Air Force vs. Navy: Know before you go

Air Force hosts Navy on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. in Falcon Stadium. Stadium gates and the ticket office open two hours prior to kickoff. The Academy is expecting a sellout crowd, so early arrival is highly encouraged. Fans parking in lots 1-2 are asked to use the South Gate entrance while fans with parking in lots 3-6 are asked to use the North Gate.

Air Force Athletics announced today that numerous new fan experiences will be introduced during Air Force football games for the 2024 season. In addition to long-standing traditions like the cadet march-on, Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team and flyovers, new fan experiences will be introduced during the upcoming football season.

Kucera Legacy Center: The addition of the Kucera Legacy Center will positively impact all fans in Falcon Stadium. Restroom capacity, concessions options, and ingress and egress gate quantity have all quadrupled in size and volume. Heritage Plaza and a large, covered concourse will maximize efficiency while inside of Falcon Stadium.
The East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center: The East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center, features 850 new indoor premium seats and will provide an unprecedented fan experience at Falcon Stadium. All tickets are inclusive of food, beverages and parking. Season and single game tickets are still available for purchase. Click HERE to purchase.
The Overlook: As part of the Kucera Legacy Center construction project, 350 new premium outdoor chairback seats in The Overlook, have been installed. Overlook tickets include $50 of concessions value, per ticket, per game, that can be redeemed at an exclusive concession stand. To purchase Overlook seats, please click HERE.
Centralized Ticket Services Office: Located on the northeast corner of the Kucera Legacy Center, a new centralized ticket services office will provide ticket sales, customer service, will call, visiting team and recruiting passlist support. All ticket purchases must be made with a debit or credit card.

Food and Beverage: Air Force Athletics launched a new partnership with Falcon Hospitality on July 1, 2024. Falcon Hospitality will open a new commercial kitchen inside of the Kucera Legacy Center, introduce grab and go technology and rebranded west side concessions in addition to new concessions concepts and signature menu items. Air Force Athletics is cashless and all purchases must be made with a debit card, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Fanatics Team Shop: Fanatics will open a new team shop in the concourse of Heritage Plaza of the Kucera Legacy Center. The team shop will introduce new self-checkout technology. Additional gear sales locations will be positioned throughout Falcon Stadium. All team shop transactions are cashless and purchases must be made with a debit card, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

LED Stadium Lighting: All stadium lighting within Falcon Stadium has been upgraded to feature new LED technology. The new system allows for lighting shows that will be used during various moments in games and special events.

New Branding and Wayfinding Signage: There have been significant enhancements to Air Force branding throughout the Kucera Legacy Center and all wayfinding and section signage has been updated throughout Falcon Stadium.

External Events and Space Rental: In addition to food and beverage modernization, Falcon Hospitality will oversee space rentals for external events such as reunions, corporate receptions, weddings and more. To learn more about space rentals, click HERE.

Falcon Alley: Anchored by Diversus Health, Falcon Alley will be the largest ever at Falcon Stadium. Fans are invited to pre-game activities, three hours before kickoff, to enjoy games, inflatables, food, Air Force themed festivities and interact with Air Force teams. Partners vary by game and there will be 15-plus new experiences and activities. Falcon Alley is open to fans of all ages and is free to enter and enjoy.

Premium Tailgates: Turnkey, premium tailgates are offered by RevelXP and are available for season long and individual game purchases. To learn more and to purchase, click HERE.

Falcon Walk: The Falcon Walk will take place approximately two hours and fifteen minutes before kickoff and will begin between the northeast corner of the Kucera Legacy Center and Falcon Alley.

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Enhanced fireworks and pyrotechnics will be used when the Falcons take the field, score, and win!

South Endzone: The Falcon Athletic Fund will introduce a new look in the south endzone. Field level boxes are available to purchase for the season or for single games. Each box includes 12 tickets and access to food and beverage options during the game. To purchase South Endzone Box tickets contact the Falcon Athletic Fund office at 719-333-4545 or giving@airforceathletics.org.

