Air Force vs. Duquesne: Know before you go
9/2/2026 3:54:00 PM | Football
Air Force opens the 2026 season vs. Duquesne Saturday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. in Falcon Stadium. Stadium gates open two hours prior to kickoff, while the ticket office opens three hours ahead of kickoff. 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 4-6 are asked to use the North Gate. Fans parking in lot 3 may enter either gate.
Air Force Football vs. Duquesne, Saturday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m. MT
To ease travel for families and guests attending Air Force football games on the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Academy will adjust installation entry protocols. During the specific time listed below, no base pass or pre-registration will be required for U.S. citizens, however, it is still a requirement for all visitors to have a U.S. government-issued ID or passport on their persons, if over the age of 18. All Foreign Nationals with a passport are still required to register with the Pass and Registration Office for installation access. For ease of traffic, visitors are encouraged to use the North and South gates for football games.
Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 a.m.
Air Force Athletics announced new fan experiences for Air Force football games in 2026. 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.
Air Force Athletics announced today that several new fan experiences will be introduced during Air Force football games for the 2026 season. In addition to long time, fan favorite traditions like the Cadet march-on, the Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team and flyovers, new fan experiences will be introduced during the Falcons' first seven-game home schedule since the 2022 season.
2026 Promotional Schedule: The 2026 Air Force football season is full of new promotions and fan experiences! Please see promotional schedule here.
New Concessions Items: Falcon Hospitality will offer several new concession items this year. These specialty items include a loaded brisket burnt ends potato, the Fly By Nacho, the Wingman Hot Dog, Air Superiority Sandwich, Co-Pilot Protein Bowl. View them here.
The Hangar in Falcon Alley: New, improved and lower priced premium tailgates are now offered by Air Force Athletics and are available for season-long and individual game purchases. The Hangar is located in the heart of Falcon Alley, the center of the Air Force Football pre-game experience. To learn more and to purchase, click here.
New Fanatics Shopping Experiences: A newly designed Fanatics Team Shop has been installed at the south end of Falcon Stadium, inside Gate 3. The shop features more square footage, new items and improved access. Fanatics locations are now available on all levels of Falcon Stadium and in the East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center.
Drone Shows during the North Dakota State Game: For the first time ever, Air Force Athletics will host drone shows during a football game. The customized drone show, sponsored by USAA, CACI, and SkyValor will feature special formations and pyrotechnics and will take place during halftime and the prior to the fourth quarter of the Air Force vs. NDSU game on Sept. 12.
Fan-Friendly Food Pricing: Falcon Hospitality has introduced new fan-friendly concessions items for the 2026 season. $5 hot dogs are available all game, every game, at The Overlook concession stand on the south end of the Kucera Legacy Center, while $5 12oz. draft beers can be purchased at the Red Brick Bud Light beer trailer located South Endzone Grass Area, until 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
The BobbleBird: Introducing the newest member of The Bird family, The BobbleBird. The 6-foot-tall bobblehead of The Bird can be found at different locations of Falcon Stadium each game. Find him, take a picture with him and share it on social media!
Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, and Lightshow: Enhanced fireworks, pyrotechnics and stadium lighting will be used at select points during the game, including when the Falcons take the field, score, prior to the 4th quarter, and win!
Falcon Alley: Anchored by Tommy's Express Car Wash, 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, corporate partner displays, Air Force themed festivities and interact with Air Force teams. Falcon Alley is open to fans of all ages and is free to enter and enjoy.
Falcon Nation Tailgate: The Falcon Nation tailgate hosts USAFA reunions and individuals throughout the season. To purchase Falcon Nation Tailgate tickets, visit: https://www.usafa.org/events.
Premium Reserved Parking Sales: Air Force Athletics has premium reserved parking, both season-long and single-game basis, located in Lots 3R and 4R, just a short walk from the Kucera Legacy Center and east side of Falcon Stadium. All spaces in Lots 3R and 4R are individually numbered. To purchase premium reserved parking, visit www.aftickets.com.
YETI Commemorative Cups: As part of a growing partnership, Falcon Hospitality will be selling commemorative Air Force branded YETI cups throughout the season that will include a beverage with purchase, at select concession stands.
Lowest Priced Season Tickets: 2026 season tickets are available for only $101 per seat in Zone 6! Fans can be a season ticket holder and catch all seven home games in sections, U2, U12, and U13!
