Syracuse x Grateful Dead Steal Your Faceoff Lax Tee

Officially licensed by University of Syracuse and the Grateful Dead - available exclusively through Class Trip.

On October 20, 1984, the Carrier Dome traded slam dunks for soaring jams as the Grateful Dead rolled into Syracuse University. For one night, the usual Orange crowd swapped their game-day chants for Bertha, Greatest Story Ever Told, and West L.A. Fadeaway. The dome, normally buzzing with basketball energy, became a swirling sea of Deadheads, where the only full-court press was on the dance floor. Upstate New York might not have had California sunshine, but the music brought plenty of warmth, turning the Dome into a haven for both students and traveling fans. Syracuse’s legendary lacrosse program, one of the most storied in NCAA history, has always embodied a free-flowing, improvisational style that wouldn’t feel out of place at a Dead show. With 11 national championships and a reputation for creativity on the field, the Orange have built a legacy that’s equal parts grit and rhythm.