• Spring game set for April 25 at 1 p.m.
The Wyoming Cowboys will close out the spring on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the spring game inside War Memorial Stadium. It will mark the 15th practice of the spring, and the event is free and open to the public. The game will see the Cowboy offense face the UW defense in a modified scoring system.
Game Information
The game is free and open to the public with free parking on gameday with no parking pass required. Gates will open at Noon, and fans are asked to sit in the lower east side and lower west side of War Memorial Stadium. Gates 1, 3, 6, and 8 will be open for fans to enter.
Ticket Offer in Wyo Sports Ranch Club and Loge Seating
For the first time in 2026, the Wyo Sports Ranch Club and Loge Seating will be OPEN for the Spring Game.
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase tickets for this event at a rate of $100 per ticket. Each ticket includes access to the loge seating area, a full gameday buffet in the Wyo Sports Ranch Club, and a full cash bar (please note: alcohol will not be served in general seating areas of War Memorial Stadium). To purchase, please contact the Cowboy Joe Club at 307-766-6242.
Concessions
Concessions will be available in the south endzone. Options available will be UW concessions along with Pizza Hut with beer sales also in the south endzone. You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume beer inside War Memorial Stadium.
Tailgate
Fans are invited to tailgate prior to the contest in the Ford Lot, as it will be first come, first serve. Open container for the game opens at 9 a.m. and runs through 12:30 p.m. in the Ford Lot only. No parking pass is needed to park on Saturday.
Season Tickets
Renewals for your 2026 football season tickets are now available. You may renew online by visiting www.gowyo.com/tickets and logging into your account or by visiting this link.
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