^I'm guessing weak home attendance is a big factor in the decision to play in London.

 

If it I read it right the Bengals will get paid by the NFL by whatever the normal average attendance for a Bengals home game is. So I don't think the Bengals are making anymore money than they would if they played at home. They just aren't losing any money either by doing this.

I am not a fan of this.

This is what the Bengals sent Season Ticket Holders this morning:

 

Dear Season Ticket Member!

 

The NFL announced today that the Cincinnati Bengals have been selected for the league’s International Series in 2016. We will host one of our 8 regular season home games vs. The Washington Redskins at Wembley Stadium in London. As a valued Season Ticket Member, we wanted you to be among the first to hear the official news. Please visit www.Bengals.com/London for more information and a link to the official press release. There is also a form you can fill out to be added to a list to receive more information about the game as it becomes available. A limited number of tickets for this game will be made available to the Bengals which will be part of a pre-sale exclusive to all Season Ticket Members. Details on pre-sale dates, pricing and seating locations will be communicated via email to all Season Ticket Members at a future date.

 

With regards to your 2016 Season Ticket Membership, your renewal invoice will reflect 2 preseason and 7 regular season games. Pricing for the 2016 Season Ticket Memberships will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information please call the ticket hotline at 866-621-8383.

 

“We are proud to be a part of the NFL’s initiative to grow our game abroad, and we believe this game will be a source of pride for Cincinnati as well,” said Bengals president Mike Brown. “It will provide a strong platform for our region’s culture and recent progress. And we’ve long known that we have fans in London and the U.K. A number have visited Cincinnati for games over the years. We know they will be out to cheer us on, along with fans from our area who choose to travel to the game.”

 

“We’re excited to take our team to London and take on the Washington Redskins. We’re proud to show off the NFL game. And we always look for ways to keep a long season fresh and exciting for players. I know our players will respond well to this opportunity.” – Bengals Head Coach, Marvin Lewis

 

WHO DEY!

Cincinnati Bengals

NFL announces matchups for three London games next season

 

How is it fair that the Redskins may play two games in London back to back. They could potentially play the Rams the week before the Bengals and then stay and play the Bengals. That seems like an unfair advantage.

I split my season tickets with someone else. Now we have to have a cage wrestling match to decide who gets 4 sets of tickets and who gets 3. :rage:

I split my season tickets with someone else. Now we have to have a cage wrestling match to decide who gets 4 sets of tickets and who gets 3. :rage:

 

Why don't you just go together to one game?

I split my season tickets with someone else. Now we have to have a cage wrestling match to decide who gets 4 sets of tickets and who gets 3. :rage:

 

Give the other party both preseason games then they have 5 and you have 4.

Why don't you just go together to one game?

 

Good thought. However, he goes with one of his sons (the only reason he goes) and I go with my brother-in-law or one of my sons. It's a straight two family split of tickets. But we will work it out. In fact, we will have to work something out for playoffs too. I really like going to 4 regular season games a year. Perfect amount for my budget.

Give the other party both preseason games then they have 5 and you have 4.

 

Preseason tickets at full price is a joke. They are not even part of our split arrangement. I always take both sets and give to family who can't afford to go to games.

Preseason tickets at full price is a joke. They are not even part of our split arrangement. I always take both sets and give to family who can't afford to go to games.

 

Sorry, I forgot the at the end of my post.

I split my season tickets with someone else. Now we have to have a cage wrestling match to decide who gets 4 sets of tickets and who gets 3. :rage:

 

Or a family trip to London. You're so lucky

Preseason tickets at full price is a joke. They are not even part of our split arrangement. I always take both sets and give to family who can't afford to go to games.

The NFL should pay the fans to attend the last pre-season game...