A-Z Gameday Guide: Football
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Accessible seating is available in sections 5, 10, 22, 26 and the East end zone. All accessible seating is sold on a reserved ticket basis only. If accessible tickets were not purchased in advance, the ticket office will exchange tickets if space is available. We encourage fans to contact the ticket office early at 1-800-GO-COUGS to request accessible seating accommodations. Accessible student seating is located in section 27 or the West end zone directly behind the band. Student seating is general admission. Chairs in accessible seating areas are available upon request - please ask the nearest event staff member if you need one. Accessible parking is available on a space-available basis in WSU parking lots on gameday for vehicles displaying valid placards or plates. A valid game day parking permit from any lot is also required. Look for lots marked with the international accessibility logo. Parking attendants can provide direction to available spaces. For more information on accessible parking, please call 509-335-9684.
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Service animals or those in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in the facility. All other animals are prohibited. Please see the link below for further information: Support Animal Guidelines
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Baby changing stations can be found in men’s and women’s restrooms on the north, east and south concourses.
Hand held banners are permitted if they are in good taste, contain no profanity or derogatory statements, and do not block the view of other patrons.
Empty, transparent plastic water bottles which are 1.5 liters or less in size are permitted at Gesa Field. Glass and metal beverage containers (including thermoses) are prohibited. Beverage containers (especially glass and metal) can: hide and store alcohol, shatter or break (which can result in sharp edges and/or pieces), or become dangerous projectiles, threatening the safety of guests, participants and officials.
Official game day merchandise is available pre-game on Rogers Field, and at three (3) game day locations throughout GESA Field during the game (both the North and South concourse and the suite level in the Rankich Club Room).
For more information please visit the schedule
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Cameras
- Hand held photography cameras for personal use are allowed at all WSU athletic facilities.
Camcorders
- Videotaping equipment is not allowed in the stadium without written permission from the WSU Athletic Department. To obtain permission, patrons should call the Athletic Department 1-800 GO COUGS.
- This policy limits the type and size of bags permitted in the venue. However, guests are still allowed to bring personal items, but they must either be carried or fit into a permissible sized bag. Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 14” by 8” by 14”; one-gallon clear re-sealable plastic storage bags; small clutch purses no larger than 4.5” by 6.5” with or without a handle or strap.
- For more information regarding our clear bag policy, please visit wsucougars.com/clear-bag-policy
- It is the goal of the WSU Public Safety Department and Athletics Event Management to provide a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for all participants and fans. Safety and security policies have been established to benefit everyone entering our venues. Please help us maintain a FUN and SAFE environment for athletes, students, families, and all patrons by complying with all stadium policies. WSU, along with the NCAA and Pac-12 Conference, has assigned a high priority to assuring athletic events are conducted in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, discriminatory statements *on the basis of race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, religion, military status, disability status, or any other characteristic,* or other abusive comments or actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, team representatives, or other patrons will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.
- Any comments that, pose a genuine threat, can be deemed harassment, or violates the law, is prohibited and may be grounds for removal from the event. WSU reserves the right to regulate behavior to ensure that it does not disrupt athletic events or other regular activities of the University. Entering the field/court of play during the course of event will subject a guest to immediate ejection from the venue. Guests are responsible for complying with all applicable University, state, and federal rules, polices and laws. Failure to do so may result in seat relocation, ejection, loss of games tickets, and/or criminal consequences.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns
Athletics General Line/Tickets
1-800-GO-COUGS
Cougar Athletic Foundation
509-335-0221
Facilities
509-335-4304
Conveniently located at the southwest corner of Gesa Field, the Compton Union Building offers restrooms, a games area, food and beverages and much more. The CUB hours for a home football Saturday are from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information please call 509-335-8426 or visit the CUB Homepage
Concession stands are located in all areas of the stadium and sell a variety of food and drink items.
Don't miss this gameday tradition as fans gather to cheer on the Cougars as they make their way into Gesa Field. The Cougar Prowl will begin two hours and 40 minutes prior to kickoff and will now start at the Taylor Sports Complex. The Head Coach will lead the Cougars through the RV1 parking lot, past the Cougar Pride Statue, and into the Northeast entrance to Gesa Field. Fans of all ages are invited to join in this celebration of welcoming the Cougs to Gesa Field each home game.
Cougville, located on Rogers Field, remains one of the premier pregame tailgate spots on campus. Cougville provides fans with entertainment options for the entire family, including a beer garden for adults and a kids zone with inflatable bounce houses for young Cougar fans to enjoy. Cougville will open two hours prior to kickoff, close once the game begins. Fans must show their game tickets to enter Cougville pregame.
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Drinking fountains can be found on the North and East concourses.
FAA and Pac-12 Conference policies prohibit the use of aerial drones, helicopters and any other remote-controlled flying devices in or around Gesa Field or any other WSU athletic facilities at any time.
