chick-fil-a kickoff game fan guide
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Each year, the best in college football open the season in Atlanta. At stake? The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game’s coveted Old Leather Helmet Trophy. An icon of toughness and courage, it represents the origins of college football rivalries and is worn only by the winner of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
WHO WILL WEAR THE OLD LEATHER HELMET?
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn wears the Old Leather Helmet after winning the 2015 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
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GEORGIA DOME One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313 | 404-223-9200 | gadome.com
Gates Public gates are Gate A, B, Upper Gate C, Lower Gate C, Upper Gate D and Lower Gate D. All public gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
Will Call Windows Ticket Will Call opens at 2:30 p.m. on game day and is located in the Will Call Trailer between Gate B of the Georgia Dome and the Georgia World Congress Center. Photo ID matching the Will Call envelope and a signature are required to claim any Will Call tickets. Fans MAY NOT drop off tickets at Will Call.
Re-entry Policy Re-entry is not allowed for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
Prohibited Items Fans may not bring the following items to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game: Food and beverages, tobacco products, intoxicants, video equipment, artificial noisemakers, camera with lenses longer than four inches, selfie sticks, weap-ons, fireworks, sparklers or smoke-producing devices, signs, flags and banners. Items that can be held by one individual that reflect good sportsmanship and do not block the view of other patrons may be permitted.
Alcohol PolicyAlcohol will be served at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Alcohol is only served to guests over 21 years of age, and ID will be checked every time. Patrons are allowed to purchase two alcoholic beverages at a time. Cut-off time for the Executive Levels is 5 minutes before the end of the game, and for public areas, the start of the 3rd quarter.
WHO WILL WEAR THE OLD LEATHER HELMET?
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FANZONE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA ZERO 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Georgia World Congress Center, Building C, Halls C1 & C2
FanZone presented by Coca-Cola Zero is located in the Georgia World Congress Center and is the ultimate team-oriented area to spend your pregame before the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game! Your game ticket is your FanZone ticket and gets you access to:
• Cheering on your team at the official Pep Rally and Team Walks presented by PNC Bank featuring the Georgia Dawg Walk and North Carolina Victory Walk from 2:55 - 3:30 p.m.
• Interactive football games to test your skills• Sponsor activation areas with contests, games and prizes• Easy access to the Georgia Dome just a few steps away• Tons of giveaways, contests and fun from the PNC Main Stage• Avoid the lines and buy your tickets now for quick entry into
FanZone• Food, drinks and free samples
FREE with your game ticket! For anyone without a game ticket interested in attending FanZone, tickets will be on sale at the doors.
FAN DAYS AT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUMThe Georgia Aquarium has a special offer, just for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game fans! See the world’s largest aquarium for 20% off, Aug. 31 - Sept. 7.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at GeorgiaAquarium.org/cfabowlfans Offer not valid at box office
10 a.m. Georgia Dome Parking Lots Open12 – 5:30 p.m. Tailgate Town 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. FanZone Presented by Coca-Cola Zero2:30 p.m. – Halftime Will Call Open2:55 – 3:30 p.m. Official Pep Rallies & Team Walks 3:30 p.m. Georgia Dome Gates Open 5:30 p.m. Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, Sept. 3
FAN DAYS AT THE COLLEGE
FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMEThe new College Football Hall of Fame is offering a special discounted ticket just for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game fans!
For more information on the College Football Hall of Fame and special Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game rates, visit Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com
CLEAR BAG POLICY Your bag may not be allowed into the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game or FanZone presented by Coca-Cola Zero. Please see below for the types of bags that will be permitted.
• Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• Small clutch bags can be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap
• You may use a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag• An exception may be made for medically necessary items
after proper inspection at a Georgia Dome gate
HOTELS Need a place to stay? We’ve got you covered with our host hotels! Fans can enjoy special rates at our official team hotels and countless other downtown properties.
Special rates available for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game fans! Visit Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com to book your room.
PARKING With construction surrounding the Dome, parking is at a premium. Surface lots around the area may charge $60-70 for nothing more than a single, unsecured spot in an out-of-the-way lot. Park with us in an official Georgia Dome parking lot with an exclusive Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game parking package, which includes:
• A space in a secure, patrolled Georgia Dome lot• A Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Souvenir Program
$55 per package (these sell out every year!)Purchase online at Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com
PREGAME TAILGATESTAILGATE TOWN 12 – 5:30 p.m. Georgia Dome West Plaza
Join the FREE pregame tailgate fun at Tailgate Town Built by The Home Depot. Enjoy tailgate games and activities, food sampling, fan giveaways, and a viewing area for all the day’s college football games.
EVENTS PLANNING YOUR VISIT
GAMEDAY EVENTS
Our friends at will be hosting indoor tailgates for fans of both teams, with food, drinks, entertainment and more!
Visit Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com for more information and to buy tickets.