Soccer in London?

[JStrube]

I know, I know... Football... But everytime I Google Football in London, I get the stupid NFL schedule...

I think my son and I are going to be in London a few days around Memorial Day, 2024 (May 27), on our way to TT-2024.

Is season over? Last time my wife and I flew in, the last day of the Platinum Jubilee, we rode the train with some guys coming from a Ham match, so I was hoping we could see a match. Might be out of luck though.

Now, if we are on to cricket, or something else, we could go do that...

 

[Mcharza]

Here you can find schedules Premier League Fixtures & Live Matches on TV Season 2023/24

 

[JStrube]

Here you can find schedules Premier League Fixtures & Live Matches on TV Season 2023/24

Thanks! Looks like we are traveling a week or 2 too late. I didn't know the season. Oof, now we need to find another sport to go watch!

 

[RustyMTB]

The FA cup final is on the 25th of May next year. Always tough to get tickets but if you can, it's a big day out at Wembley.

 

[JStrube]

The FA cup final is on the 25th of May next year. Always tough to get tickets but if you can, it's a big day out at Wembley.

Bummer part is we can't leave until that day at the earliest. We will have to find another sport to possibly attend. Cricket maybe?

We are on our way to the TT, but I figured a few days in London would be fun. I have not gone to the WW2 museum, and I am sure there is so much to do regardless.

 

[RustyMTB]

Engand Vs Pakistan at The Oval on the 30th if it's London you need. That'll be way easier to get into as well.

 

[Tubby G]

The FA cup final is on the 25th of May next year. Always tough to get tickets but if you can, it's a big day out at Wembley.

Alternatively, for a proper authentic English football experience, you could go to a Wetherspoons pub to watch the cup final on the big screen, get pissed out of your head, start a fight, then have a kebab on the way back to the hotel

 

[RustyMTB]

Respect are great british tradishons!

 

[RustyMTB]

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[Mcharza]

Alternatively, for a proper authentic English football experience, you could go to a Wetherspoons pub to watch the cup final on the big screen, get pissed out of your head, start a fight, then have a kebab on the way back to the hotel

Is this English modern pentathlon?

 

[RustyMTB]

It's definitely a mass participation thing.

 

[JStrube]

Engand Vs Pakistan at The Oval on the 30th if it's London you need. That'll be way easier to get into as well.

Great option! I see it is an Olympic year, so this must affect the schedule

 

[JStrube]

Alternatively, for a proper authentic English football experience, you could go to a Wetherspoons pub to watch the cup final on the big screen, get pissed out of your head, start a fight, then have a kebab on the way back to the hotel

This sounds like a proper good time! Tried to get piss drunk in Ireland, but the measures they serve were so small, I had to move on! And that guy singing sweet Caroline at every bar made you want to fight, which is probably why the measures were small...

At least in London, I can get a full pint of cask ale, and you can get a double gin & tonic. Last time, I went to Duke's & had 2 martinis, barely could walk afterwards, was a great time. Found the closest pub & got me a pie & a pint to sober up.

 

[JStrube]

Engand Vs Pakistan at The Oval on the 30th if it's London you need. That'll be way easier to get into as well.

Here I am, looking for Football at the oval and I find a cricket match! This should be fun. The only tickets left are the JM Finn balcony, so we're in! 80(squiggle L thing) per ticket. How does one dress for such an event? Can I still get piss drunk?

I better brush up on the game. I had a drunk Londoner try to explain it to me in a pub once, in the end, he was like, "This bloody game makes no sense"...

 

[JStrube]

and also... What would you recommend for my son and I to see? 2 guys, into cars, motorcycles, some history stuff. We will see the Tower, Buckingham Palace, take a gin tour or two... I would love to find a good WW2 era museum, car or bike or airplane museum, etc. I've been to the British Museum, and unless there is something up that vein I missed, probably not my son's thing. Only thing is, we will walk or take the tube. We have a little over 3 full days, before hopping a plane to IOM for the TT.

 

[RustyMTB]

Beware the cricket, it can be a long day on the beers. Cricket is casual but might want to check with The Oval in case your seats are posh & they expect smarts, I doubt it though.

The Imperial War Museum is ok, five minute walk from Lambeth north Tube station. Otherwise if you can get to Kensington, there's a bunch of museums there., The Science, Natural history &Victoria & Albert Museum all over the road from each other & the Albert Hall just round the corner for a show.

 

[Jackware]

Depending on how much time you have spare the RAF museum is definitely worth a visit;

www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/

 

[Tubby G]

Sod Buckingham Palace, if you’re in London then it’d be rude not to go clubbing

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[RustyMTB]

No self respecting lad is taking his old man out on the razz.

 

[JStrube]

No self respecting lad is taking his old man out on the razz.

I'm a perfect wing man...

 

[JStrube]

Beware the cricket, it can be a long day on the beers. Cricket is casual but might want to check with The Oval in case your seats are posh & they expect smarts, I doubt it though.

Can ya translate this part into the president's English please? I think I got it close...
I'm bringin at least one smart outfit, well, a collar & something other than trainers... but no jacket!

 

[RustyMTB]

Um, you probably won't have to wear a collar & tie at the cricket but it's worth checking the dress code for your particular seats. The big cricket venues can be fussy about such things.

 

[JStrube]

Um, you probably won't have to wear a collar & tie at the cricket but it's worth checking the dress code for your particular seats. The big cricket venues can be fussy about such things.

Tie? Oh hell naw! I can't remember the last time I wore one of those... Now, if an ascot is required... I could definitively abide.

I really appreciate the suggestions guys, it is going to be an epic trip.