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What to know about attending the KSAT Pigskin Classic

August 27, 2022
Mary Claire Patton

Get ready for a full day of local high school football at the Alamodome with the KSAT Pigskin Classic.

Six football teams from around San Antonio will be participating in the Aug. 27 extravaganza, including Brennan, Johnson, Judson, Reagan, Smithson Valley and Steele high schools.

General admission tickets — good for all three games — can be purchased at both the northeast and southeast box offices at the Alamodome starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27.

All three games will be broadcast live:

In the video player above, starting Aug. 27 at 11 a.m.
On KSAT 12
On KSAT’s YouTube page
You can also watch scenes from the VIP KSAT Insider Party and a field-level view of the entire halftime shows on this page

Schedule

9:30 a.m. – Box office opens

10:30 a.m. – Doors open

11:30 a.m. – Kickoff for Smithson Valley vs. Reagan

3:30 p.m. – Kickoff for Judson vs. Johnson

7:30 p.m. – Kickoff for Steele vs. Brennan

Fans will be able to vote for who they think will be named player of the game in each of three games to be played during the KSAT Pigskin Classic.

Pick the correct player from any KSAT Pigskin Classic game today and you’ll win a pair of tickets to a 2023 San Antonio Gunslingers Home Game.

Valid entries will also be registered for a chance to win the grand prize, a $10,000 Home Makeover Package, with the winner named at the end of the season.

Cast your vote by clicking here.

Parking

. (Alamodome)

Alamodome parking is $20 per vehicle. Most major credit cards are accepted. Cash is no longer an option for paying to park.

Access to Alamodome parking can be found at the following:

Lot A – located off IH-37 North access road
Lot B – located off Cherry Street
Lot C – located off Cherry Street
Lot D – located off Tower of Americas Way and Montana Street

Lot A provides ADA-accessible parking and accessible drop-off/pick-up for people with disabilities.

Clear Bag Policy

. (Alamodome)

The Alamodome Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for the KSAT Pigskin Classic.

Here are the rules regarding permitted bags, provided directly from the Alamodome website:

Small bags and/or clutches – 5.5? x 8.5? or smaller
Clear Bags – (Plastic, vinyl, or PVC) 12? x 6? x 12?
1-Gallon Clear Freezer Bag – (Ziploc bag or similar) 12? x 12? or smaller
Medically Necessary Bags – required for medical equipment and accommodations, such as chilled medication, oxygen, lactation pump, etc. (Medication, such as pill bottles, epi-pens, inhalers, etc. that do not require a bag larger than 12? x 6? x 12? should be brought in a bag that meets the above specifications.)
Diaper Bags – bag must be paired with a guardian and child, upon entry, and contain diaper-changing related items, such as diapers, wipes, etc. Diaper bags are not subject to the 12? x 6? x 12? sizing.

Backpacks, camera cases, mesh bags, purses, seat cushions, clear backpacks, tinted plastic bags, over-sized totes, binocular cases, printed pattern plastic bags and folding chair bags are not allowed inside the Alamodome.

The Alamodome reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous or unsuitable by Alamodome Security.

No tailgating

Tailgating before or during the games is strictly prohibited by the Alamodome.

Prohibited Items

The Alamodome reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous or unsuitable by Alamodome Security. The following list of items is prohibited and was provided directly from the Alamodome website.

Alcohol
Animals (except service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
Ballons (helium, air filled or deflated)
Bottles, cans, and beverage containers of any kind*
Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 3? when extended
Chairs, stools or other seating devices
Chains (metal)
Costumes (dangerous in nature) including nunchucks, pitchforks, sling blades, axes, swords, whips, nooses, etc.)
Electronic Cigarettes
Firearms
Flasks
Inflatable objects (including footballs)
Knives or Multi Tools (pocketknives, switchblades, lock-blades, throwing stars, scissors)
Large Purses or Backpacks
Large Hats or Signs
Laser Pointers or Laser Pens
Mace (pepper or tear gas)
Noisemakers
Outside food or beverage*
Poles, sticks or rods of any kind
Posters and Signs
Sealed packages of any kind
Swords (Plastic, Metal)
Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks
Video Cameras/Recording Device (including GoPro devices)

*Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs.

Download the Big Game Coverage mobile app or visit ksat.com/big-game-coverage/ for high school sports coverage, including game livestreams, from KSAT 12.