Bowling Green State University Athletics
At the Game: Tarleton State
September 03, 2026 | Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green opens the 2026 football season at home Saturday, hosting the Tarleton State Texans. Kickoff at Doyt Perry Stadium is set for noon.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Kelie Kasper and Ryan Cavanaugh on the call. Fans can also tune in to the Falcon Radio Network and online through the "Varsity Network" app from Learfield Sports.
Saturday's contest, presented by Fremont Federal Credit Union, will also serve as Military Appreciation Day.
Fans should download their digital tickets and parking passes before arriving to the stadium Saturday. More information is below.
Bowling Green Game Notes | Press Conference | Game Day Central | Live Stats | Live Audio
GET TICKETS | Digital Tickets and Parking | Join the Falcon Club
Doyt Perry Stadium A-to-Z
Stadium Parking Map
Schedule of Events
9 a.m. – Falcon Tailgate Park opens
9:30 a.m. – Gate 1 opens, BG Warrior Walk
10:30 a.m. – All remaining gates and the Sebo Center open, ticket windows at Doyt Perry Stadium open, Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and Merchandise Kiosk (east concourse) open
10:45 a.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band
11:42 a.m. – Falcon Marching Band pregame show takes place on the field
11:52 a.m. – National anthem
11:55 a.m. – Team entrance
Noon – Kickoff
Marketing and Promotions
Military Appreciation
Saturday will be Military Appreciation Day, and multiple veterans groups will be honored throughout the game. All veterans and active-duty service members will receive 10% off at all concession stands with a valid military ID or CAC.
Clear Bag Mandate and Giveaway
A clear bag mandate took effect Jan. 1, 2026, at all BGSU Athletics venues. The same policy already in place at the Stroh Center and Slater Family Ice Arena now applies to Doyt Perry Stadium. Details on the mandate are available here.
To mark the change, 1,000 clear crossbody bags will be given away to students at Saturday's game.
The Anthem
During the national anthem, a large American flag will be displayed in the of the south endzone. For any fan that wants to be a part of the flag's presentation during the national anthem, visit the alumni tent at Falcon Fan Fest before the game.
Battle of I-75 Trophy Presentation
Last season marked the launch of the first Battle of I-75 rivalry series, presented by Fremont Federal Credit Union, which combines the results of all BGSU-Toledo matchups across athletic programs. Bowling Green claimed the inaugural series with a combined score of 81-60.
Academic Recognition
BGSU will recognize its recently claimed Mid-American Conference (MAC) Men's and Women's Faculty Athletics Representative Award, presented to the conference school with the top combined GPA and Academic Progress Rate among its programs. It is the first time Bowling Green has claimed the men's award, the 13th time it has claimed the women's award, and just the second time a MAC school has swept both awards in the same year.
BGSU will also be recognized for the MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award, which it has won for the second straight year and the sixth time in program history.
Touchdown Tuesdays
With a Bowling Green win, fans get a five percent discount per each Falcon touchdown at Falcon outfitters on Tuesday.
We Win, You Win
Following a BGSU victory, fans can purchase a sub at the Wooster Street Penn Station and get a second sub free.
Concessions
This season, BGSU Athletics is partnering with BGSU Dining to deliver more menu variety at lower prices. Improvements to concession locations and the addition of grab-and-go markets will help reduce wait times, with expanded and more affordable offerings across the menu, including alcohol. For more on some of the most affordable game-day concessions in the country, click here.
Concessions will now open when the gates open. Students can also use Falcon Dollars at the concession stand beneath the student section.
Merchandise
The Falcon Merchandise Tent on the southwest side of the stadium will be available when the gates open. Items available include Nike sideline gear, women's and youth apparel, and BGSU gifts. A merchandise kiosk on the east concourse will be open through halftime, along with a merchandise cart in the tailgate area.
The Swag Wagon in the south end zone will sell buttons for $3.99, featuring Military Appreciation Day themed gear.
Falcon Marching Band
The largest marching band in the country will begin PreFlight at 10:45 a.m. in Tailgate Park. Fans are encouraged to watch the performance and help fire up the Falcons ahead of kickoff against Tarleton State. The band will play from 20 minutes before kickoff until the team takes the field.
Falcon Football Tailgate Park
Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens three hours before every game and is located south of the stadium, with community games and activities throughout.
Sebo Party Deck
Falcon Club members who contribute at least $250 annually may purchase tickets to the Sebo Party Deck. A Party Deck ticket includes a reserved bench seat in the end zone bleachers and access to the deck, which offers tailgate-style food in a climate-controlled setting with the game shown on two large projector screens. Call the ticket office at 419-372-0000.
For the Kids
Future Falcons Kids Club memberships are available through the Falcon Club for $40 and include free admission to all home athletic events and a gift box. For more information, click here.
Game Day Programs
The official BGSU football game day program will be available digitally. Fans can scan a QR code at stadium entrances.
Lost and Found
Guest services in the southeast corner of the stadium will serve as the retrieval area for lost items during the game and will remain open an additional 30 minutes after the game ends. After that, contact the BGSU administrative office at 419-372-7052.
Traffic and Directions
From north or south via I-75
Take exit 181 and turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on the right.
From north or south via S.R. 25
Turn east on Wooster Street and travel past campus. The stadium will be on the left.
From east or west via the Ohio Turnpike
Take exit 64 (Perrysburg), follow I-75 south to exit 181, then turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on the right.
From east or west via U.S. 6
Take exit 65 (S.R. 25) and turn north. Follow S.R. 25/Main Street to Wooster Street, then turn east and travel past campus. The stadium will be on the left.
Parking and Tickets
Click here for ticket information, including prices and a Doyt Perry Stadium seating chart.
Tickets can be picked up or purchased at the Doyt Perry Stadium ticket booths. Accepted payment forms are cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover.
The general public/will call booths are located on the east side of the stadium, outside Gate 7. All booths open two hours before kickoff, and all gates open 30 minutes later.
Fans can also use BGSU's digital ticketing by clicking here to transfer unused tickets, print tickets from home or pull up tickets on a mobile device.
Parking Map
ADA Lot (Lot 10, north of Slater Family Ice Arena)
Brown Line From Poe Road, take Mercer Road to Stadium Drive, then turn directly into Lot 10. A scanner is at the entrance. After parking, golf cart shuttles will pick up fans and take them to the Doyt, then return them to their vehicles after the game.
AA Lot / Media-Contractor Lot (Lot L, in front of Sebo Athletic Center)
Brown Line From Poe Road, take Mercer Road to Stadium Drive, then turn right into Lot L. Hang tags must be visible on the mirror or dashboard.
BB Lot (just south of the football video board)
Orange Line Access Mercer Road from Wooster Street and turn onto Alumni Drive's left lane, following it onto Stadium Drive. Fans with BB passes can then turn into BB Lot, where scanners will be stationed. Hang tags should be displayed on the mirror or dashboard.
CC Lot (Lot 13)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the Seafoam Lot entrance, merge right and turn into CC Lot, where a scanner is stationed. Hang tags must be visible on the mirror or dashboard.
Gold Lot (grass lot along I-75)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the BB and CC lot entrances, continue on Alumni Drive in either lane; the right lane enters mid-lot, and the left lane enters at the end of Stadium Drive. Have passes ready to scan.
Student Lot (south of the football practice fields)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the BB and CC lot entrances, stay in the left lane, then turn left before the practice fields. Students should have IDs ready.
Teal Lot (Lot 24, in front of Stroh Center)
Teal Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's right lane. Continue straight, then turn into the lot's east-end entrance. Have passes ready to scan and follow attendants' directions.
Seafoam Lot (Lot 20 and part of Lot 13)
Teal Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's right lane, then Stadium Drive. The lot entrance is on the right. Have passes ready to scan and follow attendants' directions.
Lightning Delay Protocol
In the event of inclement weather, fans should be aware of plans for possible game delays due to lightning. When lightning strikes are detected within eight miles of Doyt Perry Stadium, the game will stop and the stands will be evacuated. Updates will be relayed through the public address system, game officials, the Falcon Radio Network, social media and the scoreboard.
The primary safe areas for fans during a delay are the restrooms beneath the stands and the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. Secondary locations are the Stroh Center and Slater Family Ice Arena. For safety, fans should not congregate in open areas beneath the stands. Personal hardtop vehicles are also a safe location; soft-top or convertible vehicles are not recommended as shelter during a lightning event. Fans should retain their tickets for re-entry into the stadium.
Delays will last a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the last lightning strike. Any new strike resets the delay clock to 30 minutes.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow Falcons football on social media.
