Fan Photos from the New Orleans Saints preseason home opener against the Tennessee Titans on Friday, August 15, 2014. Photos by Michael C. Hebert and Matthew Sharpe (New Orleans Saints photos)
The New Orleans Saints will close out the preseason against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Champions Square will open at 5 p.m. and feature Rebirth Brass Band, who will take the stage at 5:15 p.m. A Heads Up Football Youth Exhibition will take place at halftime.
Saints Experience
Activities are located on the Plaza Level and will begin at 4 p.m. and close 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
*Saints Inflatables & Interactives
*Register for the newest club in town! Copeland's presents the Saints Kids Club
- Stop by the New Orleans Pelican's Sport court to shoot some hoops and sign up for season tickets!
*Register for the newest club in town! Copeland's presents the Saints Kids Club
*Win cool prizes at the Copeland's Prize Wheel
*Check out the Share a Coke Vending Machine for free personalized samples of Coke products!
*Visit The Advocate's tent for a free black and gold koozie and register for a chance to win a gift certificate to nflshop.com!
*Try your arm at the Chevron football toss for a chance to win $5 gas cards!
Saints Hall of Fame Museum
Michael Lewis will be available for autographs and pictures from 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. at the museum, located at Gate B on the Plaza Level of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. All ticket holders are admitted free on game days.
Entry Gate Access
All gates at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome are open at 5 p.m. To help with traffic flow into the stadium, we strongly encourage fans to enter through the gate that is listed on their ticket. (See image below.)
Barclay's Fast Pass
Barclays Fast Pass: Get into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome faster than ever! Now you can use your Saints Extra Points credit card as a fast pass at Gate G to skip the lines. Each cardholder can escort up to 3 guests through the Fast Pass Gate. Must present credit card at gate. Don't have the Saints Extra Point credit card, click here to apply.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome Security Information
Security at all entrances for both the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Champions Square will include metal-detecting wands, and the NFL's clear bag policy will also be enforced.
Prohibited carry-in items also include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. Non-approved seat cushions include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers.
NFL Bag Policy
To provide a safer environment, bags are restricted to one clear vinyl/plastic bag (12" x 12" x 6") per person, and one small clutch purse (6.5" x 4.5" maximum size). The small clutch should be approximately the size of a hand, and can be taken into the stadium with the larger clear plastic bag, or separately. The policy is designed to speed entry. For the full policy and FAQs, click here.
National Anthem
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Game Day Menu Special
Maryland Carb Cake Sliders
Seasoned with Old Bay, served with kettle chips
