Aggie Football Gameday

Aggie Stadium A-Z Guide
(updated for 2009) 

 

A-Z Guide in PDF Format  

AGGIE BLUE
UC Davis Athletics encourages fans to wear Aggie Blue to all home athletic contests.  Show your Aggie Pride and Wear Aggie Blue. 

AGGIE FANATICS
The Aggie Fanatics loyalty program offers member discounts at the Aggie Pride Outlet for attending home athletic contests.  Members also receive weekly email updates on Aggie Athletics and invitations to special events.  Membership is free, simply visit the Aggie Fanatics table near the main gate for more information or visit www.aggiefanatics.com.

AGGIE PACK
The UC Davis Aggie Pack is the largest student-spirit organization in the nation.  It is free for UC Davis students, and members receive many benefits including free admission to home UC Davis contests, a free Aggie Pack t-shirt, weekly updates on Aggie Athletics, and much more.  Please visit, www.aggiepack.com for more information.

Behavior Guidelines:
UC Davis and the NCAA promote good sporting behavior by student-athletes, coaches and spectators, and requests your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner.  Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.  Also, spectators are prohibited from entering the playing area.  Violators will be removed from the facility.

Entrance:
Students will be asked to enter through the student entrance at the East Gate (Main Entrance).  Student tickets will be valid only at this entrance.

Ticketing:
A select number of student tickets are held for each game.  Student tickets are available for pick-up during the week prior to each home game.  Tickets are available at the Aggie Stadium Ticket Office during normal business hours until all tickets have been claimed.  For up-to-date information on student tickets, contact the Aggie Pack office at (530) 752-8962.  A valid student ID is required to receive a free ticket, one ticket per person. When the designated student tickets are gone, students may purchase a ticket from the East Gate Ticket Office.

Seating:
Aggie Pack student seating will be in Sections 102 - 108 for the 2008 season.  All games prior to the start of Fall Quarter are subject to change. Students wishing to sit outside the reserved student sections must purchase a ticket for the desired location.  ONLY UC Davis students with a valid ticket will be permitted in the student sections.

AGGIE PRIDE OUTLET
The Aggie Pride Outlet is the authentic Aggie apparel store at Aggie Stadium.  See Merchandise for more details.

ALCOHOL
Alcoholic Beverages are PROHIBITED inside the stadium and surrounding areas.  The exceptions to this are at two pre-approved sites, the Bruce Edwards Club Room and Streng-Taromino-Warren Grove/ Team Aggie Pre-game Picnic (tailgate).  Violators are subject to Student Judicial Affairs and/or Police policy.

ANIMALS
For the comfort and safety of our guests, only certified special assistance animals or animals in training will be allowed into Aggie Stadium.  All other animals are prohibited.

ATM
There are no ATMs located in Aggie Stadium.   Nearby ATMs can be found at the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC), the Silo Union, and the University Mall. However, the Aggie Pride Outlet and Concession Stands accept Visa, Matercard, Discover and American Express.

BABY-CHANGING STATIONS
Baby-changing stations can be found in the family restrooms located throughout Aggie Stadium.

BAGS, CONTAINERS & COOLERS
All bags (including purses, fanny packs, and backpacks) are subject to search before being allowed into Aggie Stadium.  All prohibited items (see: Prohibited Items) will not be allowed into the stadium.  Bags shall be small enough to fit completely under one seat (occupied by bags owner), and shall be so kept at all times to maintain clear aisles, walkways, and stairs.  Hard sided cases and coolers are prohibited.

BAND-UH!
The California Aggie Marching Band (CAMB) is one of the proudest, most spirited, and most loved organizations on the UC Davis Campus. Committed to representing the University and supporting the UC Davis campus and athletic teams, the Aggie Band has been an important part of campus spirit and tradition since its establishment in 1929. Traditions have been passed down through generations of band members, many of which continue today.

Learn more about the CAMB by visiting their website, http://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/cms/ and click on the "Band-uh!" sidebar.

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
For the safety of our guests and players, glass and metal/aluminum beverage containers are prohibited inside Aggie Stadium.  Unopened plastic containers with water only will be allowed.

BICYCLES
Bicycle Parking is available near the East Entrance of Aggie Stadium.  For the safety of others, bicycles will not be permitted inside the stadium.

BROADCASTS
All Aggie Football games will be broadcast on radio KHTK 1140AM and www.ucdavisaggies.com.  Select Aggie games will be televised on Comcast SportsNet.  Check local listings for dates, times, and channels.

