University of Houston Athletics
Updated Entry Procedures for ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm
2/20/2025 12:44:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Parking lots open at 5:30 a.m.; Fertitta Center doors off Holman Street open at 7 a.m., due to weather
HOUSTON – Due to the threat of cold and wet weather in Houston this weekend, the University of Houston Men's Basketball has adjusted its entry procedures to better accommodate fans coming to Saturday's ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm inside Fertitta Center.
Admission to ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm is free for all fans with no ticket required.
The show will air before the fifth-ranked Cougars play host to Big 12 Conference-rival #8/8 Iowa State at 1 p.m., Saturday, in a pivotal Big 12 Conference matchup.
Parking lots for ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm open at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, with Fertitta Center doors opening at 7 a.m., for all fans with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
All students and fans will enter through the upper doors off Holman Street beginning at 7 a.m. From there, students and fans will be directed into holding areas inside the facility until being allowed to take their seats at 7:30 a.m. (students) and 8 a.m. (general public).
Complimentary coffee and donuts from Shipley's Donuts will be provided at the Holman Street entrance while supplies last, beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday.
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAYS
Houston Athletics Marketing staff will pass out 2,000 t-shirts with 500 available in the Club holding area and the remaining 1,500 in the general holding area.
POSTER-MAKING STATIONS
Poster-making stations will be available in the Club holding area and the general public holding area.
UHAA PARTY on the PLAZA | BLOCK PARTY on CULLEN
Once ESPN College Gameday covered by State Farm is finished at 11 a.m., Saturday, Fertitta Center will be cleared for a brief refreshing before doors reopen at Noon, Saturday, for the game.
As they wait, all Houston fans attending ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm AND the game are invited to attend the University of Houston Alumni Association Party on the Plaza at the Athletics/Alumni Center.
All UH students are invited to the Block Party at Cemo Plaza off Cullen Boulevard. Free pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and Whataburger plus Coca-Cola products, including Vitamin Water, will be available while supplies last.
The Spirit of Houston will stop by with music, and inflatables will be available throughout the party.
UHAA will host a virtual pregame show with guests beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday.
PARKING • Parking Map
Fans who have purchased parking passes for games during the 2024-25 season will be able to park in their assigned lots when they arrive for ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm.
IMPORTANT: Once fans' parking passes are scanned by attendants at their assigned lots, they will NOT be allowed to reenter at any time if they leave the lot before Saturday's game.
FREE parking will be available for fans who arrive by 10 a.m., Saturday, in the Blue Lots, located at the intersection of Elgin Street and Cullen Boulevard on the UH campus.
Fans who have not purchased game parking passes may purchase passes in the Blue Lots.
ESPN COLLEGE DAY HISTORY
This is the second time that ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm has broadcast from Fertitta Center. The show first aired from Houston on March 7, 2019, ahead of the Cougars' game against UCF during the inaugural season of the $60 million facility.
Men's Basketball isn't the only Houston sports program to host ESPN College GameDay on the UH campus. During the 2011 season, the show visited Houston Football ahead of the 10th-ranked Cougars' 37-7 win over SMU inside Robertson Stadium on Nov. 19, 2011.
BUY 2024-25 TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Admission to ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm is free for all fans with no ticket required.
The show will air before the fifth-ranked Cougars play host to Big 12 Conference-rival #8/8 Iowa State at 1 p.m., Saturday, in a pivotal Big 12 Conference matchup.
Parking lots for ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm open at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, with Fertitta Center doors opening at 7 a.m., for all fans with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
All students and fans will enter through the upper doors off Holman Street beginning at 7 a.m. From there, students and fans will be directed into holding areas inside the facility until being allowed to take their seats at 7:30 a.m. (students) and 8 a.m. (general public).
Complimentary coffee and donuts from Shipley's Donuts will be provided at the Holman Street entrance while supplies last, beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday.
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAYS
Houston Athletics Marketing staff will pass out 2,000 t-shirts with 500 available in the Club holding area and the remaining 1,500 in the general holding area.
POSTER-MAKING STATIONS
Poster-making stations will be available in the Club holding area and the general public holding area.
UHAA PARTY on the PLAZA | BLOCK PARTY on CULLEN
Once ESPN College Gameday covered by State Farm is finished at 11 a.m., Saturday, Fertitta Center will be cleared for a brief refreshing before doors reopen at Noon, Saturday, for the game.
As they wait, all Houston fans attending ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm AND the game are invited to attend the University of Houston Alumni Association Party on the Plaza at the Athletics/Alumni Center.
All UH students are invited to the Block Party at Cemo Plaza off Cullen Boulevard. Free pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and Whataburger plus Coca-Cola products, including Vitamin Water, will be available while supplies last.
The Spirit of Houston will stop by with music, and inflatables will be available throughout the party.
UHAA will host a virtual pregame show with guests beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday.
PARKING • Parking Map
Fans who have purchased parking passes for games during the 2024-25 season will be able to park in their assigned lots when they arrive for ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm.
IMPORTANT: Once fans' parking passes are scanned by attendants at their assigned lots, they will NOT be allowed to reenter at any time if they leave the lot before Saturday's game.
FREE parking will be available for fans who arrive by 10 a.m., Saturday, in the Blue Lots, located at the intersection of Elgin Street and Cullen Boulevard on the UH campus.
Fans who have not purchased game parking passes may purchase passes in the Blue Lots.
ESPN COLLEGE DAY HISTORY
This is the second time that ESPN College GameDay covered by State Farm has broadcast from Fertitta Center. The show first aired from Houston on March 7, 2019, ahead of the Cougars' game against UCF during the inaugural season of the $60 million facility.
Men's Basketball isn't the only Houston sports program to host ESPN College GameDay on the UH campus. During the 2011 season, the show visited Houston Football ahead of the 10th-ranked Cougars' 37-7 win over SMU inside Robertson Stadium on Nov. 19, 2011.
BUY 2024-25 TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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