FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State Athletics released its game themes for the 2023 football season on Thursday as the Red Wave gears up for its six opportunities to support the 'Dogs at home this fall.
The home slate will kick off against Eastern Washington on September 9 as the defending Mountain West and LA Bowl champion Bulldogs take the field at Valley Children's Stadium for the first time in 2023.
A full list of the 2023 game themes is below:
Saturday, Sept. 9 vs. Eastern Washington - Heroes Night - Presented by Bud Light
Celebrating all active duty military and veterans, first responders, and various heroes throughout the Central Valley
The annual pregame 'Run to Victory' for all new students
Jim Sweeney Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony at halftime
WEAR WHITE - All fans encouraged to wear white
Saturday, Sept. 23 vs. Kent State - Boots and Buckles Night - Presented by Best Drayage and Alltech
Celebrating the Central Valley's unique country and western culture
Cowboy hat giveaway for the first 4,000 students
Saturday, Sept. 30 vs. Nevada - Bulldog Fiesta - Presented by Sun-Maid and Univision
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the Central Valley's proud Hispanic community
Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. UNLV - Homecoming - Presented by Pepsi
Pat Hill Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony at halftime
Fright Night Halloween Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 4 vs. Boise State - Green V Fest - Presented by Table Mountain Casino Resort
Celebrating the Central Valley's robust agricultural industry and the 'Green V's' various customs and traditions
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Spirit Fest
Saturday, Nov. 18 vs. New Mexico - Kids Day - Presented by American Pistachio Growers
Senior Day for the football program, spirit program, and Bulldog Marching Band
Future Farmers Day
Additionally, fans can enjoy the 'Biggest Party in the Valley' each week as the best tailgating in the Mountain West will once again fill Fresno State's tailgate lots. Bulldog BLVD, presented by Toyota, will return as the official pregame fan fest of Bulldog Football, including music, food trucks, games and more, while the NUTRL Zone offers a unique pregame party atmosphere in the White Lot west of Valley Children's Stadium each home game.
Single game tickets to all six home games will go on sale online Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at GoBulldogs.com/Tickets. Single game tickets will go on sale Monday by phone at (559) 278-3647, or in person at the Bulldog Ticket Office located at the NE corner of the Save Mart Center (Hours 10am-4:30pm). Single game tickets start as low as $22.
Season ticket options are still available for as low as $109. Season tickets for Fresno State students are on sale now, single game student tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Each of the presenting sponsors (Bud Light, Best Drayage, Alltech, Sun-Maid, Univision, Pepsi, Table Mountain Casino and Resort, and American Pistachio Growers) have a long history of supporting Fresno State and the San Joaquin Valley. As the season approaches, more details and information on other exciting elements that will surround each game will be revealed.