Going to a big sporting event is one of the most exciting reasons for travelling. Whether you are going to a Champion’s League game, the Super Bowl or something else, this will be a journey to remember.

Yet, there are a few common mistakes that you should know about, in order to avoid them. To make the most of your sports trips, the following useful tips are worth bearing in mind.

Give Yourself Enough Time

You may be tempted to try and get there just in time for the action, and have a flight booked to come home immediately after it. However, there are a couple of reasons why this might not always be a good idea.

The first reason is that any delay could prove to be a disaster. Imagine your flight out got delayed and you missed the start of the match? In the US, 79% of flights arrived on time in 2019, leaving a considerable number of them that got to their destination later than expected.

Or the event might over-run. You could do some research in advance to see what the possibilities of this happening are. Could the match end in a tie and carry on into the night or even get resolved the next day?

One other reason is that building in some extra time lets you get to know the place. Rather than rushing in and out, you can take your time and do some sight-seeing before going home again. Even a single day extra can be great if there an open-bus tour of the city you can take.

Use Any Waiting Time Wisely

Hanging around airports can be annoying if you have nothing to occupy your mind. Yet, it can be a lot more interesting if you have a plan in mind for any waiting time that crops up.

This is the ideal moment to go online and find out more about the teams or players, the stadium, and the city. Is the food in the stadium expensive? Do a lot of fans tend to gather in the same bars before the action starts? There are sure to be lots of doubts that you haven’t yet cleared up.

If it isn’t a sport that you are particularly familiar with, this is a chance to read up on the rules and history of the game. You might also decide to look for an American football betting strategy, read a blog about the current NHL stars or do whatever else is needed to get you fully informed.

This is also a great moment to plan your next trip. There is no better situation in which to settle down with your mobile device and start looking for another event that catches your eye.

Travel with Fellow Fans

Travelling to sporting events alone is a great way of seeing the world and making new friends along the way. However, you may decide that going with another fan makes more sense at times. For example, if you are going to an area where you might not feel completely safe on your own.

You could also save money in this way, by sharing a room and by travelling together in taxis. If several of you travel then you could take advantage of special offers for groups and other advantages of group travel.

You will also have the chance to share some very special moments with your fellow fans. There is something incredibly exciting about travelling to a big sporting match and then chatting about it together on the flight home.

If you love sports, these simple tips will help you to make the most out of your future trips. After all, flying away to see an event should be something unforgettable.