The Air Force Football Gameday Central: The Gameday Central website is the primary location for all information related to your game day experience. The site includes updated maps, information, East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center and construction updates. To visit the site, please click HERE.
For more information on Air Force Athletics tickets and to purchase, please visit: www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895.

Falcon Stadium Entry Policies

NOTE: There is no available storage of prohibited items. Please take items back to vehicle.

USAFA North and South Gates & Parking Lots open 4-hours prior to kickoff.
Stadium Entry Gates open 2-hours prior to kickoff and Ticket Sales/Ticket Resolution will open 3-hours prior to kickoff at the Ticket Services Office at the northeast corner of the Kucera Legacy Center. Early arrival is recommended.

Note: Entry to The East Club presented by L3 Harris at The Kucera Legacy Center opens 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff.

Post-Game tailgating closes 2-hours after the conclusion of each football game.
All persons/personal belongings are subject to search. Entry will be denied if you elect not to consent.

BAGS: There is a CLEAR BAG POLICY for events at Falcon Stadium
- APPROVED BAGS: One clear bag per ticket holder that is plastic/vinyl/PVC not exceeding 12"x12"x12"; one-gallon clear zip lock bag; small clutch bag or fanny pack no larger than 5.5" x 7.5. Diaper bags are permitted with an infant, and are subject to search.
- UNAPPROVED BAGS: Backpacks, camera/binocular cases, bota bags, camelbacks, mesh bags, large printed bags, large purse, tinted plastic bags, oversized tote bags.

APPROVED BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: Only factory-sealed soft sided or empty, 24 oz. or less permitted.
- UNAPPROVED BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: alcohol, glass containers, bottles/cans, hard sided plastic bottles, open cups/containers

FOOD: Permitted if brought inside a transparent, one-gallon zip lock bag – one bag per ticket holder

*NOTE: Certain Food and Beverage exceptions can be made for medical conditions and infants.
**NOTE: NO outside food or drink permitted in the East Club & Blue Silver Club.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Illegal substances (Marijuana is an illegal substance on Federal property).
- Weapons (including, but not limited to: firearms, knives of any type/size, pepper spray/other aerosols, stun-guns, self-defense key rings/key chains, any item that may be used as a projectile or deemed unsafe by Venue Mgmt., and or Security personnel)
- Laser pointers, fireworks, or any item deemed unsafe by venue mgmt., or security personnel
- Unapproved banners/signs (no signs larger than 18" x 24")
- Pets (other than ADA Compliant Service Animals)
- Sticks, bats, poles, umbrellas, frisbees, footballs/balls of any kind, including inflatable balls
- Artificial noisemakers of any kind
- Baby seats, large strollers (collapsible umbrella strollers are permitted)
- Any item that cannot be readily inspected
- No Flash photography, no camera sticks/tripods
- Smoking, vaping, or tobacco of any kind
- Aerosol sprays
- Seatbacks wider than 18 in. (no excessive pockets, concealable areas, or protruding arm rests)

REENTRY: NOT permitted at Falcon Stadium.

CADETS: Must have military ID card and game ticket; backpacks are permitted but will be searched prior to entry; empty water bottles are permitted; food permitted if inside a clear one-gallon zip lock bag

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

*The following behavior will not be tolerated and will lead to automatic ejection*
- Verbal/ physical harassment of home/visiting team, game mgmt. fans, game officials.
- Foul, obscene, offensive or abusive language, gestures or actions that are disruptive or illegal in nature.
- Ethnic intimidation of any kind. i.e. slurs based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or creed.
- Intoxication or signs of alcohol/substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior.
- Interfering with the game or throwing any object onto the field or in the venue - premises.
- Fighting and/or any conduct that endangers/threatens the safety of others.
- Indecent exposure or the wearing of obscene or indecent clothing.
The Air Force Academy Department of Athletics thanks everyone for their cooperation. Our policies are developed to ensure fans enjoy a safe and secure game-day experience.

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