
2018 Football Theme Days Announced; Season Tickets and Single Games on Sale
June 20, 2018 | Football
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Athletics has announced its theme days for the 2018 home football schedule that features top-15 opponents Clemson and Miami, ACC rivals Syracuse and Louisville, as well as regional foes Temple, UMass, and Holy Cross.    Â
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Season tickets start as low as $199 in the upper level end zone. Single game tickets are on sale for all home games, starting at $20 for UMass and Holy Cross, $25 for Syracuse, Louisville and Temple, $40 for Miami and $65 for Clemson. Admission for all children age four and younger is free for all home games. Â Â
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To purchase tickets visit BCEagles.com/tickets or call the athletic ticket office at 617-552-GoBC (4622).
Group ticket packages are now available, starting at $13. All group packages will be eligible for BC T-shirts for each group member and group leader concession discount cards. Additional ticket discounts are available for groups of 100 or more.
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"We are excited to introduce these theme nights for the upcoming season as we look to offer the best gameday experiences for all our fans and guests," Senior Associate Athletic Director JM Caparro said. Â "There is sure to be something for everyone as we are set to embark on a highly anticipated season this fall inside Alumni Stadium."
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2018 THEME DAY SCHEDULE
Boston College vs. UMass
Saturday, September 1 – Military Day
Boston College will recognize and honor the men and women of our military throughout the game. Fans can support the troops by purchasing tickets at a special rate of $10 to be donated to active military members and veterans. Boston College will match all additional tickets purchased.
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Boston College vs. Holy Cross
Saturday, September 8 – Youth and Spirit Day
As the Eagles take on Holy Cross, local school bands and cheerleading teams will be invited to take part in a variety of gameday traditions, including the Eagle Walk, FanFest and other activities. Kids will also have the opportunity to take part in a number of the festivities throughout the game.
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Boston College vs. Temple
Saturday, September 29 – Parents' Weekend
Join us for Parents' Weekend, a tradition that allows families to celebrate all that makes the Boston College experience unlike any other. Highlights of the weekend will include the Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala Friday night and the parents' pregame barbecue Saturday. Ticket information for the Pops on the Heights will be posted on www.bc.edu/parentsweekend as it becomes available.
Boston College vs. Louisville
Saturday, October 13 – Homecoming
Come back to Alumni Stadium with family and friends and watch the Eagles take on Louisville in an ACC showdown. Special Homecoming events for alumni and students will be announced in August. Programming for gameday will honor Eagle traditions past and present.
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Boston College vs. Miami
Friday, October 26 – Red Bandanna/Service Day Game
Boston College will honor Welles Crowther, a former lacrosse player who is credited with saving at least a dozen people in the south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, in the annual Red Bandanna/Service Day Game. In addition, other community members will be recognized for going above and beyond the university's mission of Men and Women for Others.
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Boston College vs. Clemson
Saturday, November 10 – O'Rourke McFadden Trophy Game
The Eagles will take on ACC Atlantic Division rival Clemson for the battle of the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy, honoring the relationship of Boston College and Clemson that dates back almost 80 years. The trophy is named in honor of Charlie O'Rourke of Boston College and Banks McFadden of Clemson, who competed against each other in the 1940 Cotton Bowl.
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Boston College vs. Syracuse
Saturday, November 24 – Senior Day, Youth & High School Football Day, Rivalry Game
All local youth and high school football teams are invited to take advantage of special group pricing and support the Eagles on Senior Day. Exclusive group experience opportunities will be available to youth football teams in attendance.
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Season tickets start as low as $199 in the upper level end zone. Single game tickets are on sale for all home games, starting at $20 for UMass and Holy Cross, $25 for Syracuse, Louisville and Temple, $40 for Miami and $65 for Clemson. Admission for all children age four and younger is free for all home games. Â Â
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To purchase tickets visit BCEagles.com/tickets or call the athletic ticket office at 617-552-GoBC (4622).
Group ticket packages are now available, starting at $13. All group packages will be eligible for BC T-shirts for each group member and group leader concession discount cards. Additional ticket discounts are available for groups of 100 or more.
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"We are excited to introduce these theme nights for the upcoming season as we look to offer the best gameday experiences for all our fans and guests," Senior Associate Athletic Director JM Caparro said. Â "There is sure to be something for everyone as we are set to embark on a highly anticipated season this fall inside Alumni Stadium."
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2018 THEME DAY SCHEDULE
Boston College vs. UMass
Saturday, September 1 – Military Day
Boston College will recognize and honor the men and women of our military throughout the game. Fans can support the troops by purchasing tickets at a special rate of $10 to be donated to active military members and veterans. Boston College will match all additional tickets purchased.
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Boston College vs. Holy Cross
Saturday, September 8 – Youth and Spirit Day
As the Eagles take on Holy Cross, local school bands and cheerleading teams will be invited to take part in a variety of gameday traditions, including the Eagle Walk, FanFest and other activities. Kids will also have the opportunity to take part in a number of the festivities throughout the game.
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Boston College vs. Temple
Saturday, September 29 – Parents' Weekend
Join us for Parents' Weekend, a tradition that allows families to celebrate all that makes the Boston College experience unlike any other. Highlights of the weekend will include the Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala Friday night and the parents' pregame barbecue Saturday. Ticket information for the Pops on the Heights will be posted on www.bc.edu/parentsweekend as it becomes available.
Boston College vs. Louisville
Saturday, October 13 – Homecoming
Come back to Alumni Stadium with family and friends and watch the Eagles take on Louisville in an ACC showdown. Special Homecoming events for alumni and students will be announced in August. Programming for gameday will honor Eagle traditions past and present.
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Boston College vs. Miami
Friday, October 26 – Red Bandanna/Service Day Game
Boston College will honor Welles Crowther, a former lacrosse player who is credited with saving at least a dozen people in the south tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, in the annual Red Bandanna/Service Day Game. In addition, other community members will be recognized for going above and beyond the university's mission of Men and Women for Others.
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Boston College vs. Clemson
Saturday, November 10 – O'Rourke McFadden Trophy Game
The Eagles will take on ACC Atlantic Division rival Clemson for the battle of the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy, honoring the relationship of Boston College and Clemson that dates back almost 80 years. The trophy is named in honor of Charlie O'Rourke of Boston College and Banks McFadden of Clemson, who competed against each other in the 1940 Cotton Bowl.
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Boston College vs. Syracuse
Saturday, November 24 – Senior Day, Youth & High School Football Day, Rivalry Game
All local youth and high school football teams are invited to take advantage of special group pricing and support the Eagles on Senior Day. Exclusive group experience opportunities will be available to youth football teams in attendance.
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