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21/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/08/2024 19:54

Rockets Announce Special Promotions for 2024 Football Season

Rockets Announce Special Promotions for 2024 Football Season

August 21, 2024 | Athletics, Events, News, UToday, Alumni, Engineering
By Paul Helgren


Toledo Athletics announced special game promotions for the 2024 football season that will continue to enhance the fan experience on game days.

The Rockets open their home season on Thursday, Aug. 29, vs. Duquesne in "The Biggest Party in Toledo." Fans can enjoy tailgating or stop by the new Beer Garden, located in Lot 10. There also will be live music and big screen TVs to catch the action of other college football games from around the country. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Rockets open their home season on Thursday, Aug. 29, vs. Duquesne in "The Biggest Party in Toledo."

To order tickets or for more information, go to UTRockets.com/FBTix, call or text 419.530.GOLD (4653) or stop by the Rocket Ticket Office located in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena during office hours.

Group Tickets: A great option for birthday parties, business outings, club activities or just for fun. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call or text the Rocket Ticket Office or go to UTRockets.com/GroupTix.

2024 Toledo Football Experiences

Live Music: Enjoy live music from some of the area's top bands in parking area 10 for the first four games of the season. Performances begin two hours prior to kickoff featuring the following bands:

• Thursday, Aug. 29 - Skittle Bots

• Saturday, Sept. 7 - Three's Kin

• Saturday, Oct. 5 - Pop's Garage

• Saturday, Oct. 26 - Unanimous Decision

Beer Garden: The Beer Garden, located in parking area 10, marks the next step in Toledo's commitment to enhance the fan experience, with a festive atmosphere to enjoy the pre-game excitement with fellow Rocket fans. Tickets for the Beer Garden are $35 and include a game ticket on the east sideline, two drink vouchers and a $5 food voucher.

Big Screen TV: Check out college football games around the country before you head into the Glass Bowl on big screens located in parking area 10 and in the Launch Pad Student Tailgate.

Touchdown Town & Kid Zone: Kids of all ages can have a ball with inflatables and other activities at Touchdown Town and the Kid Zone. The family-friendly fun begins 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff at Touchdown Town located at Paul Hotmer Field! The fun continues inside the Glass Bowl with the Kid Zone located on the east side of the stadium.

Rocket Walk: Cheer on the Rockets as they walk to the locker room through Lot 10 before the game. The walk begins about 2 ½ hours before kickoff.

Touchdown Tank: Someone gets dunked after every Toledo touchdown.

On-Field Promotions: Sign up to participate and win great prizes.

Fireworks: We will be blasting the fireworks when the Rockets take the field, after every touchdown and after every Rocket victory.

Rocket Motorsports Car: We have partnered with the College of Engineering and The University of Toledo Formula SAE Racing team to create a high-powered entrance when our team takes the field.

Concessionsspecial features:

Mobile ordering with designated pickup lines: utrockets.com/mobileorder.

• Special "Rocket Hour" pre-game pricing.

• "Pocket Friendly" pricing with all items $5 or less at permanent concession stands.

• Portable stands will feature specialty food and desserts items including the new chorizo sandwich.

• Concession service will be cashless except for a single cash-option lane at each permanent concession stand.