18 in 18: Alabama Athletics to Highlight 18 New Enhancements to the Crimson Tide Football Experience Leading up to Home Opener
8/21/2018 5:03:00 PM | Football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Athletics will announce 18 new enhancements to the Crimson Tide football experience leading up to the home opener on Saturday, September 8. Enhancements will be rolled out daily on Twitter at @UA_Athletics and on RollTide.com.
Enhancement #1: Crimson Tide Sports Network Expands to 75 Stations Across the Nation
Alabama football games can now be heard on the Crimson Tide Sports Network from Atlanta to Honolulu, and many towns and cities in between. In fact, 75 stations will carry UA football games, making it the largest distribution in the country. For a complete listing of stations within the Crimson Tide Sports Network, click here.
Enhancement #2: Levy and Rank + Rally to Operate all Concessions and Team Stores
Levy and its retail subsidiary, Rank + Rally, will now serve as Alabama's hospitality and merchandise partner and will revamp several aspects of the in-venue guest experience. Concession stand enhancements, grab-n-go markets and portable dining options along the Walk of Champions are just a few of the upgrades fans can look forward to on game days.
Enhancement #3: Security Measures Enhanced with Addition of Walkthrough Metal Detectors
In the interest of continued safety for our fans, student-athletes, coaches and game day personnel, walkthrough metal detectors will be implemented at all gates of Bryant-Denny Stadium. While this will require some additional time, please know that we will be using more metal detectors than recommended and have measures in place to help the flow of traffic and ensure the smoothest possible entry. Also, note that all gates will now be opening 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff. Visit RollTide.com/Safe for more information.
Enhancement #4: Customer Service Cards
Bryant-Denny Stadium facilities staff are incorporating the use of customer service cards for cleaning and maintenance. If a patron has a question regarding the stadium, staff can provide a wallet-sized informational card directing them to the game day hotline number for answers.
Enhancement #5: Concessions for Students
Students can look forward to added concession options in their sections such as Dippin Dots, frozen lemonade, nachos, pretzels and funnel cake.
Enhancement #6: New Commemorative Stadium Cups
Each game will feature a new commemorative stadium cup that can be purchased at concession stands throughout Bryant-Denny. Here is a sneak peek at one of the designs!
Enhancement #7: Event Staff
Have a question on game day at the stadium? We've got you covered with over 550 event staff workers, who will be wearing these new uniforms!
Enhancement #8: Go Green, Go Bama
Go Green, Go Bama is an exciting new recycling initiative with the goal of reducing waste on game days. The University of Alabama will provide tailgaters on the Quad with specially-marked recycling bags as well as strategically placed recycling receptacles around campus. Fans are encouraged to recycle all aluminum cans, plastic bottles, paper items and cardboard.
Enhancement #9: Crimson Tide Access
Alabama Athletics officially launched the Crimson Tide Access program, formerly known as the Experience program. Crimson Tide Access is your place to purchase game day experience upgrades and behind-the-scenes passes for the entire 2018 Alabama football season. Offers include Friday morning locker room tours, Coleman Lot parking passes, pregame sideline access and more.
Enhancement #10: Television Timeout Clock
Beginning this season, the Southeastern Conference has implemented a television timeout clock to provide fans a look at exactly how much time is left in the break before the game resumes. No more guessing!
Enhancement #11: Crimson Crave food truck
One of the added enhancements along the Walk of Champions on game day will be the Crimson Crave food truck. It'll feature items such as an Alabama-Branded Turkey Leg, High Tide Shrimp and Dreamland Smoked Chicken Nachos.
Enhancement #12: Crimson Tide Radio Network
Former Alabama football players John Parker Wilson and Rashad Johnson have joined the Crimson Tide Radio Network with Wilson serving in the booth alongside Eli Gold and Johnson on the sidelines. Chris Stewart also remains a member of the team as broadcast host.
Enhancement #13: Ticket Scanners
Twenty new ticket scanners will be added throughout the stadium to assist with fan ingress.
Enhancement #14: Better Cell Coverage
AT&T and Verizon customers will now have better coverage inside and outside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The entire infrastructure was replaced and will now utilize 5G technology.
Enhancement #15: Ticket Transfer
Can't make it to all the games during the season? Great news! Ticket transfer fees have been waived for all Alabama Crimson Tide ticketed sports. This makes it easier than ever to instantly give your tickets to friends and family all the way up until game time via print-at-home delivery.
Enhancement #16: Game Week Email
Be on the lookout for your Football Game Week email that will contain everything you need to know including the day's schedule, ticket information, upgrading your game day experience and more!
Enhancement #17: Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches will be the newest addition to game days in Bryant-Denny Stadium this season!
Enhancement #17: Lower Concession Prices
Our final enhancement of the 18 in 2018 countdown is lowered concession prices on bottled water, fountain drinks, hot dogs and pretzels! There will also be added grab-and-go locations throughout the stadium to help expedite transactions.