The East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center: Limited seating remains in the new indoor premium seating space and the East Club Outdoor Chairbacks. Ticket purchasers will enjoy premium reserved parking, presented by Lexus of Colorado Springs, in Lot 2KLC and Lot 4KLC and an unprecedented fan experience at Falcon Stadium. To purchase premium seating, visit www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895.
Installation Access Improvements: For Air Force football games, no base pass or pre-registration will be required for U.S. citizens, however, it is still a requirement for all visitors to have a U.S. government-issued ID or passport on their persons, if over the age of 18. All Foreign Nationals with a passport are still required to register with the Pass and Registration Office for installation access.
The Air Force Football Gameday Central webpage, complete with stadium and parking maps, important information, and updates and will serve as the primary location for all information related to your game day experience at Air Force Football. Please click here.
For more information and to purchase Air Force Athletics tickets, please visit: www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895. To learn more about premium seating opportunities, click here.
Falcon Stadium Entry Policies
NOTE: There is no available storage of prohibited items. Please take items back to vehicle.
BAGS: There is a CLEAR BAG POLICY for events at Falcon Stadium.
BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: Water is the only beverage allowed.
FOOD: Permitted if brought inside a transparent, one-gallon zip lock bag – one bag per ticket holder
**NOTE: Certain food & beverages, bags, oxygen cannisters, epi-pens, diabetes needles, canes & wheelchairs are allowed for medical conditions/medical purposes and for infants/pumping needs. **
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
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.
FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
*The following behavior will not be tolerated and will lead to automatic ejection*
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.
Air Force Football vs. Duquesne, Saturday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m. MT
To ease travel for families and guests attending Air Force football games on the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Academy will adjust installation entry protocols. During the specific time listed below, no base pass or pre-registration will be required for U.S. citizens, however, it is still a requirement for all visitors to have a U.S. government-issued ID or passport on their persons, if over the age of 18. All Foreign Nationals with a passport are still required to register with the Pass and Registration Office for installation access. For ease of traffic, visitors are encouraged to use the North and South gates for football games.
Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 a.m.
Air Force Athletics announced new fan experiences for Air Force football games in 2026. 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.
Air Force Athletics announced today that several new fan experiences will be introduced during Air Force football games for the 2026 season. In addition to long time, fan favorite traditions like the Cadet march-on, the Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team and flyovers, new fan experiences will be introduced during the Falcons' first seven-game home schedule since the 2022 season.
2026 Promotional Schedule: The 2026 Air Force football season is full of new promotions and fan experiences! Please see promotional schedule here.
New Concessions Items: Falcon Hospitality will offer several new concession items this year. These specialty items include a loaded brisket burnt ends potato, the Fly By Nacho, the Wingman Hot Dog, Air Superiority Sandwich, Co-Pilot Protein Bowl. View them here.
The Hangar in Falcon Alley: New, improved and lower priced premium tailgates are now offered by Air Force Athletics and are available for season-long and individual game purchases. The Hangar is located in the heart of Falcon Alley, the center of the Air Force Football pre-game experience. To learn more and to purchase, click here.
New Fanatics Shopping Experiences: A newly designed Fanatics Team Shop has been installed at the south end of Falcon Stadium, inside Gate 3. The shop features more square footage, new items and improved access. Fanatics locations are now available on all levels of Falcon Stadium and in the East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center.
Drone Shows during the North Dakota State Game: For the first time ever, Air Force Athletics will host drone shows during a football game. The customized drone show, sponsored by USAA, CACI, and SkyValor will feature special formations and pyrotechnics and will take place during halftime and the prior to the fourth quarter of the Air Force vs. NDSU game on Sept. 12.
Fan-Friendly Food Pricing: Falcon Hospitality has introduced new fan-friendly concessions items for the 2026 season. $5 hot dogs are available all game, every game, at The Overlook concession stand on the south end of the Kucera Legacy Center, while $5 12oz. draft beers can be purchased at the Red Brick Bud Light beer trailer located South Endzone Grass Area, until 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
The BobbleBird: Introducing the newest member of The Bird family, The BobbleBird. The 6-foot-tall bobblehead of The Bird can be found at different locations of Falcon Stadium each game. Find him, take a picture with him and share it on social media!
Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, and Lightshow: Enhanced fireworks, pyrotechnics and stadium lighting will be used at select points during the game, including when the Falcons take the field, score, prior to the 4th quarter, and win!
Falcon Alley: Anchored by Tommy's Express Car Wash, 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, corporate partner displays, Air Force themed festivities and interact with Air Force teams. Falcon Alley is open to fans of all ages and is free to enter and enjoy.
Falcon Nation Tailgate: The Falcon Nation tailgate hosts USAFA reunions and individuals throughout the season. To purchase Falcon Nation Tailgate tickets, visit: https://www.usafa.org/events.
Premium Reserved Parking Sales: Air Force Athletics has premium reserved parking, both season-long and single-game basis, located in Lots 3R and 4R, just a short walk from the Kucera Legacy Center and east side of Falcon Stadium. All spaces in Lots 3R and 4R are individually numbered. To purchase premium reserved parking, visit www.aftickets.com.
YETI Commemorative Cups: As part of a growing partnership, Falcon Hospitality will be selling commemorative Air Force branded YETI cups throughout the season that will include a beverage with purchase, at select concession stands.
Lowest Priced Season Tickets: 2026 season tickets are available for only $101 per seat in Zone 6! Fans can be a season ticket holder and catch all seven home games in sections, U2, U12, and U13!
The East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center: Limited seating remains in the new indoor premium seating space and the East Club Outdoor Chairbacks. Ticket purchasers will enjoy premium reserved parking, presented by Lexus of Colorado Springs, in Lot 2KLC and Lot 4KLC and an unprecedented fan experience at Falcon Stadium. To purchase premium seating, visit www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895.
Installation Access Improvements: For Air Force football games, no base pass or pre-registration will be required for U.S. citizens, however, it is still a requirement for all visitors to have a U.S. government-issued ID or passport on their persons, if over the age of 18. All Foreign Nationals with a passport are still required to register with the Pass and Registration Office for installation access.
The Air Force Football Gameday Central webpage, complete with stadium and parking maps, important information, and updates and will serve as the primary location for all information related to your game day experience at Air Force Football. Please click here.
For more information and to purchase Air Force Athletics tickets, please visit: www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895. To learn more about premium seating opportunities, click here.
Falcon Stadium Entry Policies
NOTE: There is no available storage of prohibited items. Please take items back to vehicle.
- Parking Lots open 4 hours prior to kickoff.
- Tailgating Setup/Start is no earlier than 4 hours prior to kick. Tailgating ends promptly 2 hours after game.
- Ticket Office/Will-Call opens 3 hours prior to kick.
- The East Club presented by L3 Harris at The Kucera Legacy Center opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff.
- Stadium Entry Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff.
- All Athletic Department facilities are cashless venues
- 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 with an infant present and breast pumping equipment are permitted but are subject to search.
- UNAPPROVED BAGS: Backpacks, camera/binocular cases, bota bags, camelbacks, mesh bags, large purse, tinted plastic bags, oversized tote bags.
BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: Water is the only beverage allowed.
- APPROVED BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: Water bottles must be clear, soft plastic, 24 oz or less, and either factory sealed or empty for refilling purposes.
- UNAPPROVED BEVERAGES/BOTTLES: alcohol, soda, colored flavored water/beverages that are not clear, glass containers, cans, hard plastic or metal bottles, open cups/containers.
FOOD: Permitted if brought inside a transparent, one-gallon zip lock bag – one bag per ticket holder
**NOTE: Certain food & beverages, bags, oxygen cannisters, epi-pens, diabetes needles, canes & wheelchairs are allowed for medical conditions/medical purposes and for infants/pumping needs. **
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Illegal substances – NOTE: 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 – pets whose function is to provide emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Must be ADA Compliant Only
- Sticks, bats, poles, umbrellas, aerosol sprays, frisbees, footballs/balls of any kind, including inflatable balls
- Artificial noisemakers of any kind, or any item that cannot be readily inspected
- Baby seats, large strollers (collapsible umbrella strollers are permitted)
- Smoking, vaping, or the use of any type of tobacco, or nicotine product is strictly prohibited
- Flash photography, camera sticks/tripods
- Seatbacks wider than 18 in. are prohibited (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.
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 result in irresponsible behavior.
- Interfering with the game, or throwing any object towards team benches, or 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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