MANHATTAN, Kan. – After approval by the Riley County Commission to open Bill Snyder Family stadium up to about 25 percent capacity this fall for Wildcat football games, K-State Athletics announced today that current season ticket holders in the general lounge will have the option to purchase one of two mini-plans for the 2020 season.
Based on Ahearn Fund’s priority order, fans can purchase a maximum of two tickets per account for one of the following options:
- Three-game mini-plan: Arkansas State (Sept. 12), Texas Tech (Oct. 3), Oklahoma State (Nov. 7)
- Two-game mini-plan: Kansas (October 24) and Texas (Dec. 5)
Both ticket plans are the same prices, including midfield ($ 360), red zone ($ 300), end zone ($ 225) and upper deck seating ($ 150). Each account can add an east or west lot parking pass for $ 50, which includes all games in the selected package. All tickets and parking passes will be digital, and the deadline to purchase all tickets and parking passes is 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 26th.
All premium areas will remain as a season ticket for the 2020 season. Club levels will be renewed due to reduced capacity, which will start after the deadline of Wednesday 26 August. Sitting orders will be assigned based on Ahearn Fund’s priority points and will be part of the main ball refund to gain access to stadium for all games.
Student passes will remain a season-long pass for 2020. All K-State students who have purchased a season-long patient before the July 31 deadline will receive a student card for each home game this season.
The current season ticket and parking locations will be rolled over to the 2021. Season ticket holders can choose to donate their current ticket payment and donation from Ahearn Fund, roll over payment for the 2021 season, or request a fee.
“Our staff has worked extremely hard to determine the best ticket options for our season ticket holders,” said Athletics Director Gene Taylor sei. “We understand that this season is different from any other we have ever experienced, but we will make it Bill Snyder Family Stadium as safe as possible for those attending early September 12th. ”
As a reminder, the following are the new guidelines and safety measures that will be in place for the 2020 season:
Face covering
In accordance with the City of Manhattan ordinance and Kansas State University policy, fans must wear face masks over their mouths and noses to enter Bill Snyder Family Stadium and carry them through the stadium. Fans must provide their own face mask; K-State will not provide face coverage.
No Tailgating
Tailgating will be prohibited in parking lots controlled by K-State Athletics and satellite parties operated by Kansas State University groups to reduce the risk of large gatherings. Parking spaces will be opened two hours prior to combination with stadium gate and fans will be encouraged to enter the stadium immediately once they are parked.
No re-entry
To ensure the safest environment possible, once inside Bill Snyder Fans of Family Stadium will not be allowed to re-enter the stadium if they choose to leave. This will help eliminate unnecessary congestion at gates, especially before and after rest.
Alcohol sales
With tailgating and re-entry into the stadium eliminated, beer and wine will be on sale for the first time ever in the stadium’s general seating at multiple locations on the concourse and concession stand.
Other safety precautions
Hand sanitation stations will be located throughout the stadium, as well as signs, to promote social distance. Also, stadium staff will be required to wear protective gear and face covering.
