| Fort Hays State announces its football schedule for the 2018 season. The Tigers will play six games at home, coming off their best season in program history. FHSU went undefeated during the regular season in 2017, winning its first MIAA Championship. The Tigers begin defense of their title on Thursday, August 30, when they open the season against Central Missouri in Hays.
2018 Football Schedule
In-state rivals Washburn and Pittsburg State are slated to make the trip to Hays this season. Central Oklahoma will serve as the Homecoming opponent on September 29. Lindenwood and Northeastern State will also make the journey to Lewis Field Stadium.
2018 Home Games
August 30 – Central Missouri, 7 pm (Eagle Communications Kickoff Classic)
September 15 – Washburn, 7 pm
September 29 – Central Oklahoma, 7 pm (Homecoming – Fireworks following the game)
October 13 – Pittsburg State, 2 pm (Hall of Fame Game)
October 27 – Lindenwood, 2 pm
November 10 – Northeastern State, 2 pm (Senior Day)
All games in the regular season will be conference games for the fifth-straight year, with 12 schools in the MIAA for football (Southwest Baptist and Lincoln do not compete in the MIAA in football). The Tigers went a perfect 11-0 in MIAA play last year and made their first NCAA Playoff appearance since 1995. The Tigers enter their eighth year under the guidance of head coach Chris Brown, who owns a 49-31 mark at FHSU.
Season Ticket Information
Season tickets are now available to the public. Reserved seats on the west side of the stadium are $78 per seat for the season. New chairback seats were installed on the west side of the stadium in the summer of 2017. Supporters can donate an additional $250 to get their name engraved on a seat. Faculty/Staff/Alumni receive a 10% discount. Walk-up prices for reserved tickets on game days are $15. General admission tickets are $10 (East side seating only). Youth tickets (grades K-12) on game days are $5. Call (785) 628-4050 or fill out the 2018-19 season ticket form. Forms are available at the following link…
2018-19 Season Ticket Form
Tiger Tailgate Spots
Reserved tailgate parking spots for the 2018 season are going fast, with only 45 spots remaining. The reserved tailgating spots are $100 for the year. The Tiger Tailgate on game days was a hit in 2017. Do not miss out on a great time this upcoming season! Stop by the FHSU Athletics office to see which spots remain.
Tailgating Map
Tailgating Rules
Tiger Football Autograph Day (Sponsored by Nex-Tech Wireless)
The annual Tiger Football Autograph Day will be on Saturday, August 25, from 1-3 pm at Big Creek Crossing in Hays. Come out and meet the Tigers before the season kicks off the following week. |