X – @BGSU_Athletics and @BG_Football
Instagram – @bgfalcons and @bgsufootball
Facebook – BGSU Athletics
YouTube – Falcon Athletics
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Kelie Kasper and Ryan Cavanaugh on the call. Fans can also tune in to the Falcon Radio Network and online through the "Varsity Network" app from Learfield Sports.
Saturday's contest, presented by Fremont Federal Credit Union, will also serve as Military Appreciation Day.
Fans should download their digital tickets and parking passes before arriving to the stadium Saturday. More information is below.
Bowling Green Game Notes | Press Conference | Game Day Central | Live Stats | Live Audio
GET TICKETS | Digital Tickets and Parking | Join the Falcon Club
Doyt Perry Stadium A-to-Z
Stadium Parking Map
Schedule of Events
9 a.m. – Falcon Tailgate Park opens
9:30 a.m. – Gate 1 opens, BG Warrior Walk
10:30 a.m. – All remaining gates and the Sebo Center open, ticket windows at Doyt Perry Stadium open, Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and Merchandise Kiosk (east concourse) open
10:45 a.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band
11:42 a.m. – Falcon Marching Band pregame show takes place on the field
11:52 a.m. – National anthem
11:55 a.m. – Team entrance
Noon – Kickoff
Marketing and Promotions
Military Appreciation
Saturday will be Military Appreciation Day, and multiple veterans groups will be honored throughout the game. All veterans and active-duty service members will receive 10% off at all concession stands with a valid military ID or CAC.
Clear Bag Mandate and Giveaway
A clear bag mandate took effect Jan. 1, 2026, at all BGSU Athletics venues. The same policy already in place at the Stroh Center and Slater Family Ice Arena now applies to Doyt Perry Stadium. Details on the mandate are available here.
To mark the change, 1,000 clear crossbody bags will be given away to students at Saturday's game.
The Anthem
During the national anthem, a large American flag will be displayed in the of the south endzone. For any fan that wants to be a part of the flag's presentation during the national anthem, visit the alumni tent at Falcon Fan Fest before the game.
Battle of I-75 Trophy Presentation
Last season marked the launch of the first Battle of I-75 rivalry series, presented by Fremont Federal Credit Union, which combines the results of all BGSU-Toledo matchups across athletic programs. Bowling Green claimed the inaugural series with a combined score of 81-60.
Academic Recognition
BGSU will recognize its recently claimed Mid-American Conference (MAC) Men's and Women's Faculty Athletics Representative Award, presented to the conference school with the top combined GPA and Academic Progress Rate among its programs. It is the first time Bowling Green has claimed the men's award, the 13th time it has claimed the women's award, and just the second time a MAC school has swept both awards in the same year.
BGSU will also be recognized for the MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award, which it has won for the second straight year and the sixth time in program history.
Touchdown Tuesdays
With a Bowling Green win, fans get a five percent discount per each Falcon touchdown at Falcon outfitters on Tuesday.
We Win, You Win
Following a BGSU victory, fans can purchase a sub at the Wooster Street Penn Station and get a second sub free.
Concessions
This season, BGSU Athletics is partnering with BGSU Dining to deliver more menu variety at lower prices. Improvements to concession locations and the addition of grab-and-go markets will help reduce wait times, with expanded and more affordable offerings across the menu, including alcohol. For more on some of the most affordable game-day concessions in the country, click here.
Concessions will now open when the gates open. Students can also use Falcon Dollars at the concession stand beneath the student section.
Merchandise
The Falcon Merchandise Tent on the southwest side of the stadium will be available when the gates open. Items available include Nike sideline gear, women's and youth apparel, and BGSU gifts. A merchandise kiosk on the east concourse will be open through halftime, along with a merchandise cart in the tailgate area.
The Swag Wagon in the south end zone will sell buttons for $3.99, featuring Military Appreciation Day themed gear.
Falcon Marching Band
The largest marching band in the country will begin PreFlight at 10:45 a.m. in Tailgate Park. Fans are encouraged to watch the performance and help fire up the Falcons ahead of kickoff against Tarleton State. The band will play from 20 minutes before kickoff until the team takes the field.
Falcon Football Tailgate Park
Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens three hours before every game and is located south of the stadium, with community games and activities throughout.
Sebo Party Deck
Falcon Club members who contribute at least $250 annually may purchase tickets to the Sebo Party Deck. A Party Deck ticket includes a reserved bench seat in the end zone bleachers and access to the deck, which offers tailgate-style food in a climate-controlled setting with the game shown on two large projector screens. Call the ticket office at 419-372-0000.