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Evacuation routes will be determined by Public Safety Personnel (Police, Fire, and Event Management). Please remain calm and follow the directions of the Public Address Announcer and the nearest Event Management personnel.
For any emergency occurring on campus, dial 911 for ambulance, police or fire service. If you are calling from a non-campus phone, dial 509-335-0911.
Management must rely on communication with and cooperation of the spectator. A visual inspection will be made at the gate. This is a voluntary search. Patrons will be asked to open bags, purses, etc. If a patron does not volunteer for a search and there is reasonable suspicion that they possess banned items, they may be denied entry.
Re-entry is not permitted at Gesa Field once your ticket has been scanned.
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First Aid people (EMT’s and Paramedics) are located throughout the stadium and Fieldhouse and wear yellow vests with identifying symbols. The First Aid rooms are located on the South concourse near Gate F and on the North concourse behind section 27 in Room 31. All stations open two hours prior to the scheduled game times and close approximately 30 minutes after the completion of the game. Transport time to the local hospital is approximately 10 minutes.
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Gates will open two (2) hours prior to scheduled game times. Tickets are honored at the following gates:
- Reserved Tickets – All gates
- Student Tickets – Student Plaza Only
- Refer to game ticket for entry gate nearest to your seat.
There are four (4) Guest Service locations in and around Gesa Field. The four locations are located along the perimeter of Gesa Field and open three hours prior to kickoff and close 10 minutes after kickoff. These guest locations include directly outside of Gate A, north of the student plaza off Cougar Way, directly outside of Gate I adjacent to Rogers Field/Cougville and directly outside of the premium seating entrance near the CUB. In the premium seating area, concierges will be positioned off the west elevators on each floor.
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Hollingbery Fieldhouse will not be open to the public. The venue will be used to host private events for corporate partners of Cougar Athletics. Fans looking for the pregame experience found at Hollingbery Fieldhouse in previous years can now enjoy that same festive atmosphere at Kickoff At The CUB in the Compton Union Building Senior Ballroom or at Cougville on Rogers Field.
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Kickoff At The CUB tailgate is located in the CUB Senior Ballroom. Beginning three hours prior to kickoff, all fans are welcome to enjoy the pregame atmosphere with featured food and drinks – including beer, wine, soda, and cocktails - available for purchase. With multiple screens throughout the room, fans will be able to enjoy college football games from all around the country. Kickoff At The CUB will also feature an appearance from the Cougar Marching Band to build the excitement. The CUB Senior Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Compton Union Building.
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Please report lost children to the nearest usher or ticket taker. A public announcement may be made in the case of an emergency.
Lost and Found items can be turned in and/or claimed at the Guest Service locations (see Guest Service for details). Articles may also be picked up in Bohler 102 after the Guest Services locations close. Please call 509-335-0392 for further information.
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Official game day merchandise is available pre-game on Rogers Field, and at three (3) game day locations throughout Gesa Field during the game (both the North and South concourse and the suite level in the Rankich Club Room).
- Washington State University Athletics will offer mobile-only ticketing for all home athletic competitions including parking and RV passes.
- For more information regarding mobile tickets or passes, please visit www.wsucougars.com/MobileTicketing. Please contact the WSU Athletic Ticket office at athletictickets@wsu.edu
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Artificial noisemaking devices are prohibited. In addition to confiscation, violators may be subject to university disciplinary action (if applicable) and to removal from the event site.
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Food and drinks from outside vendors are NOT permitted inside Gesa Field. See the list of permitted items under “P” relating to baby food/drinks and empty water bottles.
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Pullman Transit is teaming up with WSU Athletics to provide free Park and Ride service on home football game days. All Park and Ride busses drop off near Gesa Field. After the game, all transit pick-up locations will begin on the closed portion of Stadium Way by the east end zone of Gesa Field. For more information, please visit Park and Ride Football Information
- Season parking passes are available for purchase to current football season ticket holders members through the WSU Athletic Ticket Office. All season parking passes will be sent via mobile delivery.
- General parking is available on the east side of campus and can be purchased through WSU Parking & Transportation Services.
- All personal possessions must fit under your designated seat location
- Clear Bags that are 14”x8”x14” or smaller
- Baby food (with child in arms)
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- Cameras without large lenses
- Cougar Game Day Cup
- Empty, transparent plastic water bottles which are 1.5 liters or less in size are permitted at Gesa Field. Glass and metal beverage containers (including thermoses) are prohibited.
- Game Tickets
- Non disposable water bottles (Nalgene) that are empty
- Seat cushions (must be soft sided with no pockets or zippers)
- Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5” by 6.5” with or without a handle or strap
- Strollers (strollers can’t accompany you to your seat and we don’t have don’t have storage areas for them).
