It’s never too late to plan a Touchdown Trip – and late December often delivers some of the most exciting football of the year. NFL cities are still bedecked in festive lights and with many having time off for Christmas and New Year, it can be the perfect time for a cheeky gridiron getaway!
We’ve curated a host of Week 17 trips that promise deliver unforgettable football experiences this winter – with some great cities and match-ups guaranteed to ensure you end 2022 and begin 2023 with a bang!
Steelers @ Ravens 4 Nights
30 December to 3rd January | 4 Nights
Package includes:
30 Dec | Direct flight from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles with Virgin Atlantic | One piece of checked baggage included
30 Dec | 4 nights, Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards | Perfect downtown location for exploring Baltimore | Easy walk to M&T Bank Stadium
01 Jan | Pregame tailgate including great local food, drinks (beer/spirits/nonalcoholic), live DJ and tailgate games, walking distance from the stadium
01 Jan | Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers | Upper corner/Endzone tickets | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
03 Dec | Direct flight from Washington to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic | One piece of checked baggage included
Dolphins @ Patriots 4 Nights
29th December to 2nd January | 4 Nights
Package includes:
29 Dec | Direct flight from London Heathrow to Boston with United Airlines | One piece of checked baggage included
29 Dec | 4 nights, 4 star Boston Park Plaza (Superior Room) | Grand hotel in beautiful Boston location | Close to Boston Common and historical landmarks
31 Dec | Boston Bruins v Buffalo Sabres | Upper Balcony Tickets
01 Jan | New England Patriots v Miami Dolphins | Upper corner/Endzone tickets | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
01 Jan | Return game day coach transfers to Gillette Stadium
02 Jan | Direct flight from Boston to London Heathrow with United Airlines | One piece of checked baggage included
Packages starting from £1895 per person*
Jets @ Seahawks | 4 Nights
30th December to 3rd January | 4 Nights
Package includes:
30 Dec | Direct flight from London with Virgin Atlantic | One piece of checked baggage included
30 Dec | 4 nights, Kimpton Hotel Vintage | 4 star hotel in wonderful downtown location | Close to Pike Place Market and easy walk to Lumen Field
31 Dec | Guided Tour of Lumen Field
01 Jan | Seattle Seahawks v New York Jets | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
03 Jan | Direct flight from Seattle to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic | One checked bag included
Packages starting from £1,795 per person*
5 Nights, 3 Football Games, 2 Cities
25 October to 30 October | 5 Nights
Package includes:
25 Oct | Direct flight from London Heathrow to New Orleans | One piece of checked baggage included
25 Oct | Collect Standard-Size Hire Car and drive to Baton Rouge
25 Oct | 1 night, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Baton Rouge | Breakfast Included
26 Oct | LSU Tigers v Auburn Tigers | Section 612 Seats | Upgrades available
26 Oct | Drive to New Orleans after the game
26 Oct | 2 nights, Holiday Inn Express Downtown New Orleans | Breakfast Included
27 Oct | New Orleans Saints v Arizona Cardinals | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
28 Oct | Return hire car to New Orleans Airport
28 Oct | Fly to Pittsburgh via Charlotte | One piece of checked baggage included
28 Oct | Shuttle transfer from airport to hotel
28 Oct | 2 nights, DoubleTree Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh City Centre | Breakfast Included
28 Oct | Pittsburgh Steelers v Miami Dolphins Monday Night Football | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
29 Oct | Free day to explore Pittsburgh
30 Oct | Shuttle transfer from hotel to Pittsburgh Airport
30 Oct | Direct flights from Pittsburgh to London Heathrow | One piece of checked baggage included
5 Nights in the Deep South
20 November to 25 November | 5 Nights
Package includes:
20 Nov | Direct flight from London Heathrow to Houston | One piece of checked baggage included
20 Nov | Collect Standard-Size Hire Car from Houston Airport
20 Nov | 2 nights, Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston
21 Nov | Houston Texans Tailgate – Award winning private pregame tailgate party featuring great food, unlimited drinks, retrofitted bus with 6 beers on tap, entertainment and more in the stadium lot
21 Nov | Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
22 Nov | Drive to Baton Rouge | Approx. 4 hours
22 Nov | 1 night, Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge | Breakfast included
23 Nov | LSU Tigers v Arkansas Razorbacks | Section 613 Seats | Upgrades available
23 Nov | After the game, drive to New Orleans | Approx. 1 hour
23 Nov | 2 nights, SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans | Breakfast included
24 Nov | New Orleans Saints v Carolina Panthers | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
25 Nov | Direct flights from New Orleans to London Heathrow | One piece of checked baggage included
Packages starting from £1665 per person*
December Multi-City Break
04 December to 10 December | 6 Nights
Package includes:
04 Dec | Direct flight from London Heathrow to Chicago | One piece of checked baggage included
04 Dec | Private transfer from Chicago airport to downtown Chicago hotel
04 Dec | 2 nights, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago
05 Dec | Chicago Bears Tailgate – Starting 3 hours prior to kick off outside Soldier Field. This legendary tailgate includes food and drink. Flyer with location and contact detail will be included in the travel pack.
05 Dec | Chicago Bears v Dallas Cowboys | Section 429 | Upgrades available
06 Dec | Fly direct from Chicago to Boston, MA
06 Dec | Private transfer from Boston airport to downtown Boston hotel
06 Dec | 3 nights, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston
08 Dec | New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs | Section 325 | Upgrades available
09 Dec | Train from Boston South Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station
09 Dec | 1 night, Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia City Center
09 Dec | Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate – Philly’s premier professionally catered tailgate party featuring all-inclusive fan favourite menu, draft beer and live entertainment starting 4 hours prior to kickoff in the stadium lot.
09 Dec | Philadelphia Eagles v New York Giants | Section 230 | Upgrades available
10 Dec | Private transfer from downtown Philadelphia hotel to Philadelphia airport
10 Dec | Direct flights from Philadelphia to London Heathrow | One piece of checked baggage included
Packages starting from £1880 per person*
NFL Miami Weekend
11 October to 14 October | 3 Nights
Package includes:
11 Oct | Direct flights from London Heathrow to Miami| One piece of checked baggage included
11 Oct | Private transfer from airport to hotel
11 Oct | 3 nights, Cavalier Hotel South Beach Miami
13 Oct | Miami Dolphins Tailgate – Pregame tailgate with the Finatics located in the Hard Rock Stadium car park. The tailgate w ill start 3 hours before kick off and will feature fantastic BBQ food, beer, soft drinks, entertainment and great company!
13 Oct | Miami Dolphins v Washington Redskins | Upper corner/Endzone Seats | Guaranteed first 15 rows | Upgrades available
14 Oct | Private transfer from hotel to Miami airport
14 Oct | Direct flight from Miami to London Heathrow | One checked bag included
Packages starting from £895 per person*
Make your experience extra special…
Ticket upgrades
Upper Corner/Endzone ticket is already included in your booking. You can also upgrade to one of the many other ticket options on offer.
Typical Stadium Upgrade Locations
| Seat Section | Location |
|---|---|
| Upper Sideline | Highest tier between the 20 yard lines |
| Mezzanine/Mid Level | Middle tier usually around the entire stadium |
| Lower Endzone/Corner | Lowest tier from the 10 yard line to the endzone |
| Club Level | Usually the middle tier offering high quality seats and concessions |
| Lower Sideline | Lowest tier between the goal line to 30 yard lines |
| Lower Midfield | Lowest tier between the 30 yard lines |