With the 2018 Queen's Gaels Football season just 30 days away, Queen's Athletics is proud to introduce gameday themes and enhancements for the 2018 football season. The season kicks off at home on Saturday, August 18 at 4 pm when then Gaels take on the Waterloo Warriors in an exhibition game. The Gaels return to Richardson Stadium on Sunday, September 2 for their regular season home opener vs. the Laurier Golden Hawks.

Families:
Kids 12 and under will once again receive FREE admission to all regular season games (exhibition included). New this year is the designated family zone in section 103 and special family zone season ticket pricing for parents. On gameday, families can find face painting and kid-friendly activities on the concourse behind section 103. Don't miss Kids Day on Sept. 8, details below.

Students:
Queen's students will once again receive FREE admission to all regular season games - simply arrive at the gate with your valid student card, swipe and enter (This now includes Homecoming). FREE student shuttle buses to Richardson Stadium from Tindall Field start 45 minutes before kick off for all games. 

2018 Themes:
August 18, 4 pm vs. Waterloo: Community Heroes (Service Member Appreciation).     BUY TICKETS

• Calling all Community Heroes – police, fire, paramedics and military – you are eligible for a special ticket promotion. Fill out this form to receive your discount. To nominate a Community Hero to be recognised during the game for their service, please email gaelsfootball@queensu.ca
• Emergency response and military vehicles will be onsite for kids to learn and explore.

September 2, 6:30 pm vs Laurier: Home Opener, Tricolour Pride Night.     BUY TICKETS

• Athletics and Recreation hosts "Kickoff the year with the Gaels" as we welcome new and returning students to campus.
• Queen's staff and faculty – you are eligible for a special ticket promotion. Please fill out the following form to receive your discount.
• Kicking off Queen's Orientation week, the Tricolour Pride Night game will welcome all first-year students as part of Orientation Week.
• Inviting upper year students who have returned to campus; new and returning graduate and professional students 
• Wear Tricolour gear or pick something up at the Q-Shop at the ARC. Present your September 2 gameday ticket and receive 10% at the Q-Shop Aug. 26-Sept. 1.

September 8, 1:00 pm vs Toronto: Kids Day.     BUY TICKETS

• Queen's Athletics and Recreation is excited to partner with Kingston Boys and Girls Club to bring you Kids Day!
• Kids Day will feature a kid-friendly pre-game fan fest with inflatables, games, autographs, face painting and prizes. Kids can run through the Gaels tunnel onto the field after the game. Event is free with the purchase of an adult ticket to the game. 
• We are pleased to welcome Kingston Special Olympics athletes and Motionball Marathon of Sport participants to this game!
• Halftime will feature future football stars as local TIMFL youth football players will take the field.

September 29, 1:00 pm vs Western: Blood Battle, Queen's Football Alumni Celebration.     BUY TICKETS  

• Taking the Queen's-Western rivalry to the next level – The Queen's and Western football teams are participating in a "Blood Battle" to promote blood donations to Canadian Blood Services. Make an appointment at the Canadian Blood Services booth at our home games on Sept 2 or Sept. 8, to have your appointment go towards the Queen's Football count! The team with the most appointments will be crowned the 2018 Blood Battle champion on September 29.
• Members of the Queen's Football 1963, 1968, 1978 and 1983 championship teams will be recognized on field during the pre-game ceremony. All Queen's Football alumni are invited to join the pre-game celebration and can register and purchase tickets to sit in the Queen's football alumni section HERE.

October 20, 1:00 pm vs Ottawa: Homecoming, Think Pink.     BUY TICKETS

• Queen's Athletics and Recreation is excited to partner with the AMS ReUnion Street Festival and the Canadian Cancer Society for this Think Pink Day.
• Varsity Athletes and other Queen's student groups will be participating in the Kingston Run for the Cure on September 30.  Queen's University has been named the top fundraising post-secondary school the past 6 years - we look forward to your support.
• Grab your pink ribbon when you arrive and check out the Think Pink tent with exclusive Queen's Think Pink gear with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society and breast cancer research projects.  
• Other events that day supporting the cause include Men's Rugby and Men's Hockey. Details to be released soon.
• This will be the final regular season home game for our graduating student-athletes. Student-athletes and their families will be recognized.
• For details about Queen's Homecoming weekend click HERE

Season tickets and group ticket sales are on sale now! Click HERE to learn more.