How early do people line up for ball park shows?

riley540
riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
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How early have people lined up in the past for GA. Just curious! 

Thanks! 

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  • branscop
    branscop Posts: 1,185
    I’m outside of safeco now. About 18 people ahead of me in line. 
  • PJWGIII
    PJWGIII Chicago, IL Posts: 811
    branscop said:
    I’m outside of safeco now. About 18 people ahead of me in line. 
    As for Wrigley, I am already in line. About 30 people ahead of me.
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  • F Me In The Brain
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    I'm on a list and 2nd at every show.  
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,007
    Seriously, I have no idea.  I'm guessing at least overnight is when some people will be out there. 
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  • jmug23
    jmug23 Posts: 778
    For sure the day before if not longer.  
  • ryph raph
    ryph raph Posts: 887

    Wrigley 2016 . . .


    People lined up 2 to 3 days before the shows.

    I however only had to wait in line 25 minutes to get center G.A pit night II

    15 feet from the stage.

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  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,293
    It seems as if most times, you can get in line maybe an hour or two (three?) before doors and have a great spot. Most of the "line hype" seems to be about "front and center" and European lines.

    Three hours before doors, you certainly won't be first in the front, but maybe 3-4 rows back and possibly rail on the sides.

    Or not. I'm sure a lot of it varies by city. This tour will probably be different due to limited GA nights and a smaller tour.

    But yeah, if you really want up super-close, the night before is a winner.
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,658
    PJWGIII said:
    branscop said:
    I’m outside of safeco now. About 18 people ahead of me in line. 
    As for Wrigley, I am already in line. About 30 people ahead of me.
    Wait! I'm at Wrigley and there are 20 people ahead of me. And nobody behind me. What's going on here? Are there 2 lines?!?! Ahhhhh!!!!
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    Do you mean for merch......
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  • PJWGIII
    PJWGIII Chicago, IL Posts: 811
    darwinstheory said:
    PJWGIII said:
    branscop said:
    I’m outside of safeco now. About 18 people ahead of me in line. 
    As for Wrigley, I am already in line. About 30 people ahead of me.
    Wait! I'm at Wrigley and there are 20 people ahead of me. And nobody behind me. What's going on here? Are there 2 lines?!?! Ahhhhh!!!!
    Geez, way to offend us invisible people...
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,128
    If you're not from the city, what's the point in lining up? Go check out the city.
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  • evenflow82
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    I'm going to avoid the line and parachute in to the center of the GA section. 
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  • sometimesicringe
    sometimesicringe Vancouver, BC Posts: 89
    What was the protocol for floor access at Wrigley in 2016 - were there wristbands or a stamp?  Were these given to you inside the main gates before you could get to the floor, or as you entered the main gate with your ticket?
  • ryph raph
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    Wristbands were given out AFTER your ticket was scanned.

    So there was a wait before you could actually enter the G.A. pit.

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  • tylermoore
    tylermoore St. Joseph, MI Posts: 1,117
    It says in the email that you can’t line up for the Wrigley shows before 8am. Did it say something like that last time? How would they enforce that? 
  • Jvollman
    Jvollman Posts: 129
    edited July 2018
    tylermoore said:
    It says in the email that you can’t line up for the Wrigley shows before 8am. Did it say something like that last time? How would they enforce that? 
    City of Chicago & The Cubs put that rule in I’m sure there will be a small security presence there. Regardless,it’s going to be a clusterfuck. 
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  • IgotshitID
    IgotshitID St.john's Newfoundland Posts: 895
    tylermoore said:
    It says in the email that you can’t line up for the Wrigley shows before 8am. Did it say something like that last time? How would they enforce that? 
    There will probably be a line up for the line up
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