Game Day
Join the free, family-friendly Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate pregame celebration located at College Avenue Commons!
Next home game: Nov. 23 - ASU vs BYU
Game Day is what every Sun Devil is looking forward to for Fall 2024 as we kick off our first season in the Big 12. A new era is coming to ASU under the leadership of Coach Dillingham and a retooled Sun Devil Football team and we couldn't be more excited!
Every game day starts with Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate, a free pregame party complete with live entertainment, tailgate games, special guests appearances and big screens streaming some of the biggest college football games. Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate happens two and a half hours before kickoff.
Sign up for the game day emails to stay informed about all the ways to watch ASU and join in the festivities.
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2024 Game Day Schedule
| Date | Start Time | Opponent | Theme |
| Nov. 9 (Home) | 5 p.m. (MST) | UCF | Wear Gold, Salute to Service |
| Nov. 16 (Away) | TBD | Kansas State | |
| Nov. 23 (Home) | TBD | BYU | Homecoming |
| Nov. 30 (Away) | TBD | Arizona | Territorial Cup |
FAQs
The party starts 2.5 hours before kickoff! Join us as we all walk to the stadium together 30 minutes prior to the start of the game.
No, this event is FREE to attend for the whole family! No pre-registration is necessary, just stop on by. If you’re looking for something to eat before the game, food & beverages are available for purchase.
Located along College Avenue, in between 6th and 7th St, Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate is hard to miss! If you are taking the light rail, the closest stop will be Veterans Way/College
We have a variety of local food trucks that rotate for each tailgate. Come to each game to experience them all! Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase with drink tickets. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, come prepared with your ID and plan to stop at the ID Check tent to get a wristband before purchasing your drinks.
Parking lots and garages are located on campus near the stadium at various rates; There is no free parking on campus during Game Day; leave plenty of time to get to campus and park. More information from Sun Devil Athletics.
Gold looks good on everybody! However, some games have additional themes. Plan for a Maroon Monsoon on the October 5th game vs Kansas State and to wear black on the October 11th game vs Utah. Check out the full Game Day schedule with themes here.
ASU 365 Community Union has a CLEAR BAG POLICY at Mountain America Stadium and Desert Financial Arena events. This proactive measure will enhance safety inside and outside of the athletic venues and speed the security screening process for all guests. Check to see if your bag qualifies and see a full list of prohibited items here.
Sign up for our Game Day email - sent the week prior to our next home tailgate - for all the information you need to know!
Gold Games
Sun Devil Fans, get your gold on! Join the ASU Alumni Association’s Gold Games Squad to cheer loud and proud when our Sun Devils have a match-up against our in-state rivals from down south.
