St. Louis Rams do not expect a blackout for season opener

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 6, 2011 2:29 PM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

You can still buy tickets for the St. Louis Rams home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, as the splash page on the Rams' web site reminds you. Available tickets conjure visions of empty sections and home game blackouts for Rams fans, but a blackout looks unlikely for the season opener.

Asked about the possibility of a blackout for this week's game, the Rams front office told TST that they expected no problems avoiding the blackout.

[Note by VanRam, 09/06/11 3:56 PM EDT ] Official word from the Rams is that between 700-800 tickets, all upstairs, remain. Better get them while you can.

After years lost in the wilderness, the Rams finally started reconnecting with their fan base last year. Television ratings hit new records. Ticket sales were up last year too. Even in August 2010, the Rams sold thousands more season tickets than they did the in the previous year. Call it the Sam Bradford effect, call it a franchise that finally had some talent at key spots on the roster. Ticket sales were up again this summer too, despite the lockout. Offering $250 season tickets no doubt helped.

That said, tickets may be available, but not for long. Probably because of timing, also because of the opponent, tickets to the Eagles game are drawing this highest average price among fans, almost $150.

If you're looking for tickets to the Rams-Eagles game, look no further. You can get tickets here through TiqIQ.

Speaking of this week's game, TST is partnering up with former-Ram turned musician Kyle Turley for a pre-game tailgate party not to be missed. I'll have details for you ASAP.

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Trying to get tickets to the Steelers game, waiting until I get paid next week

Hopefully they’ll still be available…

Austin Pettis...show me what I've seen from you all those years in Boise St.

by ramswo85 on Sep 6, 2011 2:46 PM CDT reply actions

Dome should be rocking

it was SO loud back when the greatest show on turf was around

by ramsaj39 on Sep 6, 2011 3:12 PM CDT reply actions

i can only hope so...

i hadn’t been to the dome in awhile before last december and remember the place absolutely rocking back in the glory days. after the 49ers game i was like “eh, about average” but everyone was commenting on how they place was rocking. i was like, um no, you should have been there in the greatest show days. that’s what i want a return to this season. the dome should be hell for visiting opponents.

fire tony larussa

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 6, 2011 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Completely agree

fans better be ready to get into Vicks head.. Cant wait!!!

by ramsaj39 on Sep 6, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Im still trying to get tickets to the eagles game

everyone selling theirs for way over face value

Sam Bradford

by Jombari on Sep 6, 2011 3:24 PM CDT reply actions

get 'em through the site then.

the ones available would be at face value, obviously.

fire tony larussa

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 6, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Those sites usually charge a fee plus delivery

you end up spending an extra $40-45…I think I found some really nice endzone seats for $80 so I think I will be good.

Sam Bradford

by Jombari on Sep 6, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I live in the New York area

Do you think they will show the game over here in Jersey? i checked the Jets and Giants times and they dont play until 4 so im hoping since im close to philly they will show my Rams upset the the “dream” team.

by con d on Sep 6, 2011 3:49 PM CDT reply actions