KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Athletics has announced the Bearcats will play their Saturday, Sept. 30, football game against the University of Central Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
“The Fall Classic is a tradition that brings exciting football to a venue that has long reminded football fans of a college gameday atmosphere,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “We want to thank the Royals for their cooperation and coordination to ensure a fun, safe and efficient atmosphere for the players, coaches and fans for both schools. We are looking forward to another great Fall Classic match-up between Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri.”
The Bearcats defeated Central Missouri, 42-17, last season during the 2016 Fall Classic at Arrowhead. Game time has been set for 4 p.m. to coordinate with the Kansas City Royals home game scheduled for that afternoon. Northwest will be the visiting team in this year’s matchup.
Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs, played host to 12 annual meetings between the Bearcats and the Pittsburg State Gorillas. Northwest is 10-3 all time at Arrowhead. In the 13 contests at Arrowhead, the Bearcats have averaged over 30 points per game and have seven crowds of over 20,000.
“When we talk about the student-athlete experience, it doesn’t get better than playing in Arrowhead Stadium,” Wright said. “The day is special to our players, but just as important is sharing the experience with many of the other students from Northwest. Our band, steppers and cheer all share in the day. It’s fun to watch them come out for the first time. You can see the excitement on their faces. The Chiefs do an amazing job of making the event first class in every way and I appreciate their hard work and attention to detail. Between the efforts from the Chiefs, and each of our universities, it is much more than a game, it has become a showcase for Division II football.”
Northwest’s five-game home slate begins Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. against Emporia State University. The complete 2017 schedule, including kickoff times for all games, can be found HERE.
Tickets for the 14th edition of the Fall Classic will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Tickets can be ordered by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Arrowhead Stadium Ticket Office located between the Founder’s Plaza and the Hy-Vee Gate.
Jackson County residents will have the opportunity to purchase Fall Classic tickets starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 17. Jackson County pre-sale tickets must be purchased in person at the Arrowhead Stadium Ticket Office and purchasers must have one form of identification that includes a photo and a 2016 Jackson County, Missouri, personal property tax receipt. The Chiefs will contact Season Ticket Members, suiteholders and partners with special information on Fall Classic tickets.
Lower Level tickets are $25 while tickets on the Scout Investments Club Level are $40. Student tickets are available for $10 through a special link distributed by each university, or in person at the schools’ ticket offices or the Arrowhead Stadium Ticket Office. Suites are available by calling (888) 99-CHIEFS (24433). Parking will be $15 while RV and bus parking is $25.
— Northwest Athletics —