2024-06-12 12:10
If you travel frequently, you may have given thought to the idea of using points and miles to help you travel more — and for less money. And if you travel often for sports, there&rsquo&hell…Read More
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Your teams go on the road, so why don't you? Itinerant Fan aims to help sports fans plan trips to watch their favorite teams and events live, and includes stadium guides, guides to major sports cities and more.
2024-06-05 14:30
Of all the sports road trips you can plan out, we can’t think of one more romantic than a baseball road trip. Come to think of it, we can’t think of one more easy to plan, either… Read More
2024-05-28 12:45
The 2024 NFL schedule is here! And with that, we can begin scouring it for potential multiple-game road trip opportunities this season. Of the four major sports leagues, the NFL is the harde… Read More
2024-05-20 12:15
Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is far from what you’d think of as a “traditional” ballpark. It’s a giant airplane hangar in the desert, one with a ret… Read More
2024-04-29 12:45
Coors Field, the home of the Colorado Rockies, is a quirky ballpark that lies in a vibrant area, and those two things together always make for a more pleasant fan experience. The act of watc… Read More
2024-04-24 12:22
The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching, and the city is hard at work getting its venues prepared to host an ambitious slate of events. And there’s plenty of innovation in store f… Read More
2024-04-19 13:45
The relocation of the Arizona Coyotes became complete this week, as the NHL franchise was officially sold and its move to Utah approved. The team will begin playing at Salt Lake City’s… Read More
2024-04-16 12:02
There’s really nothing that can be said here that we feel could make Boston any more enticing to visit than it already is. It’s a beautiful city, full of history, character and c… Read More
2024-04-09 12:36
Our guide to London Stadium in London, England, includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, hotels and restaurants, seating, MLB baseball and more. Read on to fi… Read More
2024-04-04 12:32
If you’re a Toronto Metropolitan University student attending an activity at the school’s Mattamy Athletic Centre, or if you’re a downtown resident shopping at the local Lo… Read More
2024-04-01 12:41
There are two sides to Yankee Stadium, the ballpark in the Bronx borough of New York City that hosts one of Major League Baseball’s most popular and successful franchises. On one hand… Read More
2024-03-27 12:57
If you are planning a baseball road trip this season, an important part of figuring out your best experience is defining what the best seat is for you. Finding the best seat is a more import… Read More
2024-03-25 12:31
With the 2024 MLB season here, I’ve gone over the schedule to identify opportunities for a unique kind of ballpark road trip: Two games, two stadiums — in one day. I call it the… Read More
2024-03-14 12:25
It’s hard to dispute that Wembley Stadium is the most iconic sports venue in all of England, and in fact in all of the United Kingdom as a whole. And why wouldn’t it be? Nearly e… Read More
2024-03-06 13:11
In the fall of 2021, the NHL arrived in Seattle in the form of the expansion Kraken, and with it, Climate Pledge Arena came to life. The building once known as the Seattle Center Coliseum is… Read More
2024-03-01 13:45
The Dallas/Fort Worth region is gaining more and more prominence on the American sports landscape with each passing year, and not just because it’s home to teams in all four major spor… Read More
2024-02-27 13:30
The latest in our Venues Past series looks at Arco Arena in Sacramento, aka Sleep Train Arena, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings from 1988 to 2016. For more Venues Past posts, click h… Read More
2024-02-22 13:53
It’s been 15 years since Arizona’s Cactus League expanded to its current size of 10 stadiums, serving as the spring training home to 15 MLB teams. That was when the Los Angeles D… Read More
2024-02-15 13:02
The Grapefruit League is distinctly more spread-out than its Arizona counterpart in that it’s spread out the width of Florida and contains a mix of sites in or close to major metropoli… Read More
2024-02-14 13:12
For fans looking to visit a number of games in one trip, the Cactus League has a distinct advantage over the Grapefruit League in that all of its venues are located within one metropolitan r… Read More
2024-02-08 13:31
As anyone who has seen the movie “Hoosiers” certainly knows, Indiana’s first love when it comes to sports is basketball. And Indiana’s first major professional sports… Read More
2024-02-05 13:25
When I was a kid, I received an electric football game for Christmas. I was immediately smitten by the large field and the design of the game, and I spent large chunks of my childhood using… Read More
2024-01-29 13:12
If you’re planning a trip to watch MLB spring training in 2024, you’re in for a treat. In my opinion, attending spring training is one of the more unique experiences in sports fa… Read More
2024-01-25 13:29
Downtown is the epicenter for sports in Cleveland — in particular the southwest corner of the downtown district. There you’ll find the Guardians’ Progressive Field, and rig… Read More
2024-01-19 13:24
Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, gets plenty of attention in a city full of eye-catching attentions. But what else would you expect for a glitzy new venue right off the… Read More
2024-01-16 13:08
If you’re an NFL fan, it’s worth making a pilgrimage to Canton, Ohio to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the exhibits inside devoted to the history of the game make it we… Read More
2024-01-12 13:05
Cleveland has a well-deserved reputation as the home of passionate sports fans who follow the city’s teams in three major professional sports. And even though that fan base has met up… Read More
2024-01-02 13:00
Even in a fervent sports town like Pittsburgh, it feels a little bit too easy to overlook the Penguins and their home, PPG Paints Arena. Not for the fervent sports fans of Pittsburgh, of cou… Read More
2023-12-28 16:11
It’s become an annual tradition at Itinerant Fan to make the last post of the year a look back — and our 2023 in review saw me get back to the pursuit that birthed this site in t… Read More
2023-12-26 13:03
The city of Orlando is known the world over for Walt Disney World and all the other amusements and family-friendly activities available there. With so much to do there, you might think there… Read More
2023-12-19 12:11
Despite Cleveland’s long history of sports heartbreak — or, perhaps, because of it — the city’s fans have gained a well-deserved reputation for being among the most l… Read More
2023-12-11 13:49
If you want to hit the road for an MLB ballpark road trip in 2024, we’d like to help you get started. The pursuit of seeing multiple ballparks in one road trip is the most common thing… Read More
2023-12-05 14:52
I’ve said this before: Of all the cool promotions in sports, minor-league hockey’s Teddy Bear Toss has to be one of the best. If you’ve never heard of the Teddy Bear Toss… Read More
2023-11-28 13:25
The latest in our Venues Past series looks at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins until 2009 and the Minnesota Vikings until 2013, and site of a famo… Read More
2023-11-22 13:58
Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is one of the busiest arenas in the U.S., as one look at parking and seating situations on an event night can often attest. It’s the only building in th… Read More
2023-11-16 13:02
A new NHL season is upon us, so it got me thinking: Wouldn’t it be fun to rank all of the arenas in which you can watch NHL hockey? Of course it would be fun! Arena and stadium ranking… Read More
2023-11-13 13:14
Phoenix, an oasis in the desert, has also made a reputation for itself as a mecca for major sports. The region has played host to some big events over the years — four Super Bowls, col… Read More
2023-11-09 18:48
With a seating capacity of 62,850, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the largest club ground in London and the third-largest football stadium in England. Are you planning to watch a Spurs ma… Read More
2023-11-06 12:33
If you’re a college basketball fan, you almost certainly have Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on your list of places to visit. And why not? The history of Duke’s storied men… Read More
2023-11-01 14:03
I have a confession to make: Sometimes, I attend games alone. Just like with any social situation, circumstances occasionally call for it. I like going to games as often as possible, but I&r&hell…Read More
2023-10-24 12:50
Built near the beginning of the ’90s-era surge in new stadium construction, Denver’s Ball Arena — home of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets — continues to sta… Read More
2023-10-19 14:07
There’s no shortage of attractions to visit in downtown Atlanta, and yet the College Football Hall of Fame manages to stand out as one worth buying tickets for. Its dramatic entrance … Read More
2023-10-04 20:07
With the 2023-24 NBA season fast approaching, it’s that time again for us to peruse the NBA schedule for potential basketball road trip ideas. This season brings some interesting story… Read More
2023-09-27 13:28
Befitting its location in the heart of Silicon Valley, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara — home of the San Francisco 49ers and host to some big-time events in its short history &mdas&hell…Read More
2023-09-13 12:48
Mention Veterans Stadium to any Philadelphia sports fan with a long memory, and you’ll get a range of emotions. It’s likely that not all of them will be good, but you can bet tha… Read More
2023-09-08 12:45
In the context of its viability as an NFL market, Jacksonville is saddled with the “small-market” label and its team, the Jaguars, is often mentioned as a candidate for future re… Read More
2023-09-05 12:04
Citizens Bank Park is part of the famed cluster of venues known as the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia, and also the newest of the three stadiums that stand there. Opened in 2004 to hou… Read More
2023-08-30 19:52
Dodger Stadium welcomed 3,861,408 baseball fans in 2022. That’s 47,671 on average per game! This year, you can be one of them. Watch the famed Los Angeles Dodgers on their home tu… Read More
2023-08-25 15:46
Even 30 years after its opening, Oriole Park at Camden Yards — the charming, retro home of the Baltimore Orioles — is considered by many to be the gold standard among major-leagu… Read More
2023-08-15 12:40
