SAN DIEGO – With another large crowd anticipated for San Diego State's home football game against No. 23/25 Arizona State on Saturday, those in attendance will be treated to a plethora of promotions at SDCCU Stadium prior to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
The SDSU-ASU clash has been designated a "Blackout" game, and all fans are encouraged to wear black to the game in support of the Aztecs.
Saturday's game will also feature a striped "I Am SDSU" scarf giveaway to the first 15,000 patrons, available at all gates. In addition, the first 1,000 SDSU students will receive a free "Aztec Football Lives Here" flag on the Plaza Level, Section 44. Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
The SDCCU Stadium parking lot will once again serve as the hub for pregame festivities, including the Wells Fargo Aztec Village, which will be open from 5-7 p.m. in Lots C1/D1. Entrance to the village is free to the public and there will be food and beverage options for purchase, along with a live DJ, as well as a Kids Zone with carnival rides, inflatable games, a photo booth, as well as appearances by princesses Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Belle. Members of the Aztec men's soccer team will also be present to sign autographs from 5-6 p.m., to be followed by select men's basketball players between 6-7 p.m.
At approximately 5:15 p.m., the Warrior Walk is slated to commence between Lots E and F, led by Honor Warrior DeMarco Sampson, who won four varsity letters at wide receiver for SDSU (2005, 2008-10) and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Chula Vista native totaled 146 catches for 2,242 yards and 17 touchdowns in an Aztec uniform, earning first-team all-Mountain West honors as a senior in 2010 to go with honorable mention All-America recognition by SI.com. Overcoming numerous injuries during his collegiate career, Sampson occupies the ninth spot on the program's all-time list for receiving yards and ranks 11th in receptions.
In addition, Judson Richards and J.R. Tolver will host a pregame radio show from the SDCCU Stadium concourse on Saturday, airing from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on XTRA Sports 1360 AM, with a simulcast on 101.5 KGB FM, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday's contest has also been designated First Responders Appreciation Night, highlighted by a San Diego Fire Department helicopter flyover, as well as on-field recognition with representatives from the SDFD, San Diego Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff's Department and American Medical Response. In addition, the U.S. Marine Corps will be recognized during the game.
Tickets are still available for Saturday's game vs. Arizona State. The Aztec Ticket Office, located at SDCCU Stadium Window E, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Saturday, the SDCCU Stadium parking lot and Aztec Ticket Office will open at 2:30 p.m.; however, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines on game day.
Student tickets for Aztec football games are now mobile and can be accessed at SDSUStudentTix.com, starting the Monday before each home game at 9 a.m. Current enrolled students receive free admission to each regular-season home game. To access the mobile tickets, students should simply visit SDSUStudentTix.com on their iPhone or Android device, and log in with their preferred email address on file with the Registrar's Office for their tickets to be automatically delivered to their phone prior to each home game. Students are also able to purchase up to two (2) student guest tickets directly from SDSUStudentTix.com.