Hi all,

I’m from Pennsylvania and my 7-year old son is a growing Ducks fan. We’ve never been to Oregon before.

But I just found out that I may have to be in Portland on Saturday morning on October 25. If I left at 9:45 a.m., would have a shot at making a 1 pm game if that's the kickoff time against Wisc? Any tips on where to stay between Portland and Eugene after the game?

I think I would try a Park and Ride to make life easier.

And last question - is there anything before the game or at halftime or something that would enable a kid to meet the Duck. He’s a big fan. Thank you for any tips!

Here is a prior post about visiting Eugene....

52 minutes ago, Vincent002 said:

Hi all,

I’m from Pennsylvania and my 7-year old son is a growing Ducks fan. We’ve never been to Oregon before.

But I just found out that I may have to be in Portland on Saturday morning on October 25. If I left at 9:45 a.m., would have a shot at making a 1 pm game if that's the kickoff time against Wisc? Any tips on where to stay between Portland and Eugene after the game?

I think I would try a Park and Ride to make life easier.

And last question - is there anything before the game or at halftime or something that would enable a kid to meet the Duck. He’s a big fan. Thank you for any tips!

We love new young Duck fans!

Depending on traffic, it will take at least 2 and maybe 3 hours to get to Autzen Stadium from Portland on a game day. Unfortunately, and much to my dismay, I am not aware of any Park and Ride options. Also, parking will be a challenge for late arrival. There is a shuttle in Eugene to the stadium you may want to consider if you are able to make the game. https://goducks.com/sports/2011/6/21/205174790#shuttles

About 2.5 hours before the game, the entire Duck team participates in the "March to Victory" from the Moshofsky Center (open to all ticket holders and next to Autzen). Your son would be able to see all of the Ducks, but not necessarily meet them. Immediately after the game, you could line up outisde the tunnel and watch the Duck players leave the Stadium.

After the game, fans are allowed onto the field (after the players have cleared) for about 20 minutes or so. When my boys were that age, we loved throwing the football around and pretending to be Ducks.

Go Ducks!!!

Traffic is slow on I5 south on game days. Not too sure they have announced a kick off time yet.

If driving a few hours before game time from Portland, my advice is once you get to the south side of Salem merge to the right hand lane for at least 3 to 5 miles. You will thank me.

If I was looking for a place to stay, after the game, that is closer to Portland. I would recommend the Fairfield Inn, it is a Marriott property in an area called Lake Oswego. It is located just a few miles from Portland, and there are a number of restaurants within walking distance in a safe part of the metro area.

I would recommend checking out the Moshofsky Center, aka the Mo Center, before the game. They have food, beer, games for kids, screens with other football games on and the band/cheerleaders. The Duck might make an appearance and I’ve seen him at tailgates well before the game. As others mentioned, the team will walk through a couple of hours before kickoff.

There is some really good craft beer in Oregon. You might even see some fall foliage that time of year.

Be sure to check out the Duck shop, which is attached to the Mo Center to get a souvenir/shirt for you son.

Have a great time!