IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• WEATHER FORECAST: Scattered Showers, High of 66 (Updated 10/4)

• PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:
  Hall of Fame Induction

• DIVISION INSIGNIA:1st Infantry Division

• PARKING LOTS: Open at 6:00am - Currently in need of parking on Saturday? Please access West Point through Washington Gate (Blue Parking Route) where you will be guided into general parking for this weekend's game at no additional cost.

• TICKET WINDOWS OPEN: Day of game and the pre-paid ticket will call windows open at 9:30am. The pre-paid ticket window is located at the ticket office at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium. This window is for fans that have purchased tickets within 10 days prior to the game, or have made other arrangements in advance.
  Player Guest Ticket Window - Opens at 10:00am (Gate 3 Ticket Office)
  Visiting Team & Recruits Ticket Window - Opens at 10:00am (Holleder Center Ticket Office)

• STADIUM GATES: Open at 10:00am.

• GUEST ASSIST: By using the Guest Assist Text System, you can ask questions about security, traffic, parking, guest service tent locations, and more. You can also report issues, concerns, and emergencies. Text the word KNIGHTS to 78247.

• 2023 MEDIA GUIDE: CLICK HERE

• TV: CBS Sports Network

• LISTEN: Varsity Network App.

CARRY-IN/BAG POLICY

In order to increase safety and security measures, a bag policy for Michie Stadium is in effect, mirroring policies enacted by the NFL and many other collegiate venues. 

PARKING & SHUTTLES

Please enter the gate shown on your parking pass. Fans attending the game WITHOUT an advance parking pass, must enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY). **ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation IS ONLY AVAILABLE through Stony Lonesome Gate. (Parking available in H Lot)

• 6:00am - PARKING LOTS OPEN

• 7:30am - SHUTTLE BUSES START

• 10:00am - STADIUM GATES OPEN

NOTE: Shuttle bus transportation ends 90 minutes following the completion of the game.

Parking Pass Gates to Enter:

• Green Passes: Enter Thayer Gate (674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY)

• Red Passes: Enter Stony Lonesome Gate (1 Stony Lonesome Road, West Point, NY)

• Blue Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)

• Gold Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)

• General Public (Day of Game Parking) should enter through Washington Gate.
  Click Here For Additional Information on Parking and Shuttles Or Scroll Down For Maps

GAMEDAY EVENTS TIMELINE

• 9:00am - CADET REVIEW: One of the time honored traditions of a West Point gameday, a full-dress cadet parade takes place on “The Plain” three hours prior to kickoff (weather permitting) for every home game.

• 9:00am - BLACK KNIGHTS ALLEY OPENS: Black Knights Alley is the fan fest that runs along Mills Road, between Michie Stadium and Lusk Reservoir, featuring live music, inflatables for kids, food and beverage, tailgate show, the Michie Stadium Preservation Project Preview Center and more.

• 10:00am - BLACK KNIGHTS WALK: The football players, Rabble Rousers, band and coaches will walk from Gate 3 of Michie Stadium down to the locker room. Line up along Black Knights Alley to cheer on the Black Knights as they enter the stadium for gameday.

• 11:35am - CADET MARCH-ON/NATIONAL ANTHEM: Approximately 30 minutes before kickoff, a Cadet Regiment marches on the field, and the USMA Band performs the National Anthem.

• 11:45am - PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATION: A fan favorite, look skyward as West Point Cadets jump from a helicopter and land minutes later on the field as they parachute in the official game ball approximately 15 minutes before kickoff (weather permitting).

• 12:00pm - KICKOFF: At 12:00pm, the Black Knights take on the Eagles of Boston College!

• HALFTIME: Witness the extraordinary talents of the West Point Band during the halftime show as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring music and composers from the United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Brazil. Additionally we will welcome the newest members of the Army Sports Hall of Fame!