The Causeway Classic between Sacramento State and UC Davis is the biggest game of the year on the Hornets’ calendar. The two California-based rivals have played every year since 1954, and in 1961 the Causeway Carriage trophy was added to the rivalry. You won’t want to miss it when the Hornets and Aggies clash, so make sure to be in attendance when UC Davis comes to town.

Sacramento State Hornets Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

Sacramento State fans like to go all out when tailgating before a Hornets game, so if you like to party, then you’ll have a lot of fun tailgating here. The students especially like to party hard meaning if you’re a Sacramento State student come prepared to go hard when tailgating before a Hornets football game.

Don’t worry though if you enjoy a more relaxed tailgating atmosphere as there is plenty of room in Lot 8 for you to set up your tailgate, allowing you to go as mild or wild as you want.

Additionally, make sure to check out the Hornet Walk if you want to get into the Sacramento State spirit before the game. The Hornet Walk takes place two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff in the center lane of Lot 8, and it is a great way to show your support for the team.

Finally, visiting fans will be in luck when tailgating at Sacramento State as there is a designated away fan lot making it easy for you to find fellow fans of your team.

If you love to party you’ll have a fantastic time tailgating at Sacramento State, and even if you don’t you’ll still have a good time hanging out before the game.

Traditions

Hornet Walk

The Hornet Walk takes place two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff in the center lane of Lot 8 and is an excellent way to get into the Hornets gameday spirit. The Hornet Walk provides you with the opportunity to give the team some last minute inspiration before the game.

Where to tailgate

Home Tailgate (Lot 8)

Hornets fans will want to tailgate in Lot 8 where you’ll find lots of other Hornets fans tailgating before the game. Here you can set up shop and tailgate to your heart’s content, so enjoy tailgating in Lot 8 before the game.

Away Tailgate (Lot 7)

If you’re a fan of the away team, then you’ll want to tailgate in Lot 7. Lot 7 is the designated away fan tailgate lot and is a great place to meet fellow fans of your team.

Sacramento State Hornets Stadium Guide

In Game

Hornets fans love their team and come out in high numbers to support their team creating a fun atmosphere inside Hornet Stadium. The stands here are packed full of fans in green and gold since the Hornets are the biggest football game in town giving each game a festive feeling. If you want to learn more about the Hornets, then just start up a conversation with the person sitting next to you as they’ll more than likely be happy to talk football with you.

The fan support isn’t’ the only thing that makes checking out a Hornets game worth your while. The Sacramento State Marching Band also puts on an excellent performance. The band’s pregame and halftime shows are both must-sees, and they do a fantastic job creating an in-game atmosphere as well.

Finally, enjoy the pageantry provided by the cheerleaders and the Sacramento State mascot Herky the Hornet.

A Sacramento State Hornets game is a great football experience for anyone in the Sacramento area, so stop by and enjoy a game at Hornet Stadium.

Things to check out

Cannon

Keep an eye out for the cannon at Hornets games. The cannon is fired after Hornets scores and is a can’t-miss part of any game, so catch a glimpse of it at the game.

Sacramento State Marching Band

Enjoy the performance of the Sacramento State Marching Band when attending a Hornets football game. The band puts on a great show and is a big part of every Hornets game.

Herky the Hornet

Herky the Hornet gets into all kinds of shenanigans at Sacramento football games and is a must-see for fans young and old. Keep an eye out for Herky as you never know what he’ll do next.

Cheerleaders

The Sacramento State cheerleaders pump up the crowd throughout the game with their cheers and chants. Join in the cheers and help give the Hornets as much of a home field advantage as possible.

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