Programs are available for purchase at the kiosks on the North and South concourses as well as at various other locations throughout Gesa Field. Sales will begin two hours prior to scheduled game time and end at the conclusion of the second quarter. Sales may end when sold out, which can vary in regards to timing.
The following policies have been developed with spectator and participant safety in mind. Failure to abide by the following policies may result in ejection and/or legal proceedings.
Prohibited Items:
- Non-service animals
- Alcohol
- Bicycles
- Glass, metal containers and thermoses This rule does not apply to empty plastic water bottles, which are one liter in size or less.
- Laser Pointers
- Hard sided bags, suitcases, coolers, or other similar devices
- Large bags (all soft sided and CLEAR bags must be able to fit under your seat and be no larger than 14”x 8” x 14”)
- Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles, etc.)
- Tobacco products. Smoking is not allowed on campus
- Fireworks/weapons/explosive devices
- Camcorders without written permission from WSU Athletics (to obtain permission please call 509-335-5109)
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Food and beverage unless purchase inside the venue
- Extension items used to hold cellular telephones or cameras in place (e.g. “selfie sticks”)
- Flag poles, or any items that act as an extension of an arm and have a flag or sign affixed
Safety Policies:
Our staff will proactively intervene to support an environment where guests can enjoy the Cougar Football experience free from unacceptable behavior, including the following:
- No Smoking at Gesa Field
- No Throwing of Objects
- No unruly or disruptive behavior
- No Foul/abusive language or obscene gestures
- Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption
Any guest not adhering to the above code or behaving in an unruly manner will be removed from Gesa Field. Crowd management staff reserves the right to determine what unruly or unacceptable behavior is. If anyone is interfering with your enjoyment of our event, please contact the nearest usher or ticket taker for assistance.
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For more information please visit Cougar Sports Network
Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located throughout the North, South, and East concourses.
All RV permits will be issued by the Cougar Athletic Fund. You must be a season ticket holder and a member of the CAF. All spots are sold on a season pass basis. All spots are renewable and are sold on a season pass basis. If interested in additional RV information, please call the WSU Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-COUGS.
For your RV needs visit: https://www.valleyrvsupercenter.com/
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A complimentary shuttle service, provided by the Coug Guys & Gals, is available for mobility impaired guests needing assistance. Shuttles begin three (3) hours prior to scheduled game times and continue until kick-off. Shuttles resume their routes for one (1) hour following games. Shuttles will stop at designated areas approximately every 20 minutes and take fans to Gesa Field or Hollingbery Fieldhouse. For more information on game day shuttles, please call 1-877-IMA-COUG (462-2684). Airport shuttles will also be provided. Advance airport shuttle requests can be made by calling 1-877-IMA-COUG (462-2684) no later than 4 pm on the Friday before the game.
Smoking is prohibited on the Washington State University campus. WSU became a tobacco and nicotine free campus in 2016.
Strollers will not be permitted in the stadium seating areas. All strollers, including umbrella strollers, must be left in the concourse area of Gesa Field at the risk of the owner.
Gesa Field Luxury Suites are located on the 3nd floor of the premium seating area of Gesa Field. Please contact the Cougar Athletics Fund at athletics.caf@wsu.edu for additional information
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For information on football tickets please visit: Cougar Tickets
Scheduled game times are tentative up until the week of the game. There is a no refund, exchange, or cancellation policy on tickets. This includes game time changes because of television.
The WSU Athletic Ticket Office is located adjacent to Gate B in the east end of Gesa Field next to the Cougar Pride statue. The office opens three (3) hours prior to scheduled game times and closes at the beginning of halftime. Assistance with any game day ticket problems can be addressed by visiting the WSU Athletic Ticket Office in person. If a problem arises after entering the stadium, please contact stadium Guest Services personnel at Gate A and Gate F. If they are unable to resolve the problem, please contact the Ticket Office.
Reserve tickets go on sale at the WSU Athletic Ticket Office three (3) hours prior to scheduled game times. Student and student guest tickets can be purchased at the two Student Ticket Booths in the student plaza beginning two (2) hours prior to scheduled game times if tickets are available. To avoid lines on game day, purchase your tickets in advance at WSUCougars.com or by calling 1-800-GO-COUGS (Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
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General Public – Opens three (3) hours prior to scheduled game times:
- Stadium Seating (Sections 1-26) at the main WSU Athletic Ticket Office between gates A & B.
- Premium Seating (Suites, Coaches Club, Loge, Outdoor Club) at the Box Office located by Gate F.
- Media Will Call at the Box Office located by Gate F.
All other will call locations open two (2) hours prior to scheduled game times:
- WSU recruits, and high school coaches/teams – Gate F (Gameday Box Office)
- Visiting players’ guests – Gate B (Main WSU Athletic Ticket Office)