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Sanford Stadium will be lit up a little brighter Saturday night when Alabama comes to town for the highly anticipated Top-20 matchup.
And fans will get to hold their hands up to play a part in the stadium‘s lighting display.
Those in attendance will receive a bracelet that will light up in conjunction with Sanford Stadium lighting, Alan Thomas, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Marketing & Revenue Strategy at UGA, told 960 The Ref Tuesday morning.
The addition will be yet another feature the athletic department is showcasing in the stadium. Last year, it added fireworks and pyrotechnics to the stadium, and in 2019 it changed its lighting to modern, color-changing Ephesus LED lights that can change colors and flash in real time.
Here’s what UGA will provide to fans Saturday.
Georgia football will light up Sanford Stadium against Alabama
Wristband LED lighting has been the rage at sporting events and concerts in recent years.
Fans will be given a bracelet when entering the stadium, Thomas told David Johnston and Logan Booker on 960 The Ref’s morning show, and will be part of the gameday atmosphere for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
“Fireworks are ready, and we’re going to work on something else this week that will tie back into the lights when the lights go out and some music things tied to it, so it should be fun,” he said. “So get there, be very accepting of what you’re going to be handed when you walk in that door because you will be part of the show.”
Fans have been lighting up Sanford Stadium, a newer tradition started a decade ago by a member of the UGA Redcoat Marching Band, by holding their cellphone flashlights in the air as the band plays ‘Krypton’ to begin the fourth quarter.
That moment will be amplified Saturday night with the wristbands.
“Think of all our signature moments and make sure your hands are in the air,” Thomas said. “Every Saturday is special, and this one certainly will be our first night game of the year and we’ll have some fun with it.”
How do light-up wristbands work?
When does Georgia football play Alabama? What channel?
No. 3 Georgia and No. 16 Alabama will play Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Kickoff should be close to 7:45 on ABC.
ESPN’s top team of Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call.
Georgia football record vs. Alabama
Alabama leads 44-26-4 in a series that dates back to 1895. Georgia’s last win in Athens was in 2003, with losses in 2008 (dreaded blackout game) and 2015 (has Alabama lost its luster game).
Alabama has won 9 of 10 in the series, the only loss being the 2022 National Championship game won by Georgia (33-18).
The Bulldogs last regular season win came in Tuscaloosa in 2007, an overtime walkoff victory.
Georgia’s last win in Athens was in 2003.
Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X @RyneDennis and email at rdennis@onlineathens.com.Â