FLORENCE, Ala. (September 11, 2025) – The University of North Alabama football team begins the "Final Season at Braly" celebration on Saturday with a historic home opener against Northeastern State.
 
Here are the top things to know for Saturday's home opener.
 
1. KICKOFF: The Lions and RiverHawks will kickoff from Braly Stadium at 6:02 p.m.
 
2. TICKETS: Season tickets and 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 Bojangles, located at 109 Cox Creek Parkway in Florence. Bojangles will provide purple shakers for the first 2,500 fans. Fans are encouraged to grab one at the entry gates to receive a FREE Cajun Filet Biscuit coupon.
 
7. 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.
 
8. THE EARLY YEARS: This week, UNA will wear a Florence State "F" logo and will recognize the early years of the program, starting with the first football team in 1949. UNA will also honor teams from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s. To read about the program's success in those seasons, click here.
 
9. MORE PROMOTIONS: UNA will host hundreds of high school band members for the UNA Marching Pride's annual Band Extravaganza at Braly Stadium. 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.
 
10. KICKOFF KID: As part of a new partnership this 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.
 
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 3:30 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 oldest traditions, the Lion Walk will take place at 3:45 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 Lynden Blake on the call. Fans can tune in at 6 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 5 p.m. followed by kickoff at 6 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: This will be the first all-time meeting between UNA and Northeastern State.
 
24. UNA vs. THE SOONER STATE: The Lions have perfect 4-0 record against the state of Oklahoma. Northeastern State will become the third school from the state to battle UNA. The other two are Central Oklahoma and Langston College, who UNA hosted in 2014. All five games against Oklahoma schools have happened at Braly Stadium.
 
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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