Georgia Bulldogs

University of Georgia
Football Weekends

From the moment the UGA Bulldogs’ football season begins, Athens transforms into a football lover's paradise. Thousands of die-hard fans decked out in red and black make their way to the city every Saturday to watch the Dawgs do what they do best: win. But the excitement isn’t confined to Sanford Stadium – UGA football weekends are filled with bustling festivities from sunup to sundown (and beyond). These weekends offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to discover everything the Classic City has to offer. Keep reading, and we’ll give you a few pointers on how to make the most of your UGA football weekend.

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Home Schedule

8/30 - 2/28

Exhibition: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia… Exhibition: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia… Exhibition: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia…

In 2017, the Bulldogs followed a strong regular season with an SEC title and a win at the Rose Bowl before heading to the national championship game in Atlanta.…

In 2017, the Bulldogs followed a strong regular season with an SEC title and a win at the Rose Bowl before heading to…

In 2017, the Bulldogs followed a strong regular season with an SEC title and a win at the Rose Bowl before heading to the national championship game in Atlanta.…

10/14 - 10/19

UGA Homecoming Week UGA Homecoming Week UGA Homecoming Week

Homecoming at the University of Georgia is a time for Bulldogs of the past, present, and future to come together in celebration of University traditions and the…

Homecoming at the University of Georgia is a time for Bulldogs of the past, present, and future to come together in…

Homecoming at the University of Georgia is a time for Bulldogs of the past, present, and future to come together in celebration of University traditions and the…

9/6 - 11/22

Tour: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia… Tour: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia… Tour: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia…

Join curator Jason Hasty for a closer look at the new exhibit, “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldog Football, 2017” on the Friday before each home football…

Join curator Jason Hasty for a closer look at the new exhibit, “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldog Football, 2017” on…

Join curator Jason Hasty for a closer look at the new exhibit, “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldog Football, 2017” on the Friday before each home football…

10/19

UGA Football vs. Kentucky UGA Football vs. Kentucky UGA Football vs. Kentucky

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Kentucky in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Kentucky in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Kentucky in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

11/9

UGA Football vs. Missouri UGA Football vs. Missouri UGA Football vs. Missouri

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Missouri in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Missouri in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Missouri in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

11/23

UGA Football vs. Texas A&M UGA Football vs. Texas A&M UGA Football vs. Texas A&M

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Texas A&M in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Texas A&M in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Texas A&M in the 2019 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

9/12

UGA Football vs. East Tennessee State UGA Football vs. East Tennessee State UGA Football vs. East Tennessee State

The Georgia Bulldogs take on East Tennessee State in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens.…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on East Tennessee State in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on East Tennessee State in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens.…

9/26

UGA Football vs. UL Monroe UGA Football vs. UL Monroe UGA Football vs. UL Monroe

The Georgia Bulldogs take on UL Monroe in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on UL Monroe in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on UL Monroe in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

10/3

UGA Football vs. Vanderbilt UGA Football vs. Vanderbilt UGA Football vs. Vanderbilt

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two…

10/10

UGA Football vs. Auburn UGA Football vs. Auburn UGA Football vs. Auburn

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Auburn in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two hours…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Auburn in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football…

The Georgia Bulldogs take on Auburn in the 2020 season. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens. Approximately two hours…

Friday

Welcome to Athens! Introduce yourself to the city with a football-themed tour at the UGA Special Collections Libraries. Then, venture downtown to get a taste of the city’s rich collection of restaurants, which boasts everything from Mediterranean cuisine to burger joints. If you’re looking for a specific sort of meal, our blog may be able to point you in the right direction. Wrap up an exciting night with live music at one of Athens’ internationally renowned venues, and be sure to consult our events calendar to find out exactly what’s happening and how you can participate.

Book a Room

Tailgating

Football Weekend Top 5

Saturday

Make sure to set your alarm early for an invigorating day spent tailgating with fellow Dawgs fans. As game time approaches, squeeze into the Tate Center parking lot – get there early, because it can get packed – to cheer for the Bulldogs as they enter Sanford Stadium 2 hours and 15 minutes before the game begins. Suit up for the action with Georgia gear from the UGA bookstore, and then either claim your seats in the stadium or find a place to watch the Bulldogs dominate the field downtown. Bring an action-packed day to a close by joining other fans in ringing the historic Chapel Bell at UGA’s North Campus to signal another Bulldogs victory.

Sunday

Enjoy one final taste of Athens with a cozy Sunday breakfast or brunch, and then make a trip to the Georgia Museum of Art or the State Botanical Garden of Georgia – two of the city’s most popular attractions.

Plan Your UGA Football Trip

A trip to Athens is the ultimate Bulldogs fan experience. Make the most of your UGA football weekend by venturing beyond the University of Georgia campus and discovering the expansive variety of things to do in Athens, Georgia.

Inside UGA Football

Events

Spotlight

Exhibition: Beautiful and Brutal:…

Oct 15, 2019

In 2017, the Bulldogs followed a strong regular season with an SEC title and a win at the Rose Bowl before…
UGA Homecoming Week

Oct 15, 2019

Homecoming at the University of Georgia is a time for Bulldogs of the past, present, and future to come…
UGA Ice Dawgs vs. Clemson

Oct 17, 2019

UGA Ice Dawgs vs. Clemson Puck Drop at 7:00 PM Game will be played at the Akins Ford Arena at The Classic…
Disco Bowling

Oct 18, 2019

Come get your DISCO on at Showtime bowl!
Tour: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia…

Oct 18, 2019

Join curator Jason Hasty for a closer look at the new exhibit, “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldog…

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University of Georgia Football Weekends

The Perfect UGA Bulldogs Weekend in Athens

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Saturday

Sunday

Plan Your UGA Football Trip

UGA Football Traditions

Exhibition: Beautiful and Brutal:…

UGA Homecoming Week

UGA Ice Dawgs vs. Clemson

Disco Bowling

Tour: Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia…

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Football Weekends