Football | September 17, 2024

PHILADELPHIA – Penn Athletics and Penn football are excited to announce the theme days and special promotions for the 2024 season.
 
The home schedule includes traditional events such as Homecoming and Senior Day against Harvard on Nov. 16 and a fan favorite—Friday Night Frights—returning for the second straight year on Oct. 25 against Yale.
 
2024 Themes and Promotions
September 28 vs. Colgate (1 p.m.) | ESPN+

• Presented by The Penn Bookstore
• Hall of Fame weekend – Join us as we recognize 12 great Quakers as they are inducted into the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame Class XIII! Plus, don't miss the honorary coin toss by 2024 inductee and legendary former Penn Football coach, Al Bagnoli.
• First Years on the Field – We invite all Penn first-year students to join us for a pregame fan tunnel, welcoming the Penn Football team to the field in their home opener! Participating first-year students will also get a FREE Penn rally towel. Students can click here to login and download their FREE ticket.
• Penn HR Friends & Family Day – The Division of Human Resources and Penn Athletics invite faculty, staff, postdocs, and friends to a day of football, food, community, and fun! Penn friends and family can secure their seats by clicking here.

 
October 12 vs. Bucknell (1 p.m.) | ESPN+

• Community Day – West Philadelphia schools, church groups, youth teams, and community groups are eligible to receive complimentarily tickets to enjoy an afternoon of Penn football at historic Franklin Field. Group leaders can request tickets for their organization here.
• Band Day – Local school marching bands are invited to historic Franklin Field for the honor of playing alongside the esteemed Penn Band throughout the game. Band members will receive FREE admission and a complimentary lunch. Family and friends can also enjoy tickets at a discounted rate. Band leaders can register by clicking here.

 
October 19 vs. Columbia (1 p.m.) | NBCSP/ESPN+

• Cancer Awareness Game – Join us as we partner with organizations across campus and in the community to raise awareness for all cancers and recognize those who have battled or are currently battling cancer. 

 
October 25 vs. Yale (7 p.m.) | ESPNU

• Presented by Coca-Cola
• Friday Night Frights – Get in the Halloween spirit while packing Franklin Field as we play under the Friday night lights. Don't forget to wear your best costume for the chance to participate in an on-field costume contest and take home some new Penn swag.
• Penn Family Weekend – Visiting your favorite Quaker during Penn Family Weekend? Make your way to Franklin Field and enjoy Penn football under the lights.   

 
November 16 vs. Harvard (1 p.m.) | NBCSP/ESPN+

• Homecoming – Home is where the Quakers are! We're excited to welcome all Penn alumni back to Franklin Field on Homecoming. 
• Senior Day – Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025! Don't forget to arrive early as we honor our senior Quakers in a special pregame ceremony for all of their contributions and hard work for the Penn Football program.

 
Tickets—both season and single game—for the 2024 season are available to purchase HERE or by calling the ticket office at 215-898-6151. Stay up-to-date on the latest promotions, theme days and future giveaways by visiting pennathletics.com/promotions.
 
Picked third in the Ivy League's preseason poll, the Quakers officially open their new campaign on Saturday at Delaware, taking on the Blue Hens at 6 p.m. The contest will be streamed live on FloFootball.
 
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