PROVO, Utah – The BYU football team will open its 2021 season against Arizona at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept 4 at 7:30 p.m. PDT. The neutral-site game will be played at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
The Cougars will also host a fan fest on Sept. 3 at Craig Ranch Regional Park in Las Vegas. Starting at 6 p.m. fans will have the opportunity to take pictures with Cosmo and the BYU Cheer Squad. There will also be face painting, balloon artists, inflatables and food trucks. The BYU Store and BYU concessions will be present. Alumni groups from the surrounding region will also be representing. There will also be a BYU Sports Nation live show at the event.
Use this page as a one-stop shop for everything related to the game leading up to kickoff, including broadcast plans, news, game notes and quotes.
GAME INFORMATION
BYU (0-0) vs. Arizona (0-0)
Saturday, Sept. 4
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PDT
Las Vegas, Nevada
Allegiant Stadium
VEGAS KICKOFF CLASSIC
Visit the Allegiant Stadium's Vegas Kickoff Classic page for information about the game including tickets, parking and other game day information.
VACCINATION AND MASK INFORMATION
Proof of vaccination is not required to attend BYU vs. Arizona at Allegiant Stadium. It will be required to attend Las Vegas Raiders games at the stadium. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face mask while inside the stadium. (Note: Allegiant Stadium’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change as additional information is discovered or provided by the State of Nevada and the CDC.)
ALLEGIANT STADIUM BAG POLICY/BAG CHECK
Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and must not exceed 12"x6"x12". Small clutch bags, 4.5"x6.5"x2" can be taken into the stadium in addition to one of the approved clear bags described above. Allegiant Stadium offers two (2) bag check locations. There is a $20 non-refundable charge per bag checked and payment is cashless.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV/Streaming: ESPN
RADIO: BYU Sports Network
BYU Radio SiriusXM 143, BYURadio.org/BYU Radio app, BYUCougars.com/BYU Cougars app, KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM/1160 AM
Live Stats
Pregame/Postgame: BYUtv
BYU FAN FEST
Friday, Sept. 3
6 p.m. PDT
Craig Ranch Regional Park
TEAM NOTES AND QUOTES
BYU Game Notes
Arizona Game Notes
Monday Media Availability