TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — President Donald Trump will not attend the University of Georgia vs. University of Alabama game as planned.
President Trump was scheduled to attend the game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
However, because of the threat of severe weather as Hurricane Isaias moves closer to making landfall on the Gulf coast as a Category 3 storm, a White House official confirmed he will no longer attend.
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Posting on Truth Social, the president confirmed he will not be attending the game, but will instead be attending a campaign rally in Tennessee.
Statement from Trump on missing the UGA game:
Based on the fact that a huge Hurricane/Storm is coming, it is important to have our wonderful First Responders, Law Enforcement, and others, focused on that Storm, and in no way be thinking about the safety, or presence, of the President of the United States, ME! Therefore, I will miss that potentially unbelievable Game, Alabama vs. Georgia but, hopefully, the Game will go on despite the weather! I will be visiting both of those Teams at a later date. Instead, I will go to Tennessee, where we have quickly called a Big Rally in order to get our fantastic Congressional Candidates, our Great Senator, Bill Hagerty, and a woman who will go down as one of the most impactful Governors in the State’s History, Marsha Blackburn, elected! President DONALD J. TRUMP
University of Alabama officials say the game is still scheduled to be played on Saturday night.
A schedule released on Friday includes the planned 7:30 p.m.ET/6:30 p.m. CT kickoff for the SEC on ABC primetime game on Channel 2.
Alabama athletics announced Thursday that tailgating will not be permitted on campus before noon.
Parking, shuttles delayed
Campus parking lots and shuttle services are currently scheduled to open at noon central time Saturday.
Fans attempting to park on campus before then will be turned away until the lots officially open.
Shuttle buses will begin operating once parking lots open, although sustained winds could cause additional delays.
Fans with parking passes purchased through Clutch! will receive updates directly if conditions change.
Pregame events canceled
Several pregame activities have also been canceled because of the weather.
Those include:
- All activities on and around the Quad
- Champions Lane activities
- The public announcement of the successful conclusion of the Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign, which had been scheduled for Friday night at Gorgas Library
The Elephant Stomp is also not currently planned.
ESPN College GameDay moving inside
ESPN’s College GameDay will also look different Saturday because of the weather.
The program will be held inside Coleman Coliseum. The north and east doors will open at 5:30 a.m., while fans can begin lining up at 5:15 a.m.
Overnight queuing and camping outside Coleman Coliseum will not be permitted because of the anticipated weather.
Only clear bags will be allowed inside Coleman Coliseum and will be inspected upon entry.
The field goal kick will also take place inside Coleman.
The university said it is continuing to monitor conditions and could make additional changes if necessary. Fans are encouraged to stay alert to weather updates and make responsible decisions about travel and shelter.
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