Scheumann Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Scheumann Stadium holds 22,500 fans and is home to Ball State Cardinals (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Wed Nov 11, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the gates open at Scheumann Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

Where do students sit at Scheumann Stadium?

Students can attend all Ball State sporting events for free by showing their student IDs at the gate; student seating at Scheumann Stadium is located on the east side bleachers with entry at Gates 4 and 5.

What are the tailgating rules at Scheumann Stadium?

All beverages should be in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, or paper or plastic cups; glass containers are not permitted. Kegs or hard liquor are not permitted, nor are drinking games or drinking apparatuses. Tents measuring larger than 10 x 10 feet are not permitted, and canopies may not be used during sustained winds of 10-15 mph or higher. The tailgating area is cleared at the start of the game and two hours following the game. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Scheumann 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: All items a fan brings must fit inside an approved clear bag no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in. Small clutch bags up to 4.5 in x 6.5 in are permitted, as are one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. Backpacks, fanny packs, purses, totes and non-clear bags are prohibited, with exceptions made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after inspection. Bag policy.
• Payment: Accepted payment types at the ticket center are cash, debit and credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• Getting there: ADA parking is located in the eastern most row of the Gold Parking Lot and Cardinal Parking Lot; a shuttle can be arranged to assist fans from vehicles to stadium gates by contacting parking attendants. Parking and transit.
• Food: No outside food or beverages are permitted, including bottled water, cans or glass bottles.

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