NFL teams averaged about 69,444 fans at their home games in 2022. It’s important to note that the most popular NFL teams don’t have to be Super Bowl winners or even contende… Read More
2023-07-28 12:32
Whether you are a fervent Manchester United supporter or simply someone who likes international football, it’s likely that you have Old Trafford on your sports travel wish list. And Ol… Read More
2023-07-24 11:44
The Texas Rangers moved into a new home in 2020, but they didn’t go far. Globe Life Field offers plenty of familiarity to go with the bells and whistles expected of a new ballpark. Sta… Read More
2023-07-18 12:26
The 2023-24 NHL schedule is here! And like we do every summer, it’s time to plan out some NHL road trips for the coming season based on the upcoming slate of games. For the first time… Read More
2023-07-13 12:33
Football, the United States’ most beloved sport, has come a long way since the first game was played all the way back in 1869, and the sight of packed stadiums every NFL season stand a… Read More
2023-07-06 12:34
From higher education to government business, and from a vibrant cultural scene to numerous craft breweries, the Raleigh/Durham region offers quite a bit to its visitors — a fact that… Read More
2023-06-19 12:37
In Seattle, there’s a special place in sports fans’ hearts for the local baseball club, the Mariners, and games at their home ballpark, T-Mobile Park, can often be celebrated eve… Read More
2023-06-13 12:59
With teams in nearly every major league, a visit to Minnesota for sports is well worth it. Especially when you have the opportunity to see two games in one day. Of course, league schedules w… Read More
2023-06-06 16:34
When you hear the name Yankee Stadium, you may think back to a venue that held a century of history, and a century of success. However, the stadium that currently stands today was not the ho… Read More
2023-05-31 13:58
If there’s a ranking out there for most romantic ballparks in Major League Baseball, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles has to be at or near the top of the list, with an experience that can… Read More
2023-05-22 12:53
Now that the NFL schedule for 2023 has dropped, we can start with one of our favorite rites around here: planning out NFL travel and road trip ideas for the upcoming season. Yes, we love bre… Read More
2023-05-15 12:05
Kansas City, Missouri, is known as the “Paris of the Plains” because the city’s layout and architecture tend to give off a certain elegance. It can be surprisingly cosmopol… Read More
2023-04-25 12:59
In the “State of Hockey,” where the game thrives from frozen ponds to remote barns, the brightest lights are reserved for the capital of St. Paul. That’s where you’ll… Read More
2023-04-19 12:45
A stated goal of mine since adolescence — and, indeed, the reason why I started Itinerant Fan in the first place — was to aid in my quest to visit every current stadium in the fo… Read More
2023-04-13 13:01
If you’re a baseball fan, it’s quite likely that Wrigley Field is at or near the top of your list of stadiums to visit. Heck, even if you’re not a baseball fan, it’s… Read More
2023-04-11 12:10
Since 2010, the Minnesota Twins have been in constant running for having the best ballpark in the majors, with the gleaming Target Field on the edge of downtown. The park certainly is a stro… Read More
2023-04-04 12:28
As the 2023 baseball season gets underway, fans across the country are gearing up to visit their favorite stadiums to cheer on their teams. But with so many fantastic ballparks to choose fro… Read More
2023-03-30 13:02
With MLB Opening Day around the corner, you’ll see ballpark rankings coming out in a lot of websites and publications. And who can blame them? Ballpark rankings are fun, subjective &md&hell…Read More
2023-03-28 12:34
The Tampa Bay region may be known primarily for sun and surf, but there’s lots more to do around town. One of those things is watch hockey, and one visit to Amalie Arena shows that Tam… Read More
2023-03-22 12:52
Once thought of as a destination primarily for people of a certain faith, Salt Lake City has really come into its own as an all-around vacation spot. And that’s especially true for spo… Read More
2023-03-16 12:42
If you’re an avid baseball fan like me, you’ve probably done a few ballpark road trips in your day. But have you had the opportunity to see two MLB games in two ballparks &hellip&hell…Read More
2023-03-13 12:04
On the western edge of downtown Atlanta, there’s much to do within a relatively small area, but NBA basketball fits in nicely amid the hustle and bustle. The hometown Hawks play at Sta… Read More
2023-03-10 18:27
Would you like to share your love for sports with your young kids? If so, the best way to do this is by taking them to a baseball game, a football game, or another type of sporting event. Wh… Read More
2023-02-28 13:57
Our guide to PNC Arena in Raleigh includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, nearby hotels and restaurants, seating and more. Read on to find out how to get the… Read More
2023-02-23 13:50
If you love traveling and watching sports as much as I do, then you’ve probably spent a pretty penny on it over the years. Yes, it’s generally an expensive pursuit. But there are… Read More
2023-02-22 16:16
Our city guides are meant to showcase the best of a metropolitan area from the perspective of a sports fan visiting St. Louis to watch their favorite teams in a game or two. Here’s our… Read More
