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    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.

    • Named the #2 Greatest College Towns in Football by Sports Illustrated ! (Aug. 12, 2019)
    • Named the #3 Best College Football Locations by 247Sports! (Aug. 17, 2019)

     

    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.…

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    8/31
    UGA vs. Vanderbilt watch party at Terrapin… UGA vs. Vanderbilt watch party at Terrapin… UGA vs. Vanderbilt watch party at Terrapin…

    Live at Terrapin Brewery! Come watch the Dawgs in their first game of the 2019 season and stick around for the music!

    Live at Terrapin Brewery! Come watch the Dawgs in their first game of the 2019 season and stick around for the music!

    Live at Terrapin Brewery! Come watch the Dawgs in their first game of the 2019 season and stick around for the music!

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    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…

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    9/7
    UGA Football vs. Murray State UGA Football vs. Murray State UGA Football vs. Murray State

    The Georgia Bulldogs take on Murray State in the 2019 season home opener. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens.…

    The Georgia Bulldogs take on Murray State in the 2019 season home opener. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel…

    The Georgia Bulldogs take on Murray State in the 2019 season home opener. The entire town takes on a celebratory feel during football gamedays in Athens.…

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    9/14
    UGA Football vs. Arkansas State UGA Football vs. Arkansas State UGA Football vs. Arkansas State

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

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

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

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    9/21
    UGA Football vs. Notre Dome UGA Football vs. Notre Dome UGA Football vs. Notre Dome

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

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

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

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    10/12
    UGA Football vs. South Carolina UGA Football vs. South Carolina UGA Football vs. South Carolina

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

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

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

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    The Perfect UGA Bulldogs Weekend in Athens

    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.

     

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    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.

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    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.

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