Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
2026 Football Promotions
RAIDER WALK
Join MTSU Football as the team makes their walk to Floyd Stadium through Walnut Grove two hours and fifteen minutes before the kickoff, while fans, cheerleaders and members of the Band of Blue line up on the sides to wish the Blue Raiders good luck in their upcoming game.
PARTY IN THE GROVE
Located in Walnut Grove, the centerpiece of Party in the Grove is the truck stage for live musical performances, generating excitement before each of the six home football games. Food trucks and several new sponsor tents and activities will be added to the mix as well, making this the #1 destination for your pregame experience.
SALUTE TO SERVICE
Military Veterans can request complimentary tickets all season long through Vet Tix.
SINGLE-GAME PROMOTIONS
Murray State | Saturday, Sept. 5 | 6 PM
White Out | Community Night | Faith & Family Night
College Recognition - College of Education and Honors College
What To Wear
–White | Check back soon to purchase the official 2026 White Out Shirt!
Community Day and Faith & Family Night
–Community Day and Faith & Family Night is all about celebrating and connecting with the incredible community groups that make Murfreesboro special.
Are you a group looking to come out to the game? Group Ticket Interest Form
Band of Blue Day
–Local high school students will have the opportunity to take the field at halftime with our MTSU Band of Blue. More information coming soon!
Nevada | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 6 PM
44th Annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces | Family Weekend
College Recognition - College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Jones College of Business
44th Annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces
–The Salute to Service game recognizes veterans and active-duty personnel for service to their country. All veterans and active-duty personnel and their families are invited to the game and pregame events. Tickets will be available on the day of the game at the pregame picnic in Walnut Grove or you can reserve tickets in advance via VetTix.
Scout Night
–Enjoy a fun night out with your scout group or troop at the MTSU Football game. Each group will receive a complimentary MTSU Scout Patch and greet the team as part of the on-field high-five tunnel. For more information, contact Kayla Stiles at Kayla.Stiles@mtsu.edu.
Family Weekend
–From freshmen just starting their journey to seniors preparing for their next chapter, every Blue Raider family is invited to join MTSU Football for Family Weekend. Family Weekend packages are available for family members. To learn more about the entire weekend, click here.
MTSU Faculty and Staff
–Faculty and staff members can receive discounted tickets to the game. Keep an eye on your email for more information coming.
Delaware | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6 PM
$2 Tuesday
College Recognition - College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
$2 Tuesday
–Join us for Weekday CUSA football. Select concession stand items will be marked down to $2.
Kennesaw State | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 PM
Winning Wednesday | Halloween in Floyd Stadium
College Recognition - College of Liberal Arts and University College
Winning Wednesday
–The football game will be full of opportunities to win Blue Raider prizes. Whether the team scores, makes a big defensive play or the crowd brings the noise, you could walk away a winner.
Halloween in Floyd Stadium
–Start the holiday early by wearing your costume to the game and trick-or-treating on the concourse pregame. Kids 12 and under receive free admission in costume.
WKU | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 2:30 PM
Homecoming
College Recognition - Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment
Homecoming
–We welcome our alumni back to MTSU! Alumni will receive discounted tickets. Stay tuned for an email from the MTSU Alumni Office. For more information on homecoming click here.
Youth Sports Day
–Bring out your youth sports team with a special group rate and be recognized on the video board during the game. For more information on how to participate, contact Kayla Stiles at Kayla.Stiles@mtsu.edu.
Blue Raider Kids Club Day
–Blue Raider Kids Club members have the opportunity to walk in the homecoming parade and participate in a high-five tunnel during the football game. More information is coming soon on joining the Blue Raider Kids Club.
New Mexico State | Saturday, Nov. 28 | 1 PM
Senior Day | Education Day | Lightning's Reading Club Day
Senior Day
–Join us as we honor our graduating seniors in their final home game. Be there to show your support and cheer on the Blue Raiders!
Education Day
–Join us as we celebrate those who teach and educate our community.
Lightning's Reading Club
–The reading program, launched in 2014, issues a challenge from Middle Tennessee mascot, Lightning, to read for 20 minutes a night for 15 days during the month of October.
–Elementary students can keep track of their progress on a "reading log", and when completed, turn into their teacher. Each student in participating Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools will then receive a "Lightning's Reading Club Certificate of Achievement", with the bottom half of the certificate redeemable for a complimentary ticket to the Blue Raider football game. If you are an educator outside of Rutherford County Schools or Murfreesboro City Schools and would like your elementary school to participate, email james.kentfield@mtsu.edu for more information.
All promotions are subject to change
