FLORENCE, Ala. (October 9, 2025) – The University of North Alabama football team continues its "Final Season at Braly" festivities in Florence on Saturday against Central Arkansas, as the Lions hunt a 2-0 start to the home schedule in what will be the last football season at historic Braly Stadium.
 
Here are the top things to know for Saturday's home game.
 
1. KICKOFF: The Lions and Bears — oh my — will kickoff from Braly Stadium at 3:02 p.m.
 
2. TICKETS: Single game tickets, as well as other bundle options, are available by calling 256-765-5466 (LION) or at the UNA Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets to the game are available for as low as $20. For more information or to purchase online, click here.
 
3. ACCESS YOUR TICKETS: The UNA Ticket Office put together three videos to help fans download and access their tickets this season. Click the links below to access tickets on your device or call 256-765-5466 for assistance.
 
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4. PARKING: Due to ongoing construction at Braly Stadium, the parking lot at the baseball field will not be accessible as it was in years past. However, parking will be available in the grass lot across the street behind the south end zone, as well as limited parking in the grass lot by the Royal Avenue Center. Fans are also encouraged to take advantage of the shuttle lots, free of charge. For more information, click here.
 
5. SHUTTLE BUS PARKING: UNA will have four parking lots available for fans to park and shuttle to the stadium — three of which are on UNA's campus. The shuttle lots include Jackson Heights Church of Christ, the front of CB&S Bank Arena (Flowers Hall), Appleby Hall and the Wendall Gunn Commons parking lot. The shuttles will run throughout the day, including two hours before the game and one hour after the game. For more information, click here.
 
6. PRESENTING GAME SPONSOR: Saturday's presenting game sponsor is Medical Associates of the Shoals. Medical Associates is the preferred partner of Lion Athletics for primary and urgent care.
 
7. KICKOFF KID: As part of a partnership that started last season, Medical Associates of the Shoals is sponsoring the 2025 Football Kickoff Kid at UNA home football games. At each home game, one lucky contestant between the ages of 6 and 12 will enjoy the opportunity to be on the sideline pre-game and retrieve the kickoff tee. Each winner will receive four game tickets, pre-game sideline access for the kickoff kid and a guardian, as well as a UNA Athletics T-Shirt.
 
8. FINAL SEASON AT BRALY: This season, UNA will celebrate the "Final Season at Braly" by recognizing an era of UNA football for select games. In doing so, the UNA football team will wear five different helmet decals to represent each era while inviting members of those teams to a special pre-game tailgate one hour prior to kickoff. The recognition includes former football student-athletes, coaches, staff members and spirit squad members.
 
9. THE 2K-LIONS: This week, UNA will wear the "Scratch Marks" logo on its helmets as a tribute to the 2000s era. UNA wore these helmets from 2002-2004. From 2000-2010, the Lions compiled a 93-40 record and made seven NCAA Division II playoff appearances in 11 seasons. The Lions also have seven players from this era already in the UNA Athletics Hall of Fame. To read about the program's success in those seasons, click here.
 
10. MORE PROMOTIONS: UNA, in partnership with North Alabama Medical Center, will host its annual "Pink Out" game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Saturday's game is also Family Weekend and Manufacturing Day. In addition, cheer and dance will perform alongside the Marching Pride. Fans are encouraged to be on the lookout for various promotions on the videoboard during media timeouts and at halftime.
 
11. KNOW YOUR GATE: Due to ongoing construction at Braly Stadium, entry points will be slightly different from years past. Gate 5 and Gate 8 facing the south end zone will no longer be available for entry, but all other gates are still accessible.
 
12. CASHLESS VENUE: Braly Stadium is a cashless venue. Fans are encouraged to prepare accordingly to make purchases by card.
 
13. BAG POLICY: Fans are encouraged to review the bag policy before arriving to the stadium, as many bag types are prohibited inside Braly Stadium. Approved bags include clear totes, resealable freezer storage bags, small clutch bags, seat cushions with no pockets and small diaper bags with the accompaniment of a child. For more information on which types of bags are approved and which types are prohibited, click here.
 
