MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State University football team will open its home season Saturday against the Washburn University Ichabods.

Kickoff is set for 1:35 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium and the game day sponsor is Nodaway Valley Bank.

Saturday will also be Military Appreciation Day. All current and former military personnel will receive free admission with their military ID.

Tailgate lots will be open four hours prior to kickoff. Fans can purchase single-game parking passes for tailgate lots 60 ($50 season pass plus fees) and 62 for $10 (plus fees).

The Northwest Missouri State University department of athletics would like to encourage fans to enjoy the game-day experience at Bearcat Stadium.

All tailgating activities and consumption of alcohol shall cease at kickoff. Northwest will serve alcohol at Bearcat Stadium in 2026. Bearcat Stadium is a cashless venue.

 

Saturday's Game Washburn at Northwest Missouri State Saturday, Sept. 12 • 1:35 p.m. • Bearcat Stadium Northwest Missouri State Game Notes Washburn Game Notes Listen Live Online Live Statistics Watch Live Game Day Roster Flip Card		Ticket and Weather Information Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased online HERE. You can also purchase your ticket at the gate on game day.  On Saturday, the box office will open at 11 a.m. Stadium gates will open at 12 p.m. Fans are strongly encouraged to check the weather forecast prior to leaving for Saturday's contest and to dress appropriately. You can find the Maryville, Mo., weather.com page HERE.		Soccer at Home This Weekend The Northwest Missouri State University women's soccer team will be in action at home Saturday at 11 a.m. against Pittsburg State.
Video, Audio and Live Stats Can't make it to the game? We have you covered. Watch the live game feed on the MIAA Digital Network, listen to the game online or follow live stats. Score updates will also be available on the official Bearcat Twitter account, @BearcatSports.		Parking and Tailgating Information Fans traveling to the game will have lots 60 ($50 season) and 62 ($10 each game) available for parking. Fans can also enjoy the tailgate area inside the College Park Pavilion. Tailgating Policy Visiting Tailgating Fan Policy Interactive Campus Map Parking Map Google Maps		M Club Hall of Fame Tickets Available The annual M-Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. The Class of 2026's individual inductees include early age inductee John Coffey (Bearcat Radio) along with modern age inductees Trevor Adams (Football), Maddy Bruder (Volleyball), Ben McCollum (Men's Basketball Coach), Justin Pitts (Men's Basketball) and Kim Spriggs (Women's Track & Field). The 2016-17 men's basketball team captured the program's first NCAA Division II national championship with a 35-1 overall record. The season included MIAA regular season and tournament titles. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online by contacting Brenda Lutz, Northwest's assistant athletic director for business and finance, by email at blutz@nwmissouri.edu or phone at 660.562.1977.