Exciting Additions to Yager Stadium for 2026

OXFORD, Ohio – Miami Athletics is excited to announce new additions/upgrades to Yager Stadium for the 2026 football season. The fun begins Sept. 12 versus Holy Cross!

Pregame Fan Fest Every Home Saturday Football Game!
Get your gameday started with the pregame fan fest, which is open to all fans. Beginning 2.5 hours outside of the south end of Yager Stadium, the pregame fan fest will feature live music (see below for schedule), food trucks and beverages for purchase as well as family-friendly activities, a jumbo screen to catch early games and various activations.

Live Music Schedule

Sept. 12 vs. Holy Cross – Love 'N Fire (Facebook/YouTube)
Sept. 26 vs. UConn – Miss Jacque Band (Website)
Oct. 3 vs. Bowling Green – Michelle Robinson Band (Website)
Oct. 17 vs. Akron – Friend of Friend (Website)

New Concession Items (Photo Gallery)
Miami concessions will have numerous new concession items for the 2026 football season, including a loaded baked potato, loaded nachos, loaded mac and cheese, RedHawk chili, in-house smoked pulled pork and fire-braised chicken.

Clear Bag Policy
In an effort to speed up entry into Yager Stadium (and all of Miami's facilities), Miami Athletics has adopted a clear bag policy for the 2026-27 school year. For more information on this new initiative, visit our clear bag policy page.

Lodge Boxes Continue
For the second-straight year, Miami will offer field lodges on the north end of Yager Stadium.

Private, premium space located right in the end zone and close to the field.
Seats up to eight guests, making it perfect for entertaining clients, family or friends.
Light refreshments included, with the option to add customized food and beverage packages.
Up-close view of the action — hear the hard hits, see the goal-line plays and experience every big moment from an incredible vantage point.
An experience unlike traditional seating — it feels like you're right there on the field with the Miami RedHawks!
Limited availability — a unique way to experience Miami Football from one of the closest spots to the action.

Fan Experience Opportunities

Videoboard Welcome – Group name displayed on the videoboard is available to all groups in attendance
Pregame Warm-Up – Six members of the group will have the opportunity to watch the team warm up from field level before the game. Groups must meet the required ticket purchase minimum to qualify for this experience
Postgame Group Photo - on the Field for any groups that purchase at least 50 tickets
Visit from Swoop - available to anyone that purchases a field lodge

Special Themes for Each Game

Sept. 12 - Red Out / High School Band Day
Sept. 26 - Homecoming / Hall of Fame Weekend / Football Alumni (special recognition of the 1986 MAC Championship Team)
Oct. 3 - Cradle of Coaches / Ag Day (Sponsored by Apple Farm Service and Ohio Proud)
Oct. 17 - Family Weekend / Cancer Awareness
Nov. 3 - Celebrating Miami: Tribe & University
Nov. 10 - Battle of the Bricks / Senior Night

Exciting Additions to Yager Stadium for 2026

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