Oregon Spring Game Day Information of Events

Via Oregon Communications

EUGENE, Ore. — The most action-packed day of the year for the University of Oregon athletic department is rapidly approaching, with “Duck Day” set for this Saturday, April 23rd.

Headlined by the annual Oregon football Spring Game at 1 p.m. PT at Autzen Stadium, “Duck Day” will feature events and activities for fans to attend across campus throughout the entirety of the day.

Below is a breakdown of everything fans need to know going into Saturday.

Duck Day Schedule of Events

10:00 AM	Oregon Relays (T&F) begin at Hayward Field
10:30 AM	Autzen Stadium East parking lot opens
11:00 AM	Oregon Soccer vs. Seattle U at Papé Field
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Pre-game Fan Fest
11:00 AM	Fan shuttles to Autzen begin running from Valley River Center
12:00 PM	Autzen Stadium gates open
1:00 PM	Oregon Football Spring Game begins
Following Spring Game	Common Kings live concert on HDC practice fields
3:00 PM	Oregon Baseball vs. Washington State at PK Park
4:15 PM	High Performance Window begins at Oregon Relays (Hayward)
5:00 PM	Oregon Softball vs. Washington at Jane Sanders Stadium

Spring Game Admission & Parking

·         Admission for the Spring Game is free.

·         Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food For Lane County.

·         Public parking will open at 10:30 AM in the Autzen Stadium East parking lot.

·         Parking is $5 for those who purchase ahead of time using the link below:

o   https://am.ticketmaster.com/oregonducks/quickbuy?p1=MjJGQlNHUF9BX1A1XzFfMA==

·         Parking will be $10 on gameday for those who do not purchase ahead of time. Cash only.  

Pre-Game Fan Fest

·         Open from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

·         Moshofsky Center

o   Activities hosted by the US Army & University of Oregon ROTC.

o   Inflatables such as obstacle courses, football toss, slide, bungee and much more! Kids can also enjoy airbrush face painters and balloon artists.

·         Moshofsky Plaza

o   Display setups from the US Air National Guard, US Marine Corps, Army National Guard, US Navy, and more!

o   Highlights include a Howitzer Cannon, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, High Mobility Vehicle, and a Zodiac.

·         Autzen South Gate

o   Activities hosted by Eugene Springfield Fire & EMTs.

o   Fans can “get in gear,” tour an ambulance, or pick up a fire hose and take aim at opposing team targets.

·         Food Trucks in PK Plaza – available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

o   Every Day Kine Grinds from Hawaii

o   Bacon Nation

o   Kona Ice

o   Blessed Mess BBQ

o   Bubz Grub (Ice cream)

o   Oregon Wood Fired Pizza

·         LaMike’s Tailgate Challenge

o   Fans can tweet a photo of their tailgate using #LaMikesTailgate and tagging @oregonfootball.

o   James will pick a winner and will stop by the tailgate to give out Oregon gear.

o   Photos must be submitted by 12 noon.

Spring Game In-Game Programming

·         National Anthem

o   Helicopter flyover from the US Coast Guard.

·         Coin Toss

o   Former Oregon football head coach Rich Brooks will be doing the pregame coin toss.

·         Game Format

o   Four (4) 15-minute quarters.

o   Running clock except for scores, penalties, change of possession and the last three minutes of each half.

o   12-minute halftime.

·         Honorary Captains

o   Green Team – La’Michael James (OC) & Arik Armstead (DC)

o   Yellow Team – De’Anthony Thomas (OC) & Haloti Ngata (DC)

o   The honorary captains will call plays during the third quarter.

·         Rosters

o   The Green and Yellow team rosters are being revealed by position groups on the @oregonfootball social media channels in the days leading up to the Spring Game.

·         Fan Engagement

o   Pac-12 Network commercial breaks will be filled with behind-the-scenes footage from spring practices, sideline interviews with UO football alumni, and various military activations on the Autzen Stadium video board.

·         Halftime

o   Congratulate Private First Class White from the US National Guard in her promotion of rank to Specialist with a short ceremony.

o   Selected fans will have the opportunity to compete in a 40-yard dash with defensive back Darren Barkins.

·         The UO Marching Band, UO Spirit and The Duck will be in attendance and playing your favorite tunes.

Postgame Activities

·         Fans are invited to stay after the Spring Game to watch the coveted gift exchange between 120 active duty military, first responders, and the football team.

·         Live concert featuring the reggae band Common Kings will begin following the Spring Game on the HDC Practice Fields.