A number of safety measures have been implemented to make parking, arrival and entry at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium a safe experience for the 2020 football season.
- Prior to arriving on campus we encourage all fans to check their temperature and do a health self-screening, while fans who have a temperature above 100.4°F or those who are in the most vulnerable population for complications from COVID-19 are asked to consider staying home and isolating
- Masks (over the nose and mouth) are REQUIRED for all guests as they enter, exit and move around Floyd stadium, including while seated inside the stadium as well as in the parking lots
- Fans may enter traditional gates 1, 2, 3, 4 and West central tower, while two additional gates will be open for exit only at the south end zone of Floyd Stadium to alleviate congestion
- Gates will open two hours prior to kickoff this season to allow time for additional safety protocols upon entry
- Premium patrons will be contacted prior to the day of the game to set gate entry times on gameday
- Social distancing markers will be at gate entry to allow for social distancing
- Clear bag policy is in effect to enhance existing security measures
Gameday parking for all lots surrounding Floyd stadium is reserved for pass holders. This year, Greenland Lot WILL NOT be a public pay lot. Public parking free of charge will be located at the Holmes and Livestock lots as available. All parking areas will open three hours prior to kickoff.
RV pass holders will be allowed to park in their assigned space, but must remain in that space to accommodate social distancing.
Tailgating will not be permitted for the 2020 Blue Raider Football season.
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In-stadium health and safety measures have been greatly enhanced for the 2020 season in an effort to create a safe environment for all players, fans and staff to enjoy Blue Raider Football at Floyd Stadium.
To help prevent the spread of germs, hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the stadium. Staff will regularly clean all high touch surfaces with antibacterial spray and wipes at all point-of-sale locations, restroom facilities, high touch areas (doors, door handles, handrails, elevator buttons, restroom stall dividers, toilets, sinks, arm rests, switches, counters, tables, etc.). Suite and stadium attendants will remove trash from hospitality areas and concourse throughout the game.
- Stadium Club members will access the club level via the West tower elevator or stairwell
- Staff will assign a timeframe for entrance to properly social distance elevators and stairwells upon entry and departure
- All fans are required to wear a mask in the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club while not eating or drinking
- Tickets will be scanned to enter the club area
- Self-serve buffet will no longer be available, with grab-n-go meals being offered to allow in-seat dining
- Halftime food will be pre-packaged with a variety of options
- PPE/gloves will be used by all catering staff
- Club members are encouraged to eat in their Stadium Club seat to avoid clustering inside the Hendrix Club
- A limited number of tables and chairs will be available and socially distanced for limited seating inside Hendrix Club
- Social distancing and sanitization measures will be implemented at all concession stands for a safe experience
- Staff/servers will wear face coverings and gloves at all times
- Menu offerings may be limited for speed and efficiency
- Food items will be pre-packaged or easy to carry for safety
- Condiments will be pre-packaged and condiment stands will be eliminated
- COVID-19 signage, social distancing markings, and proper queue lines will be established
- An emphasis will be placed on disinfecting and cleaning commonly touched areas
- Contactless pay is highly encouraged
MTSU athletics will conduct training sessions in preparation of the 2020 home opener and season to support safety measures. Additional support will be added to gate entrances and various areas to help ensure fans are safe and have a great gameday experience. All gameday staff and services will be screened prior to entry to support health and safety measures for all fans and staff. Staff will be required to wear face coverings.
All fans and staff will be REQUIRED to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth completely. Face coverings will be required in and around Floyd stadium including while seated and in all parking lots.
