Your Ultimate Fan Guide to the Alabama-Georgia game

The Alabama-Georgia game is around the corner. With a 6:30PM kickoff, fans must prepare the whole day before heading into the stadium and getting to their seats on time.

Give yourself plenty of time to get to town with all the traffic due to a visit from a former president. Expect extra security around town including a strictly enforced clear-bag policy at the stadium.

The heavy rain is expected to be gone by Saturday but still keep an eye out for possible stray showers.

Here’s your guide to a great gameday this weekend in Tuscaloosa.

7AM-11AM — Brunch

Start your morning with brunch. Rama Jama’s or the Waysider serves breakfast and lunch on game days. If you’re looking for takeout, check out The Homewood Bagel Company or Monarch Espresso Bar.

• Rama Jama’s Location: 1000 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 7AM – 4PM
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• Waysider’s Location: 1512 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 5:30AM – 12PM
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• Homewood Bagel Company’s Location: 101 15th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 7AM – 2PM
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• Monarch’s Location: 714 22nd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 8AM – 1PM
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8AM-11AM — ESPN College Gameday

ESPN’s College Gameday is set to air at 8AM this Saturday from Tuscaloosa. Nick Saban will also be back in town for the show.

Fans will begin forming a line on the Quad, early Saturday morning. We’ve got directions and more information about this week’s College Gameday details.

11AM — Tailgating

Tailgating calls for bringing your food + drink. We’ve got a full list of how to prepare for your tailgate this week. The Quad is a great spot to rest + sit down but also walk around to enjoy the atmosphere.

11:30AM – Vector Security Champions Lane

A newer portion of the Alabama gameday experience is just outside Bryant-Denny Stadium next to the Tusk statue on The Strip. The area will have live music, food trucks + much more.

Here’s the schedule for the area for Saturday, Sept. 28:

• 12:30PM: Trent Richardson Autographs at the T-Mobile Autograph Tent
• 1PM: David Lewis performs on the Bud Light Backyard Stage
• 2PM: UA Men’s Tennis Team Autographs at the ADPH Tent
• 2:30PM: AJ McCarron will be at the Kingsford display
• 3PM: UA Men’s Basketball Autographs at ADPH Tent
• 4PM: Lauren Alaina performs
• 4PM: Landon Collins will be at the Heisman House

Champions Lane will stay open until kickoff at 6:30PM.

3:55PM – Elephant Stomp

The Million Dollar Band will play “Yea Alabama” and march down Colonial Drive + you can see the Elephant Stomp with Big Al just before the stadium gates open at 4PM. The pep rally pregame tradition will happen on the steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad.

4:25PM – Walk of Champions

Don’t forget to head to Bryant-Denny Stadium a couple of hours before kickoff for the Walk of Champions when the Alabama team arrives. But if you want a spot up close, you’ll have to get there much earlier.

6:30PM — Kickoff

After tailgating, head to Bryant Denny Stadium at least an hour early to catch the kickoff. Gates officially open at 4PM. Don’t miss the hype video and planes flying over the stadium.

Don’t forget, security measures may be increased. You will still have to walk through metal detectors and the clear-bag policy will be strictly enforced.

If you’re not heading into the stadium for kickoff, make sure to find a TV to watch the big game.

11PM — Postgame celebrations

If you didn’t enjoy a Denny Dog in the game, don’t worry! Head over to Avenue Pub. It’s a relaxed restaurant that serves American food, cocktails, and local beer. For other options, we have a full list of Tuscaloosa spots to hang out after the game.

• Location: 2230 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 10AM – 10PM
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After the game is the best time to hit the Tuscaloosa bars. Most bars, especially on The Strip, will hold cover this Saturday. A fun place we recommend is Galletes. If you’re looking to sit down, try Innisfree.

• Galletes Location: 1021 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 6PM – 3AM
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• Innisfree Location: 1925 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: 11AM – 2AM
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If you’re trying to avoid a cover, we’d recommend heading to the downtown area to find places like Catch 22 or the Gray Lady.

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