CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University presents its 80th annual homecoming football game against North Alabama at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Fortera Stadium.
From giveaways, events, and so much more, fans do not want to miss any of the action against the Lions!
Traffic Changes & Parade Route
The homecoming parade begins at 11 a.m. in Lot 7 by Burt Elementary and will circle around campus from Eighth Street, College Street, Drane Street, and then turn off Drane Street onto Marion Street. Police will be blocking off Drane Street beginning Friday night.
Once the parade concludes around 11:30 a.m., Drane Street will open back up to one-way traffic from Marion onto Farris, similar to the previous home games. No entry onto Drane Street from Farris will be authorized after 11:30 a.m., fans are only able to enter from Marion onto Drane.
Tailgate Alley
An Austin Peay football tradition in its 14th year, Tailgate Alley is back in Lot 6 (Foy Lot). Tailgate Alley will include a kids' area with inflatables and face painters. Governors' fans can take their reserved spots in Tailgate Alley at 11 a.m. At 12 p.m., the Austin Peay campus police will close the lot to allow further parking in the evening.
Coors Light Tailgate Experience
A new pre-game experience for football gamedays at Fortera Stadium! The Coors Light Tailgate Experience will provide fans with a premium tailgating option between the Jenkins Family Fieldhouse and Fortera Stadium. Former student athlete alumni and Ring of Honor guests will join Ryan Ploeckelman and Kyle King on the Big Gov Pregame Show, which goes on air at 10 a.m. on ESPN Clarksville (104.1 FM / 540 AM).
In addition to a premium tailgate experience where fans can eat and drink, Coors Light Tailgaters will receive exclusive pre-game field access and the opportunity to meet different Governors' student-athletes weekly.
Stache Street
Stache Street is back for the 2025 season! Located beside Tailgate Alley, Stache Street offers food trucks such as Windy City Vibes, Janae's Italian Ice, and more!
Gov Walk The Governors will arrive on Drane Street at 12:30 p.m. for head coach Jeff Faris to lead his team through Tailgate Alley and into Fortera Stadium. All Governors fans are welcome to Tailgate Alley to cheer on Coach Faris and the Govs on their way into The Fort!
Buffalo Wild Wings VIPeay Zone
Buffalo Wild Wings will provide all-you-can-eat food and drinks – including beer – in the south end zone of Fortera Stadium under the scoreboard, and will open 90 minutes before kickoff before closing at the end of halftime.
For more information on how to get your tickets for the Buffalo Wild Wings VIPeay Zone, call the Austin Peay Ticket Office at the ticket office at 931-221-PEAY (7329)!
The City Forum Family Zone
The City Forum Family Pack is the best deal in town for families in the Clarksville-Montgomery County community to experience Clarksville's Hometown Team on gameday!
Located in section Q, The City Forum Family Zone offers a great experience to cheer on the Governors for an excellent price. When you buy four season tickets to The City Forum Family Zone, you will also receive four attraction passes to use at The City Forum, all for $120!
The City Forum Kids Zone will be located in the southeast corner of Fortera Stadium, which is full of games and entertainment for kids during Austin Peay football games. It is FREE for ALL kids!
Tickets and other info
Tickets for Saturday's game are available through Ticketmaster. Select here for more information on mobile ticketing through Ticketmaster. The will-call window will open from 3-6 p.m. on Friday and reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Fortera Stadium is introducing a clear bag policy this season. Clear bags must be no larger than 12 x 12 inches, and non-clear bags must be no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Upon entrance to the stadium, metal detectors are new to the Fort this season.
