When Would You Like Games to Start

[OgtheDim]

So the ticket account manager still says TBA as far as time when home games will start.

What would people prefer for SATURDAY GAMES?

Yes, TV will have its way, and reality will be what it its.


But, in a perfect world, what would you prefer?


And, no I did not include morning or late evening.

[flatpicker]

Well obviously weekday games need to be in the evening.
As for weekends, I say 7:30.
I always prefer the atmosphere at night.

[mastermixer]

In the summer, watching games on a warm evening is the best there is. But in April and May watching a game after the sun goes down is most likely really cold.
So my vote would be 2pm spring, then switch to 7pm in the warm summer months.

[OgtheDim]

Yes, sorry, I should have made it clear.


We are talking about Saturdays.

[Fort York Redcoat]

The answer is obvious. I want them to start when proper football matches start so


7:45am



Every other start time is bush league.

[Pint]

7:30 pm.... Also was told at the Defoe/Bradley Presser that time should be out by early feb. I sure hope they come out soon

[rowjimi]

In the summer, watching games on a warm evening is the best there is. But in April and May watching a game after the sun goes down is most likely really cold.
So my vote would be 2pm spring, then switch to 7pm in the warm summer months.

I like this strategy.

[gdg_9]

In the summer, watching games on a warm evening is the best there is. But in April and May watching a game after the sun goes down is most likely really cold.
So my vote would be 2pm spring, then switch to 7pm in the warm summer months.

I like the idea of this... but I think 2pm is too early.
Summer (weekend) games should definitely be at night. 7, 7:30, or even 8 would be good.

Spring/Fall games should be earlier, but only early enough so that they are played in daylight.
4:00 or 4:30 is best for these games IMO (game done around 6-7)

[Super]

I definitely prefer later in the day, but it depends on the weather too. We're dealing with a stadium with no protection from the elements, so IF we get improvements to the stadium, then yes, as late as possible.

[Mark in Ottawa]

As a supporter "from away" I prefer Saturday games to start before 3PM.
That way I can take the morning VIA train from Ottawa, meet up with my RPB friends before the match, grab quick pint afterwards and still make the last train home to Ottawa at 18:30.

With web fares it can be much cheaper than driving and staying over for a night.

I do agree though that mid summer it only makes sense to have games after or close to sun down.

[T-boy]

3pm for me always. After lunch, before dinner. I can go for 4pm at a push, but still prefer 3.

[CommradePolski]

I think 4pm is a nice inbetween for games. The sun wont be at its absolute hottest, it gives time to enjoy refreshing pints pre-game in the sun, and then after words heading to grab a pint and/or a meal to celebrate/mourn a victory/loss.

And as someone coming from Kitchener, it does help with traffic since the jays would be most likely done by then and the leafs dont start until 7.

[Yagbod]

For me, the louder the crowd the better. Historically the later the game, the louder the crowd, without exception.

This is all down to alcohol, in my opinion. Alcohol also solves the 'cold' problem.

Problem solved.

[Joe Kool]

I always like the 4PM starts. Not too early to get down there with no issues and don't have to drop the kids off to the grandparents too early. Getting back in the early evening allows me to feel like I still have the better part of an evening to enjoy. The day seems longer and enjoyable that way to me...my opinion anyway.

[ManUtd4ever]

As mentioned, early afternoons in the spring and fall, and evenings during the summer would be ideal.

[WestStandGeoff]

A couple years ago, I would have said 7PM... now that I'm bringing my son, 4PM works much better to be able to get him out and back home in time for bed.

[Richard]

9pm.

[Red CB Toronto]

4 pm, allows you to still have morning/early afternoon to do things and also have your evenings.

[Alonso]

In the summer, watching games on a warm evening is the best there is. But in April and May watching a game after the sun goes down is most likely really cold.
So my vote would be 2pm spring, then switch to 7pm in the warm summer months.

Ditto.

2pm fall and spring.

8pm in the dead of summer.

[prizby]

summer time and weekday games have to be night games...spending 2 hours in the sun is a health risk and skipping work is not an option, although I won't be opposed to late June/early July KO times that do not interfere with World Cup games.

I am ok with afternoon weekend (3-4pm) games during March, April, October, and dare I say November...think they need to keep in mind that there are many fans that watch a European league and keeping KO times away from, especially, big named Euro teams.

[jmeisenh]

My favourite start time for Saturday games has always been and always will be 4:00pm. I'm expecting more night games, and hoping for a couple, but hoping not all of them are. But I do like consistency. Clearly I don't know what I want.

[Cashcleaner]

7pm works best for Saturday games during the summer. For the out-of-town crowd, that gets us back home before it's too late.

Also, c'mon! Night Games! Who doesn't like them?

[tfcleeds]

Gotta say, I like the 4 pm games best (during the summer). Best of both worlds - late enough to avoid the hottest part of the day, but early enough to enjoy a few post-game pints on a patio or make other plans for the evening.

[Ultra & Proud]

I like 4:30 the best for all of the above mentioned reasons. I like having a handful of 7 or 7:30s tossed in during the summer but not too many. Was good in the earlier years when night matches felt special as we only had a few. Those 12pm to 2pm start times are just sh*t. Inconvenient for almost everyone.

[Carts]

4pm for me for most games (time for matchday, beers, the pub, getting psyched up)...

8pm for big Saturday games like Montreal/Columbus/etc...

The reason night games have such a great feeling/atmosphere/special feeling is they are not 'the norm'. If every game was a night game - we'd lose that feeling, rather quickly...

More night games sure, but keep them special / not too many - don't ruin the special feeling of the night games by having too many (think NHL with 6 outdoor games this year - after 3, I didn't bother watching the rest)...

[Pookie]

In the summer, watching games on a warm evening is the best there is. But in April and May watching a game after the sun goes down is most likely really cold.
So my vote would be 2pm spring, then switch to 7pm in the warm summer months.

Agreed.

Or if they wanted to relate to all of us rec league hockey/soccer players... 11pm Tuesdays.

[cmonyoureds]

4pm. Gives time for out of towners to get into the city and enjoy an afternoon on the patio at Shoeless, or wherever you choose, before heading over for the game.

[Carts]

Or if they wanted to relate to all of us rec league hockey/soccer players... 11pm Tuesdays.

LOL!!!! So true...

[james]

I would like a bit of a mix, some afternoon 3-4pm games, but I would like some more Night games as well, we have always had very few night games.

Another thing I wouldn't mind is sometimes playing on Fridays, I know some might frown upon this a bit due to the fact most leagues play on Saturdays and Sundays, not Friday, (However Bundesliga have a friday game usually every week). Friday for me is just a good night out. Work during the day, and then leave work and head for BMO field, just be a great day for me!!

12pm and 1pm games are just to early for me. Atmosphere is often the worst compared to any other time games.

[Suds]

As mentioned, early afternoons in the spring and fall, and evenings during the summer would be ideal.

yep .. this would be my vote


love the night games in the summer .. they have a certain vibe to them