UTSA vs. South Florida football game fan information

Know Before You Go!

SAN ANTONIO — UTSA Athletics has released the following information for fans planning to attend UTSA’s home game against South Florida on Thursday, Oct. 8. Kickoff for the annual Lights Out game is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Alamodome, and the game sponsor is Cowboys AC & Heating.

ESPN SPORTSCENTER ON CAMPUS IN ROWDY TOWN LIVE
For the second year in a row, UTSA Athletics will host ESPN’s “SportsCenter on Campus” live at 4 p.m. in Rowdy Town Live, which is located in H-E-B Plaza on the north side of the Alamodome. Students and fans are invited to gather at Rowdy Town Live beginning at 3 p.m. to be part of the national broadcast on the network’s flagship sports news program, which will highlight the university’s traditions and San Antonio’s culture and history.

Spirit Walk will be relocated for this game to Rowdy Town Live with an approximate scheduled start time of 3:45 p.m.

The County Line will be serving free spicy grilled chicken wings to fans attending ESPN’s “SportsCenter on Campus” in addition to free smoked BBQ chicken nachos at their regular set up at Rowdy Town Live. Additionally, the Alamodome is giving free popcorn for the first 1,000 fans and selling $4 hot dogs among other discounted concessions at Rowdy Town Live from 3-6:30 p.m.

Hosted by anchor Matt Barrie, “SportsCenter on Campus” brings ESPN's flagship program to college campuses on Thursdays throughout the college football season, capturing the atmosphere, traditions and storylines surrounding that week's matchup.

TICKETS
Tickets are on sale by calling 210-458-UTSA (8872) or visiting ticketmaster.com. UTSA has transitioned to digital tickets through the Account Manager. For more information, please visit goutsa.com/tickets.

Current UT San Antonio students receive free admission to home athletic events and may purchase up to four guest tickets for the student section. Health campus student tickets are sponsored for this game as well. Students can claim their free tickets at goUTSA.com/StudentLogin.

For walk-up sales, the Alamodome Southwest Box Office will open at 10 a.m. and all other Alamodome box offices will open at 4 p.m. Customer service windows are located at the Northeast and Southeast box offices.

FAN GIVEAWAYS
The first 5,000 current UT San Antonio students in attendance will receive a free Lights Out t-shirt, courtesy of Cowboys AC & Heating.

CLEAR BAG POLICY
The Alamodome Clear Bag Policy is in effect all season.

ALAMODOME ENTRY
Fans are advised to plan ahead, arrive early for parking options or utilize VIA’s Park & Ride. For a look at downtown street and lane closures, visit sanantonio.gov.

Doors will open to the public at 5 p.m. Please enter the stadium well before kickoff to avoid long lines. Speed lanes will be available at security checkpoints for those with no bags. Have your keys, phone and wallet out before getting to the scanners, and be sure your tickets are out or loaded on your phone with the screen brightness turned all the way up before reaching the doors.

Season tickets holders can choose to use a dedicated entrance at Gate 3 near the northeast corner that also opens at 5 p.m. 

STUDENT SEATING
Student seating is general admission within Sections 122-131. The Spirit of San Antonio band will occupy Sections 127-128.

PARKING
Parking in Alamodome Lots A, B and C is limited to fans who already have purchased permits. Alamodome Lots A, B and C will open at 12 p.m. for those who have valid parking passes. Please do NOT enter the lots prior to the scheduled opening time or staff will ask you to vacate your spot(s) and re-enter once the lots are open. The Alamodome parking lots close to tailgating one hour after the conclusion of the game. 

Limited ADA parking spots are available in Lot A on a first-come, first-served basis. By state law, veterans with Disabled Veteran plates that do NOT have a valid state-issued disability placard are not permitted to park in ADA accessible spaces. The Disabled Veteran and ADA state-issued accessibility placard are two separate designations.

There are several paid public parking lots in the general vicinity of the Alamodome and downtown San Antonio. For the City’s available downtown parking, visit sanantonio.gov.

TAILGATING
Alamodome parking lots will open at 12 p.m. and close one hour after the conclusion of the game. For more information and City of San Antonio tailgating guidelines, please visit goUTSA.com.

RIDESHARE
The drop-off and pick-up location for rideshare users is located in Parking Lot D next to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at the corner of Montana Street and Tower of Americas Way.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Via will offer Park & Ride Service with roundtrip travel to the Alamodome for just $2.60 with reduced fares for students, military and others who qualify. Service will be provided from Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201) and Brooks (Walmart).

Fans have several convenient ways to pay. Passes can be purchased online, at the Park & Ride location or through the goMobile+ app. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride location.

UTSA students can use their U-Pass for service to the game. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride for free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service. VIA’s Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, 31-Day Pass and U-Pass are valid for Special Event Service.

