Student football ticket guidelines 2020

University Communications|September 1, 2020

The Parthenon

Marshall’s players shake hands with fans after the Herd defeats Rice University on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

An announcement from Marshall Athletics:

“Marshall Athletics has announced football student ticket guidelines and policies for the 2020 season.

Please go here to watch the full instructional video on student ticketing this year: https://youtu.be/Ci765KRFo-M

There have been many changes made to student ticketing for home games at The Joan this fall. These changes are:

  • The student gate for football games is Gate F (southeast corner) of Joan C. Edwards Stadium. This is the gate behind Wendy’s on 5th
  • Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kick-off for each game.
  • There will beno paper student tickets distributed this season. In order to gain entry into the football games, all you will need is your Marshall ID. The digital ID on your phone is recommended. If you have not set this up, please contact Campus ID Services in Drinko Library.
  • Per WV state guidelines and social distancing protocols as well as remaining in line with how the rest of the stadium was socially distanced, the Marshall student section will have amaximum capacity of 1,509.
    • 150 student guest tickets will be sold on game day for $20 each at the football stadium Gate F ticket window. They cannot be purchased in advance. These tickets will be sold starting two hours prior to kick-off.
  • The student sections are going to be sections 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 221,and 223 as they have been in the past.
    • Seating is still first-come, first-served in these sections
    • You will be required to skip a seat in between each student and every other row in each section is to remain empty.
      • The rows that will remain empty will be marked on the end seats of each row.
    • There is no re-entry this season. Once you have scanned your ID to enter the game, you will not be permitted to leave and then re-enter the game.
    • Facial coverings must be worn at all times inside the stadium. When eating and drinking, you are permitted to remove your mask but you must start wearing it again after you are finished.
    • MarshallU HealthCheck is recommended to be completed prior to coming to the game.

Students that come to the games this season are expected to know and adhere to these policies. Students not following these policies and regulations will be subject to removal from the game. If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you at The Joan this season! GO HERD!”