ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you want to save money on New Mexico football tickets this season for the Lobos’ six exciting home games on Branch Field, here are two tips.
1. Buy a six-game season-ticket package and, depending on the seat, save between $18 and $65 over single-game tickets.
2. If you plan to go the single-game route, buy before 12:01 a.m. on Game Day and save $5 per ticket ($30 for six games).
Season-ticket packages can be purchased for as little as $78 and single-game tickets (UTEP up first on August 30) go on sale Saturday, August 16, exclusively online at www.unmtickets.com.
If you prefer to buy in person, walk-up sales begin Monday, August 18 at three locations:
1. The Lobo Ticket Office in The Pit. (Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
2. The UNM Bookstore. (Starting Aug 23: Tues-Fri, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat, noon to 4 p.m.)
3. Albertsons Ticket Outlets. Click here for locations. (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
4. Or call — 505.925.LOBO or 925-1620.
Papa John’s/Wells Fargo Family Plan: Lobo fans have another attractive option in buying season tickets by taking advantage of the Papa John’s/Wells Fargo Football
Family Plan which features four season tickets (two adults, two youth) for $120. That equates to $5 per ticket for the six games: UTEP, Arizona State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Boise State and Wyoming.
Click here for specific Papa John’s/ Wells Fargo Football Family Plan offer details
Why Buy Early: UNM offers savings on season tickets and early purchase of single-game tickets to improve the Game-Day experience by reducing traffic at ticket locations and to better prepare concessions and crowd management at University Stadium.
Remember: Advance single-game tickets much be purchased by 12:01 on Game Day to save the $5 per ticket.
Here are the Lobo promotions for the six 2014 home games on Branch Field:
August 30: Lobos vs. UTEP, 6 p.m. — Young America Football League (YAFL) Day. Selected YAFL teams will scrimmage at halftime. Western Athletic Conference champions of 1962-63-64 will be recognized. Postgame fireworks. Game Sponsors: Bank of Albuquerque, 610 The Sports Animal, KRQE News 13 and 2 KASA Fox.
September 6: Lobos vs. ASU, 5 p.m. — American Indian Day. The Junior Lobos Spirit squad will give a special performance. Game Sponsors: Bank of the West, Comcast Spotlight, 94 Rock & 104.1 The Edge.
September 26: Lobos vs. Fresno State, 6 p.m. – UNM’s Homecoming & Balloon Glow. Homecoming Court honored and post game Balloon Glow. $1 popcorn. Game Sponsors: Comcast Spotlight, Power 106.7 FM, Big 98.5, and Albuquerque The Magazine.
October 10: Lobos vs. San Diego State, 7:30 p.m. – Lobos Love Pink game sponsored by UNM Hospitals for Breast Cancer Awareness. $1 Pink Cotton Candy. Game Sponsors: ClearChannel & My 50/ The CW.
November 8: Lobos vs. Boise State, 5 p.m. — Heroes Day & Scout Day. Hall of Honor inductions. “Heroes Day” allows fans with a valid military ID to purchase Turquoise Level tickets for $10 each. There will be a Heroes Day display in our Howl Zone. $2 hot dogs. Game Sponsors: 770AM KKOB, KRQE Fox News & 2 KASA Fox.
November 29: Lobos vs. Wyoming, 1 p.m. — Lobos’ Senior Day. $1 nachos. Toys for Tots (Fans who donate an unwrapped toy at The Pit and University Stadium Box Office (day of game) are eligible for a $10 Cherry or Turquoise section ticket). Game Sponsors: Univision Radio, ESPN Radio 101.7 – The Team, KRQE NEWS 13, 2 KASA FOX, My 50/The CW
University Stadium Parking: Fans who are looking to park close to University Stadium can do so for $10 parking in the following areas: Stadium East, Isotopes C, Pit West, SSSC, SSSC Dirt, TVC and STP lots. The lots at Lobo Village and south of the Gutierrez lot are $5 parking lots. If you are a member of the Lobo Club, you can get free parking as a benefit for all Lobo football home games. Your donation to the Lobo Club is applicable to both Lobo football and basketball parking and is a tax deductible donation.
Group Tickets: Lobos fans and companies looking to purchase discounted group tickets of 25 or more, or host a tailgate in the Howl Zone can call Joe Gehling at (505)925–1620. Click on group tickets, tents and preferred catering for more information on your potential group outing at Lobo football.