March 29, 2017
AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn fans will have the first opportunity to see the 2017 edition of the Auburn football team on Saturday, April 8 at the annual A-Day game presented by Golden Flake. The game is set for 1 p.m. at Jordan-Hare Stadium and will be televised on the SEC Network, and aired on the Auburn Sports Network.
The weekend includes many of the same gameday traditions fans see at Jordan-Hare Stadium during the fall, with added events around campus. The Auburn track and field, men's tennis and softball teams will be in action over the April 7-9 weekend. A punt, pass and kick contest will be held on the football practice fields on Saturday, and the Wellness Kitchen will host a Sunday brunch on April 9. See below for more information to plan your weekend:
TICKETS
Tickets are $5 for the general public and free for AU students with an Auburn Ignited card. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line on April 8. Tickets can be purchased online at AUBTIX.com until Friday, March 30 to have them delivered by mail. After April 1, all tickets purchased online will be print at home or mobile delivery.
Tickets also can be purchased at the Auburn Ticket Office located at Auburn Arena from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Starting Monday, April 3 tickets can be purchased at various locations in the Auburn-Opelika area (Auburn University Bookstore, Anders Bookstore, Tiger Rags, both Alumni Hall locations and both J&M Bookstore locations).
On A-Day, tickets will be available at the main ticket office at Auburn Arena beginning at 8 a.m. and at the Jordan-Hare Stadium ticket windows beginning at 11:00 a.m. All Jordan-Hare Stadium gates will be open for A-Day.
PARKING | Parking Map
Parking is free for the 2017 A-Day game. In addition to the normal Auburn football gameday public parking, the following lots are available for the general public: AG Heritage Park, South Deck, Lowder Business lot, Hayfield, Community Gardens, Village Residence Hall, portions of CDV, and other various campus locations.
The following lots will be reserved for permit parking: Old Track Lot, Z (Complex), EC (Coliseum), D (Stadium Deck), S (Arena), NS (North Stadium Lot), Handicap (CDV), A (Allison Lab Lot), W (McWhorter Building, Softball Field).
TIGER TRAIL FRIENDS AND FAMILY
In celebration of the 20th class of Tiger Trail inductees, there will be a Tiger Trail Fans, Friends and Family event at 8:30 a.m., in downtown Auburn. Past inductees who are able to attend will be available at their plaque location for photos and autographs. Maps will be available at the event.
TIGER TRANSIT SHUTTLES
Tiger Transit shuttles will run both on and off-campus on Saturday, April 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude two hours after the conclusion of the spring game. Tiger Transit Shuttle service will run from the following off-campus locations: Village Mall, Auburn Airport and Duck Samford. Tiger Transit Shuttle service will run from the following on-campus locations: War Eagle Way, Facilities Division, Lem Morrison and Donahue, Woodfield and Donahue, West Parking Lot and the Samford Avenue community garden.
TRACK & FIELD
Auburn will host the War Eagle Invitational at the Hutsell-Rosen Track on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. Competition will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is free.
MEN'S TENNIS
Auburn men's tennis will be in action over the weekend as they host LSU on Friday at 3 p.m. and Texas A&M on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Yarbrough Tennis Center. Admission is free.
SOFTBALL
Auburn's softball team will be in action over the A-Day weekend as they play host to Ole Miss in a three-game series at Jane B. Moore Field. Friday's game is set for 6 p.m., first pitch on Saturday is 3 p.m. and the Sunday finale will begin at 1 p.m. Currently the softball game is sold out, but fans are advised to aubtix.com for availability.
PUNT, PASS AND KICK AND KIDS COMBINE
A Punt, Pass and Kick and Kids Combine contest, 40-yard dash, and field goal challenge will be held on the football practice fields beginning at 9:30 a.m. Entrance to the field is off Biggio Dr. | More Info & Entry Form (PDF)
FAN FEST
The Coca-Cola Tiger Fan Fest featuring a live DJ, inflatable games, face painting, petting zoo, appearances by the Auburn spirit squads, giveaways, magic shows, food vendors and more will be located on the campus green space just East of Jordan-Hare Stadium beginning at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free.
TIGER WALK
Greet the football team and coaching staff as they head to Jordan-Hare Stadium for the A-Day game. Tiger Walk will begin at approximately 11:45 a.m.
LIVE ANTHEM
Country music artist Wade Hayes will sing the National Anthem prior to the game.
DIAPER DERBY
We are inviting the fastest babies in the area to participate in the inaugural Diaper Derby at halftime of the A-Day game. Babies between 6-12 months will race 5 yards to determine the Diaper Derby champion. The fastest baby will crawl away with the grand prize, including a trophy, gift cards, and more. Additional prizes will be awarded for the top five finishers. For more information or to sign up, email Gloria.Caples@auburn.edu or call 334.740-7898.
ALL AMERICAN'S
Auburn's football All-American's will be honored in a special halftime ceremony and will be available for autographs following the game.
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
A post-game autograph session will be held following the conclusion of A-Day and will last for approximately 45 minutes. Fans will be limited to one item per person.
A-DAY BRUNCH
The Auburn Family is invited to a delicious brunch at the Wellness Kitchen on Sunday, April 9. Brunch will be served starting at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. The all you care to eat brunch is $14.99.
RADIO AFFILIATES
The game will be broadcast on the Auburn Radio Network on the following affiliate stations:
- Abbeville, Ala. WESZ-FM 98.7
- Andalusia, Ala. WAAO-FM 93.7
- Anniston, Ala. WFZX-AM 1490
- Auburn, Ala. WTGZ-FM 93.9
- Birmingham, Ala. WJQX-FM 100.5
- Cullman, Ala. WKUL-FM 92.7
- Demopolis, Ala. WZNJ-FM 106.5
- Dothan, Ala. WESP-FM 102.5
- Foley, Ala. WHEP-AM 1310
- Fort Payne, Ala. WZOB-AM 1250
- Gadsden, Ala. WGAD-AM 930
- Guntersville, Ala. WTWX-FM 95.9
- Mobile WAVH-FM 106.5
- Montgomery, Ala. WMSP-AM 740
- Roanoke, Ala. WELR-FM 102.3
- Selma, Ala. WHBB-AM 1490
- Sirius XM
- Vernon, Ala. WJEC-FM 106.5