NEZ Club Seats

[GTOWNHOG]

From a communication sent out today:

Given the state-of-the-art clubs, complimentary food, the other exclusive amenities, and the location of these premium seats in the NEZ, season tickets for NEZ club seats will be available for $1,500 per seat in some sections and $1,350 per seat in other sections.  Some portion of the ticket price will be considered a donation and thus eligible for a tax deduction (please consult your own tax advisor).

Family of 4 = $5,800 or $5,400 per season...   PLUS Required donation to Razorback Foundation.

[bphi11ips]

From a communication sent out today:

Given the state-of-the-art clubs, complimentary food, the other exclusive amenities, and the location of these premium seats in the NEZ, season tickets for NEZ club seats will be available for $1,500 per seat in some sections and $1,350 per seat in other sections.  Some portion of the ticket price will be considered a donation and thus eligible for a tax deduction (please consult your own tax advisor).

Family of 4 = $5,800 or $5,400 per season...   PLUS Required donation to Razorback Foundation.

That's not a bad price.  In line with NFL club seating prices.

[ricepig]

From a communication sent out today:

Given the state-of-the-art clubs, complimentary food, the other exclusive amenities, and the location of these premium seats in the NEZ, season tickets for NEZ club seats will be available for $1,500 per seat in some sections and $1,350 per seat in other sections.  Some portion of the ticket price will be considered a donation and thus eligible for a tax deduction (please consult your own tax advisor).

Family of 4 = $5,800 or $5,400 per season...   PLUS Required donation to Razorback Foundation.

They better hope Levy has improved their product and services by then, haha.

[razorhead94]

Meanwhile the NEZ suites have officially sold out

[1HourToHogville]

Put down deposits on seats in NEZ club.  Seat selection in the Spring as usual. 

NEZ club areas will be exclusive and will not be open to access by other club ticketholders from East or South.  Greatly reduces those pesky lines and foot traffic. 

NEZ Outdoor club area has been approved for consumption of alcoholic beverages. So take your beer back to your seat and quit loitering inside around me guzzling beer.

[Porked Tongue]

I believe next year is the last year beer is not available stadium wide.

[woodrow hog call]

Put down deposits on seats in NEZ club.  Seat selection in the Spring as usual. 

NEZ club areas will be exclusive and will not be open to access by other club ticketholders from East or South.  Greatly reduces those pesky lines and foot traffic. 

NEZ Outdoor club area has been approved for consumption of alcoholic beverages. So take your beer back to your seat and quit loitering inside around me guzzling beer.

The lack of foot traffic would be a great benefit for me, at the TCU game I'm pretty sure all 72,000 people had to walk in front us, at some point. Many of them made several trips, it's like they came to walk laps in the stadium and didn't know a game was going on.

[ricepig]

Put down deposits on seats in NEZ club.  Seat selection in the Spring as usual. 

NEZ club areas will be exclusive and will not be open to access by other club ticketholders from East or South.  Greatly reduces those pesky lines and foot traffic. 

NEZ Outdoor club area has been approved for consumption of alcoholic beverages. So take your beer back to your seat and quit loitering inside around me guzzling beer.

That'll work until Levy runs out of CC paper and cold beer........

[ricepig]

I believe next year is the last year beer is not available stadium wide.

Its coming, not sure if 2018, 2019, or 2020.

[Porked Tongue]

Its coming, not sure if 2018, 2019, or 2020.

They're working on it for the whole conference.

I think the target was next year but now they want to dangle the alcohol carrot for the nez seating.

[Hog Pharm]

That's not a bad price.  In line with NFL club seating prices.

No, especially when you consider it includes all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages.

[ricepig]

No, especially when you consider it includes all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages.

$125 worth of food to eat over the SOC tickets, but the availability of adult beverages will influence some, pun intended......

[factchecker]

From what I understand, there will not be a minimum required donation required for the NEZ Clubs.

Of course, you're donation will help you get the better seats but it is similar to the SOC which has a very small required donation ($150) but an expensive ticket price ($850).

[Hog Pharm]

From what I understand, there will not be a minimum required donation required for the NEZ Clubs.

Of course, you're donation will help you get the better seats but it is similar to the SOC which has a very small required donation ($150) but an expensive ticket price ($850).

Will they be available to purchase on the seating portal? The email said they have begun to secure commitments for NEZ club seats so it sounds like it may be different?

[TebowHater]

They better hope Levy has improved their product and services by then, haha.

Cannot confirm, but heard from a friend that supposedly Levy was amazing for the suite holders and they were all super happy with the food. Us lowly's in the rest of the stadium, not so much.

[hogcard1964]

That's not a bad price.  In line with NFL club seating prices.

At the talent level of a pretty good high school program.

