Marshall University Athletics
Know Before You Go – 2025 Spring Game Weekend
4/9/2025 3:45:00 PM | Football
Jam-packed week of events for Herd Fans to enjoy starts Thursday
2025 Football Spring Game Tickets & Parking | Baseball Tickets vs. App State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics is excited to bring all Herd fans together for a huge weekend of events this weekend, highlighted by the 2025 Marshall Football Spring Game at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall Football head coach Tony Gibson showcases the new-look 2025 Thundering Herd in his first Spring Game as leader of the Thundering Herd in what will be an exciting, interactive day of football at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
The game's format will include two halves and a fun halftime special. The first half of the game will be standard, live game play. At halftime, Marshall welcomes Marshall Football Alumni members back home for an on-field treat. Following the halftime ceremony, Fan Day will commence with fans being invited on the field to get autographs and pictures of their favorite Marshall players and coaches. There will also be a poster giveaway on-field.
Tickets for the game are $5 and parking in the West Lot is $20. All proceeds from the game go to the Marshall Quarterback Club – the official booster club of Marshall Football. To purchase tickets and parking, click HERE.
Parking in the West Lot, which opens at 9 a.m., is sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans are advised to purchase parking through the link. Those doing so will receive a digital parking pass. Parking will still be available for purchase on the day of event for $20 – cash only.
Safe To Stay With The Herd protocols will be in place for Saturday's game, including the Clear Bag Policy and No Re-Entry. Gates A and C will be utilized for patrons to enter Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Those gates will open at 2 p.m. – 60 minutes prior to the start of the 2025 Spring Game.
The Spring Game is one of many signature events taking place on what will be one of the top spring weekends in the 2025 calendar.
The fun gets started on Thursday evening at the HerdZone Team Store, located at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a new Marco merchandise launch. Quarterback Carlos Del Rio Wilson and linebacker Jayland Parker will be signing autographs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for those taking part in the launch.
The HerdZone Team Store will also open from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening for fans to get merchandise before Saturday's Spring Game. Marshall Head Coach Tony Gibson will join in the fun by signing autographs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Once fans pick up their merchandise at the HerdZone Team Store on Friday evening, they can head over to Jack Cook Field. Fresh off the team's series win over No. 13 Southern Miss, Marshall Baseball hosts rival App State at 6 p.m. in the opening game of a key Sun Belt Conference series.
Saturday's full day of Marshall Athletics action gets underway early as Marshall Tennis takes part in Senior Day festivities at 9:30 a.m. prior to its 10 a.m. match with Texas State.
Marshall's annual Spring Fountain Ceremony also takes place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the Memorial Student Center plaza with Jesse Smith, Young Thundering Herd member and captain of the 1974 Marshall Football team, serving as the keynote speaker.
From there, fans can make their way back to the West Lot for some tailgating and fun prior to gates opening at 2 p.m. for the 2025 Spring Game.
Once the 2025 Spring Game and Fan Day festivities end at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Marshall fans can venture back over Jack Cook Field to take in Game 2 of the series against App State, which starts at 5 p.m.
The exciting weekend finishes on Sunday with the final game of the series between Marshall Baseball and App State at 1 p.m. from Jack Cook Field.
Below, you will find the schedule of events for the exciting weekend for Marshall Athletics. We can't wait to see you at the games!
Schedule of events
Thursday, April 10
5-8 p.m.: HerdZone Team Store Open (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
- New Marco Merchandise Launch
- QB Carlos Del Rio Wilson & LB Jayland Parker signing autographs from 6:15-7:15p
Friday, April 11
5-8 p.m.: HerdZone Team Store Open (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
- Marshall HC Tony Gibson signing autographs from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
6 p.m.: Marshall Baseball vs. App State (Jack Cook Field)
Saturday, April 12
9 a.m.: Parking Lots Open (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
10 a.m.: Marshall Tennis vs. Texas State (Senior Day starts at 9:30 a.m.)
11:30 a.m.: Spring Fountain Ceremony (Memorial Student Center)
3 p.m.: 2025 Marshall Football Spring Game (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
- 1st Half - Live football
- Halftime – Herd Alumni
- 2nd Half – Fan Day (Fans come on field for autographs, pictures, poster giveaways)
5 p.m.: Marshall Baseball vs. App State (Jack Cook Field)
Sunday, April 13
1 p.m.: Marshall Baseball vs. App State (Jack Cook Field)
More Football Information:
- Season-tickets for the 2025 Football Season will be on sale by Gate A from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
- The HerdZone Team Store at Joan C. Edwards Stadium will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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