Washington State University Athletics
GAME INFORMATION AT WSU
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17
1 p.m. – College GameDay Home Depot Bus “Roll In” (Cougar Pride Statue).
SATURDAY, Oct. 20
All Night Friday and All Day Saturday Compton Union Building (CUB) is open.
4 a.m. – The College GameDay Pit opens.
4 a.m. – Food service begins at CUB (See below for more information).
6 a.m. – College GameDay begins.
6 a.m.-8:30 p.m. – Kickoff Event at M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom with seating and viewing.
9 a.m. – College GameDay Ends.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Lewis Alumni Centre Open (Giveways for WSUAA members).
1:30 p.m. – Hollingbery Fieldhouse Food Fair begins/Cougville opens (Rogers Field).
2 p.m. – 150 Minute Club (student plaza).
2:20 p.m. – Cougar Prowl Walk (Hollingbery Fieldhouse).
2:30 p.m. – Martin Stadium gates open.
3:30 p.m. – Beasley Coliseum opens to those without tickets for the game.
4:30 p.m. – Kickoff.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY INFORMATION:IS THERE A COST/WHO CAN ATTEND COLLEGE GAMEDAY?
- There is NO ADMISSION COST to the College GameDay area (“footprint”) and the event is open to the general public.
- It is an entirely alcohol-free event.
- Saturday morning a limited number of fans, assessed by ESPN (500 people) will be allowed within the Pit.
- There will be live crowd shots and camera crews through the entire “footprint” throughout the morning.
WHERE WILL GAMEDAY BE SET UP?
- ESPN College GameDay will be set up at the corner of Stadium Way and Ferdinand’s Lane, across from the Cougar Pride statue.
WHEN CAN YOU START LINING UP FOR THE PIT?
- While we are excited to host this event, camping and the use of tents are not allowed.
- Portable chairs, sleeping bags and blankets are permitted for those who plan to wait overnight.
- Any and all alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- The Pit will open at 4 a.m. before the 6 a.m. broadcast begins, 500 people will be admitted.
- Security will have a presence in the area to monitor activities.
RULES FOR THE PIT:
- Fans entering the Pit will be checked by a security wand and other possible security measures.
- No bags, backpacks or purses permitted in the Pit.
- No offensive, vulgar, inappropriate or solicitation signage will be allowed (i.e., no political, religious or .com, .org or .net signage).
- No pens, pencils, markers or dry erase boards.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- No food or drinks.
- Throwing of objects is prohibited.
WHERE CAN WE PARK?
- CAF parking permit holders will be able to park in their respective lots anytime Saturday morning.
- Limited General Parking passes remain and can be purchased HERE.
- Fans are encouraged to take the Park and Ride or walk to campus.
- Park and Ride 3 (located at Terre View & Hwy 270 with dropoff on Stadium Way at the Bustad bus stop) will run beginning at 5 a.m...this is a special route for ESPN GameDay and normal park and ride service will resume at approximately 1:30 p.m.
- All other Park and Ride locations will begin service at 1:30 p.m. for the game.
- Click here for PARK AND RIDE INFORMATION.
- Click here for normal game day PARKING INFORMATION.
- RV lots will open promptly at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
- Access for RV Regions 2-5 will be via Wilson Road to Ellis Way, left on Ellis Way, continuing onto Cross Road then right onto Ferdinand’s Lane (Ferdinand’s Lane will be closed from Stadium Way to Fairway Lane for ESPN College GameDay beginning October 17 through the end of the game on Saturday, October 20).
- Tow vehicles need to be parked in designated areas.
- Saving RV spaces is not allowed until after 5 p.m. on Friday in order to allow students, staff, and faculty permit holders enough parking.
- RV's will not be allowed to enter the lots until 6 p.m. on Thursday.
- Open Container Law: The RCW states no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. According to Pullman City ordinance, it is unlawful to have in his or her possession any opened containers or receptacles containing any beer, wine or any other intoxicating liquor on any sidewalks, streets or public place.
- Burn Ban has been lifted.
WHAT TRAFFIC AREAS WILL BE CLOSED?
- Wednesday, Oct. 17:
- Ferdinand’s Lane from Stadium Way to North Fairway Lane through Saturday.
- Thursday, Oct. 18:
- Stadium Way from Wilson Road to North Fairway from 1-7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 19:
- Stadium Way from Wilson Road to North Fairway from 9:30 a.m.-approximately midnight.
- Saturday, Oct. 20:
- Stadium Way from Grimes Way to Cougar Way from midnight-after the football game.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Construction on Washington SR 26 to and from Pullman near Othello.
- Detour alternative routes include Eastbound traffic staying on I-90 to just beyond Ritzville and turning south on SR 261 down to SR 26.
- Westbound traffic on SR 26 from Pullman would turn north at Washtucna onto SR 261 up to I-90.
- MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT.
WILL FOOD AND/OR DRINKS BE SERVED ANYWHERE?
FRIDAY:
- Compton Union (CUB): opens at 6:30 a.m. and will not close until midnight Sunday. (food, coffee, restrooms, ATM’s, general seating)
- All food service operating within their normal hours, http://cub.wsu.edu/vendor-hours/.
- Einstein Bros Bagels, Coffee, and The Market at Global Scholars Hall: opens at 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday (food, coffee, restrooms, general seating)
- Cougar Pride Statue coffee & cocoa stand: opens at 5 a.m. located on the north side of the statue
SATURDAY:
- Compton Union (CUB): open until midnight (food, coffee, restrooms, ATM’s, general seating)
- Bookie Café: 4 a.m.-6 a.m.; 8 a.m.-close
- Carlita’s Mexican Grille: 5 a.m.-close
- Reunion Coffee: 5 a.m.-close
- Panda Express: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Pizza Pipeline: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Subway: 6 a.m. – Midnight
- Kickoff Event in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom with food and bar service: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Kickoff Event in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom with seating and viewing: 6 a.m.-end-of-game.
- Einstein Bros Bagels, Coffee, and The Market at Global Scholars Hall: Midnight and will close at 1 a.m. Sunday Morning (food, coffee, restrooms, general seating).
- Freshens in the Chinook Student Center (formerly the Bookie Building): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (food, coffee, restrooms, general seating).
- Starbucks in the SPARK Building: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (snacks, coffee, restrooms, general seating).
GAME INFORMATION:
WHAT TIME IS THE FOOTBALL GAME?
- Kickoff between Washington State and Oregon at Martin Stadium is set for 4:30 p.m.
- Gates open to Martin Stadium at 2 p.m. for the Premium Seating Entrance and 2:30 p.m. for all other seating.
WAYS TO WATCH THE GAME
- Tickets for Saturday’s game are SOLD OUT.
- Those without tickets have two options for watching on campus:
- Beasley Coliseum: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and admission is free.
- Concessions will not be open, but fans will be allowed to bring in their own food and beverage (no alcoholic beverages allowed).
- Beasley Coliseum: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and admission is free.
- The game will be televised on FOX.
WEATHER FOR SATURDAY
- Saturday is supposed to be a beautiful fall day on the Palouse, sunny and a high of 69 degrees.
- Before the sun comes up and after it goes down, it will be chilly, so dress accordingly for College GameDay and the second half.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CLEAR BAG POLICY
A-Z FOOTBALL GAMEDAY GUIDE
PARKING INFORMATION
PARK AND RIDE INFORMATION
