September 12, 2026 | 12:00pm

The Black Knights open the 2026 American Conference slate to host the South Florida on Saturday.

  • Fans are encouraged to arrive early, ALL fans 18 and older must present a valid ID to enter West Point.

  • As a reminder, mobile ticketing has been implemented for all Army West Point ticketed events. Click here to learn more with Mobile Ticketing 101.

  • Fans attending the game WITHOUT* an advance parking pass, must enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road. West Point, NY).


*ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation is ONLY available by entering Stony Lonesome Gate and parking in H Lot. Fans requiring this assistance DO NOT need an advance parking pass for parking in H Lot. H Lot is available for transportation to the parade ground and to Gate 1 and Gate 3 of Michie Stadium (1 Stony Lonesome Road, West Point, NY).

Notable 2026 UpdateS:

  • Army West Point Athletics is introducing a Clear Bag Policy designed to streamline the entry process, allowing fans to enjoy the event with minimal hassle and delay at the entrances while maintaining a secure environment.

    The policy stipulates that only clear plastic bags, adhering to specific size requirements, are permitted inside the stadium.  The largest acceptable size for these bags is 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches. Smaller wristlets, measuring up to 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches, are also allowed. It is essential for attendees to familiarize themselves with these guidelines prior to event day to avoid any inconvenience at the security checkpoints.

    This policy restricts the type of bags that guests can bring into the venue, ensuring all contents are visible to security staff.

  • Army West Point Athletics is implementing new technology at the Michie Stadium gates.  The OPENGATE security system combines portability, advanced detection, and high throughput to provide a flexible, efficient, and reliable solution for the security team and the fan experience.  The system is wire-free, freestanding-pillars, rapid setup, and comprehensive threat detection to provide safety and smooth pedestrian flow 

  • Stadium entry gates have been renumbered (Gates 1, 2, 3, 4, Class of 1977 Gate, and Lee R. Anderson 1961 Gate).

    This can be seen below or by clicking HERE.

  • With the new renovations in the stadium also comes a new seating layout! The sections have been adjusted and renumbered, and the rows are now numerical rather than alphabetical. These updates are designed to create a seamless game day experience at Michie Stadium.

    Updated section signage will be in place throughout the stadium to help fans locate their seats.

    Fans are encouraged to review their mobile tickets before arriving at Michie Stadium and familiarize themselves with their new seating location.

    This can be seen below or by clicking HERE.

  • Black Knights Alley is now Located on Victory Plaza which is between Michie Stadium preserved by USAA and Lusk Reservoir.

    Black Knight Walk will occur in this vicinity when Army heads to their locker room prior to the game. Fans should arrive BY 9:45am for Black Knight Walk.

  • Red Route Shuttle:
    • ADA parking will continue to drop off and pick up at Gates 1 & 3 of Michie Stadium (gate umbers have been updated fro 2025).

    Green Route Shuttle:
    • Pregame shuttle drop off at the stadium will be at Herbert Hall (AOG Building), a short walking distance of the stadium.
    • Postgame pickup at the stadium will be at Herbert Hall (AOG Building), a short walking distance of the stadium.

  • Entry into AA Lot AND F Lot has returned to the gate designation prior to the East Stands construction. On gameday, fans with designated parking in these lots must ENTER through Thayer Gate (Green Parking Pass).

  • Fans can enjoy six new concession locations with the opening of the East Stands more than doubling the number of points of sale.  All locations will be cash-less thus reducing each transaction time giving fans more time to enjoy the games. 

  • The Army West Point Athletics Gift Shop, managed by Fanatics, will open a new location in Victory Plaza on the ground level of the East Stands.  This location will have a much larger inventory of fan favorites than the current West side locations have.  This will be a must visit location for all fans on gameday.

  • The Army Athletic Hall of Fame is moving from the Kenna Hall of Sports (Kimsey Building) to a new dedicated space in Victory Plaza on the ground level of the East Stands.  Fans will enjoy viewing new digital information about each Hall of Fame member as well as experience many other historical awards and records of Army Athletics.

