Akron Zips' innovative promo drives record suite and ticket sales
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The University of Akron's athletics promotion allows a winner to script the opening drive for the football game against Robert Morris on September 12 at InfoCision Stadium. This initiative has resulted in the first-ever complete sellout of stadium suites since its opening in 2009. Following the announcement on August 4, ticket sales surged significantly, leading to the largest ticket sales day in Akron athletics history. Athletic officials will further promote the program on ESPN’s 'The Pat McAfee Show' today.
- •Promotion allows a fan to script the opening drive.
- •All 17 stadium suites sold out for the first time.
- •General admission season tickets cost $75.
- •Largest ticket sales day in history occurred on August 5.
- •Officials will promote on 'The Pat McAfee Show' today.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Akron sees significant uptick in college football season tickets following lottery offer to script team's opening drive
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Akron’s football suites sold out after viral play-calling promotion attracts celebrity season ticket buyers
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Akron Zips offensive coordinator promo leads to record sales for school
"Akron football’s viral play-calling promotion has already delivered a major off-field win, with the programme selling out their suite inventory after attracting several high-profile season ticket buyers. The Zips announced earlier this week that one randomly selected season ticket holder will get to script the team’s opening offensive drive against Robert Morris on 12 September.
"A promotion announced by the school this week offers one lucky fan the chance to design opening plays for the Zips' home opener against Robert Morris.
"The University of Akron has sold out suites in InfoCision Stadium and has momentum in season ticket sales due to a promo.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:20 AMAkron sees significant uptick in college football season tickets following lottery offer to script team's opening drive
A promotion announced by the school this week offers one lucky fan the chance to design opening plays for the Zips' home opener against Robert Morris.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:13 PMAkron’s football suites sold out after viral play-calling promotion attracts celebrity season ticket buyers
Akron football’s viral play-calling promotion has already delivered a major off-field win, with the programme selling out their suite inventory after attracting several high-profile season ticket buyers. The Zips announced earlier this week that one randomly selected season ticket holder will get to script the team’s opening offensive drive against Robert Morris on 12 September.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:19 PMAkron Zips offensive coordinator promo leads to record sales for school
The University of Akron has sold out suites in InfoCision Stadium and has momentum in season ticket sales due to a promo.
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