It’s homecoming week in Tuscaloosa, which implies many incredible Alabama customs you and the entire household can delight in.
From the pep rally to the bonfire to the homecoming parade, we have actually got you covered on where to be in T-Town this weekend as the Crimson Tide take on versus Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium
Here’s what you require to understand …
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PARADE: Noon
GATES OPEN: 3:30 p.m.
STROLL OF CHAMPS: 3:45 p.m.
ELEPHANT STOMP: 5 p.m.
KICKOFF: 6 p.m.
TELEVISION: ESPN
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young passes throughout an SEC video game versus Mississippi State onOct 16, 2021, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.Michael Chang/Getty Images
THE VIDEO GAME!
Alabama fans awakened last Sunday early morning and saw the sun showed up, the sky was no longer falling and the Crimson Tide still had whatever in front of them after suffering a hard roadway loss in Knoxville.
And while Nick Saban’s group can accomplish every objective they had going into the season, it will not get any simpler as they continue down another hazardous SEC course, beginning with this week’s video game versus Mississippi State and Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” offense led by gifted quarterback Will Rogers.
While Bama set a school record for charges and the defense did not play to their requirement, Bryce Young looks healthy as they want to conserve the season. The Tide controlled the Bulldogs in Starkville in 2015, however you can wager Leach, Rogers and the rest of the group in maroon smells blood in the water after recently’s efficiency.
Can the Alabama defense regroup and get more pressure on the QB? Will the Tide offense continue to click when it matters most?
The University of Alabama homecoming bonfire is a custom going back years. (Ben Flanagan/ AL.com)
HOMECOMING OCCASIONS
Friday,Oct 21
You can see the remarkable yard decors by University of Alabama sororities and other trainee companies, plus organizations taking part in the Paint the Town Red competitors starting around twelve noon Friday.
Pep Rally/Bonfire and Homecoming Queen crowning: 6:30 p.m., the Quad.
Step Show, sponsored by National Panhellenic Council: 8:30 p.m.,Coleman Coliseum Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are needed and this occasion is likewise open up to alumni and neighborhood members.
Saturday,Oct 22
Homecoming Parade: Noon Location: Downtown Tuscaloosa to UA Campus along University Boulevard.
WEATHER CONDITION
Friday: Sunny skies with a high near 75, followed by clear skies and an over night low around 52.
Saturday: Sunny skies with a high near 76, followed by cloudy skies and an over night low around 51.
Sunday: Sunny skies with a high near 78, followed by cloudy skies and an over night low around 51.
— The National Weather Service
CASH-FREE
Beginning in 2022, all points of sale at Alabama sports occasions for concessions and retail will be cashless. Fans with money can exchange for a Fancard in $20 increments in 2 areas in the arena: Lower Level (very first Floor), Section AA (near Concession S126); and Upper Level (8th Floor), Section NN-8 (near Concession N804).
Each area will have a staff member to help visitors who need this service. UA stated Fancards are a preloaded Mastercard without any activation charges. These can not just be utilized at arena concessions however likewise anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
ALCOHOL SALES
Alabama Athletics now sells beer and wine at choose sporting occasions.
The bulk of concessions areas provide beer and white wine, and extra portable stations are established on the 100, 200 and 800-level concourses. Guests should be 21 to acquire and reveal legitimate evidence of recognition. IDs are inspected sometimes of purchase, and there is a limitation of 2 alcohols per deal. Sales of beer and white wine concludes at the conclusion of the 3rd quarter.
UA stated alcohol acquired in the arena concourses can not be brought into or out of a premium seating location, and all alcohol acquired at sporting occasions should be taken in at the place and might not be performed “under any scenarios.”
CONCESSIONS
Concession stands lie throughout the concourses of Bryant-Denny Stadium The Crimson Crave trailer is established along the Walk of Champions as a pre-entry dining alternative.
Reminder: All concession deals will be cashless.
as soon as possible will be offered for mobile purchasing at choose portables throughout 100, 200 and 800-level concourses. You can discover QR codes with a link to order and get concessions products from your mobile phone throughout the arena.
And, folks … they have a $14 huge pretzel now. People purchasing and gobbling them up at the Louisiana-Monroe video game, so if you wish to indulge, get one early.
TAILGATING
Free Quad tailgating lies on the west side of theQuad Reservations are not needed. Quad tailgate supply drop-off lies onColonial Dr and is open throughout the following times: Friday at 6-8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m. till twelve noon (for Texas A&M). Fans are allowed 15 minutes to dump devices and exitColonial Drive View the Quad drop-off map. The UA Gameday Info camping tent lies at the corner of 9th Avenue and University Boulevard.
FOOD SUPPLIERS
You can discover the following food trucks along sixth Avenue on school this Saturday:
- Jim ‘N Nick’s
- Full Moon BARBEQUE
- A Little Some Extra
- La Mexicana
- Honey’s Kitchen
MOBILE TICKETING
In 2020, ticketing and parking went mobile-only, supplying a safe fan experience with fast and hassle-free entry on gameday throughout the pandemic. UA stated mobile ticketing will decrease the threat of lost, taken or counterfeit tickets while supplying the capability to quickly handle, move or offer your tickets anytime from your mobile phone, so the system will stay in impact.
You can handle their tickets on their mobile phone by means of the Alabama Crimson Tide mobile app or online atRollTide.com/MyAccount UA motivates fans to download their tickets prior to gameday. Prior to reaching the Bryant-Denny gates, fans can open their digital wallet on their mobile phone, choose their video game tickets or parking passes, and hold their mobile phone near the scanner for entry.
