The deadline is Thursday at 7:15 PM EST. Regardless of tickets left the game is going to be shown."No blackout" was announced by local NBC affiliate Channel Five. The lifting has brought it's share of controversy.
League rules state a game must be a sellout by 72 hours prior to the game. There are around 1,200 tickets remaining for the game against the New York Giants. Those tickets are prime seating and come with a healthy PSL(personal seat license) and by releasing them to the general public the Cowboys have done two things. They have guaranteed a sellout and at the same time angered nearby season ticket holders who paid thousands of dollars for their PSL'S.
Two such season ticket holders from nearby Flower Mound are typical of the anger voiced by others. While understanding why the Cowboys are putting the tickets up for sale. They are at the same time dismayed that people right by them will just walk up and buy a ticket. The ticket available won't come cheaply. Priced at $239, a pair of tickets with taxes and fees will cost $495 and that doesn't include parking or concessions.
The Cowboys are expecting over 100,000 people for the game. This is mainly because of the Party Pass ticket, sold for $29, that are standing room only. The Cowboys have designated approximately 180 square feet on party platforms. They are spread out over the stadium with the main platforms in the end zones.
On a related note the Cowboys are also expecting it to be loud. Tony Romo when asked said it ought to be a real advantage and couldn't wait until the first game. Meanwhile Brandon Jacobs, a admitted Cowboy hater, said they should have chosen the Detroit Lions. Following the talk from the Baltimore Ravens from last season, that the Cowboys chose them because it seemed like an easy win. In actuality the NFL chose the Giants for the opener.
NBC is downright giddy to be carrying the game. Proof being the Today show will telecast live from the new stadium Friday.
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