NORFOLK, Va. – Over the last three weeks Old Dominion Athletics has announced the gameday activities for each of this year’s six home games. The final regular season home game the Monarchs host Marshall for Senior Day.
Game Info
The game against the Thundering Herd is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 with the time and ESPN network to be announced.
Marshall defeated ODU last season in Huntington, 41-35.
Cox Business will be the game sponsor.
The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business provides voice, data, and video services for more than 355,000 small and regional businesses nationwide, including health care providers; K−12 and higher education; financial institutions; and federal, state, and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top-tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.
Fan Appreciation
ODU Athletics is nothing without our family, fans, and alumni! November 23 will be a day of thanks for all your support throughout the year. Stay tuned for special prizes and giveaways throughout the game. All season ticket holders will have the opportunity to claim four complimentary tickets to share an ODU Gameday with friends and family. Help us grow our family! Season ticket holders will receive communications beginning July 10 on how to claim their additional tickets.
Oyster Bowl
Brought to you by the Chesapeake based Khedive Temple of Shriners International, the Oyster Bowl was played at ODU’s stadium from 1946-1995. ODU revived the Oyster Bowl in 201 when the Monarchs defeated James Madison. For every ticket purchased, ODU will donate $1 back towards Shriners. This year’s game will be the 74th edition of the Oyster Bowl.
Kaufman Mall
The exciting pregame atmosphere returns at Kaufman Mall beginning four hours prior to kickoff. The band Buckshot will perform on Kaufman Mall. Stop by Kaufman Mall to enjoy the beer garden, the top food trucks in Virginia, games, and interactive experiences in the Kids Zone.
Stop by the ODU marketing tent for giveaways and special activations from our partners and stay tuned for additional programming. The Monarch March Band, under the direction of David Enloe, will get the crowd roaring with a 15-minute performance two hours and 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Fifteen minutes later the football team will come through Kaufman Mall on their way to the stadium as fans lineup to cheer on the Monarch March to the stadium.
Stars of honor
ODU Athletics is happy to partner with Stars of Honor for the third year! Through this partnership, Stars of Honor and ODU Athletics strives to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Hampton Road’s youth. The Stars of Honor award was created to recognize students for their outstanding achievements both inside and outside the classroom, and to encourage students throughout the U.S. to strive for greatness and become leaders in our communities. This year winners from the local elementary schools in Hampton Roads will be selected to attend the game and be recognized for their achievements during the game. If local schools are interested in participating in this year’s program, please reach out to Trevor Taylor at trevor@starsofhonor.com.
Tickets
Season tickets are they best way to secure the best seats and are currently available starting at $200 for one of the best home schedules in program history. Season tickets are available by clicking here. Home opponents include ECU, Virginia Tech, Texas State, Georgia Southern, JMU and Marshall. Season ticket holders will have an exclusive pre-sale opportunity to add on additional single game tickets to their package on July 17. Single game tickets will go on-sale to the public on July 24.
Interested in single game tickets? Sign up here to get on the waiting list!
Have a group of 10 or more interested in attending the game or a special experience? Submit your group interest form here and a member of our team will reach out.
Premium Seating options are available at S.B. Ballard Stadium for an upscale game day experience. Donations to the ODAF serve as qualifiers for other Hospitality Areas in the stadium as well for donors to enjoy. Very limited availability. Click here for more information or contact The ODAF Office at 757-683-6963 or email Ashley Vellines: avelline@odu.eduor ODAF@odu.edu.
With unbeatable sightlines and premium amenities for members, The Priority Automotive Club and the Cox Business Lounge offers ODU fans a comfortable, memorable, and unmatched gameday experience. Limited seating is still available, contact ODAF for more information.