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leading up to owl I was actually super anxious because of the whole unknown factory. so I decided maybe I should make a list of some cool bullet point info about what it’s like and what to expect for those of you who are going to this stage! if you have any questions or worries feel free to message me and I can go ahead and try to help you out!

• if you get there an hour early you’ll get floor seats
  
• there are vending machines and concession stuff like sandwiches (I think ham? and for sure peanut butter and jelly!) chips, water, monsters, and other drinks
• the bathrooms only have a few stalls (yes they are the kind u can see through) so I advise going during a match or while they are setting up for next round. a line tends to grow during half time!!
• while standing in line, your ticket is scanned, you get a wrist band, an overwatch league towel, sour patch kids (got 2 mini bags during the game!) and a raffle ticket.
• keep your raffle ticket on you! don’t lose it! during half time they give away prizes such as s76 statues, snillo body pillow (tho it will be something different next time), and cool stuff like that.
• They randomly throw t-shirts into the crowd sometimes. please be careful. most people were chill but the guy next to me no joke body slammed into me and almost hit my head. people can be dicks and I dont want yall to get hurt. 
• most people are really nice. don’t be afraid to talk to your neighbors! think of them as if you were in a comp game with some super nice people. there was no pressure or anything.
• the seats are sorta okay for the first 10 minutes but after awhile your butt gets hella numb. feel free to take a break and walk around the store or just stretch. 
• they do remind you where the exit is and give you a little rundown on what we’ll do if there is an earthquake.
• there is signing with a chosen team at the end of the entire thing. 
• traffic isn’t as bad as you’d think it would be!
• if you are waiting for your ride and wait outside of the venue, go down a few feet and wait over by the bus stop. no one wants casters, players, and other workers being bugged as they head out. 
• it really isn’t that cold. unless you’re wearing shorts and a short sleeve top, you shouldn’t have any troubles. 
• parking accepts cash only. you can use your card inside for drinks, food, and merch.
• before the games while you are waiting in line you get the option to make a sign if you’d like! they also do a little questionnaire thing and give out chips and little goodies for about 3 minutes. 
• you cannot bring any food or opened water bottles. if you bring a water bottle, don’t drink it in line b they will make you toss it!

so yeah! if you end up going to the game and you’re a bit anxious like I was, feel free to message me and I can try to help give you more of a rundown and answer any questions!

Thought I’d add on since I was just there!!

• If you go on a weekday (Weds/Thurs), unless you get there right at 4, you are pretty much guaranteed a floor seat. I got there like 3 hours prior, and people who got there at 2:30-3 got floor seats.
• They sell tons of chips and candy, along with all sorts of drinks, nachos, and yes, sandwiches! It’s reasonably priced too in my opinion.
• Go to the bathroom in between maps if you can. It’s just easier. EVERYONE gets up at half time. They have screens in the gift shop (which is the lobby) though so you don’t miss anything.
• We got mouse pads instead of towels! It seems they just like to give out random merch for free.
• Everyone is SUPER NICE. Most people are willing to talk to you about all sorts of things, like the games, the meta, favorite teams, or even unrelated things like where you’re from or what other hobbies you have.
• It’s only cold at first. When the games start, everything heats up.
• IT REALLY IS CARD ONLY, DON’T BRING CASH (except for parking if you need to)
• While they do give you the option to make a sign, I found it easier to simply bring a pre-made one with you. And they do trivia, other games…there was a guy who was having his birthday at the League and we all sang him happy birthday.
• The security guys are scary-looking but mostly nice.

If you’re able to you really should go!!! It’s cheap, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to spend a day!!!

A few other things:

– it’s really loud. That probably goes without saying but the first game I was freaking out at how loud it was. I got used to it eventually but just a heads up!

– be nice to the people working there! They are really nice people! Also I got there a little late but I befriended someone who snagged me two floor seats.

– talk to your neighbors! there’s some really cool people there and it’s super cool to get to know them

– parking is super easy, just follow the signs. I can’t remember how much it cost.

– I know some teams will sign stuff if you wait outside long enough but I can’t imagine it’s fun for them. It probably is best if you don’t wait around for people to come out so they can go home

– people usually end up leaving before the end so if you don’t get floor seats there’s a chance some will open up

– if youre uncomfortable with cameras, don’t go to the floor seats. they will have cameras on the crowd to get reaction shots and it can be a little disconcerting.

– food is reasonably priced which is crazy

– don’t scream like you’re at a concert. it’s not fun for people in the crowd, the players, people watching on twitch, people working there, etc.

– soe and malik will come out before they go back on air and give you a rundown of what is going to happen and when to cheer. they’re really nice! listen and be loud when they ask so it’s not awkwardly silent on stream