College GameDay Returns to Coleman Coliseum

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For the second straight season, College GameDay is coming to Tuscaloosa! The show will broadcast live from Coleman Coliseum from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, February 15 on ESPN. Admission is free and doors open to students at 7:30 a.m. and for the public at 8 a.m. Let's get Coleman rocking and remember to wear crimson!

Ticket holders with Coleman Coliseum parking passes are welcome to use their pass for the live show at 9 a.m. The Soccer Lot will also be available on a first come first serve basis for all fans and will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Soccer Lot Shuttles will run from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for College GameDay and start up again at 1:30 p.m. for the game.

Gameday Timeline

8 a.m. - Doors open for College GameDay
9 a.m. - College GameDay Live from Coleman
1:30 p.m. - Doors open for the general public
3 p.m. - Tipoff vs. Auburn

College GameDay Procedures for Students

Doors open for students at 7:45 a.m. for College GameDay
Wristbands will be given out on a first come first serve basis and will get you priority access to the game. Students who are not wrist banded will be let in at 1:30 p.m. based on seating availability.
Once all doors are open at 1:30 p.m., wristbands are no longer valid to gain entry into Coleman. If you have a wristband, you must enter prior to 1:30 p.m.
If you don't stay for the entirety of the College GameDay show you will lose priority access for the game.
There will be a Crimson Chaos line to get into College GameDay in the morning but not to get into the game later. Students with wristbands will replace the Crimson Chaos priority line. The wristband priority line will open at 12:30 p.m. with students entering Coleman at 1 p.m.

Gameday Timeline

7:45 a.m. - Doors open for Crimson Chaos members for College GameDay
8 a.m. - Doors open for general public and all students
9 a.m. - College GameDay Live from Coleman Coliseum
1 p.m. - Doors open for students with priority wristbands
1:30 p.m. - Doors open for all students based on seating availability
3 p.m. - Tipoff vs. Auburn

Please be aware of the student seating procedures outlined below. Admission to men's basketball games is free for students with your ACTcard.

Details for the Upcoming Basketball Games

Bring your mobile Action Card! Students will need to scan their Action Card to gain admission into the game. Be sure to check to make sure your student account does not have a balance due before coming to the game!
The student entrance is located on the west side of Coleman Coliseum (side closest to Hackberry Lane).
Doors open 2 hours prior to tip off for wrist banded students, at 1 p.m.
Doors for non-wrist banded students open at 1:30 p.m. and will close when the student section reaches capacity.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to enter the North (main) lobby, which offers easier access to the wheelchair platform. Student Disability seating is located in Section V.
The student section includes seating in Sections R (row 1 to 32), Section S (row 1-32), T, U, Section V (row 22 and up), and FL-J (floor section J, portion closest to basket).
Section FL-J will be reserved for Crimson Chaos members only.
Wristbands for Crimson Chaos floor seating will be able for pickup at the Crimson Chaos table on the concourse of the student entrance upon proof of membership. There are a limited number of seats in FL-J and these will be filled on a first come-first served basis.
Metal detectors and the clear bag policy will be in effect at all ticketed athletic events including men's basketball, gymnastics, softball, and baseball. Bags should be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Small "clutch" purses, no larger than 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium in addition to the approved clear plastic bags.
Bringing prohibited items will increase the amount of time it takes to get into the coliseum. Prohibited items include: artificial noisemakers; banners, flags, or signs on sticks or poles (including selfie sticks); cameras with lenses larger than 6:, computers; coolers, outside food and beverages; alcohol; strollers; video recorders; weapons.

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