Fresno State Athletics
10,000 & Counting!
8/10/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 10, 2011
24 DAYS UNTIL BULLDOG FOOTBALL:
FRESNO, Calif. --- The excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Fresno State football team's Sept. 3 season opener against the California Golden Bears at Candlestick Park continues to grow as the Bulldog Ticket Office surpassed its goal of selling 10,000 tickets for the game on Wednesday morning.
"We're thrilled that so many of our fans will be at Candlestick for this game," head football coach Pat Hill said. "I've really liked how our practices are going so far and I can't wait to get on the field to take on Cal! It's going to be a great college football game."
It will be just the third meeting between the two schools with Fresno State holding a 2-0 lead in the series. Fresno State won the last meeting 17-3 in 2000 at Bulldog Stadium.
By reaching and surpassing the 10,000 ticket milestone, the Fresno State Department of Athletics will receive more than $750,000 for competing in the contest and can earn additional revenue with the sale of more tickets. Fresno State and California partnered with Russ Potts Productions and WFI Stadium, Inc., who are the game's promoters.
"Knowing that more than 10,000 Red Wave fans, 400 band and spirit team members and a football team that is ready to start the season against Cal in Candlestick is tremendous," Senior Associate Athletics Director Paul Ladwig said. "We know a sea of red will be in the park on Sept. 3 and our students will start buying their tickets later this month. We hit the goal of 10,000 tickets out the door and we have more to sell. If you don't have your tickets yet, please call, go on-line or stop by the ticket office."
Tickets for the Cal game are available through the Bulldog Ticket Office at three different price points based on seat locations at $95, $75 and $40 each and all tickets purchased through the Bulldog Ticket Office will benefit the Fresno State Department of Athletics.
Candlestick Park is home to the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. The two schools and game promoters would like to create an atmosphere much like other rivalry games at neutral site locations where the stadium is filled with both school colors, similar in nature to the annual Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl between Oklahoma and Texas.
Flexible and Group Ticket Packages for Home Games on Sale
Costco members can once again take advantage of the Fresno State Football Package for only $74.99, which includes two tickets, a parking pass and a 20 percent discount at the Bulldog Shop.
For as little as $18, fans can witness the first game played on the Bulldog Stadium's new FieldTurf during the `Dogs 2011 home opener on Sept. 17 versus North Dakota.
Single game tickets start as low as $30 for the games against Mississippi and Boise State while four and three game mini-plans start at $84.
For groups of 25 or more, group ticket rates available for all games. Group tailgate spaces are also available in red, white, and brown lot spaces for North Dakota (Sept. 17), Louisiana Tech (Nov. 5), and SJSU (Nov. 26) and the brown lot only for the Mississippi, Boise State and Utah State games.
Group tickets are a great way to reward employees, thank customers, and have fun with friends and family. For more information or to order group tickets, contact Christina Roybal by calling 559-278-1046 or e-mailing her at croybal@csufresno.edu.
Fans can buy season, mini-plans and single game football tickets at www.gobulldogs.com, by calling 559-278-3647 or visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office at Bulldog Stadium.
"We Are You Team!" - The Fresno State Bulldogs open their 2011 season against the California Golden Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Sept. 3, 2011. Tickets are available through the Bulldog Ticket Office by calling 559-278-3647 or visiting www.gobulldogs.com. You can always stay connected with Fresno State Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@FSAthletics).
