Colleagues –
We are preparing for the 16th season of the Student Life Game Day Partners (GDP) program, a vital initiative that supports our students and enhances the vibrant atmosphere of our home games. Last year, many members of our Student Life staff participated, contributing to tremendous success. We intend to continue this momentum and maintain a strong presence in Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium during UA home games.
The Game Day Partners program identifies staff willing to engage and interact with our students in the stadium’s student section and at the student ticket gate. In doing so, we are not asking you to police the students; we are asking you to be present in the student section as students find their seats before kickoff. GDPs will be paired with a partner and will serve as a resource during the game by addressing general questions and concerns.
GDPs working in the student section will arrive at the stadium approximately 110 minutes before kickoff and remain until the end of the game. They will receive a stadium section assignment. GDPs managing ticket access at the student gate will arrive at the stadium three hours before kickoff and stay until the first quarter begins. All GDPs will receive a lower bowl student ticket to sit in the Game Day Partner Section, a Student Life golf polo (short sleeve and long sleeve), and an additional payment of $100 per game.
All additional information about Game Day Partners will be provided during a brief, mandatory training session at Saban Field in Bryant Denny Stadium during the week of August 25, 2025, with the time to be announced.
If you’re interested in becoming a Game Day Partner, you can select the games you wish to work at during the season. This flexibility enables you to manage your work and personal commitments effectively. The deadline to apply for Game Day Partners is Monday, August 11, 2025.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at dhargrea@ua.edu.
I appreciate your consideration, and Roll Tide!
Darrell Hargreaves