Portland Steel

Attended the Season Opener for the Portland Steel. Even though Portland lost the game, I still had a great time. The action is fast paced and it is fun watching people in the stands catch and keep footballs.

For my first time I loved how the fans stuck behind Portland! Even though the Steel seem to be working out the teamwork kinks, we've got heart.

It was the first arena football game my kids and I went to. The atmosphere was great. Lots of very positive and excited people were cheering on the Portland Thunder. My kids had a great time. I thought the tickets were a bit spendy, but we had excellent seats and ended up walking away with one of the footballs that were thrown out into the crowd.

This was our first Arena Football game. Our Exchange student from Hong Kong is very interested in professional football and this was a way that we could afford to take him to a game. It was very fun with the action being so different from a Professional game. It is very fast and fun. The price of tickets is so much more affordable then the Pro's. Normal prices for venue food along with selection. This is an event that we will go back to again in the future. Next time will spend the little extra to be closer to the action so we have a chance to catch a football. Love the fact that the players appreciate their fans with a meet and greet afterwards.

My son and I had just been talking about how far away pre-season for the nfl seemed.August seems like it will never get here soon enough! Well when I heard about the Portland Steel wanting to fill the moda Center for opening night, thus the free tickets - I was interested. I have not worked in the last 7 years so the price was right. We had never seen arena football so it was fun to watch. We got to bring two of my sons friends. They both said they had a good time. With the general admission seating we had great seats down by the end zone. Very impresed with the kickers-that is a much smaller field goal window. We are going to save up to come to another home game in May. Thanks for the fun.

The tickets were free. On my tickets it gave our precise seat location i.e. row, seat. However, when we got there they would not allow us into our section. I guess other people had taken our seats. I was not happy about this. They told us it was general admission. I did not understand as I had precise seat locations on my tickets. This got us off to a very bad start. Food and drinks were grossly over priced. The game was pretty fun to watch. I had never been to an arena football game so it was also a new experience. My Wife and Son had a good time. It was a major outing for us as we live in Hillsboro, had to get a babysitter for our younger child, took the train into Portland, etc. Since it was general admission we changed seats several times. This ended up being good in a way. Other entertainment was fun and brought happiness. Overall it was a pretty good experience.

despite them losing, me and my friends had a great time and my nephew had a blast too. I would for sure go again if I don't have to work it.

Would never waste money on this. Even free tickets werent worth paying for parking.

We had so much fun at the game! I'd never even seen arena football. I would totally go again, although the tickets are a little pricey for good seats. We could have done without the motorcycle exhaust trying to strangle us and the lady who sang the National Anthem was trying WAY too hard... but other than that, it was a good time. The officials were high-fiving and talking to the little kids in the stands; it was really cool =)

I would recommend indoor arena football to anybody. It was fun to watch on such a small area everyone should go see it at least once.

Thank you Ticketmaster for the free tickets to this event. I took my 3 year old son to his first game. He loved it. For a half anyway (it was his bedtime at that point). The game was high scoring and you got to keep the football if it went into the stands.

I have never been to AFL event. This was super fun despite the horrific loss. The Portland Steel really lost miserably, but I really enjoyed myself. There were a lot of games, giveaways and excitement. Its worth a date night or even a fun family night out.

As a sports fan, I have tried to like Arena football. Have now been to 2 games and do not think I will be back. The pace of the game is slow with not much excitement. Sorry Portland Steel. Like the new name and logo, but overall a cheesy experience. No thanks.

I went to a game last year which was relatively fun and lively. This not so much. I guess when the players get payed on average $400 a game there is not much reason to give 100%.

The play of the team on the field sucked... One of the guys I was with was falling asleep during the game, and he never sleeps during games. Bring back Darron Thomas as QB, that will give the fans someone to cheer. Best part might have been the introduction.

The Portland Steel got blown out, but the game is fantastic live. Lots of entertainment taking place throughout the game, non-stop, even during time-outs. If you've never been to an Arena Football game, don't miss the next game. The tickets are inexpensive, and your entire family will have a great time, guaranteed!!

Horrible game. Could not understand PA commentary.

I a weird way to play football, to slow for me. Small field

I had never been to an arena football game before and I was looking forward to it. I got free tickets and invited some workmates. The game was televised so it was very slow, and rather boring. We had a heckler a couple rows back that made the game almost unbearable and I left at halftime. Maybe an un-televised game would be more fast-paced and interesting, but I am not planning on attending another game.

went last year , had a great time. Team was fun to watch. This team looks like they don't care, no defense, no interaction with crowd. A real dud. VERY sorry to see this hope they improve and I might give them another try.

A great time for friends and family! It's not the NFL but a sure hit with all the fast pace action and high scoring. Definitely recommend it!!

I love Arena Football! This was only the second game I've been to though Unfortunately it was a blowout loss for the "Newly" branded Portland Steel. I believe this is there third time with a different name. Changing there name doesn't help them win football games! My favorite team is the Arizona Rattlers and they didn't let me down. It's a game that everyone should experience once in there life, so I crossed off seeing the Arizona Rattlers off "My Bucket List". I went with a couple buddies and we had a Blast! Best of all it was free!

Great game with a great pregame intro. Motorcycle s always good but addiction of police cycles and the.mini police car to funny. Half time guys were good. Just all around good entertainment...

Their is no bad view at the moda center. The action is non stop.

I took the kids and wife to our first arena football game. We arrived a few minutes after kickoff, and the Thunder were already down 14 points, but we got to see several touchdowns by both teams. I had no idea how fast paced the game would be, and the kids were on the edge of their seats the whole time. Great time and reasonably priced as they cut off the nose bleed seats. there wasn't a bad seat in the whole Moda Center!

Good venue...would be nice if activities we're direct more to the 200 sections. Noticed kids couldn't go down in end zone to catch balls....how come? Food too much $$$$.

Very fast paced game. First time there. Enjoyed game will return.

Great entertainment, lots of excitement! I'm a new fan. I'll be at the next one!

The game was great. But even better was the guest services that helped me with my dad, wheeling him in a wheelchair to our seats which were exchanged for us for handicap seating. THANK YOU SO MUCH MODA Center staff!

The game was fun. We got free bobble heads too! Lots of action all the time made for a great time. We were also givin a free book about zombies, and a t-shirt from writer T.W. Brown. And the Thunder Won the game! Great times! Will go to more games for sure!

Th is my first time to see AFL event, which is more than expected. Thanks

Although the Thunder area new team to the Arena League, they have some real talent. They area great team to watch in an exhilarating sport!