VALDOSTA, Ga. - On Saturday, the Valdosta State Blazer football team secured a berth in the 2018 NCAA DII National Championship game with a semifinal win over Notre Dame (Ohio). Next week, the Blazers will travel to McKinney, Texas to compete for the program's fourth national title, and we want you to join us as the Blazers Take Texas!
TEAMS:
The
Valdosta State Blazers (13-0) vs. The
Ferris State Bulldogs (14-0)
TICKETS: Tickets are available for purchase now! Teams have access to 2,000 reserved and general admission tickets, with all tickets being located in prime locations directly behind their team bench on the visitors side. Reserved seats are chairback and $25 each. General Admission seats are bench seating and $20. Children 2 years old and younger will be admitted free of charge.
CLICK HERE and look for Valdosta State sections to purchase your tickets online.
When purchasing tickets, note that the Blazers will be on the Visitor's side of the field.
Gates will open at 1:30 CT (2:30 EST). McKinney ISD Stadium ticket offices are located on both the east and west sides of the stadium. Both ticket offices will open at 1:30 CT (2:30 EST). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 CT (4:05 EST).
Note that there is a $10 parking fee at McKinney ISD Stadium.
VENUE: The NCAA DII Football Championship will be played at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, TX.
MISD STADIUM REGULATIONS
- West side of the stadium is home seating and the east side is visitor seating. Tickets must be purchased for your team's side only.
- No re-entry to stadium without the purchase of a new ticket.
- No outside food or drink is allowed.
- Only vendors with prior approval may distribute information/merchandise at MISD stadium.
- No pets and/or live mascots will be allowed.
- All MISD policies regarding banned substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and e-cigs will be strictly enforced.
- All spectators must be appropriately clothed. Administrators reserve the right to eject anyone wearing offensive items.
MISD stadium has a no-bag policy beginning fall of 2018.
LODGING: The Westin Stonebrier Hotel & Golf Club will be the "VSU Fan Hotel" for alumni and friends throughout the duration of the NCAA Division II National Championship weekend. The hotel is located at 1549 Legacy Drive in Frisco, TX 75034, and reservations can be made by calling
972-668-8000.
TRAVEL: Beginning Monday morning, fans can book their Blazer Fan Travel Package by calling South Georgia Travel at
229-244-2324 or
1-800-248-2324. VSU Student Life is also providing fan bus options for students and fans. For more information on the fan bus,
CLICK HERE.
EVENT COVERAGE: The championship game will be televised on ESPNU. Radio coverage can also be heard live on Talk 92.1FM in Valdosta and online at
www.talk921.com. Live stats will be available at www.vstateblazers.com.
WATCH PARTY: Individuals that can't make the trip to Texas can attend watch parties in select locations throughout the state of Georgia. See below for locations and times.
- VALDOSTA, Ga. - The Salty Snapper will open their patio at 3:00 p.m. EST, one hour before the 4:00 p.m. EST kickoff. Look for a Championship Menu and Drink Specials
- SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Coach's Corner, Savannah's legendary, award winning, family fun, sports bar and restaurant will kickoff their watch party at 3:30 p.m. EST, 30 minutes prior to the 4:00 p.m. EST kickoff. The Coach's Corner is located at 3016 E. Victory, Dr. in Savannah.
- ATLANTA, Ga. - Sports & Social, located in The Battery Atlanta, will host a watch party in the city of Atlanta on Saturday.
PRE-GAME PEP RALLY: A joint Pep-Rally is scheduled for Friday night, December 14th, at Tupps Brewery on 721 Anderson, Street in McKinney, Texas, 75069. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m.
TAILGATING: The Valdosta State Alumni Association will be hosting a Pre-Game Tailgate for Alumni and Friends at 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturday before the game. If you plan to attend, please
CLICK HERE to RSVP via email. See the image below for tailgating location.
***Look for additional updates on this site throughout the week as they become available.***
