Bulldog Stadium Game Day Guide: Sept. 29

FRESNO, Calif. – As fans get ready to return to Bulldog Stadium after a 28 day break from the season-opener, GoBulldogs.com is sharing a few tips to prepare fans for the best game day experience on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. against Toledo from the Mid-American conference.

NEW: Entering Bulldog Stadium on Game Day
The following adjustments have been made to the stadium gates to expedite the entrance process while maintaining security standards:

LINK to MAP

There will be an express line at each gate for those who do not have bags to be checked.
The north gate has been significantly expanded to increase the flow of fans through it as well as other points of entry.
- Entry point increases through each gate (old # > new #)
  - North: 8 > 14
  - Northeast: 4 > 6
  - East: 4 > 6
  - Southeast (ADA): 1 > 4
  - South: 6 > 10
  - Southwest: 4 > 6
  - Northwest: 2 > 4
- Each includes at least one express lane per gate
Additional personnel at each gate.

Also please note the following to speed your entrance into Bulldog Stadium:

Arrive early to avoid the last minute crowds at the gates.
Only cell phones need to be removed from your pockets (not keys or wallets).

Concessions special on Sept. 29 (link to map)

Touchdown Meal Deal - Hot dog, chips and soda for $7.00 bucks (entire game).

Football Game Day vs Toledo (Sat Sept 29th)
10 a.m. - Ticket Office opens at south end of Bulldog Stadium
3:30 p.m. - All football tailgate parking lots open
4:30 p.m. - Free shuttle buses run from the Save Mart Center ($10 parking)
4:50 p.m. - March to Victory (cheer the team on in the White Lot)
6 p.m. - Stadium gates open
7:30 p.m. - Kickoff. Beat Toledo.
End of 3rd Qtr. - Beer sales stop
Start of 4th Qtr. - Shuttle buses run from north end of stadium to SMC
Two hours after game - All vehicles must be out of stadium parking lots

March to Victory
Coach Tedford will lead the Bulldogs on their "March to Victory" starting at 4:50 p.m. The entire team will depart their meal room and make a loop around the west side of the stadium, walking through the tailgate area of the white lot and engage with the fans. The team will re-enter the stadium and march from the north end zone to the south end zone (before stadium gates open) and finish walking through the blue lot before entering the locker room to dress out. The walk will take the team 15 minutes.

"Anytime you can interact with the fans, especially before a game, fans have an effect on players and if they can walk through there and get a lot of positive energy and support from the fans, I think that makes the players feel really good about what they're getting ready to get into," Coach Tedford said about the march. "Everywhere I've been where it's been like that, it's been a lot of fun and a motivator for the players and the fans."

More for Sept. 29 ...

Local teachers score big with Bulldog Football on Sept. 29th
Through a partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Fresno State Athletics department will take part in the foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers program to honor local teachers at the Bulldogs' Sept. 29 contest against Toledo. Teachers from five different classrooms each won a grand prize of $500 in gift cards to purchase school supplies, a Bulldog prize package and 100 tickets for their students and family members to attend the Sept. 29th home football game in addition to being honored on the field in front of the entire Red Wave crowd at Bulldog Stadium. Ten runners-up each won $125 in gift cards to purchase school supplies, a Bulldog prize package and 10 tickets to attend the game. Winners were selected randomly by drawing from all submitted nominations. The more nominations a teacher received, the more chances they had to win. The Fresno State football team will thank teachers in our community that make a difference by wearing "Extra Yard" helmet stickers during the Toledo game.

AgFest
Seen the Green V on the back of the players' helmets? That symbolizes the pride of the Valley. Fresno State is only FBS program in the San Joaquin Valley, which is the most productive agricultural region in the world and this program celebrates its farming community annually with AgFest. Farming in California is a $50 billion industry, and the Valley is the lion's share of that. Fresno State plays a large role in preparing futures in the field, with that the University has an on-campus farm with crops and animals, and the Gibson Farm Market sells a lot of what those students produce: milk, ice cream, raisins, grapes, almonds, etc.

During Saturday's game in partnership with the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, students will be celebrated throughout the game. Ag Facts will be peppered in between breaks throughout the game, over 15 groups from different Future Farmers of America (FFA) groups will take over sections 17-18, there will be a corn eating contest (using the famous sweet corn from the Fresno State Gibson Farm market) at halftime and patrons will be able to use their game tickets at the Fresno State Gibson Farm market for 2 free ears of corn (while supplies last) on Sunday.

SpiritFest
Over 250 of our future Bulldog Spirit leaders will perform at halftime for the Red Wave. Each year all these youthful Bulldog fans get together and practice all day with our current Spirit Leaders to prepare for your half-time entertainment.