2023-02-13 14:41
Since the first professional baseball game was held in the late 1800s, the sport has exploded in popularity and has become an integral part of American history. Sure, it’s the nat… Read More
2023-02-08 16:40
If you heard or saw ads for NASCAR’s Clash at the Coliseum, you may have had this thought: Cars? Inside a football stadium? It’s the same thought that intrigued me, so much… Read More
2023-02-01 13:20
In Salt Lake City, primarily known around the world as the center of the Mormon faith, there’s plenty of room for sports fandom — as fans of the Utah Jazz and the NBA already wel… Read More
2023-01-26 13:45
Home to five professional teams, Houston has a significant place in the nation’s sports scene — and its profile is ever-growing. Just consider this stretch for Space City (or Clu… Read More
2023-01-17 14:02
The Grapefruit League is distinctly more spread-out than its Arizona counterpart in that it’s spread out the width of Florida and contains a mix of sites in or close to major metropoli… Read More
2023-01-12 14:12
For fans looking to visit a number of games in one trip, the Cactus League has a distinct advantage over the Grapefruit League in that all of its venues are located within one metropolitan r… Read More
2023-01-04 13:59
Arizona State University’s Division I ice hockey program has been growing for several seasons, both in stature and in popularity. And in 2022, the Sun Devils built a permanent home to… Read More
2022-12-30 13:40
As we do every year on Itinerant Fan, let’s review 2022 and look back on all the travels documented on this site in the name of sports. I don’t think I visited as many stadiums a… Read More
2022-12-23 12:04
Part of the fun of visiting many of the grounds in English soccer is to see how well the stadium incorporates itself within the existing neighborhood. Understandably, this is sometimes depen… Read More
2022-12-16 08:02
With one FIFA men’s World Cup at an end, the attention now turns to the next cycle, almost four years from now. Of course, the 2026 World Cup is a special one in our eyes because it&rs&hell…Read More
2022-12-07 16:37
In just four short years, the NFL’s presence in Los Angeles went from nonexistent to vibrant with the arrival of the Rams and Chargers. And in 2020, the two teams got a new playground… Read More
2022-11-28 14:46
Our city guides are meant to showcase the best of a metropolitan area from the perspective of a sports fan visiting Indianapolis to watch their favorite teams in a game or two. Here’s… Read More
2022-11-17 13:11
For many sports fans, Camp Nou is a good an example of “destination stadium” as there is in the world. It’s home to one of the most popular clubs anywhere, FC Barcelona. It… Read More
2022-11-14 13:20
One of the overarching messages that I hope people get when visiting Itinerant Fan is that you don’t have to necessarily like sports to get something out of sports travel. Rather, I fe… Read More
2022-11-09 13:47
Though basketball is undoubtedly king in Indiana, there’s plenty of room for football in the Indiana sports fan’s heart. And when it comes to football in the Hoosier State, fans… Read More
2022-11-01 12:43
When its sports teams are doing well, Cincinnati is about as a vibrant sports town as there is in the country. Unfortunately for the city, that hasn’t happened often in recent years, w… Read More
2022-10-27 20:25
Thinking about planning an MLB ballpark road trip in 2023? We’re here to help. Major League Baseball has already released the 2023 schedule, allowing all of us to get an early start on… Read More
2022-10-19 12:32
Whether you are a fervent Manchester United supporter or simply someone who likes international football, it’s likely that you have Old Trafford on your sports travel wish list. And Ol… Read More
2022-10-12 17:46
The more games I go to, the more I realize I like to spend a lot of my time in standing-room sections at the stadium. I’m clearly not alone in this thought. Whenever I do seek out good… Read More
2022-10-04 13:50
When the Cincinnati Bengals moved into Paycor Stadium — initially named Paul Brown Stadium — in 2000, the franchise was in the midst of a downturn that saw them miss the playoffs… Read More
2022-09-12 12:33
Basketball season is fast approaching! And now that the NBA schedule for the 2022-23 season has been released, it’s time for our annual rite of dreaming up NBA road trip ideas. It shou… Read More
2022-09-06 12:31
Take in a game at Petco Park and you’ll quickly find that the experience — from the atmosphere to the seating to the food — is a little bit different than many other ballpa… Read More
2022-08-31 12:10
Though it is one of the Premier League’s newest grounds, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has already established itself as one of its most unique. Rising conspicuously over the north London… Read More
2022-08-26 12:49
It’s an undeniable fact of being a sports fan: Sometimes, buying tickets is difficult – especially, of course, if the event in question is one that’s in high demand. I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-08-18 23:03
Since this site was conceived more than a decade ago, Itinerant Fan’s mission has been to provide guides to each of the stadiums in the four major U.S. sports leagues. In other words… Read More
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