ORONO, Maine -- Aside from the exciting tailgate and game atmosphere on football game night in Orono, Maine Athletics is excited to announce a full slate of promotional activities and events set for Friday evening's 7 p.m. home opener against Colgate.
 

• Join the Black Bears for a 'Friday Night Lights' edition of a Blue Out at Alfond Stadium! All fans are encouraged to wear blue to the home opener as the Black Bears host Colgate on move-in day at UMaine
• Fans will receive the official Maine Football schedule poster and schedule magnets while supplies last
• All UMaine students who attend Friday's game will receive thundersticks, courtesy of the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein
• The 2023-24 America East Champion women's basketball team will be recognized during the game and available pregame for an autograph session from 6-6:45 p.m.in the Hannaford Kids Zone

 
In addition to the exciting promotional events already announced, Maine Athletics is pleased to announce a postgame fireworks display, presented by Phantom Fireworks.
 
Fans are encouraged to stick around following the conclusion of Maine's home opener as the Black Bears light up the sky to celebrate football's return and the start of the 2024-25 school year. The fireworks display will begin approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion of the game.
 
The enhanced beer garden has been relocated to the north end zone. This new location will provide fans with a more spacious area for fans to enjoy the experience inside the parameters of the garden while also increasing ADA accessibility. The beer garden will feature a covered tent, various upgraded seating options, and great views of the action on Morse Field. The beer garden will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff for all ticket holders, ages 21+, as space permits.

All tailgate lots will open at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
 
Season and single game tickets for the upcoming campaign are on sale now and can be purchased online at GoBlackBears.com/tickets, by phone at 207-581-BEAR, or in-person at the Alfond Arena box office during regular hours of operation. Students with a valid MaineCard may receive one free ticket to each game. Students may pick up their tickets on gameday at the student entrance to Alfond Stadium, located on the southeast side of the stadium near Mahaney Diamond.

For all information on gameday in Orono, please click here.

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