Know before you go: Sun Devil Football faces Big 12 foe TCU

Game Day updates 

Sun Devil Football vs. TCU will continue as scheduled, and kickoff is still set to begin at 6:00 p.m. Any additional announcements will come from Sun Devil Athletics’ social media and email.

• The Devil Walk, scheduled for 3:30, is cancelled due to the weather.
• Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame Tailgate has been moved to inside Desert Financial Arena and will continue with no outside activities. 
• Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate is cancelled due to the weather.
  

You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind drone spectacular, designed and programmed by ASU students!

At halftime, 850 drones will light up the sky over the north side of Mountain America Stadium in a jaw-dropping blackout-themed show of lights, music and precision, all in sync with the Sun Devil Marching Band.

See behind-the-scenes action from 2023’s drone show:

 

Game Day details
Game sponsor: Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 6:00 p.m. kickoff
Game theme:   Wear black 

Where: Mountain America Stadium
500 E Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85287
Get directions directly on your device here.

TV: FOX

Radio: The game will be available over local airwaves on ESPN 620 AM with Tim Healey, Jeff Van Raaphorst, Kevin Turner and Jeff Munn.

Game Day schedule
(times are MST)

• 9:00 a.m.: Ticket office customer service opens
• 1:00 p.m.: Passholder parking lots open
• 3:00: Most guest / pay parking lots open
• 3:00: Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame (free)
• 3:00: Coors Light Sun Devil Tailgate opens
• 3:00: Sun Devil Tailgate Radio Show live from San Tan Ford Club
• 3:30: Sun Devil Walk on Ellie Ziegler Way
• 4:00: Gates open to Premium Club Level and suite ticket holders, including Hobbs Family Stadium Club
• 4:30: Gates open to the general public
• 6:00: Kickoff 🏈
  

The Game Day app, tickets and mobile ticketing

 

Tickets are accessed via the Game Day app for iOS and Android. 

To prepare for Game Day, we recommend the following:

1. In advance of Game Day, add your tickets to your Mobile Wallet. If there are time changes to the game, they will automatically be adjusted if the ticket is in your wallet. Also, having your tickets in your wallet can avoid slow or weak wi-fi/cellular signals at the stadium.
2. If you are attending with guests, transfer each person’s ticket in advance.

Additional information and directions can be found on sundevils.com/tickets/mobileticketing.

Season ticket holders
Join the Season Ticket Turnout Challenge!

Attend all seven home games (or make sure another die-hard Sun Devil fills your seat) and your season ticket account will be entered to win an unforgettable trip to see the Sun Devil Football on the road next season! Let’s fill every seat and make Tempe the toughest place in the country to play again! Learn more about the Season Ticket Holder Challenge.

Tailgates

Game Day update 

• Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame Tailgate has been moved to inside Desert Financial Arena and will continue with no outside activities. 
• Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate is cancelled due to the weather.
  

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Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame Tailgate 
The Dos Equis Pitchfork Pregame is a free, family-friendly event starting three hours before kickoff at Desert Financial Arena. Enjoy games and activities for kids, plenty of TVs, and fans can grab $4 favorites, including Dos Equis beers, Bar-S hotdogs, Venezia’s pizza, Rudy’s sliders, and more.

Sun Devil Athletics is proud to offer a new lineup of concessions for the 2025 season for fans of all ages. Throughout the lower concourse, you'll find stadium classics like burgers, popcorn, pretzels, nachos, burritos, BBQ and beer. Other offerings include kid-approved classics such as pizza, chicken fingers and hot dogs. 

Huss Hideout: The new Huss Hideout is a free, climate-controlled space open to all fans, located on the upper east side of the stadium. It’s the perfect spot to take a break from the sun while enjoying standing tables, concession stands, and a selection of Huss Brewing’s craft beers, including the fan-favorite Devils’ Halo.

Download the PDF version of the Concessions map.

 

Novus Place operating hours
With various restaurants at Novus Place, just steps from Mountain America Stadium, it’s the perfect spot to grab a bite before kickoff or celebrate a Sun Devil win after ringing the bell. 

Operating hours on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

• The Melt: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. (open until 2 a.m. daily)
• Eureka!: 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• North Italia: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Blanco: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• The Alley: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Flower Child: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Starbucks: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Nautical Bowls: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Over Easy: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stadium policies

Clear Bag Policy
Sun Devil Athletics has a Clear Bag Policy at Mountain America Stadium. This proactive measure will enhance safety inside and outside of the athletic venues and speed the security screening process for all fans.

