SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State University Athletics has announced the availability of single-game tickets for the upcoming 2010 football season, beginning Wednesday, August 11 at Noon.
Season tickets also remain on sale for the five-game home slate, starting at $50.
Individual game ticket prices for this season are $10 for upper and lower level reserved bleacher seating, $14 for reserved bleacher-back seats, and $20 for chairback seats. Faculty, staff and senior tickets are $6, $11, and $16, respectively in the three seating areas. Add $2 for all tickets for Homecoming (Oct. 23).
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Chevy Pickup Window box office at JQH Arena, by phone at (417) 836-7678 or on-line at www.MissouriStateTix.com. Until classes resume, the JQH Arena box office is open Noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and will resume regular office hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 23.
The Bears open the 2010 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. against Eastern Kentucky. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the players and coaches on Wednesday, August 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Plaster Field. Other MSU teams will also be on hand to mingle with fans and engage in games, skills competitions and give-aways.
Other home games include: Saturday, Oct. 2 vs. Youngstown State (1 p.m.); Saturday, Oct. 23 vs. Western Illinois (1 p.m.); Sat., Oct. 30 vs. Southern Illinois (2 p.m.), and Saturday, Nov. 20 vs. North Dakota State (1 p.m.).
Promotional dates for this season include Family Weekend on Oct. 2, a game which will also feature reunions for the 1989 and 1990 Missouri State playoff teams; Homecoming on Oct. 23; Missouri State Showcase on Oct. 30; and Senior Day on Nov. 20.
Special ticket packages available include:
Single Game Packages
- Food, Fun and Football Family Pack: One of the best values available, this package includes 4 reserved bleacher tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi soft drinks for just $50!!
- Kids Free: All kids 12 and under receive a free reserved bleacher seat for all games.
- Group Rates: $5 per ticket for all groups of 15 or more. Call (417) 836-4143 for details.
- Middle School and Youth Teams: $5 per ticket. Call (417) 836-4143 for details.
- High School Teams: Free admission with team roster. Call (417) 836-4143 for details.
Season Packages
- Young Bears Fund Package: 25% discount on all season ticket packages for Missouri State Bears Fund members, ages 22-27. Other benefits include: 50% discounts on PRIME Overtime Club memberships for basketball; 25% discount on season tickets for volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball; 50% discount on Annual Seat Assessments for basketball and football seats; special individual game ticket promotions and networking opportunities throughout the year. For information, please the Bears Fund Office at (417) 836-4143 or email athleticsdevelopment@missouristate.edu.
- Faculty/Staff Season Packages: Missouri State faculty and staff may purchase season tickets for $25 for reserved bleacher seats; $40 for reserved bleacher-back seats; and $50 for chairback seats.
- Senior Season Packages: All senior citizens are eligible for special discounted season tickets as follows: $50 for reserved bleachers; $72 for reserved bleacher-back seats; and $90 for chairback seating areas.