14. FOOD TRUCKS: This week's food trucks will be Sparks's Sweet Smoke BBQ and DonutNV. These vendors will be located along North Royal Avenue during pre-game.
 
15. UNA BOOKSTORE OPEN AT BRALY: Fans can pick up the latest licensed North Alabama apparel at the UNA Bookstore on the concourse under the main grandstands. Each week, the bookstore will select and "Item of the Game" which will be discounted 20% if purchased on gameday.
 
16. PEP RALLY: UNA will host a pep rally at 12:30 p.m. on Spirit Hill with the North Alabama Marching Pride, the UNA cheer and dance team and mascots Leo and Una. This will take place just before the team arrives via buses for the Lion Walk — which take place two hours and 15 minutes before all home games.
 
17. LION WALK: One of UNA's most storied traditions, the Lion Walk, will take place at 12:45 p.m. starting at Spirit Hill and ending when the team enters the stadium through the North end zone — the side with the videoboard. During Lion Walk, UNA's cheer and dance teams will be throwing out T-Shirts courtesy of Martin's Family Clothing. Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Lions as they walk toward the stadium.
 
18. DOWNLOAD OUR APP: Fans are encouraged to download the Roar Lions app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The app was launched in 2023 and includes ticket information, team shop, game programs, schedules, rosters and links to watch and listen to the games online.
 
19. GAME PROGRAM: This season, game day programs are free of charge and are only available in electronic format. Fans can use the app or the QR codes in Braly Stadium to download the program, which includes rosters, depth charts, players to watch and more. Fans can also access game programs at roarlions.com.
 
20. WATCH ON ESPN+: Saturday's game will stream on ESPN+ with "Voice of the Lions" Benjamin Ray, color analyst Bryan Neece and sideline reporter Arielle Schafer on the call. Fans can tune in at 3 p.m. at this link or on the ESPN app.
 
21. NEW RADIO HOME: This season, the Lions are on the fastest growing digital radio platform in college football, The Varsity Network. Fans can listen free of charge to all UNA football games on the Varsity Network app or on roarlions.com/watch. The broadcast is also available on Facebook, X, YouTube and Twitch. Jordan Campbell will provide play-by-play alongside former UNA quarterback Jacob Tucker and sideline reporter Chase Glover. The Countdown to Kickoff Presented by Bank Independent begins at 2 p.m. followed by kickoff at 3 p.m. To find your preferred listening platform, click here.
 
22. LIVE STATS: Fans who are interested in following live stats can do so via StatBroadcast.
 
23. SERIES HISTORY: Saturday will mark the 24th meeting between UNA and Central Arkansas, dating back to 1951. The Lions have a 15-8 record against the Bears. Neither team has won four in a row in this series, as the Bears will look to do that Saturday. On the other side, UNA will look to start a new winning streak against the Bears. The last three-game win streak for UNA in the series spanned from 2002-04 — which were the only three seasons UNA wore the "Scratch Marks" logo on the helmet.
 
24. UNA vs. THE NATURAL STATE: The Lions have been successful against schools from the state of Arkansas over the years, owning an 83-42 record. A win on Saturday would double the amount of wins to losses against the state. The Lions have all-time winning records against Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Monticello, Central Arkansas, Harding, Henderson State, Ouachita Baptist and Southern Arkansas. The only Arkansas-based team with a winning record over UNA is Arkansas State, which has not played the Lions since 1966.
 
25. UNA FOOTBALL NIGHT AT LOST PIZZA: Fans are reminded to head over to Lost Pizza in downtown Florence every Monday night during football season for the UNA Football Hour with Coach Brent Dearmon. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will air on 93.9 The Score and on all Roar Lions Productions outlets. The show will also air live inside Lost Pizza hosted by "Voice of the Lions" Benjamin Ray and Mike Ezekiel.
 
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