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June 16, 2026

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Middle Tennessee State University sports fans enjoy meeting members of the football team during Blue Raider Fan Day Saturday, Aug. 24, in a concourse area at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Fan Day had one of the largest turnouts to meet members of MTSU fall sports teams. (MTSU photo by James Cessna)

MTSU Fan Day Returns Aug. 23 to Floyd Stadium

MTSU Athletics invites all Blue Raider fans to Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium for the annual Fan Day on Saturday, August 23, a free, family-friendly celebration to kick off the 2025–26 athletic year.

Fan Day coincides with University Convocation, the cherished campus tradition that welcomes new students and their families and marks the start of a new academic year. From 5 to 7 p.m., fans of all ages can enjoy an evening packed with activities, including wet and dry inflatables, giveaways from MTSU Athletics’ corporate sponsors, and autograph sessions with student-athletes from Football, Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country. The Middle Tennessee Dance and Cheer squads will also be on hand to sign autographs and take photos.

The MTSU Ticket Office, Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA), and Athletics marketing staff will be available to answer questions about the upcoming season. The 2025–26 Blue Raider Kids Club membership boxes will also be ready for pickup.

Special offers and activities include:

  • Whiteout Ticket Package – Pre-ordered packages must be picked up at Fan Day, and new packages will be available for purchase on site
  • #BLUEnited Yard Signs – Take one home to show your Blue Raider pride
  • Lightning’s Locker Room – Powered by Barnes & Noble, the Gate 2 location will be open for fans to stock up on the latest MTSU gear
  • Smith Athletic Performance Center Tours – Celebrate the grand opening of the new SAPC with guided tours every 15 minutes starting at 5:30 p.m. Check in at the tent outside the facility.

New for 2025!

Following Fan Day, fans can spread blankets on the brand-new Floyd Stadium turf for a special showing of Little Giants on the videoboard, beginning at 7:15 p.m. A limited Sodexo Concessions menu will be available for purchase.

Parking

Due to anticipated crowds for University Convocation, parking in Greenland Lot will be limited. Please refer to the attached campus parking map for alternative locations.

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.