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Game Week Fan Information Presented by Utah 360: Dark Mode, Homecoming and Hall of Fame
9/23/2024 2:30 PM | General
No. 10 Utes host Arizona for Big 12 showdown Saturday at 8:15 MT at Rice-Eccles Stadium
SALT LAKE CITY—The 10th-ranked Utes are back at home this Saturday night after two road games, and fans return to Rice-Eccles Stadium for a Dark Mode theme when the Arizona Wildcats come to Salt Lake City, with Homecoming and Hall of Fame celebrations highlighting the in-game festivities. The Big 12 Conference battle begins at 8:15 p.m. MT and will be televised on ESPN.
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Fans can find everything they need to plan their game day on the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah 360. As always, fans are encouraged to be early, be loud, and arrive with your digital tickets and parking passes already downloaded to your smartphone, which can be done conveniently through the Utah 360 app.
The official mobile app of Utah Athletics is Utah 360. Download it today to unlock a refreshed game-day experience that allows fans to order concessions via their mobile device for in-person pickup, and to manage and purchase tickets. The app also features news and information, live stats, schedules, rosters and behind-the-scenes videos. Utah 360 is available in both the Apple Store (download) and Google Play (download). Add it today, access your game tickets and download them to your smartphone's wallet to make yourself game-day ready!
Make plans to be in your seats early to enjoy pregame entertainment, counting down to kickoff, including a performance by the "Pride of Utah," the University of Utah Marching Band, before the team's run-out onto the field amidst of the roar of the sellout crowd—Utah's 86th in a row, dating back to 2010.
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Whether you park in an assigned lot with a pass, tailgate, or arrive via public transportation, you'll find on this page everything you need to know to help plan an enjoyable and successful experience at Rice-Eccles Stadium cheering on your Utes.
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To help fans prepare for game day and enjoy the best time possible at our home athletics contests, Utah Athletics provides a comprehensive Gameday Information page that provides links to information on tickets, parking, stadium entry, stadium policies, concessions options and fan behavior expectations. It can be found here.
Several significant improvements to stadium infrastructure and procedures have been implemented at Rice-Eccles Stadium to enhance the fan experience on game days. Most significant among these are the addition of a Wi-Fi network, processes to improve efficiency with concessions sales and reduce congestion on the concourses, and the addition of a second Red Zone Store. In addition, several concessions adjustments have been made since the last home game to improve concession stand efficiency and ease concourse congestion.
Gather outside Gate L on 500 South by 6 p.m. to greet the team as they step off the bus. The Arrival makes Utes fans the official welcome party for the team before each home game. Enjoy food, live music and exclusive t-shirts for each of Utah's six home games that will only be available when the team arrives at Rice-Eccles Stadium prior to the games.
Tickets and parking passes will be scanned on game day using the ticket holder's mobile device. They also may be transferred to others via email or text message.
Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff. To speed the process for entry into Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans are encouraged to arrive early and to review the most efficient route from their parking lot or the Trax station, and determine the most appropriate stadium gate for entry. All main stadium gates also feature a no-bag line for express entry. See a gate map here.
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STADIUM POLICIES
FAN BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS -- WELCOME TO UTAH
The safety of student-athletes and spectators is a top priority for all Utah Athletics home events. We ask all fans to extend a sincere "Welcome to Utah" to all by being respectful and responsible when attending our events, and create a home-field advantage for our teams in a way that also shows class and sportsmanship toward visiting teams. The FanUP initiative exists to define the expected fan behavior at our home venues and is centered around:
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To learn more about FanUP, please visit: fanup.utah.edu.
PARKING LOTS
Parking lots open five hours before kickoff, with the exception of the Signature and tailgate lots, which open at 6 a.m. A parking map can be found here (PDF). Tailgating is only allowed is designated lots. Alcohol, RVs, trailers and tailgating are not permitted in Lots 15, 18 or 19.
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TRANSIT
In addition, rides on UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner trains are free for ticketholders by displaying a valid game ticket, including the new postgame bus service from the stadium to the Court House TRAX station.
On Saturday night, additional trains have been added to the schedule, with the last train scheduled to leave the stadium station at 12:21 a.m. For more information please visit UTA.com.
