Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State Football Game Day: Know Before You Go
9/11/2026 10:30:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State Football team returns to Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, and the Red Wave has plenty to look forward to on game day. Kickoff versus Sacramento State is set for 7:30 p.m. PT tomorrow, but arrive early for the new festivities in and around Valley Children's Stadium.
Bulldog BLVD & Modelo Block Party
The Bulldog BLVD is back with a fun refresh for 2026. Fresno State Athletics and Bulldog Sports Enterprises launched the new Modelo Block Party, a new entertainment village located on the east side of the stadium adjacent to the soccer field and east entrance.
Designed as an extension of Toyota Bulldog BLVD, the Modelo Block Party will create a new hub of activity on Fresno State football gamedays, combining live music entertainment, food and beverage, games, premium hospitality and family-friendly experiences into one destination.
The Modelo Block Party will open three hours prior to kickoff for every home football game and will be open to the public, giving Bulldog fans a new place to gather, eat, drink and enjoy the college football atmosphere before heading inside Valley Children's Stadium.
Fans will also be able to enjoy a large outdoor video screen showing college football action from around the country throughout the pregame window. The district will feature the Coors Light Chill Zone, a dedicated outdoor bar and social space serving fans throughout the pregame festivities, along with lounge furniture and casual seating areas designed to encourage fans to arrive early and spend more time on campus.
A collection of lawn and tailgate games will be spread throughout the village, while the adjacent Fresno State soccer field will feature a dedicated Kids Zone presented by High Performance Academy with activities and entertainment for younger Bulldog fans and families.
The Modelo Block Party will also introduce new private Bulldog Party Shacks, providing groups and businesses with an elevated VIP tailgate experience in the heart of the entertainment district. The premium spaces overlook the activity surrounding the Block Party and provide a private home base for entertaining clients, employees, friends and family before kickoff.
Fashion Furniture Early Bird Car Giveaway
Be in your seats early. Fans who arrive early this season will have a chance to drive away with a true classic! Thanks to Fashion Furniture, all fans who are in their seats prior to kickoff at Fresno State home football games will have the opportunity to enter to win a stunning Candy Red 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. Fans can enter throughout the home season, with one lucky winner announced at the final home game of the year. Come early. Get loud. And you could drive home a classic!
Team Entry
Be in your seats early. Fresno State Fresno State football will take the field to a new game-day look at Valley Children's Stadium in 2026. Ralph Edwards, The Voice Season 28 finalist and Fresno native, will perform a custom song live from the field as the Bulldogs exit the locker room.
Additionally, a red tractor will lead the team out onto the field, creating a memorable entrance that celebrates the pride, passion and agricultural roots of the Central Valley. The new entrance will bring even more energy to the stadium while providing a uniquely Valley welcome for the Bulldogs.
In-Stadium Experience
Valley Children's Stadium has installed new ribbon boards and speakers to enhance the game-day experience for Bulldog fans. The upgraded displays will provide vibrant graphics, real-time information and engaging content throughout events while creating new opportunities to showcase Fresno State Athletics and its corporate partners.
Fresno State Athletics has also unveiled a new T-shirt gatling gun to bring even more excitement to game day, sponsored by the Meat Market. The high-powered launcher will help distribute T-shirts to fans throughout the stadium, creating an engaging and memorable experience during breaks in the action.
Fans at Valley Children's Stadium can enjoy live mariachi music throughout the concourse areas on game day. The roaming band will bring the sounds and spirit of the Central Valley directly to fans, adding energy and local flavor to the stadium experience.
These additions are part of Fresno State Athletics' continued commitment to improving the stadium experience and creating an energetic home-field atmosphere for student-athletes and fans.
Cashless Venue
New in 2026, Valley Children's Stadium is a cashless venue. Cash will not be accepted for any purchases made at the stadium, including concessions, parking and tickets. Guests should be prepared to use a credit card, debit card or approved mobile payment method for all transactions. Purchasing tickets and parking in advance is strongly encouraged to help provide a faster and more convenient entry experience.
In-Seat Concession Hawkers
Fans can spend more time watching the action and less time waiting in line with expanded in-seat concession service this season. Concession hawkers will move throughout the stadium and seating areas offering cold beer, beverages and select food items for purchase right from your seat. The added service provides another convenient way for fans to grab their game day favorites without missing a play.
Elevated Branding & Facility Facelift
Fans will also notice a fresh new look throughout the stadium this season, with a series of upgrades designed to elevate the Fresno State Football game day environment. The facelift includes new branded windscreens throughout the exterior and interior of the stadium, refreshed Fresno State red paint, and updated Fresno State Football and Pac-12 branding and decals. Together, the enhancements create a cleaner, more cohesive and unmistakably Bulldog look from the moment fans arrive.
