Crowd — Fans gather in front of Bryant Denny-Stadium. (Ella Seaton / The Bama Buzz)

Each spring, the Crimson Tide gives fans a taste of what is to come in the upcoming football season. After shifting from a split-squad scrimmage format to a modified practice format in 2024, A-Day has looked different the last few years.

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Kids On Shoulders 2 — Young fans getting a good view of the players’ entrance. (Ella Seaton / The Bama Buzz)

A-Day Attendance

Each year, A-Day allows eager fans to see the progress the Tide has made since the end of the fall season, and previews what to expect at the season opening against East Carolina this September. This free event brings in thousands of out-of-town guests, students and Tuscaloosa locals alike.

Walk of Fame Induction

The Walk of Fame Ceremony kicked off with a performance from the Million Dollar Band.

Ty Simpson speaks at the Walk of Fame Ceremony (Ella Seaton / The Bama Buzz)

Coachsigning — Ty Simpson speaks at the Walk of Fame Ceremony (Ella Seaton / The Bama Buzz)

Alabama Football captains have been leaving their mark on the Walk of Fame since 1947.

Coach Kalen DeBoer introduced the 2025 captains including:

Deontae Lawson
Tim Keenan III
Ty Simpson
Parker Brailsford

Each player gave a short testament on why the program and fanbase are important to them, solidifying their mark on the program with a foot+handprint left in the concrete in front of Denny Chimes to wrap up the ceremony.

Big Al On Golfcart — Big Al travels in style to Bryant-Denny Stadium (Ella Seaton / The Bama Buzz)

Following the ceremony, fans (and Big Al!) traveled from the Quad to Bryant-Denny stadium, where gates were now open for attendees to enter the stadium.

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