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GAME TICKETS
Come watch the Broncos go for their 11th win of the season at Waldo Stadium Saturday, Nov. 19, following ESPN College GameDay! Public sale tickets begin at $20 - buy tickets here:
wmubroncos.com/tickets. WMU students get into all home football games free with a valid Bronco Card.
COLLEGE GAMEDAY NEED-TO-KNOWS
** Note, this list is on-going and updates will be made as details are finalized. Information is also subject to change. Please be sure to check back for updates and additional information as it becomes available. ROW THE BOAT!!
IS THERE A COST/WHO CAN ATTEND COLLEGE GAMEDAY?
- There is NO ADMISSION COST to the College GameDay area (“footprint”) and the event is open to the general public. It is an entirely alcohol-free event. On Saturday morning a limited number of fans, assessed by ESPN, (500 people) will be allowed within “The Pit.” There will however, be live crowd shots and camera crews throughout the “footprint” throughout the morning. There will be activities in the area both Friday and Saturday. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR BRONCO SPIRIT!!
WHERE WILL GAMEDAY BE SET UP?
- The location for College GameDay will be in the Pedestrian Mall & green space area in front of Sangren Hall (See Map).
WHEN CAN WE START LINING UP SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE PIT?
- While we are excited to host this wonderful event, camping, the use of tents, and fires are not allowed. Portable chairs, sleeping bags, and blankets are permitted for those who plan to wait overnight. Any and all alcoholic beverages are prohibited. ELITE behavior is expected. WMU Public Safety will have a presence in the area to monitor activities.
The pit will open at 6:30 AM before the 9 AM broadcast begins, 500 people will be admitted.
RULES FOR “THE PIT”
• Fans entering the pit will be checked by a security wand and other possible security measures
• No bags, backpacks or purses permitted in the pit
• No offensive, vulgar, inappropriate or solicitation signage will be allowed (i.e., no political, religious, or .com, .org, .net signage)
• No signs on a stick
• No pens, pencils, markers or dry erase boards
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited
• No food or drinks
• Throwing of objects is prohibited
LIST OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CGD FOOTPRINT
FRIDAY - times TBA
• Corn Hole Challenge 11 AM - 1 PM – Winners of the ‘Corn Hole Challenge’ will receive a set of customized CGD corn hole boards and The Home Depot branded football gloves.
• Photo/Social Booth - Fans invited to take a photo behind replica desk
• Sign Painting Tent
• Coca-Cola Product Sampling
• Interactive Games such as Life-Sized Jenga, Twister, Coke-Pong, Core Power Football Toss
SATURDAY - times TBA
• Coca-Cola Refresh Section - filled with 50 fans for the “Best Seat in the House”
• Photo/Social Booth - Fans invited to take a photo behind replica desk
• Sign Painting Tent
• Product Sampling
• Giveaways
WHERE CAN WE PARK?
- There are several suggested parking areas to the ESPN atmosphere (See Map). Parking in the yellow lots is free during the hours of College GameDay and will transition to normal game day lots at the conclusion of College GameDay.
WHAT TRAFFIC AREAS WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY?
- See Map.
WHAT TIME IS THE FOOTBALL GAME?
- Kickoff from Waldo Stadium is 3:30 PM
WHAT TIME DOES TAILGATING BEGIN?
- College GameDay is not considered a Tailgate. Tailgating policies remain as standard. Lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff.
WMU Tailgating Policy
SHOOTING SCHEDULE
Thursday, Nov. 17th
2:00 p.m. – College Gameday Home Depot Bus “Roll In” [WMU Seal Statue by Sangren Pedestrian Mall]
Friday, Nov. 18th
9:15 – Sportscenter with Desmond Howard [Main Set]
11:00 AM – Sportscenter with Tom Rinaldi [Main Set]
11:30 – Sportscenter segments with Rece Davis and Kirk Herbstreit [Main Set]
11:45 – “The Bear” [Main Set – Bear’s Spot]
1:30 – College Football Live with Samantha Ponder, Desmond Howard and David Pollack [BISTRO TABLE]
3:45 – Pardon the Interruption with Kirk Herbstreit [Main Set]
4:30 – Sportscenter
Saturday, Nov. 19th
7:30 – Sportscenter [Main Set]
8:10 – Sportscenter [Main Set]
8:25 – Sportscenter with Kirk Herbstreit [Main Set]
9:00 – COLLEGE GAMEDAY BEGINS
