PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey, returns for year four to highlight the pregame festivities around SHI Stadium. New this year, there will be a different theme each week for fans to enjoy. The fun on Scarlet Knight Way begins four hours before each home game is free for all fans.

The official Rutgers Boardwalk poster, seen below, will be available this Thursday for fans to pick up at the pep rally and parade beginning at 3 p.m.
 
New for 2025, each game follows a theme:
 
Aug: 28: Rutgers vs. Ohio – COUNTRY NIGHT
• Live country music
• Fried peanuts, corn dogs, barbecue and more
• "Learn to Lasso" station
• Line dance lessons with the Rutgers University Dance Team
• Meet characters like Woody, Jessie and Lightning McQueen
• Postgame fireworks: Kids are invited onto the field after the game for the fireworks show, instructions will be provided during the game
 
Sept. 6: Rutgers vs. Miami (Ohio) – SIR HENRY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
• Celebrate Sir Henry's birthday with all his favorite mascot friends from around the tri-state area
• Debut of Sir Henry's Castle and Sir Henry's Kids Club Zone
• Write a birthday card to Sir Henry
• Get there early to get a chance at a piece of Sir Henry's birthday cake
• Goody bags and birthday hats while supplies last
• Eric LeGrand's "A Walk to Believe" participants will be parading down the Boardwalk
 
Sept. 13: Rutgers vs. Norfolk State – ONCE UPON A BOARDWALK
• Meet your favorite princes, princesses and magical characters
• Craft your own crown
• Visit Sir Henry's Castle for photos with all of our princesses and princes
 
Sept. 19: Rutgers vs. Iowa – THE BLACKOUT
• Fans will be encouraged to enter SHI Stadium extra early for an interactive "LIGHT UP THE KNIGHT" event
• Shakers and light-up sticks will be distributed throughout the Boardwalk
•Wear Black!
 
Oct. 17-18: Rutgers vs. Oregon – HALLOWEEN ON THE RUTGERS BOARDWALK
• For the first time: The Rutgers Boardwalk will open at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 to start Homecoming & Family Weekend and continue through Saturday, Oct. 18 until kickoff
• Safe trick-or-treating along The Rutgers Boardwalk on Friday and Saturday at all of the food trucks
• Kids 12 and under will receive stadium-approved Rutgers Halloween bags
• Meet your favorite Halloween characters both Friday and Saturday
• Come dressed to impress for our Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 18 before the game
• Participate in Simon Sez and a chance to win big prizes at the pep rally on Saturday, Oct. 18 three hours before kickoff
• Live music Friday and Saturday plus a talent show Friday night featuring groups from across campus and our community
 
Nov. 8: Rutgers vs. Maryland – HEROES AND SUPERHEROES
• Meet your favorite superheroes: Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more!
• Climb in and explore military vehicles
• Write letters to troops overseas and veterans at Sir Henry's Castle
• Superhero obstacle courses
• Celebrate ROTC members and veterans during the parade and pep rally three hours before kickoff
 
Nov. 29: Rutgers vs. Penn State – WINTER WONDERLAND
• Meet Santa Claus
• Visit Sir Henry's Hot Chocolate Station for a sweet treat delivered by Sir Henry himself! (while supplies last)
• Decorate a Rutgers ornament for your tree at Sir Henry's Castle
• The Coca Cola Holiday Caravan: Crafts, letters to Santa and holiday giveaways for fans
• Celebrate the senior class "Senior Walk" during the pep rally and Scarlet Walk

New at The Rutgers Boardwalk in 2025:
• A different theme each week for fans to enjoy.
• The Rutgers Boardwalk official poster: Fans will be able to pick up a poster at the pep rally each week.
• Sir Henry's Kids Club: Collectible jibbitz each week, a "Knight in training membership package," tickets and your name on the big screen. Open to all fans 12 and under the day they sign up.



• Sir Henry's Castle: A VIP area for Sir Henry's Kids Club members that will be unveiled next to the stage starting Saturday, Sept. 6 for Sir Henry's birthday.
• Custom T-Shirt Airbrush Station: Fans can purchase a game-specific airbrushed t-shirt next to the Nike Team Shop.
• Nike Team Shop: As part of Rutgers' renewed partnership with Nike, stop by the team shop on The Rutgers Boardwalk for the latest Rutgers Nike merchandise.
• Tailgate Village @ The Rutgers Boardwalk: The Boardwalk's new and improved pre-game hospitality space for fans looking to setup tailgates within 200 feet of SHI Stadium.
• R Fund Scavenger Hunt: Fans can join here and compete in different adventures for prizes each home game.

Check out the top food trucks in New Jersey, plus free rides, mini golf, petting zoos, pony rides, prizes and live entertainment. Get to The Rutgers Boardwalk early for the pregame parade and pep rally, three hours before kickoff, featuring The Marching Scarlet Knights, Spirit Team, our mascot "Sir Henry," the Scarlet Knight horse "Excalibur" with the Knight and the football team arrival.

2025 Rutgers Football Home Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 28 (6 p.m., Big Ten Network) vs. Ohio (Youth Sports Day & Postgame Fireworks)
Saturday, Sept. 6 (3:30 p.m., Peacock) vs. Miami (Ohio) (A Walk to Believe/R Community), presented by GGL
Saturday, Sept. 13 (3:30 p.m., Big Ten Network) vs. Norfolk State (Band Day), presented by PNC
Friday, Sept. 19 (8 p.m., FOX) vs. Iowa* (The Blackout), presented by Horizon
Saturday, Oct. 18 (6:30 or 7 p.m.) vs. Oregon* (Homecoming & Family Weekend), presented by RWJ Barnabas Health
Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. Maryland* (Military Appreciation), presented by Provident Bank
Saturday, Nov. 29 vs. Penn State* (Senior Day/Thank You Fans)
* - Big Ten game
All times Eastern

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The Scarlet Knights are coming off a second straight winning season, posting a program-high points per game in the Big Ten era. The 2025 campaign, which starts Aug. 28 versus Ohio, opens with four consecutive games at SHI Stadium for the first time since hosting five in a row to begin 2007.

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