The Holy War is coming: Get game ready with KSL Classifieds

Not many rivalries run as deep as the annual Holy War between the BYU Cougars and Utah Utes. For a century(ish), the two schools have gone helmet to helmet as fans make the game their entire personality for weeks leading up to it. 

Campuses host activities, families bicker with holier-than-thou attitudes about which team is better. On KSL Classifieds, you can find anything from a grill for tailgating to school swag as you get ready for the Holy War.    

When and where is the Holy War?

This year’s Holy War is set for Oct. 18 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. It is one of the most anticipated games for college football fans in Utah, and the stadium usually fills to capacity. Whether you’re headed to the stadium in your team’s battle colors or cheering from home with the homies, KSL Classifieds has everything you’ll need to be ready for the game. 

Score game day tickets

Are you one of the red or blue head-to-toe painted fans in the stands, hootin’ and hollerin’ until the other team goes home? Do you love to feel the roar of the crowd after a touchdown? You and tens of thousands of others — no wonder tickets sell out.

Stadium parking lots also fill quickly, so you may want to find parking passes ahead of time. Find last minute Holy War resale tickets or parking spots on KSL Classifieds. Check often! Deals come and go quickly as kickoff approaches. 

Party hard with tailgating gear 

For many fans, half the fun of the Holy War is the tailgate party. And whether you bleed red or blue, the parking lots at the games are usually wafting with smells of grilling meats long before kickoff. There are certainly some must-haves for your tailgate party, and KSL Classifieds has everything you’ll need. 

Note: Be sure you’re parked in a lot that allows tailgating.

Meal prep

Have you already planned your tailgate menu? Find coolers to keep fizzy drinks cold and store your snacks. Find a nice secondhand grill or camp stove for burgers, brats or steaks. And how about a Dutch oven for some peach cobbler? Gotta be full to fuel your chanting energy! 

Home base

Don’t just loiter around your car. Score a few folding chairs or pop-up tents so you can hangout in comfort. Bring the sound with some portable speakers to amp yourselves up with the pre-game radio shows. And why not get a portable space heater so nobody wusses out from the cool October weather and heads home? 

Decked out like a true fan

Holy War weekend isn’t just about the game, it’s about the atmosphere. Take part in the traditions by showing which side you’re on with Ute or Coug swag found on KSL Classifieds. You may find a vintage jersey, a nifty helmet statue or a team coat to keep you warm.

Watch parties

Can’t make it to the stadium? No problem. Plenty of fans plan backyard or living room watch parties. Get a big screen TV so everyone in the room can see clearly. If the weather permits, watch the game outside on a projector. Make sure you have a squishy sofa or some outdoor furniture to comfortably host everyone. 

For more coverage on the Holy War, head to KSL’s Sports page for all things BYU and Utah football.

Are you and your friends ready to rival at this year’s Holy War? Browse for more Utes or Cougar swag or tickets on KSL Classifieds so you’re ready to rumble on Oct. 18.