MSU Unveils New Out-of-Stadium Fan Experiences For Saturdays In StarkVegas

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Athletics is gearing up to debut several new and exciting initiatives in an effort to enhance the Saturdays in StarkVegas experience for the entire family.

Prior to kickoff, State fans of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy multiple pregame activities. Fan experience enhancements being implemented include:

New Hail State Tailgate in the Junction

Mississippi State Athletics will provide a new destination tailgate experience on gamedays that is free and open to all fans. This new experience will be located near Davis Wade Stadium's Gate A in the heart of the Junction, just beyond the brick plaza which surrounds the M-Club building. This area will provide fans who may not have an existing tailgate destination an opportunity to enjoy live music, food, and beverages in a designated space.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early on gameday and enjoy the new Hail State Tailgate experience prior to kickoff. The Hail State Tailgate features include:

Live music prior to each home football game, beginning with the band "Groove Factor" scheduled to perform prior to the season opener versus Memphis
Two large video screens to enjoy and stay up-to-date with games across the country
Food trucks and beverage stations within and adjacent to the tailgate area
Opens four hours before each home game and closes 45 minutes prior to kickoff

Expanded Bully's Kids Zone Presented by Coca-Cola

Bully's Kids Zone is getting a makeover in 2022 with several new features for young Bulldog fans to experience prior to kickoff, including:

All new interactive games and photo opportunities presented by Coca-Cola
Expanded inflatables offered in the area
Appearances by Bully and Belle with photo opportunities
Opens four hours before each home game and closes 45 minutes prior to kickoff

Return of the Traditional Dawg Walk

As was announced earlier this summer, the Dawg Walk will return to the traditional route of winding its way from Stone Boulevard through the heart of the Junction. The buses will drop off two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff on each gameday, and fans are encouraged to line the sidewalk through the Junction to greet Bully and the team upon their arrival.

Drum Line "Junction Show"

Join us on Creelman Street immediately following Dawg Walk for a special performance each game by your Mississippi State Drum Line. This event begins approximately two hours prior to kickoff and is located directly in front of Dorman Hall on Creelman Street.

Famous Maroon Band Warm-Up at McCarthy Gymnasium

Beat the heat and listen to your Famous Maroon Band warm-up before they march to Davis Wade Stadium. This event takes place each game one hour and forty-five minutes prior to kickoff. Fans should enter via the east entrance to McCarthy Gymnasium.

Mississippi State begins the 2022 football campaign with First Saturday in StarkVegas on Saturday, Sept. 3, when the Bulldogs host the Memphis Tigers in a 6:30 p.m. kickoff at Davis Wade Stadium.

Mississippi State students and fans are also invited to kick off the season inside Davis Wade Stadium at 9 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 1 with Mississippi State's 11th annual Cowbell Yell. Cowbell Yell is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, fans and community members. This year's pep rally will feature appearances by the Famous Maroon Band, MSU spirit groups, select players from the 2022 Mississippi State football team and other special guests. Free T-shirts will be available for the first 1,000 students in attendance at Cowbell Yell. Fans will be able to enter the stadium through Gate F starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Single-game tickets for the season opener are on sale now for only $25, while season tickets also remain available for purchase. Fans can purchase at HailState.com/tickets, by calling 1-888-GO-DAWGS or in person at the MSU Athletic Ticket Office on the first floor of the Bryan Athletic Administration Building (288 Lakeview Drive).

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MSU Unveils New Out-of-Stadium Fan Experiences For Saturdays In StarkVegas

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