Kelly/Shorts Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy
Kelly/Shorts Stadium holds 30,255 fans and is home to Central Michigan Chippewas (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.
| Capacity | 30,255 |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Opened | November 4, 1972 |
| Home teams | Central Michigan Chippewas (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference)) |
| Address | 2300 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 |
When are the remaining home games?
1 home games left, starting Wed Nov 11, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).
| Date | Game | Kickoff | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Nov 11, 2026 | Central Michigan Chippewas vs Sacramento State Hornets | time TBA | NCAA football, 2026 regular season |
When do the gates open at Kelly/Shorts Stadium?
90 minutes before kickoff. (source)
Where do students sit at Kelly/Shorts Stadium?
Central Michigan students receive free admission with a digital pass; student gates are located at the Northeast and Southeast gates of the stadium.
What are the tailgating rules at Kelly/Shorts Stadium?
Tailgate lots open four hours prior to kickoff and shut down at kickoff.
Is there a sun and shade map for Kelly/Shorts Stadium?
Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. 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: Each spectator is permitted one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not to exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, plus one clutch or wallet no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Bag policy.
- Payment: Central Michigan Athletics has transitioned to cashless payment on game days; credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted at all stadium concessions and for day-of tickets.
- Getting there: All parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff and remain open until kickoff; tailgate lots shut down at kickoff. Parking and transit.
- Food: Outside food and beverages, including bottled water, are strictly prohibited from entering the stadium.
Related: Kelly/Shorts Stadium parking and transit · Kelly/Shorts Stadium bag policy.