BRUCE EDWARDS CLUB ROOM
The Bruce Edwards Club Room, located on the west side of the stadium behind club seating sections, is a limited access stadium lounge reserved especially for those who have purchased club seats at Aggie Stadium.  Special pre-game and post-game functions will be held in the Club Room.  Club section tickets will be required for entrance into the Club Room.  The Club Room is also available for private special events.  For more information, call Jennifer Stallkamp at (530) 752-3893.

BUS SERVICE
Unitrans will be providing regular bus service to Aggie Stadium on game days.  Check the Unitrans website at http://unitrans.ucdavis.edu/ for more information on pick-up locations and times.

CAMERAS
Handheld cameras are allowed inside Aggie Stadium.  Camera stands and tripods are not permitted.

CAUSEWAY CLASSIC
The Causeway Classic (annual game vs. Sacramento State) will be held at Aggie Stadium every other year.  Some policies and/or rates may change for this game.  Please visit our website for more information on the Causeway Classic, www.ucdavisaggies.com

CODE OF CONDUCT
UC Davis is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests at Aggie Stadium.

Our staff will support an environment where guests can enjoy the Aggie experience free from unacceptable behavior, including the following:

*Foul/abusive language or obscene gestures

*Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption

*Displays of affection not appropriate in a public, family setting

*Obscene or indecent clothing

*Any disruption of the game or event, including throwing of objects or trespassing on the playing field or in restricted areas

*Sitting in a location other than the guest's ticketed seat

*Fighting, taunting, or making threatening remarks or gestures 

 

Any guest not adhering to the above code or behaving in an unruly manner will be removed from the stadium. UC Davis Event Management reserves the right to determine what is unruly or unacceptable behavior, warranting removal.

If anyone is interfering with your enjoyment of our facility, please contact the nearest Event Management representative for assistance.

CONCESSIONS
Aggie Stadium boasts 32 permanent concession points of sale, plus portable specialty concession stands.   Two permanent concession stands are located on each side of the concourse level.  Cash and credit cards will be accepted at concession stands.  Standard stadium food will be served at all concession stands. 

DIRECTIONS
Aggie Stadium is located at the corner of Hutchison and La Rue Roads on the UC Davis Campus, adjacent to Schaal Aquatics Center.  The southwest campus location offers amenities such as plentiful parking and easy freeway access.

Best route to Aggie Stadium:

Take 1-80 towards Davis

From I-80, take HWY 113 North towards Woodland

Exit Hutchison Blvd and merge to the right towards campus

Take Hutchison past the stadium to the West Entry Parking Structure, or continue on towards your parking lot of choice (see parking map).

DISABILITY SERVICES

Parking:
UC Davis hosts a number of parking lots within a short distance of Aggie Stadium.  Each lot is equipped with a number of spaces for vehicles with a valid disabled parking placard/plate.  In addition, the Athletic Department has set aside 50 reserved spaces in Lot 56 for those with limited mobility.

Drop-Off:
The best drop-off location for guests with disabilities is the stadium turn-in located on the west side of the stadium off of Health Sciences Drive. Drivers are asked to limit their use of this zone to five minutes so that others may have access.

Stadium Entry:
Each of the four stadium entries are equipped to accommodate guests with disabilities.  For further assistance, please ask a ticket taker or guest services representative upon entry.

Seating:
Prior to the game day, reserved seating for guests with disabilities and wheelchairs are available through purchase from the UC Davis Ticket Office.  Please notify the ticket sales representative of any special needs you may have.  On game day, patrons will be accommodated as space allows.  Seating for guests with disabilities is available at each price level at Aggie Stadium.

Restrooms:
All restrooms have been constructed in compliance with current ADA requirements, and are available throughout Aggie Stadium.

DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There are four public drinking fountains located at Aggie Stadium.  They can be found at the restroom buildings located behind sections 103, 107, 120, and 124.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency routes and procedures have been pre-determined by the acting public   safety personnel (Fire, Police, Facility Management).  In the event of an emergency please stay calm, and follow the direction of the Public Address Announcer, posted emergency signage, or the nearest event management personnel.  Emergency exits are located throughout the stadium and are labeled accordingly.

ENTRY SEARCH
For the safety of our guests, each patron is subject to a bag search upon entry to Aggie Stadium for prohibited items.  Patrons not agreeing to this search may be denied entry.

