Home›Teams›UMASS›Traditions
🦅 TraditionsUMASS

UMASS Traditions

Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium · Amherst, MA

← UMASS
← Seating|Traditions|
🏈
The Traditions
The Minuteman Marching Band is the heartbeat of UMass game days, performing a spirited pregame show and keeping energy alive throughout.
🎺
Pregame Rituals
Sam the Minuteman, the school's musket-toting mascot, fires up the crowd and is a favorite photo opportunity for visiting families.
📣
In-Game Moments
The team's entrance through the tunnel on the south end is accompanied by the fight song 'Fight Mass,' and students rally with a series of coordinated cheers.
🦅
Must Experience
Homecoming weekend brings the most pageantry, with a parade through campus and alumni gatherings that give McGuirk its fullest, most festive atmosphere of the year.
⚡
PRO TIP
Arrive early enough to watch the Minuteman Marching Band's pregame performance — it's the emotional highlight of the day.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
* Affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
← Back to UMASSAll Teams →

Frequently Asked Questions — Traditions

What are the most famous UMASS traditions?

UMASS has a rich set of game day traditions built up over decades of college football. From pregame walk-outs to halftime rituals, the experience at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium is shaped as much by what happens around the game as the game itself.

What chants do UMASS fans use?

UMASS fans have signature chants and crowd responses that are part of the in-stadium experience. New visitors are often surprised by how quickly the crowd syncs up on key plays — especially third downs and touchdowns.

Is there a pregame show at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium?

Most programs including UMASS feature pregame band performances, team walk-outs, and student section traditions before kickoff. Arriving 60–90 minutes early lets you experience the full pregame atmosphere at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.