Arizona Football Top 2025 Gameday Improvements

TUCSON, Ariz. — With the 2025 football season quickly approaching, Arizona Athletics has proudly rolled out seven important improvements to the fan gameday experience.

The Wildcats open the season on Saturday, Aug. 30 against Hawai'i at Arizona Stadium and begin the year with five home games in their first six weeks of play.

Continue below to find out what an improved gameday will look like at Arizona Stadium this season.

No. 1 — Bear Down Bash

Join us at Bear Down Field at all seven home games this Fall for the Bear Down Bash tailgate and concert series in partnership with Dusk Music Festival. Fans won’t want to miss entertainment including Coca-Cola Fan Fiesta, sponsored activations, dedicated bars and restrooms, and more! VIP tailgate options are also available for purchase here.

No. 2 — Food at Arizona Stadium

• Bear Down Deals — Fans can now enjoy fountain sodas and bottled water for $3, and hot dogs, popcorn, and nachos for $4 at 19 concession stand locations across Arizona Stadium.
• Food Truck Alley — Be sure to stop by the all-new “Food Truck Alley”  under the West stands to enjoy food options including Coffee Cure, El Perrito Sonoran Dogs, Dippin’ Dots, Chick Fil A, Solid Grindz Hawaiian BBQ, Drink MKT, Sir Vezas Tacos & Tots, Coors Light Draft Beer Patio.

No. 3 — On-Field Premium Suites

Fans can now get as close to the action as ever with the reimagining of the field-level premium seating, which includes six new cabana experiences over 100 seats in the all-new Cat’s Club and two concourse level suites for the 2025 season. More information and an interest form regarding on-field premium seating can be found here. 

No. 4 — 50/50 Raffle

This year fans have the chance to win big while also supporting student-athletes programs by joining in the 50/50 raffle presented by the Snoop Dog Arizona Bowl. Visit http://beardown5050.com/ or scan the QR code in-venue to get in the game.

No. 5 — Gameday Experience

Unique fan experiences are now available for purchase on gameday including joining the team for Wildcat Walk or their team entrance onto Arizona Stadium, sitting in the radio booth for a quarter, listening in on the post-game press conference, and more.

No. 6 — Enhanced Fan Experience Elements

Arizona Stadium will introduce new and improved videoboard and fan experience elements including the brand-new Cactus Shuffle, PostUp, and Fanatic Filters. Other improvements include increased pyrotechnics and fireworks for the Arizona Wildcats team runout. Additionally, all fans will be encouraged to pick up a pom at the entrance for every game at Arizona Stadium this year.

No. 7 — Wildcat Fridays

This year, Arizona fans all across our state are encouraged to wear Red and Blue each Friday of game week! In collaboration with The University of Arizona and the Campus Store, gameday tees for all seven home games will be available for purchase. The Campus Store, located at the Student Union, will also offer a 25% discount on clothing and gifts on Fridays of home game weeks throughout the season. Fans can also shop at shop.arizona.edu. or https://BearDownShop.com.