Albany Empire

For those of you that haven't been to a game yet, do yourself a huge favor and get out to the next game. Tons of food and drink options, lots of seating options but don't wait too long as the best ones are always scooped up early. And then there's the game itself. Non-stop action and always lots of scoring. You might want to brush up on Arena football rules before you go as many are different from NFL rules. This is a great opportunity to support big league sports right in your backyard so please take advantage of it.

Lots of things to do with the kids and it was very lively and fun

not a bad seat in the house. player/fan interaction. high scoring. good times

We had a terrific time. Great football and loved the pre-game block party.

On Saturday went and watched Albany empire at TU center. It was an awesome experience and extremely entertaining. I enjoyed it more almost than a Yankees game because there was more action I will definitely attend again.

Game and seats were great. Ticketmaster extra charges on tickets were pretty hefty. Alcohol prices were pretty high. Security at Times Union Center is a joke and no security or very little security presence outside after the game.

Outstanding event for children. Action packed and the players understand that it s about the interaction and experience of young fans. 3 children ages 14, 11 and 8 all had a blast:

All 4 of us had a great night! The game was exciting and the venue was very clean and well maintained with a full security staff.

On the Game of Arena Football: \u2022 Arena football is a blast. Plenty of action, rules are not hard and it all makes sense. It is way better in person than on TV (as is most sport). This sport should be bigger than it is today. \u2022 I would imagine that if you were a true fan of a specific team that the ending few minutes of a close game would be as intense as any sport in existence. \u2022 This is not NFL football done in a gimmicky kind of way. It is clearly a separate sport with distinctly separate skills. The two can co-exist but are certainly not co-dependent \u2022 I have no idea how these guys don t get killed hitting and going over the boards (onto solid cement in some cases) On the League: \u2022 No way this league survives with 4 teams, especially since it looks like hardly anyone attends Washington (& Baltimore?) games and their existence has to be in danger. . \u2022 They need some sort of desperate measure like linking all leagues. Perhaps an arrangement with relegation/delegation might work in the long term but could put someone (like the Vapors) out of business in the short term \u2022 They need to sign some stars that create press. See Joe Namath 1965 and what it did for the old AFL. At least sign NFL has-beens if they can. On the Albany Empire experience: \u2022 Too loud and forced at times \u2022 Otherwise a nice all around effort to make a game day experience \u2022 Don t just give T-shirts and hot dogs to the first few rows of the lower bowl. Get some people upstairs to let those people know you appreciate them buying tickets too. \u2022 Crowd was way too small for this team at this time in an inaugural season. I have to question its eventually viability. On the Times Union Center: \u2022 Nice arena but clearly minor league. If the AFL does not have teams in MSG and similar arenas, it will never be more than a minor league \u2022 Too many stairs to deal with for an older person. Not having rest rooms on the promenade level is ridiculous \u2022 Seats are way too narrow for 2018. What idiot decided to make to it worse by putting cup holders in the arm rests? The big fella in front of us was stuck and in pain. \u2022 Needs better direction from parking garage and a map to show where to go for food, etc. \u2022 Johnny Rockets was horrid. Way too loud, limited menu, poor service, poor food. Had no idea where else to go due to aforementioned lack of directions, maps. So after it was over, how did we feel about going to another game? \u2022 Wife liked it but did not feel it was equal to the experience of going to a Jets game. She would go once a year if it was her choice. \u2022 Dad would go again next year if we could find a way to avoid the stairs. \u2022 I wouldn t get season tickets but did enjoy the novelty and would go at least annually, but if the Arena Bowl was at TUC, I would expect to be able to get tix and would go see it. I am looking forward to seeing how this season ends and sincerely hope that there is another one next year.

Great time! It was set up for the family so kids will enjoy as well. Get seats in the lower level or you won't have a chance to get stuff thrown into the crowd.

Great Atmosphere and really worth the value! Go Empire!

The game was excellent and production was good. However the 25 minutes in line (twice at two different concession stands) was outrageous and extremely miss managed. Also took 20 minutes to go through security for a game that wasn't even close to being sold out. The venue's management needs to take a much closer look at the efficiency of security and concession stands. I am a huge fan of football but will watch the game from home instead of dealing with that again.

It's just like watching backyard football. Good times, good beer

Game wasn t as high paced or shootout worthy as the old league. Still was good to watch seats are still all amazing for these games. Pricing from the team is excellent but concession prices are most definitely a skip, way too high.

We went down to the block party which had the Audio Stars playing, they were awesome, then the crowd and atmosphere was great as well.

The on the field game play was fun, exciting, and high quality. The seats are comfortable. The staff is helpful. Do NOT attempt to purchase food. I missed the entire second quarter trying to get hot dogs for my kids. Bring cash. There are cash only lines for popcorn/pretzels/beer. Be forewarned. If you eat first, and enjoy the game, your experience will be top notch!