UA kept in mind that “Print- at-Home” tickets (PDF copies) are no longer offered, and mobile tickets are just legitimate when provided on a smart device. Printed copies of QR codes will not be accepted. If you do not have a smart device, you can get in touch with the Alabama Athletics TIDE PRIDE/Ticket Office prior to gamedays for choices.
TICKET TRANSFER
UA likewise revealed some brand-new upgrades to mobile ticketing in 2022. The transfer procedure will now permit you to use your phone contacts when moving tickets through the Alabama Crimson Tide mobile app. Also, there will no longer be a transfer expiration, and you have the capability to much better track your transfers with a very first and last name connected with all transfers. Ticket buyers can likewise fast download their video game tickets by utilizing our brand-new “Add All” function.
Ticketholders can move their tickets to somebody in case they are not able to participate in a video game. Ticketholders (leaving out UA faculty/staff and trainees) can still publish their tickets on StubHub.
METAL DETECTORS/ CLEAR BAG POLICY
UA will have walk-through metal detectors at all gates of Bryant-Denny Stadium Fans do not require to get rid of shoes or belts to stroll through the metal detectors.
Alabama will likewise continue to impose its clear bag policy in the interest of public security and to substantially accelerate entry into Bryant-Denny Stadium The just non-clear plastic bag fans can bring into Bryant-Denny is a little clutch handbag no bigger than 4 1/2 inches-by-6 1/2 inches. If any bigger, the bags should be clear and plastic. Fans can likewise generate one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, comparable to Ziploc bags you purchase the supermarket. Learn more about the clear bag policy.
TRAFFIC
UA has actually offered 4 plainly specified paths developed to offer fans with the most time-efficient methods to and from school. Read their pregame and postgame traffic maps.
The Cottondale and 216 routes are best for fans taking a trip from Birmingham and parking on the east side of school.
The I-359 route is finest for fans taking a trip from Birmingham or west of Tuscaloosa and parking downtown or on the west side of school.
The McFarland route is finest for fans taking a trip from Birmingham and parking on the east side of school.
Beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff, or earlier if considered needed by police, the core school location will be closed to through traffic. A correct UA Gameday license is needed to access the limited location. The core of school will be re-opened roughly 2.5 hours postgame. Learn more.
Interstate 20/59 building and construction has actually been finished and must not interfere with gameday traffic for the 2022 football season. Jack Warner Parkway is closed at Greensboro Avenue for the season. UA motivates fans leaving school by means of Jack Warner Parkway to take a trip eastbound and make use of McFarland Boulevard to I-20/ 59.
Jack Warner Parkway is closed at Greensboro Avenue for the 2022 season. Fans leaving school by means of Jack Warner Parkway are motivated to take a trip eastbound and make use of McFarlandBlvd to I-20/ 59.
PARKING
Public parking lies on the east side of school and is $30 per video game or $200 for the season. Fans are motivated to acquire their parking in advance of concerning schoolonline Downtown Tuscaloosa shuttle bus starts at 8 a.m. at the Intermodal Facility (7th Street and 23rd Avenue), where parking is complimentary. Shuttle is $1 big salami and 50 cents for senior citizens. University Mall shuttle bus starts at 7 a.m. and is $15 big salami. Concludes one hour post-game.
UA car park open at 7 a.m. Crimson Ride shuttle bus are devoid of the east school parking lot. Begins at 7 a.m., concludes 90 minutes post-game. For more parking info, go to the UA Gameday website.
TUSKA
Have you snapped a selfie with Tuska yet? The elephant statue has landed. The University of Alabama just recently transferred of a seven-ton, 19-foot elephant statue called Tuska to the corner of University Boulevard and Wallace Wade Avenue, where the Strip fulfills school– not far from near Bryant-Denny Stadium The statue illustrates the elephant looking skyward with his 2 front feet somewhat off the ground and trunk completely extended. It determines 19 feet, 1 inch to the pointer of the trunk.
Stay approximately date previously, throughout and after the video game by following AL.com‘s Michael Casagrande, Nick Alvarez, Ben Flanagan, aldotcomTide or aldotcomSports on Twitter.
You can likewise follow UAGameday on Twitter for consistent updates about this weekend’s celebrations.
WILL CALL
The Will Call window will open at 2 p.m. and lies in between Gates 32 and 33 at Bryant-Denny Stadium All gates open at 3:30 p.m. Will Call windows were contributed to the northeast corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium near Gate 59, which will service both the media and going to group gamer visitors.
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ESSENTIAL TIMES
FRIDAY,Oct 21
6 p.m.
Quad Drop- off
7 p.m.
Pep Rally & & Bonfire (Quad)
SATURDAY,Oct 8
7 a.m.
Quad Drop- off
Parking Lots Open
Shuttle Service Begins
9 a.m. till 5 p.m.
Bryant Museum open
11:30 a.m.
Quad inflatables
12 p.m.
Homecoming Parade (University Boulevard)
Autograph session with George Teague and Prince Wimbley (Bryant Museum)
Core school roadway closures
2 p.m.
Coca-Cola Kickoff Zone open
Crimson Tide Sports Network Fan Fest (Food suppliers: Fat Charles BARBEQUE, Dixieland Funnel Cakes)
2:30 p.m.
Autograph session with George Teague and Prince Wimbley (Hibbett Sports Tent/Coca-Cola Kickoff Zone)
Team autographs: Alabama Gymnastics (Denny Chimes)
3:30 p.m.
Gates open
3:45 p.m.
Walk of Champions
5 p.m.
Elephant Stomp
6 p.m.
Kickoff vs. Mississippi State (ESPN
