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Massachusetts Football Announces 2018 McGuirk Alumni Stadium Game Kickoff Times

July 24, 2018 | Football

AMHERST, Mass. University of Massachusetts Athletics announced the kickoff times for the five football games at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Tuesday. All home games will be broadcast live on Eleven Sports Network. Additional information on a New England-based regional sports network home for all UMass football coverage will be announced ahead of the season.

The Maroon and White begin the campaign at 5:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 25 when Duquesne visits town. Following the contest against Duquesne, the remaining four games at McGuirk Alumni Stadium against Charlotte (Sept. 22), USF (Oct. 6), Coastal Carolina (Oct. 20) and Liberty (Nov. 3) will all kick off at 3:30 p.m.
 
The kickoff time for the Sat., Nov. 10 game against BYU at Gillette Stadium will be announced at a later date.

All dates and times are subject to change.
 
2018 UMASS FOOTBALL HOME GAME KICKOFF TIMES
Sat., Aug. 25 vs. Duquesne – 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 22 vs. Charlotte – 3:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 6 vs. USF – 3:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 20 vs. Coastal Carolina – 3:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 3 vs. Liberty – 3:30 p.m.
 
Season, group and single game tickets are available currently, alongside the UMass Football Flex Pass. UMass Athletics previously announced themes for each of the six home games, including against BYU on Sat., Nov. 10, as well. Details on ticket pricing, the UMass Football Flex Pass and themes for each home game are provided below.
 
2018 UMASS FOOTBALL SINGLE GAME TICKET INFORMATION • PURCHASE TICKETS
Single game tickets are available to the general public for $25 for each of the five contests at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. They cost $30 for the lower level and $60 for the Putnam Club when Massachusetts hosts BYU at Gillette Stadium on Sat., Nov. 10.
 
A variety of discounts are available for the five contests at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, including $20 for faculty, staff and youth, as well as $12 for groups of 10-74 persons and $10 per ticket for groups of 75 or larger.
 
SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICING INFORMATION
At McGuirk Alumni Stadium
$25 – General Public
$20 – Faculty, Staff, Youth
 
At Gillette Stadium
$60 – Putnam Club
$30 – Lower Level
 
2018 UMASS FOOTBALL GROUP TICKET INFORMATION • REQUEST TICKETS
Group ticket sales for the five games at McGuirk Alumni Stadium begin at $12 per ticket when fans purchase for between 10 and 74 persons and decreases to $10 for 75 or more tickets. Massachusetts also hosts BYU at Gillette Stadium on Sat., Nov. 10, with tickets available beginning at $25 for 10-to-24 tickets, $15 for groups of 25-to-74 and $12 for 75 or more tickets.
 
GROUP TICKET PRICING INFORMATION
Games at McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Groups of 10-74 persons: $12
Groups of 75 or more persons: $10
 
UMass vs. BYU at Gillette Stadium (Nov. 10)
Groups of 10-24 persons: $25
Groups of 25-74 persons: $15
Groups of 75 or more persons: $12
 
2018 UMASS FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION • PURCHASE TICKETS
Season ticket packages to all six home contests and tickets for the six away games are currently available. Contact the Mullins Center Box Office for more information on purchasing tickets to road contests or season packages to see the Minutemen at home.
 
University of Massachusetts staff and faculty, young alumni and band parents can purchase season tickets at $110 for the six-game home slate. Season tickets are available to the public for $125.
 
Season ticket holders have the option to upgrade ticket packages at Gillette Stadium and McGuirk Alumni Stadium. For only $25 per ticket, season ticket holders can upgrade your seats at Gillette Stadium to the Putnam Club. Access to the Hunt Room at McGuirk Alumni Stadium is available for season ticket holders who donate a minimum of $1,500 to the Gridiron Club.
 
Season ticket holders will receive one (1) complimentary parking pass for Lot 22 or the South Stadium Loop per four (4) season tickets purchased. Parking in Lot 11 or Stadium Drive is only available for season ticket holders and requires a non-refundable donation of $50 per pass (one (1) pass per four (4) season tickets). Lot assignment is determined through the UMass Season Ticket Priority Point System.
 
UMass football season ticket holders can purchase additional season-long parking passes for $25 per pass in Lot 22 or the South Stadium Loop. Lot 33 is a game day cash-only lot and is not available on a season-long basis. Parking options for the contest against BYU at Gillette Stadium will be released at a later date.
 
2018 UMASS FOOTBALL FLEX PASS • PURCHASE
Massachusetts Athletics will also offer a "flex pass" for all five McGuirk Alumni Stadium games in 2018. Young alumni (2014-18 graduating classes) can purchase a pass for $49 while it is available to the general public for $99. More information on the flex pass is available through the Mullins Center Box Office staff at 866-UMASS-TIX.
 
HOME GAME FAN EXPERIENCE THEMES
Aug. 25 vs. Duquesne: Youth Day
Sept. 22 vs. Charlotte: Class of 2022/Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game
Oct. 6 vs. USF: Hall of Fame/Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Oct. 20 vs. Coastal Carolina: Family Weekend/Hometown Heroes Game
Nov. 3 vs. Liberty: Homecoming
Nov. 10 vs. BYU (at Gillette Stadium): Band Day/Military Appreciation Game
 
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