[TebowHater]

At the talent level of a pretty good high school program.

This is beyond ridiculous. Our team, and you know this, would murder any high school team in the country. Shut up.

[factchecker]

Will they be available to purchase on the seating portal? The email said they have begun to secure commitments for NEZ club seats so it sounds like it may be different?

I'm not sure.  The ticket office is going to tell you that they are selling fast and you have to secure your seat because that is the name of the game.  I'm sure they are selling but not as fast as they want you to believe.

I'm going to slow play the process.  I've got good seats in the SOC.  I'm not in any hurry to add an added $1300 ($650 x 2) to my expenses.  Speaking of prices, I'm going to need a concrete price line not a guesstimate before I make a commitment.  I know they are probably working things out but I want to see an actual seating chart with prices.

[hogcard1964]

This is beyond ridiculous. Our team, and you know this, would murder any high school team in the country. Shut up.

You could be right.   

[FraggleHog]

From a communication sent out today:

Given the state-of-the-art clubs, complimentary food, the other exclusive amenities, and the location of these premium seats in the NEZ, season tickets for NEZ club seats will be available for $1,500 per seat in some sections and $1,350 per seat in other sections.  Some portion of the ticket price will be considered a donation and thus eligible for a tax deduction (please consult your own tax advisor).

Family of 4 = $5,800 or $5,400 per season...   PLUS Required donation to Razorback Foundation.

That really isn't a bad price. Expecting more. I'll still keep my SEZ indoor Club seats but will consider that for the future when my means allow for it.

[ricepig]

Cannot confirm, but heard from a friend that supposedly Levy was amazing for the suite holders and they were all super happy with the food. Us lowly's in the rest of the stadium, not so much.

Well, they failed on the Club level, or were a D- for sure.

[ricepig]

I'm not sure.  The ticket office is going to tell you that they are selling fast and you have to secure your seat because that is the name of the game.  I'm sure they are selling but not as fast as they want you to believe.

I'm going to slow play the process.  I've got good seats in the SOC.  I'm not in any hurry to add an added $1300 ($650 x 2) to my expenses.  Speaking of prices, I'm going to need a concrete price line not a guesstimate before I make a commitment.  I know they are probably working things out but I want to see an actual seating chart with prices.

Yeah, I don't think it's more than we want your commitment, we'll let you know your seat next March.

[Inhogswetrust]

Well, they failed on the Club level, or were a D- for sure.

In the SEZ outdoor club it was an F.

[ricepig]

In the SEZ outdoor club it was an F.

I was giving them a D for eating in the EIC before I walked down to my seats, D- average, haha.

[1HourToHogville]

Pricing in original post was correct.  $1,500 for center sections and $1,350 for outer sections per seat.  That includes tax deductible portion of $150 per seat as a contribution.

Deposit of $100 per seat (Nonrefundable) guarantees you seat selections.  These are being offered to anybody.  No prior donation or giving needed.  I'm sure first choices of seating selection will be based on priority points.  Indication I got was they expect many new first time buyers but don't expect to have them all reserved come Spring.  That means a person who hasn't donated much may get a good opportunity to buy a great seat. 

[factchecker]

Pricing in original post was correct.  $1,500 for center sections and $1,350 for outer sections per seat.  That includes tax deductible portion of $150 per seat as a contribution.

Which would be great if they could take it out of my donation similar to the SOC seat value - that would drop the price to $1200 because I like outer (corner) seats.

What it sounds like to me is that the process is going to be similar to the SW Classic tickets where the donation is included in the ticket price.

[bphi11ips]

At the talent level of a pretty good high school program.

I've had tickets behind the Titans bench near midfield for almost 20 years.  Give me a Razorbacks game any time, even in the endzone.

And some of the best games I've ever been to have been high school games.  Paid $7 for my 50 yard-line seat at one last Friday. 

[HognotinMemphis]

The lack of foot traffic would be a great benefit for me, at the TCU game I'm pretty sure all 72,000 people had to walk in front us, at some point. Many of them made several trips, it's like they came to walk laps in the stadium and didn't know a game was going on.

No one walked between me and my 70" Ultra 4K TV. And I didn't have to fight the crowd rushing out of the stadium and drive home after a 28-7 loss at home.

[HognotinMemphis]

From same email as the OP's content:

The Razorback Foundation has also secured commitments for over 70 percent of the new loge boxes and only a handful remain. If you have any interest in loge boxes, please act promptly to contact the Razorback Foundation (479-443-9000 or email gohogs@razorbackfoundation.com). These premium seats provide a unique and exciting game day experience, and we anticipate the few remaining loge boxes will be gone very soon.