For the Kids
Future Falcons Kids Club memberships are available through the Falcon Club for $40 and include free admission to all home athletic events and a gift box. For more information, click here.
Game Day Programs
The official BGSU football game day program will be available digitally. Fans can scan a QR code at stadium entrances.
Lost and Found
Guest services in the southeast corner of the stadium will serve as the retrieval area for lost items during the game and will remain open an additional 30 minutes after the game ends. After that, contact the BGSU administrative office at 419-372-7052.
Traffic and Directions
From north or south via I-75
Take exit 181 and turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on the right.
From north or south via S.R. 25
Turn east on Wooster Street and travel past campus. The stadium will be on the left.
From east or west via the Ohio Turnpike
Take exit 64 (Perrysburg), follow I-75 south to exit 181, then turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on the right.
From east or west via U.S. 6
Take exit 65 (S.R. 25) and turn north. Follow S.R. 25/Main Street to Wooster Street, then turn east and travel past campus. The stadium will be on the left.
Parking and Tickets
Click here for ticket information, including prices and a Doyt Perry Stadium seating chart.
Tickets can be picked up or purchased at the Doyt Perry Stadium ticket booths. Accepted payment forms are cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover.
The general public/will call booths are located on the east side of the stadium, outside Gate 7. All booths open two hours before kickoff, and all gates open 30 minutes later.
Fans can also use BGSU's digital ticketing by clicking here to transfer unused tickets, print tickets from home or pull up tickets on a mobile device.
Parking Map
ADA Lot (Lot 10, north of Slater Family Ice Arena)
Brown Line From Poe Road, take Mercer Road to Stadium Drive, then turn directly into Lot 10. A scanner is at the entrance. After parking, golf cart shuttles will pick up fans and take them to the Doyt, then return them to their vehicles after the game.
AA Lot / Media-Contractor Lot (Lot L, in front of Sebo Athletic Center)
Brown Line From Poe Road, take Mercer Road to Stadium Drive, then turn right into Lot L. Hang tags must be visible on the mirror or dashboard.
BB Lot (just south of the football video board)
Orange Line Access Mercer Road from Wooster Street and turn onto Alumni Drive's left lane, following it onto Stadium Drive. Fans with BB passes can then turn into BB Lot, where scanners will be stationed. Hang tags should be displayed on the mirror or dashboard.
CC Lot (Lot 13)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the Seafoam Lot entrance, merge right and turn into CC Lot, where a scanner is stationed. Hang tags must be visible on the mirror or dashboard.
Gold Lot (grass lot along I-75)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the BB and CC lot entrances, continue on Alumni Drive in either lane; the right lane enters mid-lot, and the left lane enters at the end of Stadium Drive. Have passes ready to scan.
Student Lot (south of the football practice fields)
Orange Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's left lane, then Stadium Drive. Past the BB and CC lot entrances, stay in the left lane, then turn left before the practice fields. Students should have IDs ready.
Teal Lot (Lot 24, in front of Stroh Center)
Teal Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's right lane. Continue straight, then turn into the lot's east-end entrance. Have passes ready to scan and follow attendants' directions.
Seafoam Lot (Lot 20 and part of Lot 13)
Teal Line From Wooster Street, take Mercer Road to Alumni Drive's right lane, then Stadium Drive. The lot entrance is on the right. Have passes ready to scan and follow attendants' directions.
Lightning Delay Protocol
In the event of inclement weather, fans should be aware of plans for possible game delays due to lightning. When lightning strikes are detected within eight miles of Doyt Perry Stadium, the game will stop and the stands will be evacuated. Updates will be relayed through the public address system, game officials, the Falcon Radio Network, social media and the scoreboard.
The primary safe areas for fans during a delay are the restrooms beneath the stands and the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. Secondary locations are the Stroh Center and Slater Family Ice Arena. For safety, fans should not congregate in open areas beneath the stands. Personal hardtop vehicles are also a safe location; soft-top or convertible vehicles are not recommended as shelter during a lightning event. Fans should retain their tickets for re-entry into the stadium.
Delays will last a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the last lightning strike. Any new strike resets the delay clock to 30 minutes.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow Falcons football on social media.
X – @BGSU_Athletics and @BG_Football
Instagram – @bgfalcons and @bgsufootball
Facebook – BGSU Athletics
YouTube – Falcon Athletics
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