Lightning’s Locker Room
- Entrance/exit will be monitored by staff to avoid clustering
- A maximum of 10 customers will be permitted in the store at one time
- Face masks or coverings will be required by all customers and staff
- Social distancing markers and proper queue lines will be in place to maintain proper distancing at checkout
- Shoppers will be asked to maintain a six foot distance from other customers
- Card Payment only
- A regular cleaning schedule with an emphasis on high touch surfaces will be in place
- Lightning's Locker Room will open in a remote location on the Hall of Fame Lawn two hours before kickoff and the location inside Floyd Stadium will open 30 minutes before kickoff
- Lightning's Locker Room's Greenland Drive location opens at 10:00 a.m. on gameday and they also have MT masks available for purchase at mtsugear.com
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Included Features
- News: Real-time breaking news from the Blue Raiders, previews of upcoming match-ups, game recaps and more
- Video: Video-on-demand clips of the Blue Raiders press conferences, coach and player interviews, game highlights, and selected live events
- Photos: Galleries of live game action
- Audio: Live audio feeds from the Blue Raiders Radio Network
- Stats: Real-time statistics, head-to-head stats of selected matchups, and season stats for players and team
- Social media: Aggregated twitter of the Blue Raiders' official tweets, check in to the stadium on game-day, one-click tweet of all media items, one-click Facebook posting of all media items
- The digital Blue Raider Gameday Program
- Schedule: Full 2020 schedule of games, scores and stats from previous games, and ticket purchase for upcoming games
- Evolving home-screen: Pre-game, in-game, post-game, and selected special events
- Link to parking maps and facility maps
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Social distancing markers will be placed around the stadium where lines form such as concessions, restrooms, and merchandise locations. Safety signage and wayfinding will be available to support queuing at gates, concourses, seating sections, etc.
Suite Operations
- Sky suite members will access the suites via the West tower elevator or stairwell with an assigned timeframe in place to properly social distance elevators and stairwells upon entry and exit
- Fans are required to wear masks upon entering the stadium and in all common areas and are strongly encouraged to wear masks inside the suites while not eating or drinking
- Tickets will be scanned to enter suite area
- Aramark Catering will provide a modified menu
- Pre-game suite stocking will be available with extended times to allow for social distancing
- Suite members must remain in their ticketed suite throughout the game to reduce cross contamination between suites
- Hand sanitizer will be available in each suite
- Sodas and water will continue to be provided and spaced appropriately in refrigerators per CDC guidelines
Open Air Box Operations
- Box members and guests are required to have masks upon entering gates
- Tickets will be scanned at one of the Floyd Stadium general gated entries
- Entrances will be marked appropriately for social distancing
- Box members must remain in their ticketed box throughout the game
- Aramark catering will provide a modified menu
- Pre-game box stocking will be available with extended times to allow for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer will be available in each box
- Sodas and water will be provided and spaced appropriately in refrigerators per CDC guidelines
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The Blue Raider Ticket Office has made significant changes to its ticketing and stadium entry process in an effort decrease contact, increase health and safety, and enhance fan convenience during the 2020 Blue Raider Football season.
The Blue Raider Athletic Ticket Office has launched mobile-only ticketing beginning with the 2020 football season at Floyd Stadium. The move to digital ticketing provides a greater convenience to fans, contactless entry into the stadium, and improved health and safety measures for all Blue Raider fans. Blue Raider season ticket holders will no longer receive a printed season ticket booklet, and will receive their tickets via mobile delivery. The move to digital tickets will not only reduce contact at the gates, but will also provide more control on how fans access their tickets, as well as the ability to transfer tickets to friends and family.
When your 2020 football season tickets are ready to be accessed, you will receive an email with the Blue Raider Digital Ticketing Guide, a detailed and convenient step-by-step tutorial to add your tickets directly to your smartphone. The email will also include screen shots to act as a visual guide. The following steps will allow fans to access their mobile tickets (when the 2020 tickets are available):
- Login to your "My Account" page from your smart phone by clicking HERE and using your email and password associated with your account
- Select MANAGE TICKETS, then tap VIEW BARCODE on the individual ticket prior to arriving at the venue
- Add each ticket to your Apple Wallet of Google Play. This allows for easier mobile entry into the venue
The Blue Raider "My Account" is your home to view tickets, transfer tickets to friends and family, pay invoices, purchase additional tickets and update your account information.
MOBILE TICKET FAQ
MTSU students will receive an email Tuesday morning of each game week with the opportunity to claim a ticket for the upcoming football game. To access the claim option, students will be required to create an account and login to BlueZooTix.com using their MTSU email address. Failure to utilize an MTSU provided email address will result in failure to obtain a ticket.
All student tickets will be mobile only, and will be ASSIGNED SEATS to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Seats will be located at least two seats away from all aisles, 6 feet away from the nearest party and assigned every other row through the student section.
Your assigned seat will be delivered to your mobile device 24 hours prior to kick off. Due to social distancing guidelines, student tickets will be limited, and will be first come/claimed, first served. Students will receive one (1) ticket each, and each ticket will be assigned six feet away from the next student. Guest tickets will not be permitted for the 2020 season.
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