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2023 Maryland Football A-Z Guide

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2023 MARYLAND FOOTBALL A to Z

Terps, we are excited to welcome you back to SECU Stadium in 2023. The Maryland football team is coming off back-to-back winning seasons and we look forward to you helping create an amazing gameday atmosphere for our Terps!

So that you're prepared before heading to College Park, please check out an A-to-Z guide for 2023 Maryland Football, which highlights several exciting gameday changes, such as digital parking and traffic flow improvements, stadium light upgrades, new concessions offerings, and much more!

For information on other specific gameday policies, including clear bag guidelines, please visit umterps.com/fbgameday.
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All-In-1

ALL-IN-1 is a smart ticket that simplifies the digital wallet experience. Fans can add each ALL-IN-1 ticket to their digital wallet just once and it will automatically update for each event in the season plan.
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Backstage Pass

The Terrapin Club Backstage Pass is back! It allows donors to select from experiences based on their own interests and passions. Interested in joining the captains on the field for the coin toss? Opening the gate for the team entrance? Visit umterps.com/backstage for more information.
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CASHLESS CONCESSIONS

In an effort to speed lines on gameday, Maryland concession stands will accept predominantly cashless payments for the 2023 season. While the majority of stands at SECU Stadium will only accept debit/credit, Apple/Google Pay or Terrapin Express, the three Ledo Pizza stands, located behind Sections 10, 20, and 205, will still accept cash payments. Additionally, all Terrapin Team Shop locations, with the exception of the Under Armour store behind Section 21, will also be cashless. All fans are encouraged to plan accordingly!

We're also excited to announce a variety of new food options for the 2023 season. We let our football student-athletes get the first taste!
 
Roman Hemby (24)Maryland football players sample new concession food items  at Jones Hill House in College Park, MD on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. Brieanna Andrews/Maryland Terrapins
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Digital Parking

Maryland Athletics is excited to announce that we are going digital for our season parking services. You will now be able to fully manage both your season parking passes and game tickets from the convenience of your mobile phone. This includes the option to transfer to other Terps fans, making navigating gamedays easier than ever.

Additionally, due to ongoing Purple Line construction, parking pass holders will now need to access campus via entrances specific to their parking pass. These changes will improve campus traffic flow and make arriving on campus seamless for all fans. For full information on parking, click here. To view the mobile "How To" guide and FAQ, click here.
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GATE E

A dedicated Student Gate is back! For the second straight season, Gate E will be exclusively available for University of Maryland students to enter. Located off of Stadium Drive at the Northwest Corner of Stadium, Gate E will simplify stadium entry for students and increase ease of access for the general public at all other gates.
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FAMILY WEEKEND

Family weekend is set for the weekend of September 29-October 1 with the football game against Indiana as the centerpiece of the weekend. Families of University of Maryland students can find more information and/or register for Family Weekend at familyweekend.umd.edu. All registrants will receive access to purchase discounted tickets to the football game!
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GRILLMARX!

During the 2023 football season, catch up with Maryland Head Coach Michael Locksley each week as the Terrapins prepare for their upcoming game. 'Talking Terps with Coach Locks presented by Window Nation' will be broadcast live from the brand new GrillMarx location in College Park each game week of the season and can be heard on the Maryland Sports Radio Network. The show premieres on Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m.
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Heroes Games

Honoring Hometown Heroes (Sept. 9 vs. Charlotte): Police officers, firefighters, first responders, and military personnel will receive discounted tickets to the game, including $15 Upper Level tickets or $30 Lower Level Tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.

Military Appreciation Day (Nov. 18 vs. Michigan): Join the Terps as they honor our nation's heroes with special recognitions throughout the game, including an Armed Forces Salute performed at halftime by the Mighty Sound of Maryland. Retired and active duty military personnel are eligible to receive discounted tickets while supplies last. For tickets or more information click here.

To view information for all of our 2023 Football Gameday Promotions, click here.
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Instagrammable Moments

Check out the "Maryland Made" mural on the concourse behind Section 13, along with the "Go Terps" mural behind Section 20. If you're a University graduate, a Maryland resident, or just a Terp through and through, this is the mural for you. Fans can also take photos with our giant T-E-R-P-S letters located at Terp Alley during pregame and on the West Concourse after kickoff. Or... if you're feeling really adventurous, walk around campus to take a photo of you rubbing the nose of the six bronze Testudo statues accessible on campus. There are two very close by: in front of Riggs Alumni Center and Gossett Hall. 3... 2... 1… Say, "Go Terps!"
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Join Us On The Field

Cap off the 2023 home season by joining us on the SECU Stadium turf! Continuing a tradition we began last season, all fans will be invited to come down to the field following the home season finale against Michigan on Nov. 18 to take a photo within the state of Maryland, as outlined by the Mighty Sound of Maryland!
 
2022 Field Photo after Football Game
 
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Kids Activities

Members of Testudo's Kids Club have the opportunity to be selected as the Testudo's Kids Club Kickoff Captain prior to every home football game! Prior to each game, the Kickoff Captain will join Testudo and members of the Maryland Cheer team on the field to be recognized on the video board.