Additional General Information

Tickets
The stadium ticket office (only open on game days) is located on the south side 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.

Parking
Map 1 (text)
Map 2 (no text)
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.

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.

Tailgating

The University welcomes responsible tailgating as a part of the pageantry and culture of college sports.
Lots open four hours prior to kick off.
Vehicles may remain in the lots up to two hours following the game.
Alcohol cannot be consumed in the green parking lots.
Glass containers and charcoal fires are prohibited.
Fresno State is a tobacco free campus, tobacco products are prohibited.
Tailgaters are responsible for cleaning up all trash within their tailgating area.
Stakes are not allowed to be used for securing tents. Weights or water barrels can be used.
Alcohol may not be sold in any manner.

No Smoking
No smoking policy – Fresno State, and all CSU property – will remain to be smoke, tobacco, and vapor free. Smoking, and the use of tobacco products and vapor/e-cigarette devices are not permitted in the parking lots, or anywhere inside of Bulldog Stadium.

Water
Unopened plastic bottles of water smaller than one liter will be allowed in the stadium.

Beer Sales Locations
Beer will be available for purchase at 3 satellite areas in the north, east, and west sides of the stadium. Beer will not be sold by the existing concession stands. 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.

Entry (link to map)
There are seven entry points around Bulldog Stadium.

Electronic metal detection devices will be in use to enhance the security presence at Bulldog Stadium. All bags and persons entering the stadium are subject to search. A list of prohibited items can be found at the gate.

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.

The student entrance is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. All students must have a valid ID. Student tickets are not valid at other entrance gates, and all students must use the student gate.

ADA Parking

There are a limited number of accessible parking stalls available in the Red, White, and Blue parking lots around Bulldog Stadium. These parking lots will open up 4 hours prior to kickoff, and accessible parking is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $10 charge to park in the accessible stalls, and a valid ADA placard must be presented.
Additional accessible stalls are located in campus Lot P1. Once those stalls are filled, other guests will be accommodated in the general P1 parking area.
From Bulldog Stadium, Lot P1 can be accessed by traveling south on Cedar, East on Shaw, and turning Left on Maple to enter the lot.
There is a drop off area at the entrance to Lot P1, where fans can wait while parking.
University Traffic Operations will be present with a courtesy golf cart if needed.

ADA Seating

Accessible and companion seating is available at the top of the following sections: 7, 8, 14, 15, 27, 28, 34, and 35. Seating is also available at the bottom of sections: 30, 31, and 32.
When purchasing tickets, please inform the box office – or select on the website – whether you need a wheelchair accessible seat or a companion seat.
Fans who have difficulty navigating stairs are suggested to make seat selections at or near the top row of each section.

Game-Day Shuttle

There is a free shuttle service for all fans parking in the Green Lots for football game days.
Shuttle buses begin 3 hours prior to kickoff, and will run through the end of the 1st quarter.
Bus Stops are located along Barstow Ave, Woodrow Ave, and the Maple Roundabout. All shuttle buses run the same route, and drop off at the North entrance to Bulldog Stadium.
Starting at the end of the 3rd quarter, the shuttle buses will pick up at the North entrance to Bulldog Stadium, and return fans to the same stops along Barstow, Woodrow, and Maple.
There is an additional shuttle bus picking up from the Maple Roundabout that is specifically equipped to accommodate fans in wheelchairs, and those that need mobility assistance.
Please let the Traffic Operations Staff, Parking Staff, or Bus Drivers know if you are in need of any other assistance.

Inside of Bulldog Stadium

The following entrance gates are nearest to each of the parking lots and drop-off areas at Bulldog Stadium:
Blue Lot – ADA Gate (SW Corner), or South Gate
White Lot – Southwest Gate
Red Lot – East Gate
Purple Lot – North East Gate, or North Gate
Shuttle Bus – North Gate
If you have parked in the ADA stalls in the White Lot or Red lot, please inform the parking staff if you would need a courtesy ride to the gate entrance.
Once inside of the entrance gate, there are benches and waiting areas for the free golf cart shuttles that can take you near your seats. Golf carts will pick up and drop off at the entrance gates, as well as the top (Behind) each seating section.
After the game, the carts will return you to the entrance gate nearest to your parking lot.
If you need assistance while inside of Bulldog Stadium, you can use our Text Messaging service. Text the word BADDOG to 69050 along with your issue and location, and game management personnel will assist you.
Please notify any game management or security staff if you need further assistance while at Bulldog Stadium.

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