#1-ranked Grand Valley State will host #3-ranked Ferris State Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon at Lubbers Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Saturday's contest will mark the 14th consecutive meeting that both teams are ranked, including six consecutive when both teams are ranked in the top five.
Here is everything fans need to know to be ready for this year's Anchor-Bone Classic:
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Fan Guide
Location: Lubbers Stadium – Allendale, MI
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PMÂ
Tickets: The game has been
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Current GVSU Students: May attend the game and sit in the student section or on the north student hill. Student ID's are not transferable and you must scan in with your valid physical ID at the entry gate.Â
GLIAC Passes:Â Will be accepted at the north ticket booth of Lubbers Stadium beginning at 1:00 pm. Tickets are standing room only.
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How to watch/follow the game if you do not already have tickets:
- Watch on FloSports
- Watch on WXSP-TV (channel 15 locally)
- Listen on 96.9 FM WLAV; 106.1 FM The Ticket; 98.3 FM WLCSÂ (English)
- Listen on 93.3 FM La Poderosa (Spanish)
- Live Stats
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Fans attending the game
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Wear: Royal Blue
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Forecast: 58 degrees and sunny
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Gameday Timeline:
- 11:00 AM – Donor Parking Lots (Gold & Blue) Open
- 12:00 PM – General Parking Lots (C/F/G) Open
- 12:50 PM – Laker Walk
- 2:00 PM – Gates Open
- 2:45 PM – Band Pre-Game Performance
- 3:00 PM - Tailgating Ends
- 3:00 PM – Kick-Off
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Arrive to the entrance gate early – it will be a capacity crowd.
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Parking & Tailgating: If you have a game ticket or are a current GVSU student and have not pre-purchased parking, it is recommended to do so at
gvsulakers.com/FBparking as soon as possible as a limited quantity of spaces are still available.
ADA Lot B and RV parking passes are sold out. Only general parking passes are still available and are $10 in advance. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vehicles must fit in a standard size parking space, and it is one space per parking pass. "Spot saving" is not allowed. Parking passes are for vehicles only.
Parking Map
Digital Tickets: Fans should already have their tickets. Tickets can be accessed via your
gvsutickets.com account. We encourage accessing your tickets prior to the game to make sure you are prepared in advance. For this game, we suggest downloading and printing your tickets on regular sheets of paper and bringing them to the game with you.
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Instructional Ticket Video
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No Re-Entry: If a fan chooses to leave the stadium after scanning their ticket, they will not be allowed back in.
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No Smoking: No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed inside Lubbers Stadium.
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Cashless Campus: To comply with GVSU's cashless campus initiative, we cannot accept cash at Athletic events. Only credit card and tap-and-go payments will be accepted. This applies to everything on campus, including concessions, merchandise, etc.
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Clear Bag Policy:
Merchandise: Will be available at the trailer in the northeast corner of Lubbers Stadium next to the flagpole.
Concessions (including beer sales): Will be available at both the north and south ends of the stadium.
Restrooms: Will be available at both the north and south ends of the stadium including below the new viewing deck.
Viewing Deck: A portion of the deck will be marked off/reserved for a group; the remaining portion including the bar area is available for general fans.
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