Welcome to Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium

Your Guide to Friday Night Lights in Elkhart

We're excited to welcome you to Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium! Whether you're cheering for the home team or visiting from another community, we hope you enjoy an outstanding game-day experience. Please review the information below to help make your visit safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.

Seating & Accessibility

• General Admission seating is available on both sides of the press box.
• Reserved Seating is located directly below the press box and offers some of the best views in the stadium.
• A wheelchair-accessible ramp is located in the center of the stadium for convenient access.
• For the safety and visibility of all guests, please keep handrails, aisles, and walkways clear at all times. Pathways are for walking and should not be used for standing or gathering.

Experience the Atmosphere

Get ready for an unforgettable Friday night! Our award-winning band and spirited student section are located near the home concession stand, creating an electric atmosphere from kickoff through the final whistle.

Enjoy:

• Continuous music from the Big Red Band
• Loud cheers, chants, and school spirit led by our cheerleaders
• Creative student section themes and decorations
• An exciting halftime performance

Tickets

We anticipate large crowds throughout the season. To save time at the gate, purchase your tickets in advance through HomeTown Ticketing.

Two ticket booths are available:

• Home Fans
• Visiting Fans

Both General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets are available.

Concessions

Enjoy a variety of food and refreshments during your visit.

• A visitor-side concession stand is conveniently located near the visiting stands.
• Additional food and beverage options are available at the home-side concession stand near the restrooms.
• On many game nights, you'll also find food trucks, snow cone vendors, and coffee vendors near the front entrance.

Medical Assistance

First aid and medical assistance are available near the end zone between the visitor seating area and the ticket booths.

Parking & Traffic Flow

To help ensure the safety of all guests:

• Please use designated pedestrian crossings when entering and exiting the stadium.
• Gated crossings allow teams to safely load and unload equipment without pedestrian traffic.
• Team buses unload athletes near the stadium before parking in the front lot adjacent to the Intermediate Gym.

Thank You for Visiting!

Thank you for helping us keep Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly place for everyone to enjoy Friday Night Lights.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you throughout the season.

Go Big Red!