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Free shuttles will begin service to the Alamodome at 2 p.m. from the North Paseo Bus Oval on UTSA’s Main Campus. Passengers will be dropped off at the Robert Thompson Transit Station at the Alamodome, where return shuttles to campus will start service at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The last return shuttle will depart an hour after the game ends. Signs will be displayed at the North Paseo Bus Oval and the Alamodome for pick-up and drop-off locations for the free shuttle service. 

UTSA ROADRUNNERS MOBILE APP
The UTSA Roadrunners mobile app allows fans to enjoy a personalized mobile experience with the ability to manage tickets, shop for official UTSA Athletics merchandise and receive breaking news and score notifications for the teams they follow. Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for “UTSA Roadrunners.”

To be part of the Rowdy Light Show during introductions, download/update the UTSA Roadrunners app, click on the MORE menu option at the bottom, then click on Rowdy Light Show and accept all permissions.

ROWDY TOWN LIVE 
Located in the H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge on the north side of the Alamodome, Rowdy Town Live will open at 3 p.m. and is completely free for all UTSA fans to take part in pregame festivities which include a live DJ set and family-friendly carnival-style attractions, including a video game truck, inflatables and more.

ESPN’s “SportsCenter on Campus” will air live from Rowdy Town Live beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday. Students and fans are invited to gather at Rowdy Town Live beginning at 3 p.m. to be part of the national broadcast on the network’s flagship sports news program, which will highlight the university’s traditions and San Antonio’s culture and history.

The County Line will be serving free spicy grilled chicken wings to fans attending “SportsCenter on Campus” in addition to free smoked BBQ chicken nachos at their regular set up at Rowdy Town Live. Additionally, the Alamodome is giving free popcorn for the first 1,000 fans and selling $4 hot dogs among other discounted concessions at Rowdy Town Live from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

These sponsors will have activations in Rowdy Town Live:  Alamo Biscuit Co., Barefoot Campus Outfitter, Bud Light, Circle K, Cowboys AC & Heating, Dos Equis, Gameday Men's Health, Pepsi Co. / Celsius, San Antonio River Authority, The County Line, Travel + Leisure and ZOA Energy.

Additional sponsor activations on the concourse inside the Alamodome include Raising Cane's, Resort Vacations, Prado Student Living, Prestige ER and Travel + Leisure.

These sponsor activations will feature free giveaways, promotional items, vehicle displays, food sampling, opportunities to sign up for additional giveaways and much more, making the Rowdy Town Live and concourse areas a must-visit for fans of all ages. 

GAME DAY EXPERIENCE

  • Spirit Walk will take place at 3:45 p.m. at a different location — Rowdy Town Live — for this game. Arrive early to Rowdy Town Live in H-E-B Plaza to welcome UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor and the football team. Rowdy the Roadrunner, UTSA Cheer, UTSA Pom and the Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) band welcome the team as they walk into the Alamodome prior to the game.
  • Fans can buy the latest UTSA apparel and accessories from Rowdy Campus Store, which will be set up in Rowdy Town Live, as well as adjacent to Roadrunner Alley, which is located between Lots B & C. Merchandise sales counters are also located inside the Alamodome on the Plaza Level concourses near section 106 and 118.  
  • Alumni Pregame Party/Tailgate — The UT San Antonio Alumni Association invites its members to the Forever Rowdy Tailgateat its new location just outside the Alamodome at H-E-B Plaza. At the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, Alumni Association members can check out the latest merch, snag the famous ‘BEAT’ buttons and enjoy quick bites and signature drinks while basking in the unbeatable Roadrunner spirit. Each Alumni Association member is welcome to bring one guest, and children under 12 get in free. An Alumni Association member ID card is required at check-in.

IN-GAME PROMOTIONS
Lucky fans will have opportunities to win throughout the game, including: 

  • $5,000 Cash courtesy of Ancira
  • Whataburger and H-E-B gift cards
  • Raising Cane's Coupons
  • Cash-filled T-shirts from the Ancira Cash Cannon
  • Free Membership to Gold's Gym
  • Rio Bank Backpack
  • Free ZOA Cans
  • Sponsor prizes from Cowboys AC, North Park Subaru, & Las Palapas
  • Featured on the Videoboard Selfie Wall Courtesy of Bud Light
  • Opportunities to sign up for additional sweepstakes
  • Plus, more prizes and giveaways throughout the game

BROADCAST INFORMATION
Thursday’s game will be televised nationally on ESPN and it will be available via the ESPN app. Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Chase Daniel (analyst) and Paul Carcaterra (reporter) will call the action. Additionally, ESPN SportsCenter on Campus will broadcast live at 4 p.m. Thursday from Rowdy Town Live in the Alamodome’s H-E-B Plaza. UTSA Sports Media Network will air the game live in the San Antonio area on Sports Radio AM 760 The Ticket, online at ticket760.com and via the free iHeartRadio app. Andy Everett (play-by-play), Jay Riley (analyst) and Ed Suarez (reporter) have the call. There will be a two-hour pregame show hosted by Pat Evans and a 45-minute postgame show.

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