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Entry Policies

Please review the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Entry Policies

Entering Falcon Stadium, Cadet Field House (Clune Arena) and Stillman Field

All persons and personal belongings entering Falcon Stadium, Cadet Field House (Clune Arena) and Stillman Field are subject to search. Guests will have bags, purses and other hand-carried items manually searched. Leave prohibited items in your vehicle. We are not responsible for any items left at gates or trash receptacles.

Permitted Items in Falcon Stadium, Cadet Field House (Clune Arena) and Stillman Field
Food: Permitted if brought inside a transparent, one-gallon zip lock bag – one bag per ticket holder
Sunscreen: Permitted, except for aerosol sprays.
Beverages/Bottles: Only factory-sealed soft sided or empty, 24 oz. or less permitted. Note: exceptions will be made for medical conditions and infants.
The Clear Bag Policy: Limits bags that may be brought into sporting events. The policy will help to provide a safe environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into all athletics’ venues.
Prohibited Items in Falcon Stadium, Cadet Field House (Clune Arena) and Stillman Field
Illegal substances (Note: Marijuana is an illegal substance on Federal property).
Weapons (including, but not limited to: firearms, knives of any type/size, pepper spray/other aerosols, stun-guns, self-defense key rings/key chains, any item that may be used as a projectile or deemed unsafe by Venue Mgmt., and or Security personnel)
Backpacks, camera/binocular cases, bota bags, camelbacks, mesh bags, large printed bags, large purse, tinted plastic bags, oversized tote bags.
Alcohol, glass containers, bottles/cans, hard sided plastic bottles, open cups/containers
Laser pointers, fireworks, or any item deemed unsafe by venue mgmt., or security personnel
Unapproved banners/signs (no signs larger than 18” x 24”)
Pets (other than ADA Compliant Service Animals)
Sticks, bats, poles, umbrellas, frisbees, footballs/balls of any kind, including inflatable balls
Artificial noisemakers of any kind
Baby seats, large strollers (collapsible umbrella strollers are permitted)
Any item that cannot be readily inspected
No Flash photography, no camera sticks/tripods
Smoking, vaping, or tobacco of any kind
Aerosol sprays
Seatbacks wider than 18 in. (no excessive pockets, concealable areas, or protruding arm rests)
Note: there is no available storage of prohibited items; please take back to your vehicle
Attendee Code of Conduct
The following behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to automatic ejection
Verbal/ physical harassment of home/visiting team, game mgmt. fans, game officials.
Foul, obscene, offensive or abusive language, gestures or actions that are disruptive or illegal in nature.
Ethnic intimidation of any kind. i.e. slurs based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or creed.
Intoxication or signs of alcohol/substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior.
Fighting and/or any conduct that endangers/threatens the safety of others.
Indecent exposure or the wearing of obscene or indecent clothing.
Schedule

Color Key

General Information

Sporting Event Specific

Religious Service

Traffic/Special Information

AF Academy Only

Attendees Key
*

Mandatory

C

All Cadets

I

Invitation Only

T

Ticket Req.

P

Open to Public

Event Date
Aug30
Sep20
Sep27
Oct18
Nov1
Nov22

Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
1:30 p.m. Air Force Falcons vs. Bucknell Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
5 p.m. Air Force Falcons vs. Boise State Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Saturday, Sep 27, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
TBA Air Force Falcons vs. Hawaii Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
1:30 p.m. Air Force Falcons vs. Wyoming Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
10 a.m. Air Force Falcons vs. Army Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
Time Event Location Attendees Attire
TBA Air Force Falcons vs. New Mexico Falcon Stadium C,T,P Casual

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Note: The schedule of events is tentative. Times and venues may change due to security, weather, or other circumstances.
(Last updated: July 8, 2025)

Falcon Stadium

Falcon Stadium
Address: 4900 Stadium Blvd, Air Force Academy, CO 80840

A picturesque setting at the base of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains and boasting some of the grandest pageantry in all of college football, Falcon Stadium is without a doubt one of the premier college football stadiums in America.

Sitting at 6,621 feet above sea level, the thin air has been kind to the Falcons. Falcon Stadium’s elevation is the second-highest of any Division I-A stadium in the nation. The stadium’s current capacity is 39,441.

Falcon Stadium, built in a natural bowl in the foothills, was built in the fall of 1962 at a cost of $3.5 million. Falcon Stadium opened on Sept. 22, 1962, when a then-overflow crowd of 41,350 saw Air Force defeat Colorado State, 24-0. AFA held a formal dedication on Oct. 20, 1962, when Air Force hosted Oregon. The Ducks won the game, 35-20. The stadium was originally built solely for football, but several non-athletic events, such as the Academy’s annual graduation, are conducted there.

Falcon Football at the U.S. Air Force Academy offers many unique and fun traditions that are sure to delight fans of all ages. Home game highlights include the cadet march-on, Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team, flyovers and fireworks and pyrotechnics when the Falcons take the field, score, and win! This year, cadets, families, alumni and community members will enjoy six home games.

Family members can accompany their cadets to their squadron tailgating event before the game begins. This is an opportunity to meet their cadets’ squad mates and other families.

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Parking lots open four hours prior to kick-off. Guests can purchase RV parking and can tailgate directly from their RVs. Details and pricing are available on Go Air Force Falcons as well as information for guests with disabilities requiring ADA accessibility.

Falcon Alley, located directly in front of the stadium, features vendors, interactive games and booths. This is open three hours prior to the game and is an excellent location to watch the football team arrive. The Drum and Bugle Corps welcomes the team as they arrive on buses at the stadium.

The stadium opens to the public two hours before the game.

Guests will not want to miss seeing the Wings of Blue sky diving team parachute into the stadium. This exciting aerial demonstration is the perfect way to mark the arrival of the football team on to the field approximately 20 minutes prior to kick-off.

Immediately preceding kick-off, attendees can enjoy a flyover.

The Academy is proud of its majestic live mascots and team namesake. During halftime, cheering spectators enjoy watching the birds soar and dive overhead. Trained and handled by cadet falconers, these birds are sure to impress.

The Academy celebrates every Falcon touchdown at home games with a fireworks show and cadets will run onto the field to do push-ups.

Pro tips

Be sure to follow the clear bag rule. All bags brought into the stadium must be transparent for security reasons. See acceptable bags allowed at Falcon Stadium.

Installation security advises fans to use the South Gate as it offers quicker access to the Academy for football games.

U.S. Air Force Academy's football team playing against Oregon State.
A pre-game flyover at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium.
Cheerleaders performing at Falcon Stadium during a football game.
Nova, the U.S. Air Force Academy's mascot performing at Falcon Stadium.