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Friday Night Football Returns to Bulldog Stadium!

Posted Date: 08/27/26 (02:26 PM)
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A football team in purple uniforms runs onto the field, holding an American flag and team banners.
Bulldog football is back!

Kearney High School opens the 2026 season at home against Belton High School with kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Bulldog Stadium.

There are a few important updates for fans this season, including new conference-wide ticket prices and cashless admission gates. Families and students are also encouraged to review our game-night expectations before heading to the stadium.

Tickets & Admission

  • Students in grades K-8: $5
  • Adults: $7
  • Adults age 55 and older: Free
  • KSD students in grades 9-12: Free with student ID
Cash will not be accepted at admission gates for KSD home athletic events this year. Fans may pay by card at the gate. Cash will continue to be accepted at concession stands.

Fans can also purchase tickets online in advance. Online purchases include a $1 service fee. LINK: Purchase Kearney vs. Belton tickets online

Student Game-Night Expectations

Grades K-5
  • Students must attend with a parent or guardian
  • No backpacks, outside balls, skateboards or similar items are allowed in the stadium
Grades 6-8
  • Students must have a student ID for admission. A PowerSchool photo displayed on a phone or an old student ID may be used.
  • No backpacks, outside balls, skateboards or similar items are allowed in the stadium
  • Students who leave the stadium will not be allowed to re-enter
Grades 9-12
  • KHS students must have their student ID for admission
  • No backpacks, outside balls, skateboards or similar items are allowed in the stadium
  • Students who leave the stadium will not be allowed to re-enter
The Southview Elementary playground will be closed during home varsity football games.

Parking & Traffic

As a reminder, Pride Parkway will be closed to through traffic during home football games. Kearney fans should enter and park on the north side of the KHS campus. The south entrance from Meadowbrook Drive is designated for visiting fans.

Activities Passes

Families who plan to attend multiple KSD athletic events this year may also purchase a 2026-2027 Activities Pass:
  • Student: $40
  • Adult: $70
  • Family: $150
Activities Passes provide admission to regular-season home athletic events throughout the school year. They do not include tournaments or MSHSAA postseason events. Visit our online box office to purchase a 2026-2027 Activities Pass.

Postseason events are digital-ticket only under MSHSAA policy. If KHS hosts a postseason contest, ticket-purchase information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

Safety Reminder: E-Bikes & Motorized Scooters

Students are welcome to use appropriate transportation to get to the event, but e-bikes, motorized scooters and similar devices should be parked once students arrive on campus. They should not be ridden around the KHS campus or athletic facilities. With a large crowd of students, families and community members expected tonight, riding these devices through parking areas, sidewalks, walking paths, athletic areas or other pedestrian spaces creates an unnecessary safety risk. As a reminder, City of Kearney ordinances also prohibit riding motorized devices on sidewalks and trails and restrict their use by unlicensed riders on public streets.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday. Come early, wear your purple and gold and help us give the Bulldogs a great home-field atmosphere to start the season. Go Bulldogs!