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION MODES
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Fans can find everything they need to plan their game day on the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah 360. As always, fans are encouraged to be early, be loud, and arrive with your digital tickets and parking passes already downloaded to your smartphone, which can be done conveniently through the Utah 360 app.
Saturday's Highlights include:Get ready for ????DARK MODE????
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 24, 2024
Shop now: https://t.co/0GAIOuzUBq#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/djVknLMSie
- Dark Mode – Wear black! Shop for Dark Mode gear here.Â
- Homecoming – The University of Utah celebrates Homecoming this week with the theme "Seize Our Moment" and a full week of events across campus. Learn more here.
- Utah Athletics Hall of Fame – The Class of 2024 will be recognized at halftime, after a Friday night induction banquet for this special class of legendary Utes: Louie Sakoda (football), Ryan Khoury (baseball), Pipi Hollingsworth (softball), Alison McInturff (women's swimming), Jane Quimby (women's basketball) and Jeff Robbins (men's tennis).
The official mobile app of Utah Athletics is Utah 360. Download it today to unlock a refreshed game-day experience that allows fans to order concessions via their mobile device for in-person pickup, and to manage and purchase tickets. The app also features news and information, live stats, schedules, rosters and behind-the-scenes videos. Utah 360 is available in both the Apple Store (download) and Google Play (download). Add it today, access your game tickets and download them to your smartphone's wallet to make yourself game-day ready!
GAMEDAY FAN INFORMATIONWith gameday right around the corner, don't forget to download the @Utah360app??
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 25, 2024
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Download now: https://t.co/qGqIy226Mz#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/VsvnHkgGkh
Make plans to be in your seats early to enjoy pregame entertainment, counting down to kickoff, including a performance by the "Pride of Utah," the University of Utah Marching Band, before the team's run-out onto the field amidst of the roar of the sellout crowd—Utah's 86th in a row, dating back to 2010.
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Whether you park in an assigned lot with a pass, tailgate, or arrive via public transportation, you'll find on this page everything you need to know to help plan an enjoyable and successful experience at Rice-Eccles Stadium cheering on your Utes.
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To help fans prepare for game day and enjoy the best time possible at our home athletics contests, Utah Athletics provides a comprehensive Gameday Information page that provides links to information on tickets, parking, stadium entry, stadium policies, concessions options and fan behavior expectations. It can be found here.
UPGRADES FOR 2024It's ???????? ????????????
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 23, 2024
Dark Mode, Homecoming, and Hall of Fame Game! Can't wait to see you all Saturday!
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Several significant improvements to stadium infrastructure and procedures have been implemented at Rice-Eccles Stadium to enhance the fan experience on game days. Most significant among these are the addition of a Wi-Fi network, processes to improve efficiency with concessions sales and reduce congestion on the concourses, and the addition of a second Red Zone Store. In addition, several concessions adjustments have been made since the last home game to improve concession stand efficiency and ease concourse congestion.
- WI-FI NETWORK
- The University of Utah has installed a public Wi-Fi network to improve fans' ability to enjoy a better online and mobile experience in the stadium on game day. Fans can locate the network "RiceEcclesWiFi" in their available networks, and connect for free without registration.
- CONCESSIONS
- Rice-Eccles Stadium offers a wide variety of concessions options, spread around the entire stadium concourse including the food truck alley, East Eats, on the east side of the stadium. A full concessions map and other stadium services can be found here.
- New this year is the ability to order concessions on your mobile device! Mobile concessions ordering for pickup is a new feature at all concessions stands at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and will be enhanced by the improved connectivity provided by the new Wi-Fi network, and the Utah 360 app.
- Fans may order ahead on their mobile device and then pick up their order at the dedicated mobile ordering pick-up lane at the selected concessions stand.
- University Auxiliary Services has implemented changes to the drink refill program to reduce wait times and ease congestion on the concourses, as outlined in a letter from Associate Vice President Jenn Reed. Please see the letter here for more information.
- RED ZONE STORES
- Make sure to stop by Red Zone stores within Rice-Eccles Stadium to pick up your officially licensed Utes apparel. Check out the new Red Zone store on the southeast corner of Rice-Eccles Stadium near Gate L.
- ENHANCED STADIUM SECURITY SCREENING
- In line with the University of Utah's commitment to providing a safe atmosphere for spectators, student-athletes, coaches and visitors within Rice-Eccles Stadium, walk-through detector technology has been implemented at all entry gates. Please follow the instructions of the security staff at the entry gates.
