Welcome to Fortera Stadium… home of Governors football
A Reminder to our Fans...
Due to an increase in security at all public venues, most sports stadiums, including Fortera Stadium, now specifically prohibit backpacks and discourage other large bags and items. In order to prevent the inconvenience of returning prohibited items to your car, we encourage you to consider this policy when choosing the items that you bring into the stadium.
It is our goal to make your visit to our campus as pleasant and as safe as possible.
Fortera Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff of each home game.
Entering Fortera Stadium
You may enter the stadium through any gate, but for the quickest access to your seat, please enter at the appropriate gate.
West Stadium Entrance (Home Side)
Sections AA, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Home Band
Gate 1 – Main Entrance
Gate 2 – Student Gate (All students must enter through Gate 2 with Valid APSU ID)
Home team player guest entrance is located between Gates 1 and 2 on the West side.
East Stadium Entrance (Visitor Side)
Sections NN, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, Visiting Band
Gate 3 – Main Entrance, President’s Box & Credentialed Media Entrance,
Gate 4 – Visiting team player guest entrance
Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be turned over to Austin Peay's Campus Police for safekeeping following the game. To contact APSU Campus Police, please call (931) 221-7786. You may also contact Austin Peay Athletics at (931) 221-7904 during normal business hours.
Wheelchair Seating
Wheelchair seating is available on the south end of the stadium from Sections H through M.
First Aid
For assistance in an emergency situation, please contact a security officer or an usher.
Code of Conduct
Governor fans are widely known for their enthusiasm, team support, hospitality and sportsmanship. Our image is shaped not only by our student-athletes, coaches, students and faculty, but by our fans as well. Our goal is to create a first-class environment to lend support to our team while maintaining a safe and fun atmosphere for visiting fans as well.
Prohibited Behavior
Threatening or inconsiderate behavior such as standing in the aisles, portals or concourses, profane and abusive language, smoking in public areas, fighting, and drunkenness will not be tolerated and can result in ejection, arrest, and/or loss of season ticket privileges. Throwing of any objects in the stands, including paper and plastic cups will also be prohibited. Should you observe any of this disruptive behavior, please notify your nearest law enforcement officer.
In all sports, access to the competition area shall be limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly-credentialed individuals at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the competition area.
Enforcement
Individuals found violating any policies can be removed from the stadium. Non-students are subject to arrest and prosecution under applicable laws and state statutes.
Students involved in such activities or other disruptive behavior will also be subject to disciplinary action. Students enjoy the rights and privileges that accrue to membership in a university community and are subject to the responsibilities which accompany that membership.
The Austin Peay Athletic Department reserves the right to remove the ticket holder from the premises if in the sole opinion of the security personnel his or her conduct endangers or disrupts the players, coaches, officials or fans.
Austin Peay Athletics thanks you for your support.
Fortera Stadium Policies
Alcohol
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Animals
No animals of any kind are permitted with the exception of service animals for impaired or disabled guests.
Backpacks
No backpacks allowed inside stadium.
Bags/Purses
No bags or purses larger than 8 1/2" x 11" are allowed inside stadium.
Banners/Flags
No banners or flags, except official banners, may be placed or carried during a game. Spirit banners must be approved by game management staff and must be in good taste. These banners must be approved four hours prior to the game.
Children
Children ages 3-17 require a ticket.
Carry-In Items
Guests are not permitted to bring food/beverage containers into the stadium. Bottles, coolers, and containers of any kind are prohibited.
Guest Interference
Unauthorized persons entering the playing field will be dealt with by the police.
Noisemakers
No items that produce loud noises (air horns, whistles, etc.) are allowed in accordance with OVC and NCAA regulations.
Profanity/Abusive Language
Profanity and abusive language are highly discouraged during athletic contests. Guests using profanity or abusive language toward student-athletes, coaches, officials, staff or fellow spectators can have their ticket revoked and be removed from the premises.
Seatbacks
Seatbacks larger than a single seat are not allowed inside the stadium.
Smoking
To comply with Tennessee state law, no smoking is permitted inside Fortera Stadium. This includes all areas inside the gates of the stadium including the concourses. Smoking is allowed in designated areas in the parking lots around the stadium.
Tailgating
To provide a memorable experience for all attending events within the athletic complex, the following policies are applicable:
- No common containers such as kegs
- All charcoal from charcoal grills must be disposed of properly
- Please do not encroach on another's space
- All trash must be disposed of properly
- Be considerate of others around you with loud music
Throwing Items
Throwing items onto the field of play or directly at fellow spectators will not be tolerated and is grounds for removal from the premises.
Umbrellas
No umbrellas are allowed in the stadium.
