Fresno State Athletics
Helpful Notes for Bulldog Stadium Home Opener
9/12/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 12, 2014
By Jason Clay
jaclay@csufresno.edu
GoBulldogs.com
FRESNO, Calif.- Fresno State is one day away from its much anticipated home opener against No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in Bulldog Stadium.
To assist fans preparing for the game, here are some helpful notes:
Tailgating and Gates Opening
Tailgate lots to Bulldog Stadium always open four hours prior to kickoff and stadium games open 90 minutes prior to the game.
Bulldog Boulevard and March to Victory
Bulldog Blvd opens at 3:30 and will feature the Bud Light Fan Zone with multiple TV's to watch Saturday's college football games, Enzo Table Food Truck Row, sitting areas, giveaways and kid's activities all in one location
The Bulldog football team will be making their `March to Victory' through Bulldog Boulevard at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. This is when the team arrives on site after its pregame meal and walks through the fans tailgating in the Red Lot on their way into the locker room.
ESPN Live Tailgate Zone
The ESPN Live tailgate zone is located in the White Lot on the west side of the stadium and opens four hours prior to kickoff. ESPN's pregame coverage with hosts Ryan Williams and Paul Swearengin beings three hours prior to kickoff.
Pardini's New Concessionaire at Bulldog Stadium
New to Bulldog Stadium this year will be local caterer Pardini's at the concession stands. In addition to a new exciting menu they will feature, Pardini's is bringing in new vendors for fans to enjoy and planning additional points of sale at Bulldog Stadium.
Look for Mattie's wood fired pizza's, a specialty nacho stand, the Dog Pound Grill, Pigskin BBQ and Sausage, soft serve ice cream, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Guadalajara Mexican restaurant and with it supposed to be 103 degrees on Saturday, plenty of bottled water.
Please click here to view a concessions map of Bulldog Stadium.
Cooling Stations
With the expected triple-digit temperatures, Fresno State will have three cooling stations - two inside the stadium on the north side and one out in the Red Lot.
Other Notes
• Saturday night's game sponsor is Pepsi.
• Saturday's game is the Red Wave Takeover game. Show your support and Bulldog pride by wearing red.
• Kickoff is set for 7:35 p.m.
• The flagship radio home of the Bulldogs is 940 AM ESPN Radio and the Spanish flagship is 1600 AM ESPN Deportes
• Game Programs are sold at each entrance and at each Bulldog Shop kiosk around the stadium for $5.
• The Bulldog Shop will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will also be one kiosk in Bulldog Boulevard and four kiosks inside the stadium.
• For fans tailgating, remember no glass bottles and no charcoal grills.
• Handicap parking is located in the Blue, White and Red Lots.
• No outside food or beverage into the stadium, with the exception of one sealed water bottle.
• Fresno State's honorary captain for Saturday is former running back Paris Gaines, who played at Fresno State from 1998-01.
"Be Bold" - The official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs is 940 AM ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes 1600 AM.
