Alabama soccer will look somewhat totally different this yr, and never simply due to who’s underneath middle.
Crimson Tide followers attending dwelling video games in 2023 can anticipate a couple of modifications inside Bryant-Denny Stadium together with subject upgrades and locker room excursions, designed by UA to reinforce the gameday expertise. However a few of the modifications will price you additional.
Their official web site rolltide.com shared the modifications via Twitter and different social media Monday afternoon. Read about all of the changes there, however we highlighted 9 from their announcement we predict you must learn about.
Bryant-Denny Stadium subject improve
The sector at Bryant-Denny Stadium was fully reconstructed, UA says, including a brand new subair system with pure grass and artificial turf aprons. The system contains vacuum-assisted drainage and heated air capabilities along with numerous sensors that can measure issues like moisture and temperature they are saying will assist the stadium’s grounds crew handle the floor.
Bryant-Denny Stadium throughout the Alabama-Southern Miss recreation Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Locker room excursions / Memento tickets
Followers can now buy behind-the-scenes locker room excursions on Fridays earlier than dwelling video games for $25 per individual. Alabama ticketing went absolutely paperless throughout COVID in 2020, and now UA says followers can purchase a memento printed recreation ticket ($15 every). They are saying you possibly can inquire about each through the Crimson Tide Access program.
Champions Lane
An extension of Crimson Tide Sports activities Advertising and marketing’s pregame leisure, “Champions Lane” shall be positioned to the northwest of Bryant-Denny Stadium on the garden behind the Tuska statue and can embrace meals vehicles, a sound stage, lounge with informal seating, LED videoboards for followers to observe different school soccer video games in motion, Crimson Tide student-athlete autograph tent and extra.
Concession upgrades
The location says 5 of Bryant-Denny’s highest-volume concession stands had been transformed to seize and go markets the place followers can seize gadgets and proceed to take a look at sooner. Automated self-checkout kiosks shall be obtainable at a number of concession stands all through the stadium, permitting followers the power to decide on the tactic they like. The location additionally says a number of beverage and popcorn merchandising choices have additionally been added “for ease and quickness.”
Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne also tweeted in August he would quickly share value reductions on concession foods and drinks quickly, however these aren’t listed on this replace.
Alabama soccer followers go wild from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands throughout the Tide’s dwelling recreation towards Ole Miss Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Shaker bins
Followers will discover shaker bins all through the concourses of Bryant-Denny Stadium, permitting them to select up a complimentary shaker upon entry to make use of for the sport and return on the best way out.
Honorary captain autograph periods
For dwelling video games, honorary captains will signal autographs on the Bryant Museum beginning 5 hours earlier than kickoff. They are going to then transfer to The Genuine (Alabama’s player-merchandise retailer), positioned at Gate 34 on the south finish of Bryant-Denny, for one more autograph session 3.5 hours previous to kickoff, which is able to final an hour.
Perimeter enhancements
UA says the stadium’s safety perimeter shall be used as “a chance to reinforce communication” with pertinent info equivalent to common wayfinding, visitor service middle hotline, prohibited gadgets and extra.
Recognition and Celebration Schedule
Together with having a sponsor for every dwelling recreation (listed on rolltide.com), every week may even embrace a recognition and celebration of Alabama athletes and others in 2023. The schedule is listed under.
Sept. 2 vs. Center Tennessee State
Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award Recognition
Sept. 9 vs. Texas
Allstate Crossbar Basic
Males’s Basketball SEC Championship Ring Presentation
Nick Dunlap U.S. Novice Champion Recognition
Sept. 23 vs. Ole Miss
Household Weekend
Bryant Society Recognition
Soccer SEC Championship Ring Presentation
Oct. 14 vs. Arkansas
Homecoming
Montana Fouts Honda Award Presentation
Oct. 21 vs. Tennessee
Males’s and Girls’s Cross Nation SEC Championship Ring Presentation
Nov. 4 vs. LSU
fiftieth Anniversary of 1973 Nationwide Championship
2022-23 NCAA Particular person Nationwide Champions Recognition
2022-23 Tailored Athletics Nationwide Champions Recognition
Nov. 18 vs. Chattanooga
Senior Day
Bama Salute Navy Appreciation Day
2022-23 Tutorial All-Individuals Recognition
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