BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Athletics is upping the Beaver Football game day experience with a wide range of pre- and in-game experiences coming to Chet Anderson Stadium. Read below for all the information and to prepare for the home opener on September 13^th at 1 p.m. against University of Sioux Falls.
 
Pregame Tailgate
Start the day right at the Hotsprings Hot Tubs of Northern Minnesota Tailgate at Diamond Point Park:

• New to this years' tailgates, food trucks! At select games, check out a new variety of food trucks including:
  • Casperz Burger Joint
  • Sorenson Ave NW
  • Red Rocket Pizza
  • Mac N The Box
  • Stittsworths
  • Dirty Dough
  • Adventure Bowls
• At Homecoming on Oct. 4 versus Northern State University, enjoy live music thanks to Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. The Bemidji State Pep Band will also be performing throughout the season, weather permitting. 
• Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation will be holding a prize drawing each tailgate with prizes announced each Monday. 
• Fans are encouraged to head to Diamond Point Park early, bring food and drink and enjoy the tailgate with the rest of Beaver Territory! PLUS this is the best place to cheer on the Beavers during their walk to the stadium.

 
Ticketing, Entry and *NEW* Keg N' Cork/Bernick's East Endzone

• Ticket prices for the 99^th season of BSU Football

• $19 – Reserved Chairbacks
• $15 – General Admission
• $11 – Senior General Admission
• $7   – Youth General Admission

• New this season, attendees are allowed to bring unopened, factory sealed bottles of water into the stadium. These bottles will need to be cracked while at bag check at the gate. 
• A big change coming to the East endzone of Chet Anderson Stadium – The Keg N' Cork East Endzone!
  • This is a "beer garden" style space with alcohol sales provided by Keg N' Cork and Bernick's. Limited concessions will be available. 
  • Tickets are available in-person only at the ticketing trailer prior to the game for $11 each. These tickets are an add on to any general admission or reserved ticket, excluding youth tickets. All East Endzone ticket holders must be 21+. 
  • To enter, fans are required to enter through the main gate at the west side of the stadium. They will then walk to the right "visitors" side and follow the path to the entry to the East Endzone near the southside concessions booth. Staff will be stationed to take tickets and check IDs. 
  • This area is a "no re-entry" zone. Alcohol may not be removed from the East Endzone. 

 
The 2025 home season starts next Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m. The Beavers will be kicking off against the University of Sioux Falls Cougars, followed by the Augustana University Vikings the following Saturday, also at home. Homecoming is set for October 4^th at 1 p.m. against Northern State University. Tickets are available online through this link and in person. 
 
For more information on the Bemidji State Football program, tickets or schedules, visit BSUBeavers.com, follow the Beavers on X (@BSUBeaversFB), like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers) and like them on Instagram (@BSUBeaversFB).
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).