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2017 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CENTRAL
National Championship Game
No. 8 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs. West Florida Argonauts
Saturday, December 16 | Kansas City, Kan. | Children's Mercy Park | 5 p.m. |
For the first time in program history, your A&M-Commerce Lions will play in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game! After taking out Harding in the semifinals in front of a stadium record crowd, the Lions head to Kansas City for the final step in the playoffs..
This is your one stop information source for all things related to the Lions' 2017 NCAA National Championship Game trip. This will provide as much initial clarity as possible, and will be updated with information in advance of the game as details are finalized.
This page will be continuously updated as new details are completed throughout the week. Keep checking back for more information!
TICKETS
How much are tickets and how do I purchase them?
Ticket Prices:Â
| A&M-Commerce Section tickets - Pre-Sale |
$25.00Â |
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Visit LionAthletics.com/KCTickets for tickets in the designated A&M-Commerce sections.
SPECIAL EVENTS
YES! On Friday at 7 p.m., we encourage every Lion fan in KC to attend the Championship Pep Rally in the Kansas City Power & Light District!
AFTER THE GAME
Immediately after the game, we will celebrate a fantastic season, as well as the graduation of our seniors in the Boulevard Members Club, directly behind our reserved fan section in Children's Mercy Park.
Drinks will available for purchase and complimentary appetizers will be on hand
Come celebrate our graduating seniors with a special ceremony!
BROADCAST INFORMATION / WATCH FROM TEXAS
I cannot make the game, will it be on TV?
The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and the ESPN apps. Kevin Davis will be the play-by-play announcer, Tom Luginbill will be the color commentator, and Paul Carcatera will be the on-field commentator.
Channel Guide:
Spectrum Time Warner Cable (Commerce & Greenville): Channel 59
DirecTV: Channel 209
Dish: Channel 143
Will the game be on radio?
Yes. The Lion Sports Radio Network - 89.9 KETR - will broadcast the game with Charlie Chitwood (Play-by-Play) and Brock Callaway (Color) on the call. Pre-game begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Lions Roar Weekly Radio Show will air one hour prior to kickoff. You can stream the broadcast at
www.KETR.org.
Will there be any watch parties in the area?
Yes. Here are the details:
COMMERCE
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LION CHAMPIONS FUND – Official Dallas Area Watch Party
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Lakewood’s First and 10
6465 E. Mockingbird, #316
Dallas, TX, 75214
Kickoff at 5 p.m.Â
A&M-Commerce Reserved Spirit Section
Food and drink specials if dressed in Lion spirit wear
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The watch parties will feature Lion drink and appetizer specials, and several Lion spirit giveaways during the game. For more information, contactÂ
Lion Champions Fund Executive Director Taylor Phelps.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Children's Mercy Park is the home of Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City and has been open since 2011.
FOR DIRECTIONS TO CHILDREN'S MERCY PARK
PARKINGÂ
CLICK HERE for parking information
CHILDREN'S MERCY PARK A-to-Z
CLICK HERE for the A-to-Z guide to Children's Mercy Park
OTHER INFORMATION
What time do gates open?
The various Club package entrances will open at 3 p.m. General seating entrances will open at 3:30 p.m.
Where do I purchase official Lions gear?
Officially licensed gear for Lions fans can be purchased by clicking HERE.
What do we know about West Florida?
Athletics Website - GoArgos.com
The Argonauts are members of the Gulf South Conference and come into the game with an 11-3 record as one of the Cinderella stories in the history of Division II. The "Argos" are in only their second year of football and have won four road playoff games to advance to the finals. They defeated top-seeded Indiana (Pa.) in the semifinals, 27-17.
Since it is a special accomplishment to achieve an NCAA playoff berth, is there a way to support the postseason excitement?
Absolutely! You can contact Lion Champions Fund Executive Director Taylor Phelps directly and discuss options to support our talented student-athletes and coaches.
