West Virginia University football’s annual Fan Day is set for Friday, Aug. 28, and the school has released an updated schedule that gives fans a clearer picture of how the day will run.
The autograph window for Coach Rich Rodriguez, his assistant coaches and the players has been moved to 5-6 p.m. That session will take place in the West concourse area of Milan Puskar Stadium, with fans directed to enter through the West Gate on the Press Box side. The gate opens at 4:55 p.m., and admission is free.
To keep the line moving and make room for as many people as possible, WVU is limiting each fan to one autograph item. Posed photos with players and coaches will not be allowed.
Fans attending the event can also enter for a chance to win one of 10 Fast-Pass tickets, which would allow entry before the general public. Winners will be notified by email during the week of the event.
There’s an early-access perk built in for 2026 WVU Football season ticket holders and Mountaineer Athletic Club members. Those fans can enter the stadium beginning at 3:00 p.m. and watch the Mountaineers practice on Mountaineer Field from 3:30 p.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m.
Eligible season ticket holders will receive tickets in their WVUGAME.com account the week of the game, matching the number of season tickets on their account, and they’ll be notified by email when the tickets arrive. MAC members who are not football season ticket holders will get two tickets per account.
That group will also use the West Gate entrance.
Parking will be free in lots A1, E, F1, F2, F3 and F4, along with the parking garage on Don Nehlen Drive and Area 76 at the WVU Law School. WVU notes that parking could be limited in those areas because the event falls during normal business hours.
Fans who stop by the autograph session will also be able to pick up the 2026 football schedule poster and magnet.
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