Game Day Information - Bank Independent Stadium

GAME DAY INFORMATION
Saturday, October 24, 2026
North Alabama vs. #9 Austin Peay
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m.
Game Day Color Theme: WEAR PURPLE!
Homecoming & Hall of Fame Weekend

Lion Walk & Pep Rally
The Lion Walk and pregame pep rally will begin 2½ hours prior to kickoff — 3:30 p.m. on October 24. The Lions, UNA Marching Pride and Spirit Squads will make their way down Pine Street from the GUC toward Bank Independent Stadium.

Fans are encouraged to line Champions Way and welcome the Lions to the stadium! Following Lion Walk, stick around for the pregame pep rally featuring the UNA Marching Pride and UNA Cheer & Dance Teams.

Stadium Entry
Gates to Bank Independent Stadium open two hours prior to kickoff — 4:00 p.m. on October 24. Fans may enter through the Helen Keller Main Entry or the Alumni & Friends Zone entrance near the Darwin D. Davis Videoboard.

Bank Independent Stadium has a clear bag policy, and all guests will pass through metal detection devices before entering the stadium. Fans are encouraged to have their tickets ready before approaching the gates to help ensure a smooth entry.

Click here to review the Bank Independent Stadium Clear Bag Policy.

Special Game Day Activities — October 24

UNA Athletics Hall of Fame: This event is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. in the GUC Performance Center. The event is free and open to the public with parking available by the fountain and commons building in Harrison Plaza. For more info, click here.
Homecoming: For more information on this week's homecoming festivities, including the parade and on-field activities, click here.
For this week's game, fans are encouraged to wear PURPLE to cheer on the Lions! To find out what to wear for future games, click here.
Marching Pride Halftime Show: The UNA Marching Pride takes the field at halftime with its spectacular "From Sea to Shining Sea" performance.

Arrive early. Be loud. And be part of history at Bank Independent Stadium!