East Texas A&M University Athletics

2016 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CENTRAL No. 4 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at No. 1 Grand Valley State Lakers Saturday, November 26 | Allendale, Mich. | Lubbers Stadium | 1 p.m. EST, Noon CST

How much are tickets and how can I purchase them?
Per NCAA guidelines,  Texas A&M–Commerce will have 500 Reserved Seats directly behind the Visiting Team bench.

Ticket Prices for these seats are $15.00.

Ticket procedure:

1. Call the GVSU Athletic Ticket Office, at (616) 331-3200 for tickets in the Lions’ assigned block. Tickets in sections 118, 119, 218 and 219 directly behind your team's bench. These tickets are for sale for Lion fans ONLY. When contacting GVSU to purchase tickets, fans need to indicate they are with Texas A&M-Commerce to gain access to those tickets held for Lion fans. These tickets will NOT be available for online purchase so as to ensure only Lion fans can buy these tickets.

2. All tickets in these sections will be available on the day of the game for purchase at Lubbers Stadium beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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If I can't make it to Michigan, is there a watch party in Dallas?
Yes.  Here are the details:

LION CHAMPIONS FUND – Official Dallas Area Watch Party

Lakewood’s First and 10 6465 E. Mockingbird, #316 Dallas, TX, 75214 Kickoff at Noon (Opens at 11 a.m.) A&M-Commerce Reserved Spirit Section Food and drink specials if dressed in Lion spirit wear

If I can't make it to the watch party, how can I watch at home?
The game will be available online on ESPN3, through the WatchESPN app on mobile devices and tablets, and at http://www.WatchESPN.com. A direct link will be available later in the week.

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SPECTATOR PARKING & TAILGATING

If I travel to Michigan, are tailgating spaces available?
Please refer all spectators to the GVSU Athletics Web page and the Lubbers Stadium Guidelines for all tailgating and stadium regulations.

Parking Lots C, D, F, G: $5.00/car $25.00/RV and $5 for Lot B: Handicap parking $5/car

Tailgating may begin 3 hours prior to kickoff (10:00 am) and all tailgating must end at kickoff. Visiting team tailgate is encouraged in LOT F. Full tailgating rules may be found at http://www.gvsulakers.com/sports/2014/6/3/football_fanguide.aspx?id=19 .

What can I bring into the stadium and what should I leave behind?
PERMITTED ITEMS
The following items are PERMITTED in Lubbers Stadium:
Single seat chair backs (can only take up one seat)
Binoculars
Cell phones and pagers
Small cameras and radios
Blankets and rain apparel
Strollers (must not take up an additional seat)
Soft sided Bags/purses/diaper bags no larger than 18x14x4 without rollers. All bags will be inspected at the designated bag check line. GVSU Public Safety will have the right to deny the entrance of any bag they deem questionable.
Duffle bags are prohibited.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are PROHIBITED in Lubbers Stadium:

• Bags larger than 18x14x4, duffle bags, and bags with rollers. GVSU Staff will have the right to deny the entrance of any sized bag if they deem questionable.
• Containers of any kind including aerosol cans and spray cans
• Umbrellas, flags, and flagpoles
• Still photography cameras with a lens that is more than 6" in length
• Outside beverages or food of any kind
• Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks, kegs, and bottled water
• Camcorders and tripods
• Pets (excludes disability assistance animals)
• Artificial Noisemakers, unless distributed by GVSU Athletics
• Promotional items (such as: Towels, Sack Packs, Drawstring Bags, Koozies, Mini Footballs, Tote Bags and Frisbees) unless distributed by GVSU Athletics or approved partners.

*The University reserves the right to refuse entry or eject anyone not adhering to these stadium regulations.

provided on a limited basis (uniforms, practice gear, towels). Please make arrangements with Garron Lucius, prior to your arrival: 616-331-3011. 
 

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DIRECTIONS TO ALLENDALE

How do I get to GVSU?
From Chicago: I-94 East to I-196/US-31 (Exit 34) at Benton Harbor. Continue on I-196 East toward Grand Rapids. Take US-31 (Exit 44) north to M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive). Turn right (east) on M-45 and go approximately 12 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn right (south). Approximately 200 miles from Chicago. PLEASE NOTE: Michigan is one hour ahead of Illinois (EST). 

From Detroit/Lansing: I-96 West to I-196 West (Gerald R. Ford Freeway) through downtown Grand Rapids. Exit Lake Michigan Drive/M-45 (Exit 75). Take M-45 approximately 12 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn left (south). Approximately160 miles from Detroit and 75 miles from Lansing. 

From Holland: US-31 North to M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive). Turn right (east) on M-45 and go approximately 12 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn right (south). Approximately 25 miles from Holland. 

From Kalamazoo: US-131 North to I-196 West (Gerald R. Ford Freeway). Exit Lake Michigan Drive/M-45 (Exit 75). Take M-45 approximately 12 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn left (south). Approximately 65 miles from Kalamazoo. 

From Muskegon: I-96 East to Coopersville (exit 16). Turn right on 68th Avenue and go approximately 6 miles. Turn left (east) on M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive). Go approximately 3 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn right (south). Approximately 45 miles from Muskegon. 

From Northern Michigan: US-131 South to Grand Rapids. Take I-196 West to Lake Michigan Drive/M-45 (Exit 75). Take M-45 approximately 12 miles to Grand Valley’s entrance and turn left (south). Approximately 160 miles from Traverse City.