Fresno State Athletics
Welcome back to Bulldog Stadium, Red Wave
8/30/2017 8:00:00 PM | Football
A limited number of tickets remain for the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2; call 278-DOGS
FRESNO, Calif. – As fans return to Bulldog Stadium, GoBulldogs.com is sharing a few tips for the game day experience before the 'Dogs kick off the 2017 season on Saturday. Game one is set for a 7 p.m. kick off.
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GAME DAY #1
• A Derek Carr No. 4  t-shirt will be placed on every seat inside Bulldog Stadium, furnished by Valley Children's Healthcare.
• 20,000 Derek Carr cheer cards will be available throughout the stadium, furnished by 940 ESPN Radio.
• At the concession stands the new Derek Carr souvenir cup will be available.
• A limited number of commemorative Derek Carr programs will be available for purchase ($5).
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Heat Wave
With Saturday's anticipated high temperatures, Fresno State Athletics will have cooling stations located in the north end of the stadium - behind sections 19/20 and 23/24 on the north side of the stadium - while Fresno State's concessionaire Pardini's is ready to go with over 20,000 bottles of water for sale.
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New this Season
Beer Garden – beer will be available for purchase at a satellite area in the north and east sides of the stadium. Beer will not be sold by the existing concession stands. All guests purchasing alcohol will be wrist-banded; sales will stop at the end of the third quarter. Patrons will be able to take their beverages back to their seats and there will be a two-item limit per sale.
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No smoking policy – effective September 1, Fresno State, and all CSU campuses are smoke, tobacco and vapor free. This includes stadium seats, concourses and parking lots.
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What else to know…
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Parking
Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff. Parking permit machines are not active on game days, game day parking passes are available for sale starting four hours prior in the green lots.
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A limited number of ADA spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis in the red, white and blue lots beginning four hours prior to game time. A state approved parking permit with a matching disabled driver's license must be presented along with the $10 parking fee for admittance.
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Tailgating
The University welcomes responsible tailgating as a part of the pageantry and culture of college sports.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lots open four hours prior to kick off.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vehicles may remain in the lots up to two hours following the game.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol cannot be consumed in the green parking lots.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glass containers and charcoal fires are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fresno State is a tobacco free campus, tobacco products are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tailgaters are responsible for cleaning up all trash within their tailgating area.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stakes are not allowed to be used for securing tents. Weights or water barrels can be used.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol may not be sold in any manner.
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Entry
There are seven entry points around Bulldog Stadium.
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All bags and persons entering the stadium are subject to search. A list of prohibited items can be found at the gate.
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There are no in-and-out privileges at Bulldog Stadium. Persons leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted. Alcohol is not permitted to leave the stadium.
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The student entrance is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. All students must have a valid ID.
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Water
Unopened plastic bottles of water smaller than one liter will be allowed in the stadium.
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Tickets
The stadium ticket office (only open on game days) is located on the southside of the stadium in the Lexus Blue Lot. The main ticket office is located on the northeast corner of the Save Mart Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Game Day Timeline
4 hours to kickoff – Parking Lots Open/Toyota Drive Opens
1.5 hours to kickoff – Stadium Gates Open
5 minutes to kickoff – The Bulldogs take the field
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"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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GAME DAY #1
• A Derek Carr No. 4  t-shirt will be placed on every seat inside Bulldog Stadium, furnished by Valley Children's Healthcare.
• 20,000 Derek Carr cheer cards will be available throughout the stadium, furnished by 940 ESPN Radio.
• At the concession stands the new Derek Carr souvenir cup will be available.
• A limited number of commemorative Derek Carr programs will be available for purchase ($5).
Â
Heat Wave
With Saturday's anticipated high temperatures, Fresno State Athletics will have cooling stations located in the north end of the stadium - behind sections 19/20 and 23/24 on the north side of the stadium - while Fresno State's concessionaire Pardini's is ready to go with over 20,000 bottles of water for sale.
Â
New this Season
Beer Garden – beer will be available for purchase at a satellite area in the north and east sides of the stadium. Beer will not be sold by the existing concession stands. All guests purchasing alcohol will be wrist-banded; sales will stop at the end of the third quarter. Patrons will be able to take their beverages back to their seats and there will be a two-item limit per sale.
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No smoking policy – effective September 1, Fresno State, and all CSU campuses are smoke, tobacco and vapor free. This includes stadium seats, concourses and parking lots.
Â
What else to know…
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Parking
Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff. Parking permit machines are not active on game days, game day parking passes are available for sale starting four hours prior in the green lots.
Â
A limited number of ADA spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis in the red, white and blue lots beginning four hours prior to game time. A state approved parking permit with a matching disabled driver's license must be presented along with the $10 parking fee for admittance.
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Tailgating
The University welcomes responsible tailgating as a part of the pageantry and culture of college sports.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lots open four hours prior to kick off.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vehicles may remain in the lots up to two hours following the game.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol cannot be consumed in the green parking lots.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glass containers and charcoal fires are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fresno State is a tobacco free campus, tobacco products are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tailgaters are responsible for cleaning up all trash within their tailgating area.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stakes are not allowed to be used for securing tents. Weights or water barrels can be used.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol may not be sold in any manner.
Â
Entry
There are seven entry points around Bulldog Stadium.
Â
All bags and persons entering the stadium are subject to search. A list of prohibited items can be found at the gate.
Â
There are no in-and-out privileges at Bulldog Stadium. Persons leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted. Alcohol is not permitted to leave the stadium.
Â
The student entrance is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. All students must have a valid ID.
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Water
Unopened plastic bottles of water smaller than one liter will be allowed in the stadium.
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Tickets
The stadium ticket office (only open on game days) is located on the southside of the stadium in the Lexus Blue Lot. The main ticket office is located on the northeast corner of the Save Mart Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Game Day Timeline
4 hours to kickoff – Parking Lots Open/Toyota Drive Opens
1.5 hours to kickoff – Stadium Gates Open
5 minutes to kickoff – The Bulldogs take the field
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"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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