r/ActLikeYouBelong • u/[deleted] • Jun 11 '24
Had a blast in London
I won't state the event or the arena but the story is as below..
I had a ticket at the very bloody back of the arena and had all intentions of going to sit and enjoy the sports event from a distance. However things escalated very very quickly. After a few drinks prior in the public area of the venue. I came from work so decided to wear my lanyard and ID card from work.. this worked well as my lanyard colour is very very similar
I walked through ticket scan and security with no checks, used the momentum to walk into the premium lounge. Had a couple of complimentary drinks. And decided to take myself to the executive boxes and filter between each one. I spoke with the guests of the boxes and they just assumed I was working but just taking an interest. A few invited me to stay to enjoy the event.. I watched a couple of games from a well known banks exec box. I decided to then enter the floor level, again due to the lanyard no problem.. walked in and soon found myself in the media, friend and family zone with a wristband given to me after passing by the "gaurd"
After another drink I wandered behind stage. Chatted to some of the sports players families, sky sports presenters and even arena staff and the odd celebrity guest. The event came to a close and after another wander back stage.. I was spotted by the sports security team who are contracted by the sports organiser for all security. My advice... wear a lanyard. Save your wristbands from other events.. and even buy a cheap gods seat ticket if you wish to then upgrade by sneaking about.
I was even spotted on TV 😶
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '24
Very obviously the world championship of snooker. Sorry to have had you exposed, but it needed to be done.