If you are going to SEC Championship game, here’s what you need to know
The following is fan information for the SEC Championship game between Georgia and Alabama on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will kick off at 4 p.m. and be televised by CBS.
For those attending the sold-out game, here’s what you need to know:
* The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare will be held on Friday from 1-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Hall B of the Georgia World Congress Center. Hall B is a new location for the event which has been held in Hall C in recent years.
* All tickets for the game will be digital. Some tickets are still available on the secondary market.
* Gates of Mercedes-Benz Stadium will open at 1:30 p.m.
* Fans will be required to pass through security screening for admission to both the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and SEC FanFare at the World Congress Center.
* For security purposes, only clear bags are permitted in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Bags will be inspected before entry.
* Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a cashless policy. Seven cash-to-card kiosks will be available around the stadium for those who prefer not to use their own cards or who prefer to carry cash.
* Fans should be aware of counterfeit tickets and should use the SEC Ticket Exchange at www.secticketoffice.com to purchase verified tickets.
* Pom-poms or shakers must have paddle handles to be admitted into the stadium. Pom-poms or shakers with stick handles are prohibited for safety reasons.
* Tailgating will be allowed in The Home Depot Backyard West Lawn and M Lot.
Alabama defeats Georgia: related coverage
Alabama defeated No. 1-ranked Georgia for the SEC Championship. Now attention turns to Selection Sunday, when the new top 4 college football teams will be picked for College Football Playoffs. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is breaking down Saturday’s game and looking ahead to Sunday.
College Football Playoff: Alabama in at No. 4, Georgia out at No. 6
Alabama takes down Georgia, again, in SEC Championship game
Alabama awaits College Football Playoff fate
Watch: Kirby Smart believes Georgia should make CFP despite SEC Championship loss
Mark Bradley: Can Georgia still win the national championship? Umm ...
Georgia lost: What the fans are saying now
Full coverage of Alabama vs. UGA in the SEC Championship Dec. 2
How Follow the AJC: On Social media, follow Chip Towers, Sarah K. Spencer and AJC Sports on X, the former Twitter; AJC on Facebook; AJCnews on Instagram; and the AJC on Youtube.
As we have all season long, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will offer full coverage of UGA across all of our platforms, including AJC.com, the AJC app and the print and ePaper editions.
About the Author
