Genuine question, what is with the National staying in Chicago

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Those two years that the National was in Baltimore (2010 and 2012) were fantastic.

Not for me. Some here have complained about the heat inside the Chicago venue. What about the heat that was outside the venue in Baltimore?! I've never felt anything that hellish on this continent before or since. While the venue was fine, we all still had to be outside at several points during our visit.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Not for me. Some here have complained about the heat inside the Chicago venue. What about the heat that was outside the venue in Baltimore?! I've never felt anything that hellish on this continent before or since. While the venue was fine, we all still had to be outside at several points during our visit.

I'm not sure you can blame Baltimore for it being hot in late July or early August. There are plenty of suggested locations (Dallas, Las Vegas, Miami to name a few) that are likely to be far worse as far as heat outside than Baltimore.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

Nobody ever suggests Boston . . . maybe too expensive or not big enough. Cool city.

[Brent G.]

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door. There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events are held there.

I'd love to see that!
I spent my first 32 years on this floating space rock about 2.5 hours south of Indy and still have tons of family in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. I could knock out a National and family visit in one trip.

[MK]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

Indianapolis would be a fantastic location. The City really knows how to put on a show and everything is located within walking distance.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

Imagine that, a convention being held at the same place for over 20 years. We must have at least 5 threads a year complaining about where the National is or should be.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

Has the National always been this week?

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

They could always change the dates

[drmondobueno]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

+1

[Huck]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Not for me. Some here have complained about the heat inside the Chicago venue. What about the heat that was outside the venue in Baltimore?! I've never felt anything that hellish on this continent before or since. While the venue was fine, we all still had to be outside at several points during our visit.

Baltimore was hot? Wait until you feel the heat in Atlanta! There is a reason why folks speak slower in the south; it so damn hot no one wants to move, even their lips! I live in the DMV and yes it is hot and humid during the summer but nothing as ungodly as the two days I spent in Atlanta at Braves games.