USC vs. Stanford
September 8
Kickoff 5:30 pm
Join fellow Trojans in weekender festivities happening Wednesday through Saturday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Rossier on the Road Reception
USC Rossier is coming back to San Francisco for the annual Rossier on the Road Reception. Our event is open to all USC alumni in the Bay Area so spread the word and bring a friend. We hope to see on September 5th for drinks and appetizers.
Dean Karen Symms Gallagher will be attending the event this year and will provide an update that will include information about USC Rossier’s Centennial that will be celebrated during the 2018-19 school year.
Please note the event is on Wednesday rather than Thursday this year. Also, the location for the event is the same as past years, but the venue has a new name, the Table Top Tap House.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
Location:
Table Top Tap House (Formerly Jillian’s @ Metreon)
175 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Matt DeGrushe at 213-821-2670 or mdegrush@rossier.usc.edu.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
WEEKENDER CENTRAL
Visit us at Weekender Central located in our USCAA Host hotel, the Westin St. Francis Hotel. This is where you can pick-up your game and tailgate ticket as well as your roundtrip bus passes.
Time: 10:00 – 7:00pm
Location: The Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco
Want to grab last minute Trojan gear for the game? Visit the official USC Bookstore located in Weekender Central.
Need a hotel room? Take advantage of our Alumni Courtesy Room Block by clicking here.
USC Marshall Dean’s Reception
Join USC Marshall and USC Leventhal alumni, students, parents, and friends for an exclusive reception during the USC vs. Stanford 2018 Football Weekender.
Network with fellow Trojans from across the country, meet Dean Jim Ellis and Dean William Holder and hear updates on the USC Marshall School of Business and USC Leventhal School of Accounting.
Please note registration is open to USC Marshall and USC Leventhal alumni only.
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Contact: Tiffany Meriwether at 213-740-7262, or tiffanmy@marshall.usc.edu.
Pre-Rally Meet and Greet
Meet your fellow Bay Area Trojans for a meet and greet before the pep rally. At 6:30, head over to Union Square to catch the official Trojan Marching Band’s annual Pre-Game Pep Rally.
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: HOTEL ZEPPELIN, 545 Post Street, San Francisco
Organized in partnership by the USC Bay Area Regional Alumni Clubs and Groups. This event is no host bar.
Official Trojan Marching Band Pep Rally
Bring the Family for this Weekender Tradition as the Trojans take over Union Square at this annual Pep Rally.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Union Square– 333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Post-Rally Friday Night Reception
Join the USC Alumni Association and the USC Bay Area Regional Clubs for a post-rally cocktail reception. Spend a fun-filled evening with fellow Trojans enjoying appetizers, cocktails and games!
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: RAMBLER at the HOTEL ZEPPELIN, 545 Post Street, San Francisco
Ticket Information:
• $30 early bird (Through August 7th)
• $35 General tickets (August 8th – September 6th)
• $40 at the door
Click here to purchase tickets.
Hosted by the USC Bay Area Regional Alumni Clubs and Groups
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
WEEKENDER CENTRAL
Pick-up your game and tailgate tickets as well as your roundtrip bus passes.
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco
**Please note, all bus passes MUST be picked up at Weekender Central. Any Tailgate or Game tickets not picked up at Weekender Central may be picked up at the Check-In table at the Official USCAA Pre-Game Tailgate.
Bus Transportation
The USC Alumni Association is pleased to provide roundtrip bus transportation to and from Palo Alto. Space is limited so reserve your seat today!
Bus Departure Time: approximately 12:00 pm
Location: Buses will load on Post Street, along the north side of The Westin St. Francis.
Return Time: Buses will depart for The Westin St. Francis 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
Cost: $60 per person
Click here to purchase Bus Passes.
Official USC Alumni Association Pre-Game Tailgate
Before the Trojans take the field, enjoy a tailgate buffet, drinks and the Trojan Marching Band at the official USCAA pre-game tailgate.
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Tailgate closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff)
Location: Koret Plaza, Stanford University Campus, Corner of Campus Drive and Galvez Streets
Ticket Information:
• Pre-Purchase: $75 Adults/$30 Children (5-‐11)
• Walk-Up: $100 Adults/$45 Children (5-11)
• Free for children 4 and under
Click here to purchase Tailgate tickets.
Football Tickets
Looking for football tickets to the Stanford game? Help support scholarships by purchasing tickets from one of our three Northern California clubs. Each club has a block of seats in the USC section of the stadium, so you will be sure to be seated with your fellow Trojans. Please visit the links below to purchase tickets from a club of your choice:
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF THE EAST BAY AREA
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
Accommodations
Looking for a hotel room? Check out our alumni hotel discounts. If you would like to stay at the Westin St. Francis click here.
