but you get a great view.... come join us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Are you on Twitter? I can put you on to the right person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Where's the fun in limiting yourself? Wind and heavy rain/Sleat borderline downpour with the temperature dropping several degrees as the game goes on and you get soaked and frozen to the bone whilst the team fail to respond to the mounting boos by trying harder as the away side cruise to a two nil win is essential to understanding the English game. go for the first couple of rows in the North stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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