SFSU teams up with the Giants for annual alumni night at the ballpark

Dozens of alumni, students bring their Gator purple and gold to Major League Baseball  

The Gators of San Francisco State University took over the home of the San Francisco Giants on April 7 for alumni night. Dozens of SFSU alumni and students gathered to attend the 10th annual San Francisco State University Night at a Major League Baseball game between the Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park. 

The crowd could feel the SFSU presence beyond the many fans dressed in their best Gator purple and gold. The pre-game festivities included 2025 SFSU Alumni Hall of Fame inductee Ghazi Shami throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and the daughter of fellow Alumni Hall of Famer Evan Kidera yelling out, “Play ball!” Gators volleyball star Kimberly DeBoer, a 2025 NCAA Women of the Year Top 30 Honoree, was interviewed on the field. SFSU’s mascot, Alli Gator, shimmied and danced alongside their Giants counterpart in costume, Lou Seal. 

Fans coming for the SFSU Night purchased tickets at a 30% discount and received a special roped hat bearing logos of both the Giants and the Gators.  

SFSU Night is not the only time the Gators take over Oracle Park. We also host our annual Commencement ceremony at the world-class ballpark, honoring all of our world-class Gator graduates. This year’s Commencement is scheduled for Thursday, May 21. 

Learn more about the SFSU Alumni Association.