SAN ANTONIO — UTSA Athletics has released the following information for fans planning to attend UTSA’s home game between the Roadrunners and Army Black Knights on Saturday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Alamodome.
SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES PRESENTED BY USAA
Saturday’s home finale will serve as the annual Salute to Armed Forced presented by USAA. There will also be special in-game moment honoring the military community throughout the night, including recognition of US Marine Corps veteran Mike Egan, who just set a new world record by covering 152 miles in a wheelchair in 24 hours. Prior to the game, USAA will have a photo opportunity in Rowdy Town Live where fans can receive a free “player card” as a memento.
Over the course of the 2024-25 athletic calendar, USAA donated $10 for every Roadrunner point scored across all of UTSA athletics (2,650 points). This amounted to a donation of $26,650 for the UTSA Center for Military Affiliated Students.
As part of our partnership, USAA employees, members and military ID holders can receive a discount of 15% off tickets for this Saturday’s Salute to Armed Forces game presented by USAA. Get discounted tickets by visiting https://utsa.spinzo.com/?group=usaa.
SENIOR DAY
UTSA will honor its seniors in a pregame ceremony on the field. That is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:08 p.m., so fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2 p.m. to celebrate a senior class that has won more than 50 games, captured a pair of conference championships and will play in their sixth straight bowl game.
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale by calling or texting 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.
All students currently enrolled at UTSA are eligible for free admission to all home football games. UTSA students may purchase up to four guest tickets for student section seating.
For walk-up sales, the Alamodome Southwest Box Office will open at 10 a.m. and all other Alamodome box offices will open at 12 p.m. Customer service windows are located at the Northeast and Southeast box offices.
ENHANCED GAME DAY OPPORTUNITIES
UTSA Athletics is offering enhanced game day experience opportunities such as videoboard messages, early-bird experience, pregame sideline passes and concessions round-up, all of which will allow fans the opportunity to get closer to the action and enhance the experience for season-ticket holders. For more information, please visit goUTSA.com.
Additionally, fans are encouraged to direct their attention to the center hung video board after each UTSA touchdown for the “NIL Flash Give” where they can scan the QR code that will be displayed. The linked Bold Champions page will allow UTSA fans to support the football program.
FAN GIVEAWAYS
The first 5000 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition “Birds Up” foam finger courtesy of USAA. If UTSA wins, Pluckers will be handing out coupons for five free wings and KFC will be handing out coupons for a free sandwich. Additionally, a digital coupon will be available for fans via the McDonald’s app. After the first quarter, Raising Cane’s coupons will be distributed in the student section only.
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 open to the public at 1 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 will have a dedicated entrance at Gate 3 near the northeast corner that also opens at 1 p.m. Season ticket holders can show their digital tickets or pick up a wristband at Gate 3 to access dedicated concession stands in Section 110 (Johnny Rockets) and Section 136 (Chikis Texican Grill).
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 8 a.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 8 a.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 Auxiliary Park & Ride (7903 S. New Braunfels Ave).
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.
HEJ, UTSA! (STUDENT TRANSPORTATION)
New this year for students and their guests, IKEA will have signage displayed on the North Paseo Bus Oval and Alamodome for pick-up and drop-off locations for free shuttle service to and from the Alamodome for home football games. Shuttles will begin service to the Alamodome at 11:30 a.m. Passengers will be dropped off at the Robert Thompson Transit Station at the Alamodome, where the return journey will begin at the start of the fourth quarter, with the last one departing an hour after the game ends.
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 AT H-E-B PLAZA
Located in the H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge on the north side of the Alamodome, Rowdy Town Live will open at 11:30 a.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.
These sponsors will have activations in Rowdy Town Live: BMW, Cowboys AC, DonutNV, Floor & Decor, Gold's Gym, Nerd Focus, North Park Subaru, Prado Student Living, Rebecca Creek, Savor, South Texas Ford, and USAA.
Additional sponsor activations on the concourse inside the Alamodome include Resort Vacations (Section 103), BMW (Section 104), Texas Air National Guard (Section 119), & Space Force (Section 129).
All of these activations will feature free giveaways, promotional items, vehicle displays, complimentary food, opportunities to sign up for additional giveaways, and much more, making Rowdy Town Live and the concourse areas a must-visit for fans of all ages.
GAME DAY EXPERIENCE
- Spirit Walk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to Roadrunner Alley, which is located between parking lots B and C, 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 along the path and 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 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 Alumni Association invites its members to the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, located in Lot B. At the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, Alumni Association members can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, ‘BEAT’ buttons and new merch, while basking in the unbeatable Roadrunner spirit. Food and drinks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required, but members must show their membership ID card for entry.
IN-GAME PROMOTIONS
- USAA Photo Opportunity — fans can receive a free “player card” as a memento
- Ancira Punt for a Pickup — one fan could win a brand-new Ford Ranger courtesy of Ancira
- Ancira Cash Cannon — over $1,000 in cash will be given away
- Cowboys Hot & Cold — one fan will win a new cowboy hat
- Gameday Men's Health Middle-Aged Man Olympics — one fan will win a $100 gift card
- North Park Subaru Rowdy 500 — Two contestants will race in full size car costumes on the field for a cool North Park Prize Pack
- The Bara Group Take It to the House — chance for one fan to win a $5,000 cash prize if UTSA returns the opening kick for a touchdown
- Little Woodrow's Gift Card Race — one lucky row will win gift cards to Little Woodrow's
- Wayne Wright $888 Promotion — one fan could win $888 when UTSA scores a touchdown and a 2-point conversion
- Whataburger Promotion — a lucky fan will win a $50 gift card to Whataburger and free coupons for their entire section
- H-E-B Gift Card Parachute Drop — fans will win gift cards to H-E-B
- H-E-B Sack Race — one fan will win a $50 H-E-B gift card
- Free coupons from KFC, Pluckers, Raising Canes and McDonald's
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Saturday’s game will air on ESPN+ and via the ESPN app. Ted Emrich (play-by-play), LaDarrin McLane (analyst) and Natalie Kalibat (reporter) will call the action. 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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