Guard Day

 

Guard Day 2026

 

Deadline to Register: September 11

Thank you for your interest in Guard Day. If you would still like to use our Promo Code to purchase a ticket to the game, the link will be available soon!

 

Guard Day Participants - Practice!

The link to the 2026 Guard Day Choreography, set to "Since You've Been Gone!", will be available here soon. While we will review choreography as a group in rehearsal, the more prepared participants are before arrival, the better our performance will be. If you have questions about the choreography, email Trey Antonetti, RMB Color Guard Coordinator at jvantone@uark.edu

 

SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

  • 1:00pm 
    • Drop-off, Registration (Walker Pavilion Outdoor Field) 
    • Participants can be dropped off on the south side of the HPER building on Meadow St (here). We will have staff available to direct them.
  • 1:30pm
    • Rehearsal with the Razorback Color Guard and Razorback Marching Band (Walker Pavillion)
  • 3:00pm
    • Meal (HPER)
  • 4:00pm
    • Free Time (Walker Indoor Pavilion or Hogwalk).
    • During this time you are free to continue reviewing choreography, get to know the current RMB Guard, or checkout the gameday atmosphere around Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium! The Razorback Marching Band will be near Lot 300 (formerly Lot 44) outside the north endzone of the stadium, leading the football team down the Hogwalk and performing at the HogTown Pep Rally. Color Guard participants are welcome to join. 
    • Leave your flag in Walker Pavilion. Do not take it into the stadium with you.
  • 6:30pm
    • Gates Open - enter the stadium using the ticket you purchased in Step 1.
    • Enjoy  the 1st Quarter of the game from the location designated on your ticket.
  • End of 1st Quarter
    • Make your way to Gate 14 in the Northeast corner of Razorback Stadium.
    • Razorback Color Guard members will have signs to help guide you
  • 12 minutes remaining in 2nd Quarter
    • Depart Gate 14 and follow Razorback Color Guard members to the Walker Pavilion
  • 5 minutes remaining in 2nd Quarter
    • Depart Walker Pavilion for Razorback Stadium
  • Halftime 
    • On field halftime performance!
  • After Halftime
    • If you plan to leave after halftime, you may go back to the Walker Pavilion and get your things.
    • If you plan to stay for the rest of the game, go back to the seat designated on your ticket.

FAQ's

Black shorts, skirt, or pants and lace up tennis shoes. Color Guard shirts provided at check-in. Feel free to add long white or black sleeve layers under Color Guard Day shirt.
Each Color Guard Day participant will need to purchase a ticket to the game.  Purchase tickets at arkansasrazorbacks.com. You may choose from discouted tickets using this link and typing in the Promo Code "COLORGUARD." Please keep in mind that Color Guard Day participants will perform to the east side of the stadium during halftime.

FHS

Fayetteville Band Boosters offer parking at the high school for $30/vehicle in all the lots surrounding Fayetteville High School. This is where Razorback Band Members park. About a 10-minute walk to the Walker Indoor Pavilion. 

EAST BAUM PARKING LOT

There is limited (very limited) free parking near the band shed in the parking lot across the street, directly east of Baum Stadium. From there it is a 20-minute walk to Walker Indoor Pavilion.

BUS

If you are a director bringing a bus of students, please reach out to JR Hinkson (hinkson@uark.edu) for more information.

Equipment will be provided for you and and stored in the Pavilion. Please only bring what you need into the game as personal storage space while on the field is limited.

Except for bags required for childcare or medical conditions, the only permitted bags allowed at Razorback Athletic Events must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon freezer bag. Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, the size of the palm of your hand, with or without a handle or strap are also permitted.

Buy tickets at this link and using the promo code "COLORGUARD." 
That's awesome! They can purchase a ticket using this link and using the promo code "COLORGUARD." However, they may not attend any Guard Day activities (rehearsal, meal, on-field performance, etc.).
Guard Day Participants will perform to the guest (east) side of the stadium.
The University of Arkansas Bands YouTube channel will post the performance, usually within 24 hours of the game.
The choreography for this year's Guard Day performance can be found here by August 1. While we will review as a group in rehearsal, the more prepared participants are ahead of time, the easier the xperience will be.
No, we’re sorry. Managing the logistics of Guard Day means we cannot save a spot.
Email Trey Antonetti, RMB Color Guard Coordinator, at jvantone@uark.edu