THE FLATS \u2013 Saturday\u2019s football game between Georgia Tech and No. 23 Duke will kick off as scheduled at 3:30 p.m. at Tech\u2019s Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.<\/p>\n
With a forecast for rain and wind due to the effects of Hurricane Isaias\u2019s impending landfall on the Gulf Coast, Georgia Tech has made several adjustments to events and accommodations surrounding Saturday\u2019s game. They include:<\/p>\n
Helluva Block Party, driven by Hyundai \u2013 Georgia Tech football\u2019s pregame fan festivities held on the north end of Bobby Dodd Stadium, including the pregame concert by Priscilla Block \u2013 has been canceled and vendors will not be present. However, two of HBP\u2019s most popular elements \u2013 Yellow Jacket Alley (Georgia Tech football\u2019s pregame arrival at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 12:45 p.m.) and the Georgia Tech marching band\u2019s traditional pregame concert before entering the stadium (2:45 p.m.) \u2013 remain on as scheduled. Additionally, out of an abundance of caution for the safety of fans and bystanders, tailgaters are encouraged to not set up any items that could be affected by high levels of winds, including tents and tables. As a reminder, grills and open flames are strictly prohibited inside Georgia Tech parking decks and garages.<\/p>\n Fans in attendance are also reminded that umbrellas are not permitted inside Bobby Dodd Stadium, so be sure to bring appropriate rain gear and dress accordingly.<\/p>\n Gates open for Saturday\u2019s game at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n For any additional updates, stay tuned to ramblinwreck.com\/weather<\/a> and follow Georgia Tech football on X at @GeorgiaTechFB<\/a>.<\/p>\n Full Steam Ahead<\/p>\n Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics\u2019 goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O\u2019Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org\/FullSteamAhead<\/a> for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the latest information on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, follow us on\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and at\u00a0www.ramblinwreck.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nAll tailgate packages purchased through RevelXP have been canceled. To contact a RevelXP sales representative, click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.
\nSpecial-edition posters commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Ramblin\u2019 Reck will not be distributed pregame due to the cancellation of Helluva Block Party. However, 25,000 replica Reck flags, featuring the TO HELL WITH GEORGIA and GIVE EM HELL TECH slogans that are proudly displayed from the front antennas of the Ramblin\u2019 Reck, will still be distributed to fans on a first-come, first-served at Bobby Dodd Stadium\u2019s entry gates.
\nSeason ticket members\u2019 Ramblin\u2019 Reck bobblehead giveaway has been postponed to a future game.
\nGeorgia Tech\u2019s planned pizza giveaway to Tech students has been postponed to a future game.
\nBobby Dodd Stadium\u2019s primary merchandise location, usually located at Gate 1, has been relocated to the first level of the West Festival mezzanine (located near section 106).
\nGeorgia Tech\u2019s pyrotechnic display during the Yellow Jackets\u2019 entrance to the field will proceed, in-game fireworks displays have been canceled.<\/p>\n