Texas Takeover

Connect with your Sun Devil community all across the great state of Texas!

Touring Texas from Sept. 12 - Sept. 21

Attention Texas Sun Devils! The ASU Alumni Association is going on tour for nine spirited days across the great state of Texas culminating in the Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate experience at Texas Tech. Join us at any/or all of the our Texas Takeover activities!

Join us in Texas

Austin: Sept. 12 – Sept. 14

Thursday, Sept. 12 – Game Day at Texas State

​​​​​​​3:00 p.m. - Bus trip to Texas State

  • Get amped up for Sun Devil Football with ASU alumni on a private bus ride to and from the game in San Marcos at Texas State. Pick up and drop-off is in downtown Austin.
  • Bus boards and departs from 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Tickets for bus trip to Texas State ($50)

 

4:00 p.m. - Austin alumni chapter tailgate at Texas State

  • Join the Austin ASU Alumni chapter for a spirited, casual gathering prior to the football game against Texas State. Rally your Sun Devil spirit with music, food and socializing! Admission is free, but the Austin alumni chapter will be accepting donations for food. Due to Texas state law, alcohol will not be provided; please bring your own beverage (permissible under Texas State tailgating rules) if you do wish to drink.  Register for this and all other Texas Takeover events at the link below!
  • Tailgate Central at UFCU Stadium

Reserve your spot (FREE)

 

6:30 p.m. - Sun Devil Football at Texas State

  • Purchase your tickets for this out-of-conference matchup!  Tickets can be reserved through the Sun Devil Athletics allotment using the button below, or through the Texas State website for general admission or other seating options.
  • UFCU Stadium

Purchase game tickets ($35)

Friday, Sept. 13 - Maroon and Gold Mixer

7:00 p.m. – Texas Takeover - Maroon and Gold Mixer

  • Connect with fellow Sun Devil alumni at our social hour on September 13. Enjoy great drinks, share stories and reminisce about your times at ASU. We can’t wait to see you there!  Register for this and all other Texas Takeover events at the link below!
  • Lazarus Brewing, 4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Reserve your spot (FREE)

Saturday, Sept. 14 - Austin alumni chapter Brunch Cruise - SOLD OUT

11:00 a.m. – Texas Takeover - Austin alumni chapter Brunch Cruise - SOLD OUT

  • Set sail with Sun Devil alumni on an unforgettable ASU Alumni Brunch Cruise. Join us on September 14 for delicious tacos, refreshing drinks and breathtaking Lake Austin views on a two-and-a-half-hour boat adventure. Reconnect, relax and make new memories with your ASU family. 
  • Hula Hut Boat Dock, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

San Antonio: Sept. 15

Sunday, Sept. 15 - Maroon and Gold Mixer

11:00 a.m. - Maroon and Gold Mixer

  • Connect with fellow alumni at our leisurely brunch gathering on September 15. Explore the beauty of San Antonio’s Pearl District, learn more about the San Antonio ASU Alumni club and reminisce about your times at ASU at this event. 
  • Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215

Reserve your spot (FREE)

Houston: Sept. 17

Tuesday, Sept. 17 - Maroon and Gold Mixer

6:00 p.m. - Maroon and Gold Mixer

  • Visit the alumni-operated William Price Distilling Company on Sept. 17 for a dynamic maroon-and-gold social mixer! Connect with alumni, play exciting games and enter spirited giveaways featuring ASU-themed swag and distillery items at this event.
  • William Price Distilling Company, 970 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018

Reserve your spot (FREE)

Dallas/Fort Worth: Sept. 18 – Sept. 19

Wednesday, Sept. 18 - Maroon and Gold Mixer

7:00 p.m. – Maroon and Gold Mixer

  • Visit the alumni-owned Scout & Cellar Tasting Room on Sept. 18 for a laid-back maroon-and-gold social mixer! Take in the local scenery, network with other alumni and unwind at this spirited gathering!
  • Scout & Cellar Tasting Room, 2261 Morgan Pkwy Suite 180, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Reserve your spot (FREE)

Thursday, Sept. 19 - Big 12 Launch Party

7:00 p.m. – Big 12 Launch Party

  • Get amped up for ASU’s historic entry into the Big 12 Conference at our Big 12 launch party on Sept. 19! Meet alumni in the area, energize your Sun Devil spirit and ignite your enthusiasm for the upcoming game at Texas Tech during this pregame celebration.
  • Truck Yard, Treehouse, 5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX 75206

Reserve your spot (FREE)

Lubbock: Sept. 20 – Sept. 21

Friday, Sept. 20 - Friday Night Inferno

4-5:30 p.m. (CDT) –  Friday Night Inferno

  • The night before the Sun Devils take the field for their first conference game as members of the Big 12, alums and fans will come together for a spirited social hour.  Come out to this free event, featuring plenty of maroon and gold alongside happy hour deals!
  • The Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Free attendance

Saturday, Sept. 21 - Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate at Texas Tech

11:30 a.m. - Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate at Texas Tech

  • After seven years, Sun Devil Football is back in Lubbock to claim victory against Texas Tech. Don’t miss your chance to immerse Lubbock with maroon-and-gold pride, connect with your community and root for ASU’s victory at this historic tailgate!  Tickets include a full BBQ meal, games, entertainment and an exclusive Sparky rally towel.
  • McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St, Lubbock, TX 79409

Get tailgate tickets ($45 adult, $35 youth)

 

2:30 p.m. - Sun Devil Football at Texas Tech

  • Purchase your tickets for the Sun Devils' first conference matchup in the Big 12!  Tickets can be reserved through the Sun Devil Athletics allotment using the button below, or through the Texas Tech website for other seating options.
  • Jones AT&T Stadium, 2526 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79407

Purchase game tickets ($60)

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