Additionally, our team has begun to secure commitments for the north end zone club seats, which will feature the finest amenities and access to team as they enter the field. The north end zone club seats will also be the first in DWRRS to provide all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages in the price of the seats. If you have interest, contact Mike Sisco at (479) 575-3766 or mpsisco@uark.edu

They consider "handful" equal to almost 30% apparently.

[factchecker]

They consider "handful" equal to almost 30% apparently.

Well, yeah.  It's all about the total number and perception.

I believe there are 70 total loge boxes.

70% of 70 = 49 sold loge boxes

That would leave around 21 loge boxes.  I'm not sure if there is a mathematical formula to determine what is or is not a "handful" but 21 is a small number compared to 70.

All the suites are bought.  Loge boxes are being bought.  Pretty good considering that the price point for these loge boxes is around $16k annually.

It will be interesting to see the % of club seats being bought.

[Inhogswetrust]

No one walked between me and my 70" Ultra 4K TV. And I didn't have to fight the crowd rushing out of the stadium and drive home after a 28-7 loss at home.

So you never go out, travel and spend any money on entertainment outside the house............wow.

[ricepig]

Well, yeah.  It's all about the total number and perception.

I believe there are 70 total loge boxes.

70% of 70 = 49 sold loge boxes

That would leave around 21 loge boxes.  I'm not sure if there is a mathematical formula to determine what is or is not a "handful" but 21 is a small number compared to 70.

All the suites are bought.  Loge boxes are being bought.  Pretty good considering that the price point for these loge boxes is around $16k annually.

It will be interesting to see the % of club seats being bought.

Less than 17 Loge boxes remain, fwiw.

https://twitter.com/jefflongUA/status/910551413188476928

[HognotinMemphis]

So you never go out, travel and spend any money on entertainment outside the house............wow.

Sure I do...just not around and among 70,000 buddies who get in my way, are an inconvenience, and do not smell like me.

[HognotinMemphis]

Less than 17 Loge boxes remain, fwiw.

https://twitter.com/jefflongUA/status/910551413188476928

So it is 16 left. Why not just say "16 remain" instead of saying, "less than 17". So weird. The people paying for these things are not stupid.

[hawgon]

So it is 16 left. Why not just say "16 remain" instead of saying, "less than 17". So weird. The people paying for these things are not stupid.

The perception of scarcity drives demand.  Marketing 101.

But he really should learn how to use the English language when defining a number verses an amount.

[jkstock04]

So it is 16 left. Why not just say "16 remain" instead of saying, "less than 17". So weird. The people paying for these things are not stupid.

That is kind of funny...just car salesman type spin jargon.

[hawgon]

By the way, I thought these things were selling themselves?  Now we're getting used car sales pitches?

[GTOWNHOG]

That's not a bad price.  In line with NFL club seating prices.

ALL of the current East Outdoor Club season ticket holders that have seats in sections 207 through 211 will LOSE their seats due to the construction of the new suites being added on the East side.  We have been told that we will have priority on selecting seats in the new NEZ Club area.  The only problem is that for this "priority" position, the cost per seat will increase from $750, which is my current cost per seat in the East Outdoor Club, to at least $1,350 per seat if I choose to relocate to the NEZ. In addition, we are required to keep our Razorback Foundation contribution at the same level.   

After 44 consecutive years of purchasing season tickets in either Little Rock, Fayetteville, or both, I will need to make a decision on whether it is worth the $$$$ to watch the Razorbacks in person.  Of course, if I decide to drop the tickets, I will also not have to drive 650 miles round trip..... 

[ricepig]

ALL of the current East Outdoor Club season ticket holders that have seats in sections 207 through 211 will LOSE their seats due to the construction of the new suites being added on the East side.  We have been told that we will have priority on selecting seats in the new NEZ Club area.  The only problem is that for this "priority" position, the cost per seat will increase from $750, which is my current cost per seat in the East Outdoor Club, to at least $1,350 per seat if I choose to relocate to the NEZ. In addition, we are required to keep our Razorback Foundation contribution at the same level.   

After 44 consecutive years of purchasing season tickets in either Little Rock, Fayetteville, or both, I will need to make a decision on whether it is worth the $$$$ to watch the Razorbacks in person.  Of course, if I decide to drop the tickets, I will also not have to drive 650 miles round trip..... 

With your years of donating you may be able to continue in the EOC, those remaining seats will be based  a priority points.

[ricepig]

By the way, I thought these things were selling themselves?  Now we're getting used car sales pitches?

I never heard anyone say the Loge boxes were selling themselves, and there's 11 months to sell 16? I guess those odds aren't too bad. Finding 2100 to pay $1500 for club seats may be a bigger problem. However, since alcohol will be allowed there, they'll probably sell.

