Harold Alfond Sports Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Harold Alfond Sports Stadium holds 10,000 fans and is home to Maine Black Bears (NCAA FCS, Coastal Athletic Association). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	10,000
Opened	1947
Home teams	Maine Black Bears (NCAA FCS, Coastal Athletic Association)
Address	Alfond Drive, Orono, ME 04469

When are the remaining home games?

1 home game left, starting Sat Nov 21, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Maine Black Bears vs New Hampshire Wildcats	1:00 pm	NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Harold Alfond Sports Stadium?

Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff. (source)

What has changed at Harold Alfond Sports Stadium recently?

The east grandstand behind the visiting bench was rebuilt in a smaller layout for the 2025 season. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Harold Alfond Sports Stadium?

Tailgating opens four hours prior to kickoff. Legal consumption of alcohol is allowed in the Bouchard Cleaning and Restoration tailgate Lot A (Dunn/Corbett) and Wells Lot B, for fans 21+ or those accompanied by an adult. Day-of-game paid parking is cashless.

Is there a sun and shade map for Harold Alfond Sports Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model for this stadium. Our sun and shade maps need a recent lidar survey and a section-by-section seating map, so we cover the bigger FBS and NFL stadiums first. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: All bags are subject to search upon entry. Bag policy.
Food: Spectators four and older must have a valid ticket; once inside the stadium guests are not allowed to leave and re-enter.