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Northern Colorado to Give Away Cowbells to First 1,000 Fans at Season Opener Against Weber State
8/27/2026 9:59:00 AM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado Athletics will give away free cowbells to the first 1,000 fans at the Bears' football season opener against Weber State at Nottingham Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.Â
The giveaway is designed to help create a strong home-field atmosphere as the Bears open the season under the lights. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as cowbells will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.Â
Cowbell RulesÂ
In accordance with Big Sky Conference game-day rules, cowbells will be permitted only during designated times and must be silenced during live play. For the season opener, the following rules will apply:Â
- Cowbells may be rung during pregame, timeouts, halftime and after Northern Colorado scores.Â
- Cowbells may not be rung during live play.Â
- When the opposing team's center is over the football, fans must stop ringing their cowbells.Â
- Cowbells may not be thrown, struck against stadium fixtures or used in any unsafe or disruptive manner.Â
- Northern Colorado Athletics and event staff reserve the right to enforce all game-day policies regarding cowbell use.Â
Tickets can be purchased through the UNC ticket office online at UNCBears.com/Tickets, by calling 970-351-4849, or in person at the UNC ticket office during normal business hours.Â
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