Oregon Announces Spring Game Information and Mat Kearney Concert

On3 imageby:Justin Hopkins•04/22/24

Via Oregon Communications

EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon football team will host its annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. PT in Autzen Stadium, and the UO Athletic Department has announced a postgame concert by Eugene native and fan-favorite artist Mat Kearney.

The intrasquad scrimmage will conclude the third spring season for the Ducks under head coach Dan Lanning, who formally invited Kearney to play the postgame concert last week.

The Spring Game – which will be broadcast live on Pac-12 Networks – will feature pregame and in-game programming around Autzen Stadium for fans to enjoy before a live concert by Kearney on the field shortly after the game’s conclusion. Fans will be allowed on the field for the concert.

Schedule of Events – Saturday, April 27
 

10:30 a.m.Autzen Stadium East parking lot opens
11:00 a.m.Oregon Soccer Exhibition vs. Portland State (Papé Field)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Pregame Fan Fest (Moshofsky Center)
11:00 a.m.Fan shuttles to Autzen begin running from Valley River Center
12:00 p.m.Autzen Stadium gates open
1:00 p.m.Oregon Football Spring Game
Following Spring GameMat Kearney Concert (on field)

The Spring Game will once again feature a military appreciation theme, including a halftime tribute to Gold Star Families, in-game veteran recognitions, an F-15 flyover, the annual postgame gift exchange between the Oregon football team and active duty military, and many displays and activities in the Moshofsky Center hosted by the United States Armed Forces.

Spring Game Admission

  • Admission for the Spring Game is free. Gates will open at 12 Noon.
  • Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food For Lane County.
  • Fans preferring to donate online to the food drive can do so HERE.
  • Students are encouraged to sit in sections 7 & 8 and will be provided rally towels.

 Spring Game Parking

  • Parking passes for the Spring Game are on sale now.
    • Parking will open at 10:30 a.m. in the Autzen Stadium East parking lot.
    • Current 2024 season ticket holders can enter the promo code 24FBSGP upon signing in to receive 50 percent off passes.
    • All passes are digital and viewable through the GoDucks gameday app.
    • CLICK HERE to purchase parking passes.
    • Parking will not be available for purchase on gameday for the East lot.
  • Additional parking will be available in the Eugene Science Center, Boy Scouts and Masonic lots around Autzen Stadium for $10, cash only.
    • The Boy Scouts and Masonic lots can be accessed from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
  • Fans are encouraged to utilize the FREE shuttles that will begin running at 11 a.m. from Valley River Center.

 Pregame Fan Fest

  • Open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Moshofsky Center
    • Activations by the United State Armed Forces.
    • Interactive stations for families and kids will be available.
  • Moshofsky Plaza
    • Display setups from the US Air National Guard, US Marine Corps, Army National Guard, US Navy and more will be available for fans to tour and explore.
  • Food Trucks in PK Plaza – available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • O’My Mini Donuts
    • Blessed Mess BBQ
    • Everyday Kine Grinds
    • Kona Shave Ice
    • Oregon Wood Fired Pizza
    • Great Philly
    • Eva’s Taqueria
    • Elephant Ears
    • Taco Maniac
    • Chicken Bonz
    • Squachos

Secure Your 2024 Football Tickets

  • Stop by Ticket Headquarters located in the Southwest corner on the main concourse, right behind section 34, to secure either your 2024 season tickets or a two-game mini plan for the upcoming season.
    • With the fall UO term starting in late September, Oregon Athletics has created a two-game, nonconference mini plan for Idaho (Aug. 31) and Boise State (Sept. 7).
    • This plan will allow fans to sit in section 3 for both games for only $75.
    • CLICK HERE to pick out your mini-plan seats today.
    • In addition to the mini plan, an extremely limited quantity of season tickets remain for the 2024 season. Don’t delay and CLICK HERE to secure your seats.
  • Sign up before kickoff and enter to win a free tailgate package!

Spring Game In-Game Programming

  • National Anthem
    • Performed by SFC Duane Reno of the 234 US Army Band.
    • F-15 Flyover.
  • Game Format
    • Four 15-minute quarters.
    • Running clock except for scores, penalties, change of possession and the last three minutes of each half.
    • 12-minute halftime.
  • Rosters
    • Team rosters will be revealed on the @oregonfootball social media channels in the days leading up to the Spring Game.
  • Former Ducks Return to Autzen
    • Former Ducks confirmed to be attending the Spring Game will be revealed leading up to the game on the @oregonfootball Twitter account.
  • Halftime
    • Five Gold Star Families will be honored as we remember their family members lost in active duty. Learn more information on Gold Star Families here.
    • Military Reenlistment Ceremony.
  • The UO Spirit team and The Duck will be in attendance, and the Oregon Marching Band will playing your favorite tunes.

 Postgame Activities

  • Fans are invited to stay after the Spring Game to watch the coveted gift exchange between 120 former and active duty military and the football team.
  • The postgame concert with Mat Kearney will begin shortly after the conclusion of the game and gift exchange. Fans will be invited down onto the field to enjoy the concert.

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