University asks participants to use Granite and Steele Streets

The No. 21 Montana Tech Orediggers host the No. 3 Georgetown College Tigers in a highly anticipated game on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Bob Green Field. The exciting contest, known as the Rocky Mountain Credit Union Copper Game, marks the start of the 2024 college football season in Montana.

Traffic flow: Due to construction on Park Street, visitors to and from campus will need to travel via Granite Street or Steele Street.

Parking: Free parking is available in the library parking lot, Park Street, and the upper floors. Paid parking ($10 cash only) is available on the south side of the HPER. Parking attendants will direct all visitors to the appropriate parking space.

Riding on the back: Tailgaters must travel to and from campus via Steele Street and then Montana Tech Road. Tailgate spots are for season pass holders only and are first come, first served. Tailgates open two and a half hours prior to game time. Tailgaters must be in their spots no later than 5:30 p.m.

Montana Tech is one of three Frontier Conference teams ranked in the top 25, along with No. 4 College of Idaho and No. 11 Montana Western. The Copper Game is a big start to the 2024 Oredigger football season.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://www.butteciviccenter.com/ or by calling the Butte Civic Center box office at 406-497-6401. For more information on Montana Tech Athletics, visit godiggers.com.