Many football fans believe the heart of football lies in the stadium, but that’s not necessarily true. With the high prices and thick crowds, attending a football match in real life doesn’t always live up to expectations. Sometimes, kicking back on the sofa with a small group of mates is the best environment to watch your team win, and here are the reasons why.
It’s Cheaper
There’s no denying that watching a game at home is significantly cheaper than attending in real life. You save money on tickets, transport, and food. With the money that you save from not attending the game, you could invest in extra snacks to enjoy whilst watching the match or make a little bet with a welcome bonus to make the game even more intense!
A Better View
While you might think that watching in real life will provide better viewing, that’s simply not true. In a stadium, you can the crowds around you, and the pitch itself is usually far down, making distinguishing each player harder. Watching from a TV, however, means you get high-quality focus on every significant moment the game has to offer.
You Can Enjoy It with More Mates
When attending a live football game, you might find that only a percentage of your mates can attend due to the price and travel. By watching it in one of your houses, it means everyone can be there, making it more inclusive and more entertaining because of it. After all, the more, the merrier!
You Can Eat Your Own Food
Everyone who has ever bought food at a game knows how expensive it can be. Rather than spending a tenner on a pie and a pint, get more for your money by getting a crate of beers and a variety of food at home. If you’re on a health kick, this can be especially handy, as stadiums aren’t known for their salads and smoothies. Not only is eating at home cheaper with more options, but you’ll even have a solid plate to eat it on. Win!
You’ll Avoid the Crowds
Attending a football game is fun; travelling home afterwards isn’t. With the number of crowds taking up street and road space, it can take you upwards of an hour just to exit. In the comfort of your home, you don’t have to worry about this. Once the game is over, you are free to switch off, head out, or get an early night without interruption. It’s pure bliss!
There are Fewer Distractions
While standing in a crowd, it’s easier to miss the little details. Whether there’s someone tall in front of you or there’s a person nearby who can’t help chanting once the crowd has stopped, there are plenty of distractions to take your focus away from the game. Not to mention the lengthy toilet trips! At home, you can make it as peaceful as you like, so if you solely want to focus on the game, you can switch the lights out and get stuck in.
While all football fans should enjoy the stadium’s feeling at least once, there’s no denying that watching from home is significantly better.