Troy University Athletics
Kickoff in the Wiregrass: Celebrating America 250; Troy Football Season Opener Packed with Festivities
7/2/2026 10:01:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics continues the America 250 celebration through September, culminating with Kickoff in the Wiregrass at The Vet for the 2026 Troy Football season opener versus Sam Houston.
Kickoff between Troy and Sam Houston on Sept. 5 is set for 6 p.m., and tickets are available at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Kickoff in the Wiregrass: Celebrating America 250 is the first of three patriotic-themed celebrations at The Vet this season. Troy welcomes Alabama State on Sept. 12 for Patriots Day and hosts ULM on Oct. 24 for Troy's annual Military Appreciation game.Kickoff in the Wiregrass: Celebrating America 250
• Join our official pregame America 250 Block Party on Tailgate Terrace at 3 p.m.
-TroyTrojans.com/America250
• Tailgaters are encouraged to decorate their tailgate in their favorite Red, White & Blue / America decorations
-The most patriotic tailgate will receive a visit from T-Roy and videoboard recognition inside of the Vet
• Native Alabamian, Carson Carlisle, will play patriotic tunes along with southern rock classics and country favorites as part of the Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series
• T-Roy's Kids Club Members are encouraged to take part in a Kickoff in the Wiregrass Patriotic Scavenger Hunt
• Commemorative coin giveaway inside Gate 1, featuring Kickoff in the Wiregrass & America 250 logos (while supplies last)
• Multiple in-game patriotic tributes to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday
Monday, June 29
Thursday, June 25
Tuesday, June 23
Thursday, May 28