Northwestern, Ohio State Highlight 2013 Non-Conference Home Slate
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he Sonny Dykes era at Cal begins with three straight non-conference home football games to begin the year, including a pair of Big Ten teams coming to Memorial Stadium that combined for a 21-3 regular-season record this past fall. The Golden Bears kick off the year against Northwestern Aug. 31, and follow up with contests against Portland State Sept. 7 and Ohio State Sept. 14. Pac-12 schools USC, Arizona, Oregon State and Washington State will also visit Berkeley next season, giving Cal a total of seven home games. The complete 2013 schedule will be
Get the Best Football Seats Now
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xperience the excitement of Cal football and the Sonny Dykes era from the best seats in the house. Seating is available now in the exclusive Field Club, Stadium Club and University Club areas of Memorial Stadium. Enjoy a comfortable chairback seat between the 30-yard lines, club access and premium food and beverage, including alcohol. Corporate bundles in the University Club, which are perfect for entertaining important business clients and prospects, are also available. For details, visit CalBears.com/premium or call (800) GO BEARS (462-3277) to speak with a member of Cal’s premium sales team.
announced by the Pac-12 and posted on CalBears.com in early January. Cal and Northwestern have met only once previously, a 20-14 Wildcat victory in the 1949 Rose Bowl. Northwestern completed the 2012 regular season with a 9-3 record and earned a spot in the Gator Bowl opposite Mississippi State. The Bears will make a return trip to Evanston, Ill., in 2014. Ohio State was 12-0 this past season, but was ineligible for postseason play. The Buckeyes edged Cal, 35-28, in Columbus, Ohio, last year and will be making their first trip to Berkeley since 1972.
Renew Your Football Season Tickets Today
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ith new coach Sonny Dykes on board and excitement building for the 2013 fall campaign, the football season-ticket renewal period is already underway, giving fans the opportunity to improve their seats in Memorial Stadium and take advantage of no increase in ticket prices. By renewing before Jan. 31, 2013, season-ticket holders are guaranteed the same seat locations as in 2012 and will receive priority to the first-ever selecta-seat upgrade event, planned for late February. Revenues from season tickets are essential for fiscal stability of the department, and the new, earlier renewal timeline, paired with the Gold Standard sales staff, provides a longer sales window to gain new season-ticket holders and supporters. Cal Athletics is committed to providing the best sports entertainment value in the Bay Area, and season-ticket prices will not increase for the 2013 season. Nearly all sections with a required perseat donation will remain flat and season-ticket holders who own seats in sections FF, H, F and HH in the bench-back sections will see a modest increase in seat donations. To renew your season tickets, view seating maps, browse FAQs and more, visit CalBears.com/2013renewals or call (800) GO BEARS (462-3277) and press “2” to speak with a Gold Standard customer service representative. Remember, the renewal period runs through Jan. 31, so act today.
Host Your Next Event at California Memorial Stadium
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alifornia Memorial Stadium is much more than a football stadium – it’s one of the best places to host your next event. Impress your guests with the views from the University Club, gain access to the field, or enjoy the beautifully designed Lisa and Douglas Goldman Plaza, not to mention catering from award-winning Cal Dining. Memorial Stadium is perfect for holding your next board meeting, corporate event, birthday party or alumni reunion and is already becoming a popular location for weddings. For details, visit CalBears. com/rentals or contact Debbie Schram at (510) 643-9033. WINTER 2012-13
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