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10 Things To Know About Homecoming & Family Weekend
10/13/2022 4:23:00 PM | General
10 Things to Know About Homecoming & Family Weekend
 1. Join Homecoming & Family Weekend
Welcome back to campus! If you have not already done so, make your plans and purchase tickets for the Colorado State football game against Utah State on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5:00 p.m., at Canvas Stadium. Parking lots open at 12:30 p.m., and there is limited parking left!
» Homecoming & Family Weekend Events
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2. Men's Hoops Open Scrimmage
Basketball season will be here before we know it! Start your tailgate early at the FNBO Loft in Moby Arena and check out the 2022-23 men's basketball team. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the scrimmage starting at 1 p.m., followed by a meet and greet with the team!
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3. Cashless Concession/New Items
After a successful 2021 season with a cashless-model, Canvas Stadium will continue with card-only transactions at concessions. Doing so will help reduce wait times and get you back to your seats faster.
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In addition to beer, fans can now purchase wine and canned cocktails throughout Canvas Stadium! Beverages are located at select concession stands.
» Concession Map
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4. Tailgating and Parking Lot Entrances/Exit Instructions
Parking lots open at 12:30 p.m. and tailgating will open at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday before the Colorado State football game! Bring your grills, flags and games and celebrate Homecoming on campus!
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Traffic patterns may be altered in some areas on game day from normal operations. If you are not familiar, please check the lot instructions to familiarize yourself.
» Entrance/Exit Instructions
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5. Ram Walk
The team's arrival - Ram Walk - will begin on Hughes Way with a pep rally led by the Colorado State Marching Band and Spirit Teams at 2:00 p.m. The football team's arrival is anticipated at 2:25 p.m. Let's all gather and welcome our team for Homecoming!
6. Ram Town
Located at a NEW LOCATION - on the corner of Meridian Ave., and Hughes Way, Ram Town is the main tailgating location for all reserved tailgates and the home of the Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate. Ram Town has inflatables and other game day entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! There will be food and drinks available to purchase as well as live music before every home game!
» Ram Town
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7. Download and Display Your Mobile Tickets and Parking
To help avoid long lines at parking lots and Canvas Stadium entrances, please download and display your mobile tickets and parking passes to your mobile device before arriving. Being prepared with your parking/game tickets, ready on your mobile devices, will expedite your entry onto campus and help avoiding long lines.Â
» Online Instructions
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8. Clear Bag Policy
Remember that Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena have a clear bag policy and will use metal detectors at all entrances.
» Prohibited Items/Clear Bag Policy
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9. Enter Canvas Stadium Early
All gates at Canvas Stadium will open 90-minutes prior to kickoff this season – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Plan to enter the stadium by 4:15 p.m., to help eliminate long lines and wait times. Doing so will help ensure that you'll be in your seats so that you can enjoy the band's pregame show and cheer our Rams on as they take the field!
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10. Postgame on the Porch
Hang out at Canvas Stadium postgame! The New Belgium Porch will open postgame for 60-minutes. All fans are welcome and FREE to attend!
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