ALFRED, NY – As Saxon football players return to the Alfred University campus, the 2025 season ticket, parking and tailgating polices have been set.

The Saxons have five home games slated for the 2025 regular season, with the inaugural week of the season at Yunevich Stadium featuring Alfred University hosting Hobart College on September 5 at 7:00 PM.

Alfred University will compete at home the following week on September 13 against Ithaca College at 12:00 PM. The Saxons will later host Hartwick College on October 4 at 12:00 PM as part of the Alfred University Homecoming and Family Weekend. Following a road contest at No. 10 Cortland, AU will return home to face Utica University on October 25 at 12:00 PM. The inaugural Alfred Cup football game will be held on November 8 at Alfred State. More information will be released prior to that game. Alfred University will conclude their regular season over Hall of Fame Weekend against SUNY Morrisville on November 15 at 1:00pm.

General Admission:

To enhance the game day experience, Alfred University Athletics is excited to announced that there will be free admission to all home regular season contests for the 2025 season. While 'Lifetime Saxon Nation' members will receive their purple seat passes, fans will be welcomed to root on our Saxons from the purple seats, unless there is a reserved seating notice.

Parking:

Saxon Nation members are permitted to park their vehicles in premium areas in the main parking lot behind the McLane Center. All general admission members will have the opportunity to park either in the grass lot behind Yunevich Stadium or at the main parking lot behind the McLane Center on a first come, first serve basis. Visiting fans  will be directed to park at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum at 2 Pine St. 

Tailgating:

Fans wishing to set up tailgate sections for pre/post-game activities are asked to keep them confined to their parking section. Tailgating is not permitted during the game/contest. No food or beverages will be allowed into the stadium and bags will be checked by Alfred University Public Safety. All federal, state, and local laws apply, and underage drinking is prohibited. All individuals and groups are responsible for collecting trash and recyclables and disposing of such in an appropriate way.

Concessions:

Alfred University Athletics will continue to provide concessions for all fans wishing to purchase snacks and beverages while rooting on the Saxons. New to the 2025 season, Alfred University Athletics is excited to announce a corporate sponsorship with The Old Mill Inn, who will provide hot foods at all home football events for the 2025 season. Select menu items will be promoted ahead of each contest!

Pet Policy

As much as we care for all pets, for the safety of all spectators, they are not allowed in Yunevich Stadium.

Empire 8 Sportsmanship Code:

Alfred University and the Empire 8 Conference are committed to the principles of good sportsmanship. We believe all student-athletes, coaches and spectators should strive to represent the very best spirit and tradition of intercollegiate athletics. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, sexist, ethnic, racist and homophobic comments as well as intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches and game personnel will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited at all Alfred University athletics events.