Fresno State Athletics

2023 football game themes announced
7/20/2023 12:45:00 PM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State Athletics released its game themes for the 2023 football season on Thursday as the Red Wave gears up for its six opportunities to support the 'Dogs at home this fall.
The home slate will kick off against Eastern Washington on September 9 as the defending Mountain West and LA Bowl champion Bulldogs take the field at Valley Children's Stadium for the first time in 2023.
A full list of the 2023 game themes is below:
Additionally, fans can enjoy the 'Biggest Party in the Valley' each week as the best tailgating in the Mountain West will once again fill Fresno State's tailgate lots. Bulldog BLVD, presented by Toyota, will return as the official pregame fan fest of Bulldog Football, including music, food trucks, games and more, while the NUTRL Zone offers a unique pregame party atmosphere in the White Lot west of Valley Children's Stadium each home game.
Single game tickets to all six home games will go on sale online Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at GoBulldogs.com/Tickets. Single game tickets will go on sale Monday by phone at (559) 278-3647, or in person at the Bulldog Ticket Office located at the NE corner of the Save Mart Center (Hours 10am-4:30pm). Single game tickets start as low as $22.
Season ticket options are still available for as low as $109. Season tickets for Fresno State students are on sale now, single game student tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Each of the presenting sponsors (Bud Light, Best Drayage, Alltech, Sun-Maid, Univision, Pepsi, Table Mountain Casino and Resort, and American Pistachio Growers) have a long history of supporting Fresno State and the San Joaquin Valley. As the season approaches, more details and information on other exciting elements that will surround each game will be revealed.
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate
The home slate will kick off against Eastern Washington on September 9 as the defending Mountain West and LA Bowl champion Bulldogs take the field at Valley Children's Stadium for the first time in 2023.
A full list of the 2023 game themes is below:
- Saturday, Sept. 9 vs. Eastern Washington - Heroes Night - Presented by Bud Light
- Celebrating all active duty military and veterans, first responders, and various heroes throughout the Central Valley
- The annual pregame 'Run to Victory' for all new students
- Jim Sweeney Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony at halftime
- WEAR WHITE - All fans encouraged to wear white
- Saturday, Sept. 23 vs. Kent State - Boots and Buckles Night - Presented by Best Drayage and Alltech
- Celebrating the Central Valley's unique country and western culture
- Cowboy hat giveaway for the first 4,000 students
- Saturday, Sept. 30 vs. Nevada - Bulldog Fiesta - Presented by Sun-Maid and Univision
- Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the Central Valley's proud Hispanic community
- Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. UNLV - Homecoming - Presented by Pepsi
- Pat Hill Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony at halftime
- Fright Night Halloween Celebration
- Saturday, Nov. 4 vs. Boise State - Green V Fest - Presented by Table Mountain Casino Resort
- Celebrating the Central Valley's robust agricultural industry and the 'Green V's' various customs and traditions
- Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
- Spirit Fest
- Saturday, Nov. 18 vs. New Mexico - Kids Day - Presented by American Pistachio Growers
- Senior Day for the football program, spirit program, and Bulldog Marching Band
- Future Farmers Day
Additionally, fans can enjoy the 'Biggest Party in the Valley' each week as the best tailgating in the Mountain West will once again fill Fresno State's tailgate lots. Bulldog BLVD, presented by Toyota, will return as the official pregame fan fest of Bulldog Football, including music, food trucks, games and more, while the NUTRL Zone offers a unique pregame party atmosphere in the White Lot west of Valley Children's Stadium each home game.
Single game tickets to all six home games will go on sale online Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at GoBulldogs.com/Tickets. Single game tickets will go on sale Monday by phone at (559) 278-3647, or in person at the Bulldog Ticket Office located at the NE corner of the Save Mart Center (Hours 10am-4:30pm). Single game tickets start as low as $22.
Season ticket options are still available for as low as $109. Season tickets for Fresno State students are on sale now, single game student tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Each of the presenting sponsors (Bud Light, Best Drayage, Alltech, Sun-Maid, Univision, Pepsi, Table Mountain Casino and Resort, and American Pistachio Growers) have a long history of supporting Fresno State and the San Joaquin Valley. As the season approaches, more details and information on other exciting elements that will surround each game will be revealed.
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate
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