Auburn's home court will receive its biggest spotlight ever next Saturday.
For the first time in program history, Auburn will host ESPN's basketball College GameDay next Saturday against Kentucky inside Auburn Arena. It will also mark the Tigers' first appearance on the show since it began in 2005.
Hosted by Rece Davis, the show begins at 10 a.m. CST and runs for an hour at center court of the host team's arena. It features interviews with coaches and players, interactive games and activities with the student section and analysis of matchups across the country in college basketball.
Auburn tips off against Kentucky in the program's annual AUTLIVE Cancer game six hours after the show's conclusion at 5 p.m. CST.
UPDATE (Jan. 27): Doors to the student section open at 8:30 a.m. The first 2,100 students in will be guaranteed admission to the game later in the afternoon.
For the general public, doors also open at 8:30 a.m., and general admission seating is free.
From Auburn Athletics:
Admission to Auburn Arena for ESPN College GameDay is free. The doors open to the general public and students at 8:30 a.m. CT and seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Seat saving is not allowed. Standard Auburn Arena game day policies apply.
General Public: The general public is encouraged to enter the arena through the main entrance on the north end of Auburn Arena. Fans are welcome to sit in the 100 and 200 levels of the arena.Visit the Auburn Athletics marketing table on the main concourse behind section 108 for an enter-to-win contest for two tickets to Saturday night’s game vs. Kentucky. The winner will be announced at 11:05 a.m. Must be present to win.
Students: Students attending College GameDay may begin lining up at the north student entrance of Auburn Arena starting at 7:00 a.m. CT on Saturday.
Please note: The first 2,100 students who scan into College GameDay with a valid ignited card will receive a wristband which will guarantee them priority entrance to the Auburn vs. Kentucky basketball game from 3-3:30 p.m.
After the arena clears for College GameDay, students attending the Kentucky game may begin line formation at Auburn Arena at 2 p.m. on Saturday for the game.
Auburn Arena doors will then open from 3-3:30 p.m. for the 2,100 students with an intact College GameDay wristband and valid, matching Ignited card.
Standard student bleacher policy will be in effect with first-come, first-served seating in the lower-level bleachers.
Students with wristbands not in the lower level will receive standing-room-only/drink rail tickets.
At 3:30 p.m., if student capacity has not been reached, doors will open to non-wristbanded students. Once student capacity has been reached, the student entrance will be closed pending further evaluation by Athletics staff.
Overnight camping will not be permitted.
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