Black Hills State athletics has released its plans to provide an exciting and enhanced plan for our football gameday experience at Lyle Hare Stadium this upcoming fall season.

Under new leadership, it's an exciting time at BHSU as we come back from a tough 2020-21 season and are ready to welcome fans back for the upcoming season. This fresh start presents the perfect opportunity for us to provide some new features to our gameday experience this season.

"We are so excited to get the 2021 season kicked off after the Covid-19 year," said Padraic McMeel, Director of Athletics. "We are looking forward to enhancing our gameday experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and our fans. You will see noticeable differences throughout the entire day's activities – from tailgating to activities on the field."

In addition, season tickets and individual game tickets will go on sale Friday, August 6 at 12 p.m. noon. Both individual game and season tickets can be purchased online at BHSUAthletics.com.

Below are gameday features we have changed or updated for the 2021 football season:

The Endzone Club
The all new Endzone Club will be an exclusive area where fans who purchase an Endzone Club ticket will be able to enjoy the game from beyond the west endzone at Lyle Hare Stadium. The purchase of the ticket will include:

• A ticket to the game and access to tents in the west endzone for the game's duration
  • For season ticket holders with tickets already in hand, add-on tickets for access to the tent can also be purchased
• Access to food and beer available for purchase through end of 3rd quarter
• Fans will be free to move between their seats and Endzone Club throughout the game

Tailgating
Tailgating is back for the 2021 season, although it's going to look different than previous years. Here's what tailgaters can expect in 2021:

• Tailgating will be located in the Young Center parking lot just north of the Stadium
• Parking and setup will be on a first come, first serve basis
• A Student-Only tailgating section will be added. No vehicles will be allowed in this area
• Similar to how the Joy Center tailgate used to be, food and beverage options will be available for purchase near the round-about in front of the Young Center

Concession Options
We are thrilled to be offering an expanded concessions menu for 2021. Food trucks may also provide additional food and drink options at select games throughout the season.

Junior Jackets Program
BHSU is partnering with McDonalds to introduce its new Junior Jackets program, giving families the opportunity to get their young Yellow Jacket fans closer to the action.

• Membership available to all children eighth grade and younger, and costs $25 per child
• Junior Jackets program is an annual membership and will include several benefits, such as:
  • Free admission to all 2021-22 regular-season home events
  • Exclusive T-Shirt
  • Annual Birthday Card from Sting
  • McDonalds Coupons
  • Photo with a BHSU athletics team
  • Opportunity to be Junior Jacket of the Game and get introduced at a home event
• Get registered by clicking here, or by calling (605) 642-6460

2021 Home Football Schedule
Sept. 2 – Dickinson State – 6 p.m.

• Family Day – Presented by Spearfish Economic Development Corporation

Sept. 25 – Adams State – 1 p.m.

• Homecoming Game

Oct. 9 – Colorado Mines – 1 p.m.

• Heroes Day – Appreciating military members and emergency personnel

Oct. 23 – New Mexico Highlands – 1 p.m.

Oct. 30 – South Dakota Mines – 1 p.m.

• 136th Black Hills Brawl – Battle for the Homestake Trophy

Nov. 13 – Chadron State – 1 p.m.

For more information on our enhanced gameday experiences this season, stay up to date on BHSUAthletics.com. We will be providing a Gameday Central page which will contain information leading up to each home game to let fans know what to expect before attending each week's game.