  • Army West Point Athletics and the United States Military Academy Office of the Chief Information Officer have worked tirelessly to provided upgraded cellular coverage, speed, and capability to the Army Athletics experience. Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile have performed significant upgrades to the equipment aligning with the brand-new East Stands and Michie Preservation Project.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • WEATHER FORECAST: 75° Sunny

  • PROMOTIONAL/SPECIAL EVENTS:
    Hall of Fame Induction Recognition | Scout Day

  • DIVISION INSIGNIA: 25th Infantry Division

  • PARKING LOTS: Open at 6:00am - Currently in need of parking on Saturday? Please access West Point through Washington Gate (Blue Parking Route) where you will be guided into general parking for this weekend's game at no additional cost.

  • TICKET WINDOWS OPEN: Day of game and the pre-paid ticket will call windows open at 9:30 AM. The ticket office is at the Holleder Center Ticket Office, directly across from Michie Stadium.
    Player Guest & Visiting Team Ticket Troubleshooting - Opens at 10:00am (Holleder Center Ticket Office)

  • STADIUM GATES: Open at 10:00am

  • 2026 MEDIA GUIDE: CLICK HERE

  • TV: CBS Sports Network

  • LISTEN: Varsity Network App.

CARRY-IN/BAG POLICY

In order to increase safety and security measures, a bag policy for Michie Stadium is in effect, mirroring policies enacted by the NFL and many other collegiate venues. 

PARKING & SHUTTLES

Please enter the gate shown on your parking pass. Fans attending the game WITHOUT an advance parking pass, must enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road. West Point, NY). **ADA and wheelchair accessible parking and bus transportation IS ONLY AVAILABLE through Stony Lonesome Gate. (Parking available in H Lot)

  • 6:00am - PARKING LOTS OPEN

  • 7:30am - SHUTTLE BUSES START

  • 10:00am - STADIUM GATES OPEN

    NOTE: Shuttle bus transportation ends 90 minutes following the completion of the game.

Parking Pass Gates to Enter:

  • Green Passes: Enter Thayer Gate (674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY)

  • Red Passes: Enter Stony Lonesome Gate (1 Stony Lonesome Road, West Point, NY)

  • Blue Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)

  • Gold Passes: Enter Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)

  • General Public (Day of Game Parking) should enter through Washington Gate (917 Washington Road, West Point, NY)
    Click Here For Additional Information on Parking and Shuttles Or Scroll Down For Maps

GAMEDAY EVENTS TIMELINE

  • 9:00am - BLACK KNIGHTS ALLEY OPENS: Black Knights Alley is the Fan Fest that runs on Victory Plaza, between the Lusk Reservoir and Michie Stadium preserved by USAA. Black Knights Alley features music, inflatables for kids, face painting, tailgate show, as well as other vendors. Black Knights Alley is open until kickoff.

  • 9:00am - CADET REVIEW: One of the time honored traditions of a West Point gameday, a full-dress cadet parade takes place on “The Plain” prior to kickoff (weather permitting) for every home game.

  • 9:45am - BLACK KNIGHTS WALK: At approximately 9:45am, the football players, Rabble Rousers, spirit band and coaches will walk through Black Knights Alley down to the locker room. Line up along Black Knights Alley to cheer on the Black Knights as they enter the stadium for gameday.

  • 11:35am - CADET MARCH-ON/NATIONAL ANTHEM: Approximately 25 minutes before kickoff, a Cadet Regiment marches on the field, and the USMA Band performs the National Anthem.

  • 11:45am - PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATION: A fan favorite, look skyward as cadets jump from a helicopter and land minutes later on the field as they parachute in the official game ball approximately 15 minutes before kickoff (weather permitting).

  • 12:00pm - KICKOFF: At 12:00 PM, the Black Knights take on the Bulls of South Florida!

  • HALFTIME: A performance by the West Point Band! Additionally we will welcome the newest members of the Army Sports Hall of Fame!

STADIUM MAP (UPDATED SECTIONS AND GATES)

GAMEDAY SHUTTLE MAP:

Gameday Parking Map:

Gameday concessions Map:

army athletics mobile app - ADD tickets TO YOUR MOBILE WALLET

In advance of the game, please ensure that you download the Army Athletics mobile app and add your mobile tickets to your mobile wallet ahead of your visit to West Point. If you do not download and save your mobile tickets to your mobile wallet prior to the event, you will need to use cellular data or Wi-Fi to access your tickets and may have trouble connecting on gameday. Do not print out your digital ticket as printed digital tickets will not be accepted at the gate.

For complete instructions, including step-by-step guides and FAQ's, please click here to view the ArmyGameday.com Mobile App Ticketing 101 Guide!

Have additional questions? Contact the ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY.