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The Goodyear Blimp will be available for one-night stays October 22, 23 and 24.

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Fans of college football have no doubt seen the Goodyear Blimp floating above the field or providing aerial coverage on television. The Blimp has been providing aerial coverage of games since 1955 and later this season will become the first non-player or coach to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Now, for the first time ever, fans will have the chance this season to stay in the iconic blimp prior to the Notre Dame vs. Michigan game.

One-night stays will be available for booking through Airbnb for October 22, 23 and 24 in the blimp hangar in Mogadore, Ohio leading up to the game. Each night is priced at $150 a night (plus taxes and fees) to celebrate he 150th anniversary of college football. Requests for booking will roll out throughout the day on Tuesday, October 15, and those applying will need to have a verified profile on Airbnb. If you're interested in booking, having positive reviews on your Airbnb profile will also be considered a plus.

Each stay is for two guests, who will be greeted by Goodyear Chief Pilot Jerry Hissem as they enter the hangar. However, guests can also invite two guests to come enjoy the experience prior to retiring to the gondola of the Blimp for the night.

The interior of the Goodyear Blimp that will be available on Airbnb for three one-night stays.

Goodyear

"The Blimp has always been about the fans and giving them a better way to experience the game," said Hissem. "We're continuing this tradition by giving fans an experience they'll never forget by listing the Blimp on Airbnb."

Guests will have exclusive access to the Goodyear hangar, which is the size of 2.6 football fields. A football lounge will be provided where guests can relax and watch some of the all-time best rivalry games in college football history. There's also a lakefront spot where guests can grill, play cornhole and take in the sunset.

To commemorate the experience, Goodyear and Airbnb will collectively donate $5,000 to the Cotton Bowl Foundation in support of the organization's goal to make an impact on those who play, attend and support the game.

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