Also, don't miss out on taking a photo with everyone's favorite mascot, Testudo! Testudo will be roaming around campus all gameday, making stops in the parking lots, greeting the team at Terp Alley, and, of course, joining fans in the stadium for kickoff.
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Lights

Maryland Athletics will unveil a new state-of-the-art LED lighting system at SECU Stadium this season. Provided by Musco Lighting, the custom-designed Total Light Control—TLC for LED™ system will provide clean, elevated light levels on the field, and is equipped with color-changing lights and a variety of Show-Light Pro Venue® special effects features. A choreographed LED lighting sequence will be added to key moments during home games at SECU Stadium in 2023. These moments will include the team's intro sequence prior to kickoff, key in-game situations (i.e. Maryland touchdowns, defensive takeaways, etc.), and in conjunction with other special elements during commercial timeouts. With two home night games already confirmed for the 2023 season, you won't want to miss this!
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MARYLAND MARKETPLACE

Maryland Athletics announced the launch of the Maryland Marketplace, one of the first licensed school Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) marketplaces in college sports. The Opendorse-powered marketplace will maximize NIL support for Terrapin student-athletes. The marketplace gives Maryland fans, brands and sponsors the ability to browse, book, pitch and pay current and former Terp student-athletes for NIL activities in one compliant platform, built specifically for the athletes' needs.
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New Helmets & Uniforms

Script Terps is back! We heard you fans loud and clear and starting in 2023, the iconic Script Terp uniforms are back full-time. Made famous in the 1980's by the likes of Boomer Esiason, Maryland has put forth some of its most successful seasons while donning this look. Want to learn more? Click here to read the never-been told story about the history of . Buy Script Terps Gear
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One Maryland App

The new One Maryland App is your one-stop-shop for all things Terps, featuring the latest news, schedules, rosters, stats, scores and content from all of Maryland's 20 sports programs. The new App will have full integration with digital ticketing and parking allowing for ease of use all in one platform. Mobile ticket purchasing has never been easier.
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Purple Line Info

Due to ongoing Purple Line construction, parking pass holders will now need to access campus via color coded entrances specific to their parking pass. Lot 1/Z is no longer accessible to drive through, which makes it important to enter the lot from the correct side of campus. These changes will improve campus traffic flow and make arriving on campus seamless for all fans. Please see the Football Parking Map and refer to the lot directory for specific entrance information. Learn More About The Purple Line
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Quick Bus Routes

New and improved Quickbus routes! For an updated map of the Quickbus Routes and Stops, please click here. Please note that pickup at the College Park Metro Station will now take place on the East Side, adjacent to Campus Drive.
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RENEWING A RIVALRY

Maryland has played Virginia in football 78 times, its most of any opponent in school history. This year, the Terps and Cavaliers will meet under the lights on Friday, Sept. 15. Add in parking lot info and any other impacts of the game being moved to Friday. With a Friday night game, Maryland is still an active campus during the day. This leads to a few adjustments in the game day timeline. Please visit the Friday Night Lights website by clicking here. And find specific parking information, to include additional lots that are being made available to fans by visiting the transportation website here.
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Speakers and Sound

Enjoy a completely upgraded audio experience at Maryland football. In 2021, additional speakers were added to the under balconies of Tyser and the North upper deck. Follow the game action and jam to the Terrapin Tunes through 107 new speakers that have been added to the stadium in the last two years.
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Ticket Updates

SeatGeek will be the new Official Ticket Marketplace of Maryland Athletics. What does this mean for you? If you are unable to make a game this season, you will be able to list and sell your tickets on SeatGeek.

SeatGeek is a growing leader in the ticket industry with technological advances and a fan-first attitude. SeakGeek will help you price your tickets, let you know when they have sold, easily transfer tickets to the buyer, and send you your payout following the event. All tickets listed on SeatGeek are fully verified and delivered seamlessly. SeatGeek FAQ
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Under Armour

Show your support by wearing what the players wear straight from Under Armour. Get the gear by purchasing here from the official Terrapin Fan Shop a Fanatics experience.
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Video Board

Maryland debuted the largest video board in the Big Ten, and one of the largest in the nation during the 2021 season. The 120 foot-by-54-foot display in the West end zone (adjacent to the Stadium Drive garage) is six times larger than the previous board. The 28x30 board at the other end of the field has been significantly upgraded as well. Both displays are in full HD 1080p, with a pixel pitch (the space between LED bulbs) reduced from 25 millimeters to 10 millimeters to drastically improve clarity.
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Will Call Locations

To help alleviate congestion at the West Gate, the following Will Call groups have been relocated to Gate C: General Will Call, High School Coaches & Other Sport Recruits. The Will Call location for Football Recruits will now be located at Gate J.
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X-Ceptional Recognitions

Here are a few of the landmark recognitions to mark your calendars for in 2023:

Celebrating our Success: Join us for a national championship celebration at halftime!
Football Letterwinners (Sept. 30 vs. Indiana): Join us as we honor Maryland Football Letterwinners from the past five decades.
All-Sport Letterwinners (Oct. 14 vs. Illinois): Former letterwinners of all Maryland Terrapins sports teams will be honored with a special recognition.
To view information for all of our 2023 Football Gameday Promotions, click here.
 
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YOUNG TERPS DAY

All "Young Terps" (children 13 and under) may receive one complimentary ticket to the game, and their parents/guardians will receive discounted admission as well! All Young Terps will have access to special experiences before and during the game! Get your tickets by clicking here. Members of Testudo's Kids Club will receive information on an even deeper discount on their tickets. For more information or to sign up for TKC, click here. To view information for all of our 2023 Football Gameday Promotions, click here.
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Zero-Waste

Zero Waste is an ambitious goal to divert at least 90% of trash from the landfill through recycling and composting efforts. Zero Waste Stations for recycling and composting will be available throughout Maryland Stadium and most items purchased inside the stadium will be either recyclable or compostable. Please sort your waste throughout the stadium to help create a greener University of Maryland!
 
Testudo Zero Waste
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