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Football Gameday Guide: vs. Wagner
9/27/2024 4:38:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- It's Family Weekend in Paradise as the Florida Atlantic football team welcomes Wagner for a Saturday night showdown at FAU Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game is presented by Phil Smith Acura and Phil Smith Kia.
The teams have met twice previously, with the Owls winning 7-3 in 2012 and 42-7 in 2019.
General public tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here, or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. Ticket prices increase on the day of the game. To avoid lines and increased charges, buy your tickets in advance. Tickets for FAU students are free and can be claimed by clicking here.
To avoid congestion at the gates, fans are encourage to download their tickets digitally on a smartphone or mobile device.
Tailgating may begin when parking lots open at 2 p.m. (four hours prior to kickoff), and don't miss the Owl Walk at 3:30 p.m. in its new location for 2024 – as the team unloads the buses and walks through the Student Tailgates in Lot 5 before entering the team. Click here to buy parking in advance.
General stadium gates open at 4:30 p.m., with some premium access gates opening earlier. FAU Stadium operates with a Clear Bag policy. For details on the Clear Bag policy, and other stadium and fan information, click here.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: ESPN+
Kickoff time: 6:02 p.m. ET
Announcers: Ryan Urquhart (play-by-play), Pat Murphy (analyst), Natalie Kalibat (sidelines)
ESPN+ Info: Watch the Game | How to Sign Up
Radio: Florida Atlantic Sports Network
Pregame Show: 5:30 p.m.
Announcers: Ken LaVicka (play-by-play), Chris Newbold (analyst), Mike Mrezko (host, engineer), Frank Forte (sidelines)
Channel: FOX Sports 640 South Florida
Streaming: Listen Live
WEATHER
NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMER
SERVEPRO HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME
OWL WALK
CLEAR BAG POLICY
#WinningInParadise
The teams have met twice previously, with the Owls winning 7-3 in 2012 and 42-7 in 2019.
General public tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here, or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. Ticket prices increase on the day of the game. To avoid lines and increased charges, buy your tickets in advance. Tickets for FAU students are free and can be claimed by clicking here.
To avoid congestion at the gates, fans are encourage to download their tickets digitally on a smartphone or mobile device.
Tailgating may begin when parking lots open at 2 p.m. (four hours prior to kickoff), and don't miss the Owl Walk at 3:30 p.m. in its new location for 2024 – as the team unloads the buses and walks through the Student Tailgates in Lot 5 before entering the team. Click here to buy parking in advance.
General stadium gates open at 4:30 p.m., with some premium access gates opening earlier. FAU Stadium operates with a Clear Bag policy. For details on the Clear Bag policy, and other stadium and fan information, click here.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: ESPN+
Kickoff time: 6:02 p.m. ET
Announcers: Ryan Urquhart (play-by-play), Pat Murphy (analyst), Natalie Kalibat (sidelines)
ESPN+ Info: Watch the Game | How to Sign Up
Radio: Florida Atlantic Sports Network
Pregame Show: 5:30 p.m.
Announcers: Ken LaVicka (play-by-play), Chris Newbold (analyst), Mike Mrezko (host, engineer), Frank Forte (sidelines)
Channel: FOX Sports 640 South Florida
Streaming: Listen Live
WEATHER
- 84 degrees at kickoff with partly cloud skies
- Please take precautions by staying hydrated and protected from the sun. Concessions will be stocked with plenty of water and other beverages, while cooling stations will be located both inside and outside the stadium gates.
- Fans may bring one unopened bottle of water per patron into the stadium.
PACK THE HOUSE AND BRING THE NOISE 🗣️🗣️
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 27, 2024
STUDENT TIX 🎟️ https://t.co/xPOFn3nnOd#TriCountyTakeover#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/FX73VoZfQL
SPONSORS
- Gameday Sponsor: Phil Smith Kia | Phil Smith Acura
- Season-long Football Sponsor: Shiner Law Group
NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMER
- FAU Marching Band
SERVEPRO HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME
- Saturday's ServePro Hometown Hero is Wade Waddick. Wade served in the Marines, and continues to serve his country by supporting Florida's Wounded & Disabled Veterans.
- Wade's gym, Evolution Fitness, in conjunction with his 5K event has raised over $150,000 for veterans programs.
- To nominate a Hometown Hero for a future game, click here.
OWL WALK
- Join us for the Owl Walk! The journey will begin at the student tailgating lot in Lot 5. The team will make its way through the student tailgates before heading towards Gate 5 of the stadium. The team is set to arrive around 3:30 p.m. We'll see you out there!
Tomorrow's timeline ⬇️#TriCountyTakeover#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/zMfyNeB0Vd
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 27, 2024
PARADISE PRICING & CONCESSIONS
- Two concessions locations in the stadium are Paradise Pricing stands (behind sections 215 and 226) offering fan-friendly prices on beer, seltzers and mixed drinks, along with soda, snacks and hot dogs.
- FAU is proud to continue the popular Paradise Pricing options as we continue to make Florida Atlantic Football one of the most affordable entertainment options in this market.
- The Paradise Pricing menu, with the complete concessions map are available below.
- Patrons will also notice a myriad of offerings at our concessions stands, from your standard fare hot dogs and hamburgers to more custom offerings like Tacos Al Carbon, Boca Latina, Jeremiah's Ice Cream, Funky Love and 305 Crepes
CLEAR BAG POLICY
#WinningInParadise
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