If you’re looking for a place to watch Alabama road games with your friends and family, the Cobb Hollywood 16 & IMAX has you covered.
The games are being shown in the Cobb’s largest auditorium, and admission is free while seats last.
Troy McDaniel, general manager of the theater, said this is something he’s been wanting to do for a long time.
“Traditionally, we’re fairly slow like a lot of businesses are on a gameday,” McDaniel said. “This gives us an opportunity where we can put it on the big screen where people who may not be able to go to the game can come and watch it.”
During the game, the theater sets up a concession stand in the auditorium for people to buy food and drinks without having to go to the main concession stand in the building and miss part of the game.
“We’re trying to make it where it can be as much fun as possible and that you don’t have to miss anything,” McDaniel said.
Many who have watched a game at the theater said they have enjoyed the event.
“It was a really cool experience,” said Ben Duckworth, a Tuscaloosa resident who watched the Texas A&M game at the theater. “Just to hang out with friends and watch the game, especially when you don’t have tickets, it’s a good thing to do.”
Attendees can arrive approximately an hour before kickoff to get a good seat and prepare for the game. The theater does not allow outside food or beverages into the auditorium, and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited; however, noise is allowed and encouraged when cheering on the Tide.
Every game not on pay-per-view will be shown.