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This Weekend: Home Opener at Husky Stadium
Get ready to cheer for the Huskies at their home opener against Boise State
By Seattle Mag August 26, 2013
This article originally appeared in the August 2013 issue of Seattle Magazine.
The construction crews will clear out just in time for kickoff on Saturday, August 31, when the University of Washington takes on rival Boise State for the home opener—the first game in the thoroughly renovated Husky Stadium. And while you may not be lucky enough to sit in the new luxury suites, remember, every seat in the house still gets an unobstructed view of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains. 7 p.m. Prices vary. 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE; huskystadium.com
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