Prohibited items
For the safety and security of our guests, all prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded before entry. There are no provisions to check prohibited bags or items at the stadium. 

Fans will be asked to either return prohibited items to their parked vehicle, if they have not entered the stadium, or dispose of prohibited items at the gate. Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.

Please note there is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items, and no refunds will be given.

A complete list of prohibited items can be found on sundevils.com.

Fan Code of Conduct
All Mountain America Stadium guests are always expected to behave reasonably and appropriately. Any behavior defying the code of conduct (found on sundevils.com) as determined by facility management can result in ejection and possible arrest. 

Ejected guests will not receive a refund for their tickets or be compensated in any way.

Sun Devil Athletics Event Management reserves the right to deny entry or eject from the facility guests displaying inappropriate behavior, as determined by Facility/Event Management. 

Stadium services
New in 2025
Sensory room
In partnership with the Roman Empire Agency, a state-of-the-art sensory room designed to cater to a variety of sensory needs is available to all Sun Devil Football fans on Game Days. The room is located in the Carson Student Athlete Center through the Hall of Fame Lobby on the South side of Mountain America Stadium. It will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and will close at the end of the game.

ADA accommodations
Sun Devil Athletics is committed to providing every guest with a comfortable and enjoyable experience at the stadium, including guests with disabilities. To accommodate disabled guests, Sun Devil Athletics offers the following while in and around Mountain America Stadium:

• Parking for guests displaying a state-issued disability placard or license plate is available in Lower level Packard, Novus and Stadium Lots based on availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There are 662 ADA seats in the stadium, located in fourteen (14) different areas of Mountain America Stadium. Accessible seating options are located throughout the stadium in the lower level west, north and east sections; upper level east and west sections; northwest and southwest ADA sections; northeast and southeast ADA sections; and club and suite levels.
  
  For more information on ADA accommodations and services available, see the Game Day Guide, or call the ticket office at 480-727-0000. On Game Day, please call or text 480-965-3482. 

Game notes
vs. TCU Horned Frogs

• This marks the third all-time meeting between the two teams, though they haven’t faced off since a home-and-home series in 1974 and 1975. ASU won both those contests convincingly, with a 37-7 victory at home and a 33-10 win in Fort Worth.
• TCU QB Josh Hoover ranks No. 1 nationally in passing yards per game (333.0) and touchdown passes per game (3.67).
• TCU will mark the third-straight Sun Devil opponent averaging over 38.0 points  and 500 yards of offense per game, with the Horned Frogs coming in at 41.7 points per game (23rd) and 516.0 yards (14th)
• TCU enters the contest with a seven-game winning streak dating back to last season, tied for the second-longest active win streak in the FBS. Since 2022, only seven schools in the country have won more games on the road than TCU’s 12 victories.
• ASU will be looking to continue what has become a pleasant tradition in Blackout games, with the Sun Devils looking for their sixth win over a Top-25 team in a Blackout contest since the 2011 season.
  •  ASU 27, #16 Utah 19 (October 11, 2024)
  • ASU 16, #15 Michigan State 13 (September 8, 2018)
  • ASU 13, #5 Washington 7 (October 14, 2017)
  • ASU 32, #20 Wisconsin 30 (September 14, 2013)
  • ASU 37, #21 Missouri 30, OT (September 9, 2011)

For more Game Day notes, visit sundevils.com.

About Mountain America Stadium
Located on the campus of Arizona State University, Mountain America Stadium has been the home of the ASU Sun Devils for more than 60 years. The stadium was constructed between two small mountains and was completed in time for the start of the 1958 season. It was named Sun Devil Stadium after the team and had a seating capacity of 30,000 when it opened on October 4, 1958.

Since its opening, Mountain America Stadium has undergone many upgrades. Beginning in 1976, the capacity was increased to over 57,000. The following year, when the upper deck was completed, it was increased to over 70,000. 

In 1987, the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals moved to Arizona and Mountain America Stadium. They continued to play their home games there until moving to State Farm Stadium (then known as University of Phoenix Stadium) in 2006. A three-phase project was completed in 2018, and the current capacity is 53,599. The stadium is now called Mountain America Stadium after Mountain America Credit Union became the naming rights partner in 2023.

Visit the Mountain America Stadium page on sundevils.com to learn more.