SAN DIEGO – With San Diego State's 2019 football home opener against Weber State rapidly approaching, there are a number of activities available to fans come game day on Saturday, Aug. 31 prior to kickoff at 6 p.m. PT.
A large crowd is anticipated and fans are encouraged to arrive early, as parking is expected to reach capacity. The parking lot will open at 1 p.m. At that time, all three points of entry into the parking lot will be open: the main gate, the eastbound Friars Road entrance and the west side entrance. Stadium gates will open at 4 p.m., with the first 10,000 fans receiving a free mousepad upon entry.
Fans arriving early can experience the Aztec Village, sponsored by Wells Fargo, which will be open from 3-5:30 p.m. in Lots C1/D1 of the SDCCU Stadium parking lot. Entrance to the village is free to the public and there will be food and beverage options for purchase and a photo booth, as well as a Kids Zone with carnival rides, inflatable games and the chance to interact with Aladdin characters Prince Ali and Jasmine. In addition, a big screen TV will be available for watching other college football games.
In addition to the Aztec Village, there will be an SDSU Student Tailgate open from 2-5:30 p.m. near Lots J3/J4 behind the trolley stop, featuring free Woodstock's Pizza and free t-shirts to the first 2,000 San Diego State students with a current Red ID.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Warrior Walk is set to begin between Lots E and F, led by Honor Warrior Tim Delaney, who owns the Aztecs' single-game record with six receiving touchdowns vs. New Mexico State in 1969. A two-time all-conference selection in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association, Delaney still ranks sixth in San Diego State football history with 180 career receptions and 22 receiving touchdowns while his 2,535 receiving yards is eighth. Delaney later played in the professional ranks with the Hawaii franchise in the short-lived World Football League, earning first-team all-league honors from The Sporting News in 1974 after catching 89 passes for 1,232 yards and 8 touchdowns in 19 games that season.
The Aztecs-Wildcats clash has also been designated as SDSU Faculty/Staff Day with discounted tickets for faculty and staff members. All faculty and staff were emailed with a promotional code for discounted tickets, which are available only in advance online at GoAztecs.com.
Halftime activities will feature the reunion of the 1969 San Diego State football team, which compiled a perfect 11-0 record in its first season of Division I competition, capturing the first-ever PCAA conference championship before defeating Boston University in the Pasadena Bowl en route to a No. 18 national ranking in the UPI coaches poll.
Additionally, members of the U.S. Marine Corps will be recognized throughout the contest, which will be broadcast on the Aztec Radio Network at 101.5 KGB FM / XTRA 1360 AM and Fox Sports Inland Empire (IE) 1350 AM.
Not to be outdone, the 44th annual KGB Skyshow will follow after the game's conclusion. The largest fireworks display in San Diego, the KGB Skyshow will be presented in conjunction with an Aztec football game for the 16th consecutive year.
Tickets are still available for Saturday's game against Weber 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 ticket office will open at 1 p.m.; however, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online at GoAztecs.com 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.
Football season tickets are still available and can be purchased by logging onto GoAztecs.com, calling 619-283-7378, or visiting the Aztec Ticket Office at SDCCU Stadium Window E.