LAS VEGAS – UNLV Athletics has announced a celebration of the final year of football at Sam Boyd Stadium that will include special features, giveaways and fans' favorite memories throughout the historic season.
 
The Sam Boyd Stadium Farewell campaign, which features a unique logo and will use the hashtag #SBSFarewell, is being launched to help Rebel fans unite around the 49th and final season of their off-campus home that opened in 1971. The department will celebrate the stadium's history during the final six home games before UNLV football in 2020 moves to the state-of-the-art, $1.9 billion Las Vegas Stadium currently under construction closer to campus.
 
Fans are encouraged to use #SBSFarewell in their social media posts to share photos and memories of the nearly half-century of games played at Sam Boyd Stadium. Select content will be shared on social media and on the video board during game days. A special page at unlvrebels.com will include photos, video and feature stories to highlight the facility's nearly five decades of hosting not only UNLV football, but also special events, concerts, competitions and the sport of football on nearly every level. 
 
As part of the celebration, season ticket holders will receive a commemorative mini-replica of Sam Boyd Stadium (one per account). Each of the six home games at Sam Boyd Stadium in 2019 will commemorate a specific decade, beginning with the 1970s during the August 31 home opener vs. Southern Utah. A guest former Rebel great will represent all the players from their decade while serving as honorary captain during the pregame coin toss. Special T-shirt giveaways will feature a decade-specific design for the first five games while the final home contest on Nov. 23 vs. San Jose State will feature a commemorative coin and an invitation to all former UNLV football players and staff to return to the stadium one last time to say goodbye.
 
#SBSFarewell Game-By-Game Schedule
Aug. 31, vs. Southern Utah — Celebration of the 1970s/Home Opener
Sept. 7, vs. Arkansas State — Celebration of the 1980s/Kids Night/Extra Yard for Teachers
Oct. 5, vs. Boise State — Celebration of the 1990s/Heroes Night/Black Out
Oct. 26, vs. San Diego State — Celebration of the 2000s/Breast Cancer Awareness Night
Nov. 16, vs. Hawai'i — Celebration of the 2010s/Homecoming/Red Effect/Ninth Island Showdown
Nov. 23, vs. San Jose State — Celebration of all Former Rebels/Final Game Commemoration/Senior Day
 
Season tickets, which start as low as $99, are available now and as part of UNLV's Faithful Fan Pricing initiative, fans purchasing season tickets this year may purchase season tickets for the same per-game price in the new Las Vegas Stadium opening in 2020.
 
Season ticket mini-plans for UNLV football recently went on sale. This year's mini-plan allows fans to purchase tickets for the games vs. Boise State, San Diego State and Hawai'i for one low price that includes a meal combo and the commemorative giveaway T-shirt each week. Prices for the mini-plan are $99 for end-zone locations and $150 for sideline seats. Mini-plans, as well as full season tickets are available now by calling (702) 739-3267 (FANS) or visiting unlvtickets.com.
 
Also, through July 31, fans still have the opportunity to be part of the Guaranteed Giveaway program. Season ticket holders who purchase the one-time, $30 add-on to their tickets allows them to select the size of their commemorative shirts and receive the entire five-item set at the annual Season Ticket Holder Appreciation event in advance of the season. This benefit removes the hassle of searching for limited sizes and the need to be one of the first fans in line at Sam Boyd Stadium to receive the T-shirt each game. Season ticket holders who do not wish to purchase the Guaranteed Giveaway upgrade will still have the opportunity to pick up items along with members of the general public before each Rebel football home game. Each giveaway will be available while supplies last, and sizes for each T-shirt will vary from game to game.