[BroyledNutts]

ALL of the current East Outdoor Club season ticket holders that have seats in sections 207 through 211 will LOSE their seats due to the construction of the new suites being added on the East side.  We have been told that we will have priority on selecting seats in the new NEZ Club area.  The only problem is that for this "priority" position, the cost per seat will increase from $750, which is my current cost per seat in the East Outdoor Club, to at least $1,350 per seat if I choose to relocate to the NEZ. In addition, we are required to keep our Razorback Foundation contribution at the same level.   

After 44 consecutive years of purchasing season tickets in either Little Rock, Fayetteville, or both, I will need to make a decision on whether it is worth the $$$$ to watch the Razorbacks in person.  Of course, if I decide to drop the tickets, I will also not have to drive 650 miles round trip..... 

My brother in law received the same notice, only stating the ENTIRE EOC will be re-seated prior to 2018 season ... I don't know anything about that area, but it sounds like more than just a couple new suites are going in....

[cram224]

Does the sun bother anybody on the east side? Just asking thinking about moving my seats.

[FraggleHog]

ALL of the current East Outdoor Club season ticket holders that have seats in sections 207 through 211 will LOSE their seats due to the construction of the new suites being added on the East side.  We have been told that we will have priority on selecting seats in the new NEZ Club area.  The only problem is that for this "priority" position, the cost per seat will increase from $750, which is my current cost per seat in the East Outdoor Club, to at least $1,350 per seat if I choose to relocate to the NEZ. In addition, we are required to keep our Razorback Foundation contribution at the same level.   

After 44 consecutive years of purchasing season tickets in either Little Rock, Fayetteville, or both, I will need to make a decision on whether it is worth the $$$$ to watch the Razorbacks in person.  Of course, if I decide to drop the tickets, I will also not have to drive 650 miles round trip..... 

Didn't realize they were adding additional suites on the East side... So now they will have suites above and below the EIC... Looks like 207 - 211 are the sections between the 20's

[ricepig]

Does the sun bother anybody on the east side? Just asking thinking about moving my seats.

I had front row seats from 2003-2005, I moved to the SOC. It wasn't terrible, but I had kids and a bitching wife over it, lol.

[BroyledNutts]

Does the sun bother anybody on the east side? Just asking thinking about moving my seats.

Only time it ever bothered the wife and I was during 2:30 starts ... we sat in East Indoor Club, and early or late starts had no issues ... 2:30 starts get warm and bright in EIC 'till about 5pm ... My brother in law sits in EOC and he says the overhang from the suite level blocks the sun, and he's 5th row...

[GTOWNHOG]

With your years of donating you may be able to continue in the EOC, those remaining seats will be based  a priority points.

Yes, that is a possibility.  We are ranked 97th out of 345 East Outdoor Club seat holders.  Based upon where the new suites are located, I will be moved toward the end zone after having good seats on the 25 yard line for the last 17 seasons.  The Athletic Department and Razorback Foundation are pushing long time customers to the less desirable seats in order to make more $$$$ by adding suites. I am not too happy with this attitude. 

[GTOWNHOG]

Didn't realize they were adding additional suites on the East side... So now they will have suites above and below the EIC... Looks like 207 - 211 are the sections between the 20's

You are CORRECT!!!  The suites wil be constructed in the existing East Outdoor Club area between the 20 yard lines.  Those who get to remain in the East Outdoor Club will be moved toward the End Zones.  According to the E-mail that I received, there are 25 Seats in section 206 with an OBSTRUCTED VIEW and 31 Seats in section 212 with an obstructed view.  IN my opinion, these seats should be sold at a 25% discount....

[ricepig]

Yes, that is a possibility.  We are ranked 97th out of 345 East Outdoor Club seat holders.  Based upon where the new suites are located, I will be moved toward the end zone after having good seats on the 25 yard line for the last 17 seasons.  The Athletic Department and Razorback Foundation are pushing long time customers to the less desirable seats in order to make more $$$$ by adding suites. I am not too happy with this attitude. 

Those suites paid $20M towards the expansion, so sure, money talks. Also, you don't know for sure where you'll get, some may choose the north end, south end, or regular seats. You'll know in March, haha.

[tasteslikechicken]

I wonder if it would be feasible to remove at least some of the bleachers and install chair backs on the East and West sides one day? I sit in the South RedZone about halfway up and while I love the comfort of the chair back seats, I don't really care for watching a game from that angle.

[hobhog]

I wonder if it would be feasible to remove at least some of the bleachers and install chair backs on the East and West sides one day? I sit in the South RedZone about halfway up and while I love the comfort of the chair back seats, I don't really care for watching a game from that angle.

This needs to be done. TCU did it at their stadium years ago and while lost some seats it is very nice place to watch a game.