The Ultimate Louisiana Football Experience Competition - NOW CLOSED 🏈

You heard that right... we gave one lucky Hickory’s guest the chance to win the Ultimate Louisiana Football Experience with our friends at Touchdown Trips .

From LSU Tigers college football to a New Orleans Saints NFL game, the Louisiana Legends Tour promises an unforgettable American football adventure, packed with Southern hospitality, iconic game day experiences and plenty of football magic.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting competitions and experiences coming your way at Hickory’s.

The competition closed at 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Whether you're catchin' the action or settlin' in for a full Sunday of football, great food & great company, the NFL season is what we've all been waiting for. And to celebrate, we're bringing you our biggest competition yet.

If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the heart & soul of NFL & college football, you can still join the tour! You'll be immersed in the most iconic game day atmospheres in the world. Where unforgettable traditions, passionate fans & legendary football come together to create an experience unlike any other.

The Ultimate Southern Football Weekend

Touchdown Trips have gone all out to create the ultimate college football experience. One lucky winner is heading to Baton Rouge, the heart of Tiger Country, for three nights in a brand-new hotel, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unforgettable VIP experiences.

They will immerse in the legendary LSU game day atmosphere with an authentic tailgate party, tour the iconic SEC campus, meet former players, and even arrive at Tiger Stadium with a thrilling police escort... just like the team!

This incredible trip has been years in the making, and now we're so excited for our winner to experience it for themself.

You can still book your place on the tour... don't miss your opportunity to be part of one of the greatest traditions in American football.

Touchdown Trips LSU Tour "Louisiana Legends Tour"

This incredible tour has been created for fans who want to experience American football at its most passionate, colourful & authentic. At the centre of the trip is Baton Rouge, home of the LSU Tigers and the legendary Tiger Stadium, famously known as “Death Valley”.

An LSU game day is unlike anything else in sport. From the tailgates and marching band to the sea of purple & gold, the noise, energy & tradition make this one of the most iconic college football experiences in America. With over 100,000 fans packed into the stadium, it is a bucket-list moment for any football fan.

You’ll also be joined on the tour by Jay Lawrence, Absolute Radio presenter and NFL UK & Ireland influencer. Adding even more football insight, personality and excitement to the trip.

The tour also includes time in New Orleans, one of America’s most vibrant cities. Famous for its live music, food, nightlife, history & Southern charm. Alongside the LSU Tigers game day experience, you’ll also enjoy a New Orleans Saints v Carolina Panthers NFL game. Giving you the perfect mix of college football and NFL action in one amazing trip.

To make the experience even more memorable, the tour features added local touches, including a Louisiana swamp tour and carefully planned activities designed to bring the culture, character & spirit of the South to life.

This is more than just a football trip. It’s a full American football adventure, combining LSU game day, NFL action, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jay Lawrence and unforgettable Southern experiences - all organised by Touchdown Trips.

The once-in-a-lifetime Louisiana Legends Tour includes:

One place on the Touchdown Trips LSU Tour

Return flights from the UK to the USA

Hotel accommodation throughout the trip

Time in New Orleans and Baton Rouge

LSU Tigers college football game experience

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers NFL game experience

Swamp tour experience

Planned tour transfers

Touchdown Trips tour support

ATOL protected package

A Bucket-List Experience for Every American Football Fan

Whether you're a die-hard NFL supporter, a college football fanatic or simply love the atmosphere of American sport, this is a football experience you'll never forget.

From legendary Southern hospitality and incredible food to spine-tingling traditions and one of the loudest stadiums in world sport, the Louisiana Legends Tour by Touchdown Trips is the ultimate bucket-list trip.

So, as another NFL season gets underway, why not make this the year you experience American football where the passion runs deepest?

And with any great competition, there's always some T's&Cs.

UK residents, aged 18+.

Promotion closes 23:59PM on 13th September 2026. One winner will receive the following from 12th- 17th November 2026: One place on the Touchdown Trips LSU Tour. Including return flights from the UK to the USA, hotel accommodation throughout the trip. Time in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. LSU Tigers College Football Game Experience. New Orleans Saints v’s Carolina Panthers Game Experience. Swamp Tour Experience. All transfers included. ATOL protected package. Full terms and conditions are available at  www.hickorys.co.uk/blogs/win-the-ultimate-louisiana-football-experience. Promoter: Hickory’s (ROS) LTD (Ground Floor, Steam Mill, Steam Mill Street, Chester CH3 5AN).