Today we were lucky enough to have tickets to the 49er/Chief's game at Levi's Stadium. It was my first visit since their move from Candlestick. I have been to many games at the Stick, so this was a very exciting day for me to visit the new stadium. We parked at one of the Red lots which was a few blocks from the stadium. It was kinda weird parking in one of the businesses surrounding the stadium, but cool that they were able to utilize parking that would normally be empty on game days.
It's really cool to see all that red walking towards the stadium. Great America is right next door, and they actually close the park on game days so that the stadium can use their parking lot.
Phil and Jackie outside the stadium. Luckily we were there early so we could see the stadium without a ton of people there.
We're getting closer to being inside. Just love the look of the new stadium!
Welcomed by the LED signs. Too cool!
Here is what the inside of the stadium looks like, we were sitting in the below section, towards the left walkway. Downside was that it was really really hot until the shade reached us at about halftime. The seats were smaller than at Candlestick. You think they would have taken into account the heat during the first part of the season. If the stadium looked empty on TV, it's cause everyone was standing under the overhangs to get cool. Candlestick would have been cold even during the summer months.
But I loved the fact that there were so many food choices, and there are a ton of restrooms at this new stadium. Candlestick was sorely lacking in both.
The game was fun to watch, I really enjoyed watching the game at the stadium, especially when we finally got to have some of the shade! :)
And Alex Smith came back to the Bay Area. He is such a great guy, even in the interviews for this game, he was very gracious. Wish I could have cheered him on, but he was on the other team. Sorry! LOL
Loved the guy with the ring hat. I want to know where he found those big jewels on the ring!
And I didn't know that Jackie had them put my name on the big screen for my 50th birthday this week. Yep, I'm going to be 50. LOL And now everyone who was at the game knows it. ;)
All and all, it was such a great day! I got to go to the new stadium, watch the Niners win, and eat a bunch of great food! :) It was a great start to my birthday week! :)