Gather outside Gate L on 500 South by 6 p.m. to greet the team as they step off the bus. The Arrival makes Utes fans the official welcome party for the team before each home game. Enjoy food, live music and exclusive t-shirts for each of Utah's six home games that will only be available when the team arrives at Rice-Eccles Stadium prior to the games.
DIGITAL TICKETS AND PARKING PASSESTHE ARRIVAL
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 25, 2024
Gather outside Gate L on 500 South by 6 PM MT on gameday to greet @Utah_Football as they step off the bus! Enjoy food, live music and exclusive t-shirts for each of Utah's six home games that will only be available when the team arrives at @Rice_Eccles prior to the… pic.twitter.com/I7ccVvIgrD
Tickets and parking passes will be scanned on game day using the ticket holder's mobile device. They also may be transferred to others via email or text message.
- To ensure a successful experience with digital ticketing, fans are encouraged to download their tickets and parking passes to the wallet on their smart phone (iPhone and Android) for presentation upon arrival at the parking lot and stadium gates to expedite the entry process.
- It is also recommended that fans plan to arrive early to allow extra time for the entry process and not miss any of the action on the field.
- Single-game tickets for Utah Football home games may be purchased here.
Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff. To speed the process for entry into Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans are encouraged to arrive early and to review the most efficient route from their parking lot or the Trax station, and determine the most appropriate stadium gate for entry. All main stadium gates also feature a no-bag line for express entry. See a gate map here.
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STADIUM POLICIES
- CLEAR BAG POLICY AND NO-BAG EXPRESS LANES
Rice-Eccles Stadium operates on a clear-bag policy, and offers no-bag lanes at all main gates to help expedite entry for those not bringing a bag into the stadium. Only clear bags, up to 12"x18", will be allowed inside the stadium. No bags, purses or duffles may be brought into the stadium with the exception of small clutch bags no larger than 6.5" x 4.5". - WATER BOTTLES
One factory-sealed bottle of water per person (1 liter or less), is permitted in the stadium. Bottled water may not be frozen. In an effort to be sustainable, empty personal water bottles, (1 liter or less) will be permitted, and the stadium offers 44 water bottle refill dispensers at 10 locations throughout the stadium. A map can be found here. Glass water bottles will not be permitted. Additionally, all fountain drink dispensers at concessions stands will offer drinking water on one of the valves. - CASHLESS CONCESSIONS
To reduce touchpoints and increase efficiency with concessions sales, Rice-Eccles Stadium has implemented cashless transactions at all concessions stands. All sales will be completed using either credit cards or Apple Pay and Google Wallet mobile payment apps.
FAN BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS -- WELCOME TO UTAH
The safety of student-athletes and spectators is a top priority for all Utah Athletics home events. We ask all fans to extend a sincere "Welcome to Utah" to all by being respectful and responsible when attending our events, and create a home-field advantage for our teams in a way that also shows class and sportsmanship toward visiting teams. The FanUP initiative exists to define the expected fan behavior at our home venues and is centered around:
- Supporting our Utes and welcoming visiting teams and their fans
- Promoting a family-friendly experience
- Enjoying the game responsibly
- Cheering loud and being Ute Proud!
- Reporting fan behavior issues by texting 'FANUP' to 69050
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To learn more about FanUP, please visit: fanup.utah.edu.
PARKING LOTS
Parking lots open five hours before kickoff, with the exception of the Signature and tailgate lots, which open at 6 a.m. A parking map can be found here (PDF). Tailgating is only allowed is designated lots. Alcohol, RVs, trailers and tailgating are not permitted in Lots 15, 18 or 19.
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TRANSIT
In addition, rides on UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner trains are free for ticketholders by displaying a valid game ticket, including the new postgame bus service from the stadium to the Court House TRAX station.
On Saturday night, additional trains have been added to the schedule, with the last train scheduled to leave the stadium station at 12:21 a.m. For more information please visit UTA.com.
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION MODES
- SPIN Scooters are also available on campus.
- Ride-share (Uber/Lyft) drop/off and pickup location is along University Street, on the east side, between 250-400 South, just northwest of the stadium.
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