Ticket Information

• Tickets: Early Bird Pricing Ends August 18, 2026

  • $8 Hotdog Meal Until 08/18/26 (game entry included)

    • After 08/18/26, $10 Hotdog Meal (game entry included)

  • $12 Pork Chop Sandwich Meal Until 08/18/26 (game entry included)

    • After 08/18/26, $15 Pork Chop Sandwich Meal (game entry included)

• You can purchase your tailgate tickets online only.

• Tickets for this event are non-refundable.

Know Before You Go

• All students attending will need to purchase a ticket for entry.

  • High schoolers must have their school I.D. to enter.

  • Middle schoolers must be accompanied by a paid parent/guardian.

  • Seating is general admission.

  • One ticket is good for both Freshman and Varsity football games.

• Parent drop off & pick up —> Use Lot C2 of Convocation Center.

• re-entry into stadium is allowed up until half time of the varsity game.

• There is no outside food or drink permitted.

• Free parking is available at the NIU Convocation Center.

• Concessions are cashless. Credit/debit cards are accepted, as well as most digital payment options.

• Large bags and purses are prohibited. View NIU’s bag policy and learn about prohibited items in Huskie Stadium.