August 30, 2024 | 6:00pm
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
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Fans are encouraged to arrive early, ALL fans 17 and older must present a valid ID to enter West Point.
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As a reminder, mobile ticketing has been implemented for all Army West Point ticketed events. Click here to learn more with Mobile Ticketing 101.
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Fans attending the game WITHOUT* an advance parking pass, must enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY).
*ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation is ONLY available by entering Stony Lonesome Gate and parking in H Lot. Fans requiring this assistance DO NOT need an advance parking pass for parking in H Lot. H Lot is available for transportation to the parade ground and to Gate 1 and Gate 5 of Michie Stadium (1 Stony Lonesome Road, West Point, NY).
🚗: There will be NO parking on grass fields for Friday's game vs. Lehigh. This will include grass parking availability on Buffalo Soldier Field (BSF), North Athletic Field, and H Lot (grass) parking.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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WEATHER FORECAST: High of 84 - Sunny ☀️ (Updated 8/27)
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PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:
Military Appreciation Day, Black Knight Buddies Game -
DIVISION INSIGNIA: 101st Airborne Division
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PARKING LOTS: Open at 12:00pm - Currently in need of parking on Friday? Please access West Point through Washington Gate (Blue Parking Route) where you will be guided into general parking for this weekend's game at no additional cost.
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TICKET WINDOWS OPEN: Day of game and the pre-paid ticket will call windows open at 3:30pm. The pre-paid ticket window is located at the ticket office at the Holleder Center Ticket Office, directly across from Michie Stadium.
Army Player Guest Tickets - Opens at 3:30pm (Holleder Center Ticket Office)
Visiting Team & Recruits Ticket Window - Opens at 4:00pm (Holleder Center Ticket Office) -
STADIUM GATES: Open at 4:00pm.
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2024 MEDIA GUIDE: CLICK HERE
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TV: CBS Sports Network
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LISTEN: Varsity Network App.
CARRY-IN/BAG POLICY
In order to increase safety and security measures, a bag policy for Michie Stadium is in effect, mirroring policies enacted by the NFL and many other collegiate venues.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Please enter the gate shown on your parking pass. Fans attending the game WITHOUT an advance parking pass, must enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY). **ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation IS ONLY AVAILABLE through Stony Lonesome Gate. (Parking available in H Lot)
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12:00pm - PARKING LOTS OPEN
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1:30pm - SHUTTLE BUSES START
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4:00pm - STADIUM GATES OPEN
NOTE: Shuttle bus transportation ends 90 minutes following the completion of the game.
Parking Pass Gates to Enter:
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Green Passes: Enter Thayer Gate (674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY)
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Red Passes: Enter Stony Lonesome Gate (1 Stony Lonesome Road, West Point, NY)
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Blue Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)
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Gold Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)
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General Public (Day of Game Parking) should enter through Washington Gate.
Click Here For Additional Information on Parking and Shuttles Or Scroll Down For Maps
GAMEDAY EVENTS TIMELINE
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3:00pm - BLACK KNIGHTS ALLEY OPENS: Black Knights Alley is the Fan Fest that runs on Howze Field, between the Foley Center and Michie Stadium. Black Knights Alley features live music, inflatable's for kids, face painting, tailgate show, as well as other vendors. Black Knights Alley is open until kickoff.
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4:00pm - CADET REVIEW: One of the time honored traditions of a West Point gameday, a full-dress cadet parade takes place on “The Plain” prior to kickoff (weather permitting) for every home game. Please note that Friday’s game has the parade two hours prior to kickoff, rather than the three hours typically seen on a Saturday game.
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4:00pm - BLACK KNIGHTS WALK: The football players, Rabble Rousers, band and coaches will walk by Gate 7 of Michie Stadium (next to Black Knights Alley) down to the locker room. Line up along Black Knights Alley to cheer on the Black Knights as they enter the stadium for gameday.
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5:48pm - NATIONAL ANTHEM: The USMA Band performs the National Anthem.
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5:50pm - PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATION: A fan favorite, look skyward as West Point Cadets jump from a helicopter and land minutes later on the field as they parachute in the official game ball approximately 15 minutes before kickoff (weather permitting).
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6:00pm - KICKOFF: At 6:00pm, the Black Knights take on the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh University!
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HALFTIME: Stick around for a performance by the West Point Band!
MOBILE TICKETS - ADD TO YOUR MOBILE WALLET
In advance of the game, please ensure that you add your mobile tickets to your mobile wallet ahead of your visit to West Point. If you do not download and save your mobile tickets to your mobile wallet prior to the event, you will need to use cellular data or Wi-Fi to access your tickets and may have trouble connecting on gameday. Do not print out your digital ticket as printed digital tickets will not be accepted at the gate.
Have additional questions? Contact the ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY.
GAMEDAY SHUTTLE MAP
Gameday Parking Map
Preview Center Near Black Knights Alley:
