VILLANOVA, Pa.—Fresh off two exciting victories on the road to open the 2018 season, the Wildcats football team will be back at Villanova Stadium this Saturday afternoon to host Towson in their home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. as Villanova plays the first of its five regular season home games. Fans coming to Villanova Stadium this season will notice several upgrades to the gameday fan experience both inside and outside the stadium, in addition to stadium updates which were made over the summer. The 2018 football season is presented by Independence Blue Cross.
Season Tickets
Season tickets for 2018 football home games are
on sale now. New this season at Villanova Stadium, season ticket holders will have the exclusive opportunity to sit in the middle section near the 50-yard line. Season ticket packages can be purchased according to the options listed below. Season ticket holders will also have the opportunity to receive a matching number of tickets to a home game of choice during the year, excluding Family Weekend versus Bucknell, and will receive a special season ticket holder gift.
Season Ticket Options
$125.00 -- Adult
$115.00 -- Villanova University Faculty/Staff
$65.00 -- Youth (12 and under)
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all home games with the exception of Family Weekend are $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children age 12 and under, and $5.00 for groups of 20 or more. Family Weekend tickets are $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for youths. Fans can purchase single game tickets
online or by calling the Villanova Ticket Office at 610-519-4100.
Wildcat Walk
Arrive early to campus before home football games and don't miss the Wildcat Walk which takes place in the
A-2 parking lot two hours prior to kickoff. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, kickline and twirlers will lead the Wildcats through the
A-2 parking lot as they make their way to the locker room before the game. The route of the Wildcat Walk will proceed from the access road in front of the Pavilion through the
A-2 lot and into Villanova Stadium.
Villanova Football Beer Garden
The beer garden is located in the west end zone and will be open from 90 minutes prior to kickoff until the end of the third quarter. Beer and wine spritzer selections are available for purchase. Alcohol sales are limited to this space, and beer and wine cannot be brought into the stadium seating areas. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted for beer garden sales.
Concessions
In its familiar spot in the east end zone, the concession stand will have a brand new menu with fresh food prepared on site. Menu options for 2018 include cheesesteaks, bratwursts and pulled pork sandwiches in addition to hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and other snacks. All forms of payment including cash, credit/debit cards and Nova Bucks will be accepted.
Parking
All general parking for football home games will be free in the
I-1 garage. The
I-1 garage will open three hours prior to kickoff, and no tailgating is permitted in the garage. There may be limited tailgating spots available for purchase on a per game basis at the entrance to the
A-2 lot for $20.00 based on availability. The
A-2 lot will open four hours prior to kickoff, and any day of game availability of tailgating spots will be extremely limited. Click
here for
directions to campus and the Villanova Athletics facilities.
Digital Gameday Program
Once again this season, the Villanova Football
game day program has gone digital! The program will be available for free download each week on the day of the game at Villanova.com and the Villanova Athletics mobile app.
Ridesharing Drop-Off/Pick-Up Location
New this year, the roundabout near Galberry Hall on the east side of Villanova Stadium will be used as a dedicated drop-off and pick-up location. Fans coming to the game via a ridesharing service or who are being dropped off and picked up will have their rides directed to this location.
Villanova Football Club Tailgate
The
Villanova Football Club will be hosting a pregame tailgate in the A-2 parking lot before every home game. The tailgate is open to all Football Club members and will begin three hours prior to kickoff and last until the start of the game. The Villanova Football Club helps to ensure the ongoing success of the Villanova football program by providing important financial support for key initiatives and enrichment opportunities for Wildcats student-athletes. Click
here for more information on joining the Villanova Football Club.
Pregame Tailgate Schedule
September 15 vs. Towson – 12:30pm tailgate, 3:30pm kickoff
September 22 vs. Bucknell – 3:00pm tailgate, 6:00pm kickoff
October 13 vs. James Madison – 10:00am tailgate, 1:00pm kickoff
October 27 vs. New Hampshire: 11:00am tailgate, 2:00pm kickoff
November 10 vs. William & Mary: 10:00am tailgate, 1:00pm kickoff
Villanova Football Gameday Donor Receptions
Champions Club level donors to Villanova Athletics are invited to Villanova Football Gameday Receptions hosted by the Villanova Athletic Fund. These receptions will be held in the O'Dea Terrace Lounge at the Andrew J. Talley Athletic Center overlooking Villanova Stadium. Doors open one hour prior to kickoff. The gameday receptions are a donor benefit in appreciation of support for Villanova Athletics. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Click
here to contact a member of the Villanova Athletic Fund staff and learn more about how you can support Villanova Athletics.
Pregame Donor Reception Schedule
September 15 vs. Towson – 2:30pm tailgate, 3:30pm kickoff
September 22 vs. Bucknell – 5:00pm tailgate, 6:00pm kickoff
October 13 vs. James Madison – 12:00pm tailgate, 1:00pm kickoff
October 27 vs. New Hampshire: 1:00pm tailgate, 2:00pm kickoff
Promotional Schedule
Below are details on the game by game football promotional schedule for home games at Villanova Stadium.
Saturday, September 15 vs. Towson (3:30 PM)
- Villanova Home Opener
- CAA Football Opener
- St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Villanova Students – Free hotdog giveaway to the first 200 students
Saturday, September 22 vs. Bucknell (6:00 PM)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Family Weekend Festival (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Saturday, October 13 vs. James Madison (1:00 PM)
Presented by Rothman Institute
- Mainline College Day
- Youth Football Day
- Complimentary admission for youths 8th grade and below wearing jerseys
- Half price admission ($10.00) for accompanying adults
- Community Day
- Half price admission ($10.00) for ages 65 and older
Saturday, October 27 vs. New Hampshire (2:00 PM)
Presented by Villanova School of Business
- Homecoming Festival (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Riley Ellipse)
- Villanova Football Alumni Day
- Military Appreciation Day
- Pregame on-field military salute; complimentary admission with military ID
Saturday, November 10 vs. William & Mary (1:00 PM)
Presented by Independence Blue Cross
