CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One
WHEN: June 15 - 26/27
WHERE: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street
COST: FREE and open to fans of all ages
EVENT SUMMARY:
The CWS Fan Fest is for fans of all ages! Presented by Capital One, Fan Fest is a festival within a festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances and much more.
Fan Fest is the best way to celebrate CWS in Omaha. There is so much to see and do, it’s open daily. Try your skills and compete for bragging rights at many hands-on championship experiences. Snap photos with the championship trophy, grab official CWS merchandise and pick up a sample or two from NCAA sponsors. That’s just the beginning…
Fan Fest highlights and schedules will start swinging in soon, revisit for up-to-date details!
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY, JUNE 15 | ||
| 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and MIke Fahey Street |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 16 | ||
| Noon - 7 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and MIke Fahey Street |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 17 | ||
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| MONDAY, JUNE 18 | ||
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Ryan Howard Autograph Session Former Missouri State student-athlete, 3x MLB All-Star first baseman, NL Rookie of the Year, NL MVP, 2008 World Series champion | NCAA Autograph Tent |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 19 | ||
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | University of Southern California CWS Anniversary Champions Autograph Session Members of the winningest program in CWS history, featuring the 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978 and 1998 teams | NCAA Autograph Tent |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 | ||
| 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Javier Lopez Autograph Session Former University of Virgina student-athlete, MLB pitcher and 4x World Series champion | NCAA Autograph Tent |
| THURSDAY, JUNE 21 | ||
| 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Jessica Mendoza Autograph Session Former Stanford student-athlete and All-American outfielder, 2x Olympic softball medalist, ESPN broadcaster | NCAA Autograph Tent |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 22 | ||
| Noon - 7 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Jimmy Rollins Autograph Session 3x MLB All-Star, 4x Gold Glove shortstop, NL MVP, 2008 World Series champion | NCAA Autograph Tent |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 23 | ||
| 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| MONDAY, JUNE 25 | ||
| 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and MIke Fahey Street |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 26 | ||
| 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27* (if necessary games are played) | ||
| 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Fan Fest presented by Capital One Open | Lot C and Mike Fahey Street |
*Fan Fest will only be open if CWS Finals Game 3 is required.
All times are central and subject to change.
CWS Fan Fest Activities Include:
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings® is giving baseball fans the ultimate hangout – a spot to relax, recharge and watch their favorite teams in action. This area includes a large bar with multiple flat-screen TVs featuring College World Series coverage and branded content.
Buffalo Wild Wings invites baseball fans to compete against each other in a Blazin’ Challenge®. Every 30 minutes they will serve up their infamous B-Dubs® Blazin’® wings in a timed-challenge to see who can handle the heat.
Stop by the Buffalo Wild Wings area for your chance to take your photo with the official NCAA® College World Series Championship Trophy and show off your arm strength in the Speed Pitch booth that rates the speed of your throw as a B-Dubs signature sauce.
Fans will also be able find their perfect sauce or seasoning match with our exciting new interactive game, Tender from B-Dubs and can also try their luck playing “WINGKO” for the chance to win B-Dubs prizes. Blazin’ Rewards® members can also earn double check-in points when they check in to TD Ameritrade Park during College World Series through their Blazin’ Rewards app. (Limit one (1) check-in per day. Does not include group check-ins.)
Buick
Buick, proud partner of the Men’s College World Series, invites you to visit Buick Fandom University, where you can earn your degree in fanology and score some official fan gear. Your classwork will include Fight Song Techniques, Tailgate Theory and Applied Fandom Arts. Plus, you’ll experience the new Buick line-up of luxury vehicles.
Capital One
Be sure to stop by the Capital One Cup Fan Zone to hit one out of the park at Home Run Derby, show your school pride at our Spray Fan station and grab your friends to make your very own gif. Fans will be awarded awesome prizes that they can only get at the Capital One Cup fan Zone!
Coke
Coca-Cola is excited to partner with Wendy’s to bring an exclusive sampling experience to Fan Fest attendees where they can try over 100+ beverages from the Coca-Cola Freestyle.
Rawlings
Try out the new 2019 Rawlings baseball & softball bat line.
NCAA® Authentic Team Store
Stop into the NCAA Authentic Team Store tent and choose from a wide variety of product to commemorate your trip to the 2018 Men's College World Series.
Team Coalition
Pledge to be a responsible college baseball fan! Autograph the larger than life baseball, your pledge never to drive drunk, always to have a safe ride home and buckle up every trip, every time. You will receive a free souvenir photo and be entered to win an NCAA College World Series prize.
Air Force
United States Air Force Recruiting, represented by the 343d Recruiting Squadron will be in attendance. They will be providing a tailgating trailer that includes a baseball toss and interactive video gaming experience. Air Force promotional items will be given out to spectators.
PrimeSport
Escape the heat before the game in this exclusive, air-conditioned tented lounge where guests will enjoy a delicious tailgate meal with refreshing soft drinks, snacks, live TV broadcast, indoor games and a cash bar for ice-cold beer! Available for advance purchase at ncaa.com/vip
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