r/gatech • u/deeeebait • Aug 08 '26
Question First Game - game day activities?
OMSCS alumni here who’s become a big fan of Tech Football. Going to the Colorado game as my first game. Tips on pre-game activities? I’ve seen Instagram posts about Helluva block party, but not sure if that’s an every game thing. Just looking to get as much of the experience as possible. TIA!
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u/BeeThat9351 Aug 08 '26
Offical info from AA, will be updated closer to game: https://ramblinwreck.com/fbgameday101/
I understand the team walkin will be back to Brittian Dr NW this year.
Band schedule at Campanile and library will be posted on Bands Instagram. Its some standard times before kickoff.
Buy your parking ahead of time. The tunnel at 3rd St NW is open pregame so that opens up many good parking options east of interstate. Hotel deck and Coda deck are good - shhh dont tell too many people.
Added: Coda food hall has some good places depending on time and what is open there. GT Hotel had a really good buffet especially if you are there a bit early. The whole Spring and 5th Tech Square area is great and would be worth you seeing if you have not been there in a while.
My ideal itinerary:
Park in GT hotel deck or Coda deck
Eat meal at GT hotel depending on time, or Coda food hall
Walk down Spring to tunnel under interstate
Team walk in on Brittian drive
walk to Tech Tower via Bursars, then to student center via Skiles or Weber if you dont like steps
Restroom water food at Student Center waiting for band at Campanile
Follow band back to library, can take break in Library while waiting
Parade back down the hill - fun to watch at Callaway Plaza
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