EXIT & RE-ENTRY
Exit and re-entry will be allowed through each gate.  A hand-stamp will be used to track re-entry guests.

FIELD ACCESS
Under no circumstances may a patron enter the playing field without proper authorization, including post-game.  Violators will be removed from the stadium.

Properly credentialed persons may enter the field through the Northwest Ramp or Stadium Tunnel. 

FIELD SURFACE
The Aggies new playing field is a Sportexe Synthetic Field (Monofilament), covering over 104,000 square feet of playing surface.

FIRST AID
General First Aid will be available in the two Fan Assistance Rooms, located behind Sections 108 & 120.  These rooms will be attended starting one hour prior to the start of the game until 30 minutes after the game has concluded.  They are for general first-aid only; any emergency should be relayed to the nearest guest services or security person.

FOOD & DRINK
No outside food or drink (aside from unopened bottled water) will be allowed into Aggie Stadium.

GATES
There are four entry gates at Aggie Stadium.  Ticket-holding guests may enter through any gate.  Each gate will open approximately one hour prior to kick-off.

*Ticket Office: East Gate (Main Entrance)

*Ticket Holder Entry: Any Gate

*UC Davis Students: East Gate

*Media/Staff: West Gate

*Player/Coach Pass List, Home & Visitor, Prospects: East Gate

GUEST SERVICES
UC Davis is committed to providing the ultimate fan experience when attending an Aggie Athletic event.  The Fan Assistance rooms are located behind sections 108 & 120.

LOST & FOUND
All lost & found can be turned in and/or claimed at the Security Command Center located in the northeast corner of the stadium next to the Ticket Office.  This location will open one hour prior to the start of the game and close 30 minutes after the completion of the game.

MEDIA GUIDES
Media Guides for UC Davis Football are available for download at our website, www.ucdavisaggies.com. 

MERCHANDISE
Aggie Stadium invites you to support the Aggie Football Team by wearing Aggie apparel.  The Aggie Pride Outlet, located near the East Gate (Main Entrance), boasts 750 square feet of retail space dedicated solely to UC Davis.  The Aggie Pride Outlet will open one hour prior to kick-off and close fifteen minutes after every game.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Please be sure to allow plenty of time for arriving, parking, and entering Aggie Stadium on game days.  Remember, there are thousands of fans attending every Aggie Football Game.

Lots: 
Parking will be available in most lots near Aggie Stadium for a fee of $6.  Non-event lots on campus may be available on game days free of charge.

Please view the parking map for lot locations and proximity to Aggie Stadium.

RV Parking:
RV parking will be available in all parking lots with exception to the West Entry Parking Structure and Lot 56.  RVs will be required to pay $6 for each space they occupy.

Hours: 
All parking lots on game days will open three hours prior to kickoff unless otherwise posted.  Parking Lot 56 will open four hours prior to kickoff.

POST-SEASON TICKETS
In years when the Aggie Football team has qualified for post-season play, all season ticket holders will receive priority privileges on purchasing tickets.  All ticketing procedures will be detailed and released at that time.

PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES
Check www.ucdavisaggies.com for updates on pre-game football activities and locations.

PRE-GAME PICNICKING (TAILGATING)
Pre-game picnicking (tailgating) is permitted in lots 56 and 30 ONLY.  The use of gas BBQs is permitted.  Charcoal or briquette BBQs with an open flame are NOT permitted in any picnicking (tailgating) areas or parking lots.  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all but the two pre-approved picnic (tailgating) areas.

PROHIBITED ITEMS (including, but not limited to)

            Alcoholic Beverages

            Artificial Noisemakers

            Bicycles

            Chairs

            Hard-sided Coolers

            Glass and Aluminum containers

            Outside Food or Drink (with the exception of sealed bottled water)

Pets/Animals (with the exception of certified special assistance animals or animals in training)

            Tripods/Camera Stands

            Umbrellas

            Weapons

 

RESTROOMS
Restrooms are conveniently located throughout Aggie Football Stadium.  All restrooms meet current ADA regulations. 

SEATING GUIDE
See Stadium Map for Seat & Section Locations

SECURITY & POLICE
The Security Command Center is located adjacent to the Ticket Office near the East Gate (Main Entrance).

