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The Student Game Day Plan

September 11, 2025

two students getting food at the student lot tailgate

Friday, September 12

 

MOUNTAINEER FRIDAY

All students are invited to Mountaineer Friday on Friday, September12, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in front of the Mountainlair. The Mountaineer Maniacs will be on hand to give out free buttons. There will also be sports team posters available, free snacks and music. Food trucks will be on location for students to purchase items. The Mountaineer Mascot will be there too! The WVU Bookstore will have a pop-up shop where you can stop and shop for your official WVU gear before the Backyard Brawl.

 

HYDRATION STATION

Students can stop by the Hydration Station on Friday from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. across from Boreman Hall, right by the exit to the Mountainlair parking garage to grab some water and free snacks on their way to their evening plans. Sponsored by WELLWVU.

 

WVUp ALL NIGHT

Students can stop by WVUp All Night this weekend from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. in the Mountainlair. Students can enjoy DIY crafts with the WOW! Factory, a gaming lounge, photo booth, bowling and billiards, and more. The event is free to WVU students and their guests 17 and older. For a full list of Friday activities visit: https://www.events.wvu.edu/wvupallnight

 

Saturday, September 13

 

THE STUDENT LOT

The Student Lot this Saturday is from 12:30pm – 3pm in the Oakland Hall Courtyard. We will have a buffet, a DJ, giveaways, and various activities (corn hole, ladder golf, connect 4, Jenga, etc.) throughout the event. We will also be raffling off the following items. Students must be present to win.

  • Apple Watch

  • $300 Gift Card

  • AirPods

  • $50 gift cards

  • $25 gift cards

     

Student Life Game Day Hydration Station

Student Life staff members will be hosting a Gameday Hydration Station, handing out pepperoni rolls and water, located between the Blue Lot and the student entrance into the stadium on Saturday September 13. Look for a Student Life branded tent to receive the free snacks and drinks!

 

WVUp ALL NIGHT

Students can stop by WVUp All Night this weekend from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. in the Mountainlair. Students can enjoy DIY crafts with the WOW! Factory, a gaming lounge, photo booth, bowling and billiards, and more. The event is free to WVU students and their guests 17 and older. For a full list of Saturday activities visit: events.wvu.edu/wvupallnight

 

Safety Notes for the Weekend