Georgia opens the season Saturday at the Georgia Dome against North Carolina.
The Bulldogs will open their home schedule Sept. 10 against Nicholls.
Here are a few new things Bulldog Nation will need to know before attending games ‘tween the hedges at Sanford Stadium.
Season blackout
Fans are encouraged to wear red for all home games, with the exception of the Nov. 19 game against Louisiana-Lafayette for which fans are encouraged to wear black.
Construction changes
The ongoing construction of the Indoor Athletic Facility will cause the Redcoat Band to relocate their Saturday morning rehearsal. The Redcoats will now hold their gameday rehearsal at their practice field, located at the UGA Intramural Fields, off of College Station Road.
Additionally, the exterior of the stadium’s Gate 9 has been renovated to address pedestrian egress concerns. The pathway from Gate 9 to Sanford Drive has been widened and permanent lighting has been added.
Concession changes
All stands now accept major credit cards. As a result, ATM machines are no longer available inside Sanford Stadium.
ATMs are still available outside the stadium in the Tate Center plaza.
Concessions inside Sanford Stadium will no longer offer free refills on beverages and popcorn.
All prices have been rounded off to the dollar.
Some additional concession changes:
• Adding 20-plus vendors to push out items such as beverages and snacks, especially in the 100 level.
• Chick-fil-A portable stand with sandwiches and bottle drinks will now be located at the top of Section 137.
• New “concept stands” include Papa John's Pizza in Gate 6 Plaza; Subway in Section 139.
• All screens have been removed and replaced with roll down windows.
• 300 Level Gate 7 Plaza – adding a “Grab-n-Go Super Portable” where fans will be able to serve themselves by grabbing items they want and proceeding to the first available register from available vendors that include Chick-fil-A, Subway, Papa John’s, Sonny’s BBQ sandwiches, packaged snacks and bottle drinks.
Stick to your gate
Stadium staff will be enforcing student ticket only entry to Gate 1 and Gate 3. General tickets will be accepted at select lines of Gate 4A.
UGA Students using their UGA ID for entry must enter:
• Gate 1 to sit in Sections 138-143, the West Endzone under the videoboard.
• Gate 3 to sit in Sections 109-114, near the Redcoat Band.
• Gate 4A to sit in Sections 307-313.
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