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted within Aggie Stadium.  Guests may leave the facility to smoke and re-enter the game via the same gate with a hand-stamp.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Aggie Stadium and the Bruce Edwards Club Room are available for your next special event.  For more information on Stadium rental and facility tours, contact Campus Events & Visitor Services at (530) 752-2813 or Jennifer Stallkamp at (530) 752-3893.

SPIRIT SQUAD
The UC Davis Spirit Squad is made up of the UC Davis Cheerleaders and the UC Davis Dance Team.  They perform at pre-game functions and throughout the game.

TEAM AGGIE
TeamAGGIE is the booster/support group for UC Davis Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA).  It is the principal friendraising/fundraising philanthropic organization for ICA.  Membership requires a donation to TeamAGGIE.  In return member receive the Sports Quarterly, various other gifts and invitations to special campus and ICA events.  Join TeamAGGIE and you'll be a part of the team that provides UC Davis student-athletes with an outstanding athletic and academic experience.  To join TeamAGGIE, contact Sharon Lynch at selynch@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 757-3146.

TEAMAGGIE PRE-GAME PICNIC (TALIGATE)
Join other Aggie Fans at the Aggie Pride Zone in the Streng-Taromino-Warren Grove outside the southwest corner of Aggie Stadium before each home football game!  Everyone is welcome!  Local vendors have food and beverages available for purchase.  The festivities begin two and a half hours before kickoff prior to every home game.

TICKETS
Season Tickets (ON SALE NOW!):

UC Davis Football season tickets are on sale now!

Contact the UC Davis Ticket Office for season ticket details.

            TEAM AGGIE SECTIONS* - $120.00

            RESERVED SEATING - $100.00

            RESERVED SEATING (Alumni/Staff/Faculty/Senior) - $80.00

            FAMILY END ZONE - $50

*TeamAGGIE qualifying membership required for seating in the TeamAGGIE Sections.

Purchase:
Single game and season tickets packages for UC Davis Football games can be purchased in a number of ways.  It is likely that many UC Davis Football games will sell-out.  Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the UC Davis Ticket Office located in Freeborn Hall from 10am to 5pm, Monday through Friday (Summer Hours are 12noon to 5pm).  The Ticket Office accepts cash, check (made payable to UC Regents), Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express.  Tickets will also be available for purchase at the game starting two hours before the scheduled kick-off time at the East Gate (Main Entrance) Ticket Office.  A small number of tickets will be held specifically for game day sale.

Ticket orders may be placed by phone at (530) 752-1915.  There is a $5 per order fee for all UC Davis Ticket Office phone orders placed.  General admission tickets will be available for pick up in advance or at will call with picture identification.  Note: The UC Davis Ticket Office has a limited number of incoming phone lines.  You may encounter busy signals or moderate hold times when calling during peak periods.

Tickets are also available on-line through tickets.com.  Convenience and handling fees will be added to all tickets.com ticket purchases.

Special Circumstances:
*Infants who will sit in the lap of their parent/guardian will be granted free admission.

*Children 5 years and younger will receive a free admission to the Family End Zone (lawn) seating.

*Children of any age occupying a seat in either the reserved sections, or general admission sections, will be required to purchase a ticket.

Will Call:
Will Call ticket pick-up will be located at the East Gate (Main Entrance) Ticket Office.  Will Call windows will open two hours prior to the scheduled kickoff.  Valid photo identification that matches the name of the individual who purchased the tickets must be presented to claim tickets.

UC Davis & Visitor Player Pass Lists:
Player Pass Lists will be located at the Ticket Office near the East Gate (Main Entrance).  A valid photo identification that matches the name on the pass list must be presented to gain complimentary admission.

Fan Flex Passes: 
Fan Flex Passes are no longer valid at UC Davis Football games.

Lost or Stolen Ticket:
Treat your UC Davis Football game tickets like cash.  Tickets cannot be refunded or replaced if forgotten, lost or destroyed.  Stolen tickets will be reprinted when accompanied by a police report and may be charged a handling fee.

Visiting Team Section:
Visiting team complimentary tickets and consignment tickets will be available in section 118.  Please call the Ticket Office for more information.

TICKET OFFICE
The UC Davis Ticket Office will operate near the East Gate (Main Entrance) for all UC Davis Football Games.  The Ticket Office will open starting two hours prior to the scheduled kickoff time.

VEHICLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) provide complimentary vehicle assistance for motorists including: lock-out service, tire inflation, ride to gas station, and jump starts.  For vehicle assistance, call (530) 752-3729.