ESPN's College GameDay - University of Memphis Athletics

South Florida

Oct 25 (Sat)

11 a.m.

College GameDay Built by the Home Depot
[The Pit Area | Weekend Schedule | College GameDay Q&A | Purchase Tickets]

General Information

Where: Beale Street
When: Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 am; SportsCenter hits begin in the 6:00 am hour
Price: Free
For Who: Fans of All Ages
Maximize the experience by arriving early

The Pit Area

For fans who want to enter ESPN’s Pit area, the Pit opens at 5:30 a.m.
Students who enter this area will be screened and must adhere to all of ESPN's rules for being located in the pit area.

No food or drink is allowed in the Pit
Screening will include bag checks and inspection of all signs
Sign restrictions include: no vulgar, political or religious signs. Also, signs can't promote outside brands or websites
Throwing of objects is prohibited

For fans who do not want to be part of the Pit, there will be plenty of space to enjoy the show, and come and go as they please

Weekend Schedule

Friday, November 1

2:00 p.m.	ESPN will tape College Football Live from 2:00-2:30 pm . The show will air on ESPN2 at 3:30 pm
5:00 p.m.	Homecoming Parade begins on Tiger Lane at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

Saturday, November 2

5:00 a.m.	Free continuous shuttles for University of Memphis students, faculty and staff begins from the Central lot on campus
5:30 a.m.	College GameDay Pit opens
7:00 a.m.	Countdown to GameDay begins
8:00 a.m.	College GameDay begins
11:00 a.m.	College GameDay ends
12:00 p.m.	Tiger Lane at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium opens
1:00 p.m.	Last shuttle departs College GameDay
6:30 p.m.	Memphis vs. SMU

College GameDay Q&A

1. What time does College GameDay begin?

Friday, November 1
On Friday, ESPN will tape College Football Live from 2-2:30 pm. The show will air on ESPN2 at 3:30 pm.

Saturday, November 2
New this season is the Countdown to Gameday show. The digital show will lead into Gameday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am on Twitter, YouTube, and the ESPN App and will feature the regulars from Gameday as well as behind-the-scenes and on-site flavor.

2. Where will College GameDay be located?
College GameDay will be located at the intersection of Beale Street and BB King Blvd

3. Where do I park for College GameDay?
There are over 4000 parking spaces in the immediate area surrounding ESPN GameDay. The following paid parking lots will be available on Friday and Saturday:

FedExForum Gossett Motors parking garage
149 Peabody Place parking garage
110 Peabody Place parking garage
250 Peabody Place parking garage
195 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave parking garage
Fourth Street & Beale Street surface parking lot

4. Are shuttles available to College GameDay?
University of Memphis students, faculty and staff may ride shuttles departing every 15 minutes from the Central lot on campus beginning at 5:00 a.m. and will run continuously from the Central lot to 4^th St and Beale St. The last shuttle will leave 4^th and Beale Street at 1:00 p.m.

5. How much does it cost to attend College GameDay?
College GameDay is free for all fans.

6. What streets will be closed for College GameDay?
BB King Blvd between Martin Luther King Blvd and Peabody Place

See Street Closure and Detour Map Here

7. What are the rules for College GameDay?

Students who enter this area will be screened and must adhere to all of ESPN's rules for being located in the Pit area
No food or drink is allowed in the Pit area
Screening will include bag checks and inspection of all signs
Sign restrictions include: no vulgar, political or religious signs. Also, signs can't promote outside brands or websites
Throwing of Objects is Prohibited

8. When does the College GameDay pit open?
The Pit opens at 5:30 a.m. Fans who enter this area will be screened and must follow all of ESPN's rules for being located in this area.

9. How do I get tickets for the Memphis vs. SMU game?
The Memphis vs. SMU game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com

10. When do parking lots open for the Memphis vs. SMU game?
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium reserved and public parking lots will open at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2.