West Chester Announces Preparations For Homecoming Weekend

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University officials released its standard preparations for Saturday's Homecoming football game versus PSAC East rival Bloomsburg. Kickoff is set for 2:06 p.m. at John A. Farrell Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays.

West Chester University's women's rugby team will also be hosting Maryland on the rugby pitch beginning at 11 a.m. All lots located on South Campus are pay lots. All fans, regardless of event they are attending, will have to pay $5 to park.

TICKET PRE-SALE, PARKING AND TAILGATING POLICY
A large crowd is expected and fans travelling to the game are encouraged to arrive early and expect delays. Car-pooling is also very strongly encouraged. Parking in surrounding lots will open at 10 a.m. while ticket booths will open at 12 p.m. Fans are also strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets ahead of time by calling the WCU Ticket Office at (610) 436-2266. Tickets purchased over the phone 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 $10 reserved seating and $8 general admission. Senior Citizens are $5. 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.

Free parking is available on North Campus with shuttle buses running between North and South Campus before and after the game. Fans are encouraged to utilize the shuttle buses to help alleviate traffic and congestion around the field.
 
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