Stripe the Stadium, Other Promotional Dates for 2024 West Virginia University Football Schedule Announced
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 24, 2024
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its 2024 football home game promotional schedule for this fall at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The highly anticipated Coal Rush game will be announced at a later date for one of the following home games; Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State or Baylor. All fans in attendance will be encouraged to wear black to the game and join the Mountaineers as they debut the new black alternate uniform that pays homage to the state's rich coal tradition and honor miners who work underground daily to supply 
energy around the world. The Built on Bravery Collection, that supports the coal-themed uniforms, is available in stores now. Look for more products to be added throughout the fall.
energy around the world. The Built on Bravery Collection, that supports the coal-themed uniforms, is available in stores now. Look for more products to be added throughout the fall.
WVU’s annual Hall of Fame weekend game also will be announced at a later date. The selected game will feature a pregame induction ceremony as well as an in-game recognition for the 2024 WVU Sports Hall of Fame class. The pregame induction ceremony will take place in the Caperton Indoor Facility and is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Penn State (12 p.m., ET | FOX) | GET TICKETS
Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Penn State (12 p.m., ET | FOX) | GET TICKETS
Stripe the Stadium
The 2024 home opener against Penn State will be the Stripe the Stadium game. Fans sitting in even-numbered sections (Sec. 102, 104, 202, 204, etc.), Touchdown Terrace and WVU students seated in the upper-level student sections are encouraged to wear goldto the game.Fans sitting in odd-numbered sections (Sec. 101, 103, 201, 203, etc.) and WVU students seated in the lower-level student sections are encouraged to wear blueto the game.To see a Stripe the Stadium map, visit wvusports.com/stripethestadium.
FOX BIG NOON KICKOFF
The season-opening game and 61st meeting all-time between the two schools on Aug. 31 has been selected by FOX as its BIG NOON SATURDAY game.The BIG NOON KICKOFF pregame show, the biggest pregame party of the weekend, also is coming to Morgantown, and will broadcast live. Fans will have a chance to join Mountaineer Nation on national TV from one of the most exciting campuses in college football, with its exclusive, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. The show provides a preview of the day's top games in college football, plus detailed analysis on the BIG NOON SATURDAY matchup.
The season-opening game and 61st meeting all-time between the two schools on Aug. 31 has been selected by FOX as its BIG NOON SATURDAY game.The BIG NOON KICKOFF pregame show, the biggest pregame party of the weekend, also is coming to Morgantown, and will broadcast live. Fans will have a chance to join Mountaineer Nation on national TV from one of the most exciting campuses in college football, with its exclusive, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. The show provides a preview of the day's top games in college football, plus detailed analysis on the BIG NOON SATURDAY matchup.
The BIG NOON KICKOFF pregame show will broadcast from the Almost Heaven Village, presented by ReBuilders, located between the Light Blue and the Teal lots, beginning at 10 a.m. with kickoff inside Milan Puskar Stadium at noon.
Saturday, Sept. 7 vs. Albany (6 p.m., ET | Big 12 Now on ESPN+) | GET TICKETS
Gold Rush
The annual Gold Rush game will take place against Albany on Sept. 7. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear goldto the game.
Coca-Cola Family Day
Fans can purchase four tickets and a $25 concession voucher for as low as $150 per Family Day package. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CLICK HEREto purchase a Coca-Cola Family Day package.
Group Ticket Packages
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Albany game for Youth Sports Day, presented by UScellular, Sprirt Day and Band Day.
Gold Rush
The annual Gold Rush game will take place against Albany on Sept. 7. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear goldto the game.
Coca-Cola Family Day
Fans can purchase four tickets and a $25 concession voucher for as low as $150 per Family Day package. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CLICK HEREto purchase a Coca-Cola Family Day package.
Group Ticket Packages
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Albany game for Youth Sports Day, presented by UScellular, Sprirt Day and Band Day.
Saturday, Sept. 21 vs. Kansas | GET TICKETS
Extra Yard for Teachers
The College Football Playoff Foundation’s organization, Extra Yard for Teachers, week is Sept. 14-21. Extra Yard for Teachers is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four core areas: resources, recognition, professional development, recruitment and retention. WVU invites all educators out to the Kansas game, presented by WVU Medicine, at a special discounted rate. CLICK HEREto view this special offer.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Kansas game for Healthcare Appreciationand Educators.
Saturday, Oct. 12 vs. Iowa State | GET TICKETS
WVU plays host to Iowa State on Saturday, Oct. 12, presented by the West Virginia Lottery.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Iowa State game for FCA/Faith and Family dayas well as Energy/Union day.
Saturday, Oct. 19 vs. Kansas State | GET TICKETS
Homecoming
All alumni and friends are invited to Morgantown on Oct. 19 as the Mountaineers welcome Kansas State for Homecoming, presented by Diversified Energy.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Kansas State game for 4Hand Scout day.
Homecoming
All alumni and friends are invited to Morgantown on Oct. 19 as the Mountaineers welcome Kansas State for Homecoming, presented by Diversified Energy.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Kansas State game for 4Hand Scout day.
Saturday, Nov. 16 vs. Baylor | GET TICKETS
Military Appreciation
The 2024 Military Appreciation game will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, against Baylor, presented by Go Mart. The game against the Bears also will round out Mountaineer Week celebrations on campus.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Baylor game for Military and First Responders.
Military Appreciation
The 2024 Military Appreciation game will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, against Baylor, presented by Go Mart. The game against the Bears also will round out Mountaineer Week celebrations on campus.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Baylor game for Military and First Responders.
Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. UCF | GET TICKETS
True Blue
All fans are encouraged to wear blueMountaineer gear as West Virginia battles UCF on True Blue Saturday, Nov. 23, presented by Supply Solutions.
Senior Day
WVU's final home game against the Knights also will be Senior Day.
Season tickets, mini-package and single-game tickets are all on sale and can be purchased at WVUGAME.com.
For more information on group tickets, CLICK HEREor call 304-293-8635.
