Doyt Perry Stadium: The Place To Be This Football Season

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Doyt Perry Stadium, the home to Bowling Green Football, will be the place to be this fall! Bowling Green State University athletics has unveiled new elements around the game day experience to better reach fans within the venue. From atmosphere enhancements to parking procedures, here is a quick look at all things new coming to the Doyt this fall.

Full Promotional Schedule Set For Falcon Fans

Bowling Green is set for a full slate of promotions this upcoming football season. Headlined by Homecoming on Sept. 26 and Family Weekend on Oct. 17, each Falcon Football game will focus around a new and exciting promotion.

Additionally, the tailgate scene will see a shift this season with resurgence of the Falcon Fan Fest. Replacing the Ziggy Zone and with a new location, the Falcon Fan Fest will combine the efforts of athletics and the University to provide a one-stop zone for all Falcons Fans headed into the game.

Sept. 5 vs. Tarleton State - Home Opener, Military Appreciation Day
- Get the Falcons rolling into the 2026 season at the home opener against Tarleton State! In addition to opening the 2026 campaign at home, Bowling Green will also be hosting Military Appreciation Day, honoring those who have served, are serving or will be serving in the military.

Sept. 26 vs. South Florida - Homecoming, Extra Yard for Teachers
- Calling all Falcons home! Bowling Green will be welcoming all those in Orange and Brown back home to the campus of Bowling Green. Following the game, there will be fireworks as well, weather permitting. In addition to all the homecoming festivities, the Falcons will be recognizing teachers with Extra Yard for Teachers, including a school supply drive.

Oct. 10 vs. Sacramento State - Hall of Fame, Future Falcons Day
- The Falcons will be welcoming back this year's induction class for the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Additionally, it will be Future Falcons Day, covering all generations of Falcons, both past, present and future. Come to Doyt Perry Stadium to engage with local businesses and mascots.

Oct. 17 vs. Ball State - Falcon Family Weekend, Scout Day
- Falcon Families! Bring the whole crew down to the Doyt for Falcon Family Weekend. The Falcons will be engaging with the community to welcome all families that support the Orange and Brown. It will also be Scout Day as the Falcons work with local scout groups.

Nov. 10 vs. Kent State - Fan and Student Appreciation Night
- This game is all about YOU! Fans and students stand behind our teams all season, but this night the tables turn as our teams stand behind the fans. Promotions and in-game events will be centered around both general fans and students as a thank you for the season-long support across all BGSU athletics.

Nov. 28 vs. UMass - Senior Night
- The Falcons round out the season the Saturday following Thanksgiving, so come give a thank you and congratulations to the senior class of BGSU Football. The Orange and Brown will honor the seniors of this year's team pregame before the regular season home finale at the Doyt.

New Videoboard To Elevate Game Day Atmosphere

A new videoboard has been installed in the south end zone of the stadium, expanding the previous board's footprint to allow for new game day elements while elevating the fan experience at BGSU football games. The expansion improves the screen size to approximately 31 feet tall and 39 feet wide, extending the space to 960 by 1,200 pixels. The new video board will provide a more clear image to fans while allowing for more customizable data and information to be shared throughout a game. These changes will enhance the fan experience and allow for more information to be disseminated in real time to fans inside the venue.

College Football's Largest Band Moving To West Side

The Bowling Green State University Marching Band, which will be the largest college marching band in the country this season, has moved! FMB will now be seated on the west side of the stadium, allowing the band to play directly across the field to the ears of the Falcon Faithful. The Falcon Marching Band will relocate from the previous location in Sections 20L and 20U to the northwest corner of the stadium in Sections 19L and 19U. The new location is designed to enhance the overall fan experience by directing the band's sound toward the east side of the stadium, where the Falcons' home sideline is located. The change will allow fans to hear the band and participate in fan-directed cheers throughout the game more clearly. During halftime performances, the band will continue to face the east sideline.

New Flavor Coming To Concessions

BGSU Athletics announced a change in concession partner this summer, bringing with it a new approach to the food and drink selections within the Doyt. Specialty menu items will be featured throughout the season, including an all beef hot dog topped with chopped brisket, coleslaw, fried onion and BBQ sauce as well as House-made Nachos, featuring house-fried kettle chips, pulled pork, shredded cheese, fried onions, pickles and BBQ sauce. A more detailed look into the menu will be released closer to the season. Concessions will also be expanding their set, including more grab-and-go markets.

Clear Bag Mandate Expanding To Doyt

Falcon fans should be familiar with the clear bag mandate that began on Jan. 1, 2026 at all BGSU Athletics venues. The same policy from the Stroh Center and Slater Family Ice Arena will be instituted at the Doyt Perry Stadium this upcoming season. The full mandate can be found on the BGSUFalcons.com website. As part of the mandate, clear crossbody bags will be handed out to students with 1,000 at the first football game and 500 at the first volleyball game.

New Parking System

BGSU Athletics will be utilizing a new parking ingress route this year for home football games, aiming to ease traffic patterns coming to games. A full release detailing all new patterns will be released closer to the season.

Those parking in the ADA Lot or AA Lot should access Mercer Road from Poe Road before turning onto Stadium Drive, leading directly into the assigned lots.

Those parking in the BB, CC, Gold and Student Lots should access Mercer Road from Wooster Street and turn onto Alumni Drive's left lane, following the lane onto Stadium Drive. Fans can then turn into their respective lots from the lane.

Those parking in the Teal and Seafoam Lots should access Mercer Road from Wooster Street and turn onto Alumni Drive's right lane, following the lane into their respective lots.

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