Ole Miss Football: 2025 Gameday Enhancements

OXFORD, Miss. –(Release) The 2025 Ole Miss football season is almost here, and Rebel fans are once again ready to pack Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, having sold out of season tickets for the second consecutive season.

Some key changes are coming to The Grove and The Vaught this season, so read on to see what you need to know before you come to campus this fall. For complete stadium policies and gameday information, visit OleMissGameday.com.

Tap-and-Go Ticketing

Starting this season, all mobile tickets will use NFC-enabled technology. NFC tickets use “Tap and Go” for entry into athletic venues. Fans can simply add their ticket to their wallet to use on gameday and are strongly encouraged to add them in advance of arriving on campus.

Screenshots and ticket forwards will no longer be valid for gameday! Fans must use the ticket transfer feature to share tickets. Click here for more information. 

New Grove Setup Schedule

As previously shared, there are no changes to the traditional gameday experience in The Grove nor the choices for setting up. Fans can choose to put up their own tent or purchase a setup for their preferred vendor. In order to make both options more advantageous, timelines have been adjusted to allow for earlier, safer and more organized planning for all parties. See below for an updated timeline.

Key Friday Grove Times

2-3 p.m. – Registered student organizations and university departments set up
3-4:30 p.m. – Vendors set up their customers’ tents
5:30 p.m. – Grove closes
6 p.m. – Grove opens for general public

No Field Rushes

In order to further avoid safety issues and increased SEC fines, stronger measures are being put in place to ensure field rushes no longer occur at Vaught-Hemingway. Entering the playing field is strictly prohibited, and those found to be violators are subject to arrest. Violators could also be denied ticket privileges for the current and next season, including but not limited to student, season and single-game tickets. All available stadium cameras will be used to assist in identifying violators.

Limited Single-Game Tickets Available
Limited quantities of single-game tickets for matchups against Georgia State, Arkansas, Tulane, Washington State, South Carolina and The Citadel still remain. Head to OleMissTix.com today to lock in your seats for one of the best shows in college football.

Upgraded Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi has been upgraded within the stadium and is available for free for all fans. Users must authenticate when prompted in order to use the Wi-Fi on their devices. 

Concession Enhancements

For fan convenience, three concession stands have been converted into full Grab & Go locations.  These Rebel To Go stands, located on the east and west sides of the stadium, give a modern look and will decrease wait times and time away from the action. Larger beverage options have been added throughout the stadium to help fans stay in the stands watching the game. A non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Company has been added to select locations throughout the stadium to provide another option for fans.

Coca-Cola FanFest Events

Numerous special events and national tours will stop at the Coca-Cola FanFest outside of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, including Coca-Cola, Gin & Juice, Kingsford, Turtlebox, Surfside, Barebells and many more. Check back at OleMissSports.com to our weekly game previews to see what’s new at FanFest each week.

Can’t Use Your Tickets?
If you can’t make it to the game, get your ticket to someone who can! Click here for information on how to transfer your tickets to another Rebel fan. You can also sell your ticket on SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Ole Miss Athletics.

Pledge Per Win Campaign
Join the Pledge Per Win campaign for the 2025 season and make a pledge for every win and/or touchdown the Rebels tally this season. Join the Pledge Per campaign today! 

Maximize Your Ticket Value
Make your fandom count! Whenever you go to an Ole Miss sporting event, you can earn points for supporting the Rebels, which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes. Sign up for Rebel Rewards and start earning this season.

New Ole Miss Sports App

Update today to the all-new version of the Ole Miss Sports app, presented by Renasant Bank! The new app will serve as a dynamic hub for Rebel gameday content, including ticketing, parking, schedules, shopping for official Ole Miss merchandise and much more. Click here for more info or to download.

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-Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics