Football Season Opener

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University officials released its standard preparations for Thursday's football season opener versus non-conference opponent Bentley. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at John A. Farrell Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays.
 
It is Community Day at Farrell Stadium as the Golden Rams embark on their 2017 campaign. At halftime, West Chester will honor local area township and borough dignitaries as well as the University's baseball team that won the 2017 national championship. Stick around after the game as a fireworks display will take place.
 
TICKET PRE-SALE, PARKING AND TAILGATING POLICY
Fans travelling to the game are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays. Car-pooling is also very strongly encouraged. Thursday evening classes will still be held as scheduled, and parking lots around the stadium will fill up quickly.
 
Parking in surrounding lots will open at 3 p.m. while ticket windows are opening at 4:30 p.m.
A pregame tailgate will be held near the scoreboard end zone, beginning at 4:30 p.m. West Chester's giveaway for the opener will be a rally towel while supplies last.
 
Fans are also strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets ahead of time by calling the WCU Ticket Office at (610) 436-2266. Tickets purchased online at: http://wcupatix.com, or over the phone. Phone orders will be left at the Will Call Window. This should help alleviate long lines at the ticket windows on the day of the game. West Chester University students can purchase tickets for friends and family during the week at the SSI Window in Sykes Student Union Center, or by calling the WCU Ticket Office.
 
Tickets are $12 reserved seating and $10 general admission. Senior Citizens are $7. Group rates are also available. Parking in stadium lots is $5.
 
However, space is limited. Tailgating is permitted in Lot Q South only. That is the lot south of Farrell Stadium. Alcohol is NOT permitted in the tailgate area.
 
WCU BAG-CHECK POLICY
West Chester University has a bag-check policy in place at all its major events, including home football contests. The policy requires anyone with a bag to open the bag and allow it to be searched prior to entering the stadium or large event venue.  Should the bag carrier not want their bag searched they will not be permitted to enter the stadium or venue with it. A clear bag would be acceptable as we can view contents.