KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | 2026 Holy Cross Football Game Day Enhancements

WHAT'S NEW IN 2026

Join the Holy Cross football team at Fitton Field in 2026 for SIX home games — the first time in 11 years that the Crusaders have played six games at Fitton!

The season opener — set for Saturday, August 29 — will kick off at a special start time of 3:30 p.m., to allow Crusader spirit to build throughout the day. 

Based on fan feedback, Holy Cross will introduce an enhanced sound system for home games during the 2026 season, working with Image Production Services to help game day come alive.

TAILGATING HOURS

For Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. kickoff, tailgating lots will open at 11:30 a.m. prior to the Crusaders’ contest against Lehigh.  

For ALL other games, tailgating lots will open at 9 a.m. prior to each home game regardless of kickoff time.

The maximum tent size for tailgaters will be 10 feet by 10 feet. 

Guests are solely responsible for the use, care, and supervision of their personal property during tailgating activities. The College is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, any personal items brought to campus. Guests also assume full liability for any injury, damage, or loss caused by their actions or by their personal property (including vehicles, grills, tents, or other equipment) while on College grounds.

PREMIER (BASEBALL) LOT ENTRY POLICIES

ALL fans entering the Premier (Baseball) Lot will require a game ticket to access the area.

Only vehicles with a valid Premier (Baseball) Lot parking pass will be allowed to enter through the gate located on Southbridge Street. No pedestrians will be allowed to enter via the vehicle entrance on Southbridge Street.

ALL passengers in the vehicle must have a valid game ticket.

Upon vehicle entry:

• The parking attendant will scan the parking pass and the game tickets of all passengers in the vehicle.
• Passengers without tickets can purchase a ticket, though this will delay entry and hold up the line.
• Passengers that do not purchase a ticket will be asked to exit the vehicle, or the vehicle can turn around to leave the entrance area.

All pedestrians looking to access the Premier (Baseball) Lot must enter at the right field ticket office gate off Fitton Avenue.

If you arrive from West Lot, Upper Campus, or Freshman Field, the only entry option for the Premier (Baseball) Lot is to enter at the right field ticket office gate.

TICKET INFO

Season and single-game tickets are on sale now for the 2026 campaign — to purchase season ticket memberships or single-game tickets, fans can visit www.goholycross.com/tickets, call or text 1-844-GO-CROSS, or email tickets@holycross.edu. 

Other ticket options include the Fitton Family 4 Pack, which has four (4) General Admission tickets and one (1) Freshman Field parking pass for all six home football games. The Flex Voucher also returns for the 2026 season, in which Crusaders fans receive 10 vouchers to turn into tickets for any on-campus, regular-season football, men's & women's basketball, and men's ice hockey game during the 2026-2027 school year.

GATE OPENING TIMES

Beginning one hour prior to kickoff, all other stadium gates will be open for entry. This includes:

• Gate D on McKeon Road with zero-incline stadium access from Freshman Field (via the McKeon Road sidewalk).
• Gate A on Fitton Avenue, with easy access from the Parking Garage.
• Gate B, for those inside the baseball field area, on the warning track near the right field foul pole.
  • Gate B allows fans to enter the football area without having to scan a ticket. Fans will have coats or bags checked, if appropriate, when entering the football area. Tickets will not be scanned again.

Once inside any of the outer gates described above to access either Fitton Fields, re-entry will not be permitted.

NEW CONCESSIONS OFFERINGS

With the assistance of Holy Cross Hospitality, Crusader Athletics is excited to offer a variety of food and beverage options throughout Fitton Field. All transactions are cashless. 

FOOD
Holy Crust Brick Oven Pizza | Between Sections 30 and 31 | From the Holy Cross Pizza Oven, fans can enjoy 10-inch personal pizzas (cheese or pepperoni) made fresh at Fitton Field!
1843 Grill | Between Sections 23 and 24 | Burgers, Garden Burgers, BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Onion
College Hill Sausage and Dogs | Between Sections 25 and 26 | Hot Dogs, Italian Sausages, Holy Cross Specialty Boston Dog, Chili and Cheese Hot Dog
Sideline Smoke | Behind Section 28 | Pulled Pork Sliders, Mac and Cheese
Additional food offerings | Various locations throughout the stadium | Hot pretzels, popcorn, chips, candy bars, homemade chocolate chip cookies

BEVERAGES
Holy Cross encourages responsible drinking for those 21 years of age or older.
Draft Beer | Soul Purpose Krush Groove, Coors Light, Sam Seasonal Oktoberfest
Canned Beer | Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA, Coors Light, Modelo, Sam Adams Non-Alcoholic
Hard Seltzers | White Claw Raspberry, Truly Wildberry, Surfside Black Cherry and Lemon, Surfside Half&Half
Non-Alcoholic Options | Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Ginger Ale, Water

Stop by our Pepsi Zone, with tables and chairs for guests to enjoy their food and beverages on the home side adjacent to all of our concession offerings.

CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS

As a reminder, ALL transactions at Fitton Field are cashless. A reverse ATM is available at the Luth Athletic Complex for fans looking to convert cash into cards. 

SEASON TICKET MEMBER DISCOUNTS

All Holy Cross football season ticket members will receive a 10 percent discount at all athletics concession stands and at the Holy Cross College Store on-campus on game day by presenting a valid voucher. This voucher will be delivered via email by Friday, August 28, and can be downloaded to the season ticket member’s mobile wallet. This discount cannot be used on alcoholic beverages and is only valid on game days.

EMCEE 

Manny Alvarado of Manny Jae Media returns as the on-field host for all football games in 2026. As a long-time member of the Worcester community, Manny is excited to be a part of the Holy Cross Athletics fan experience team this season.

CRUSADER KIDS CLUB

Is there a young Crusader fan in your family? Sign them up for the Crusader Kids Club, which grants admission to all Holy Cross on-campus, regular-season football, men's and women's basketball and men's ice hockey games — along with an exclusive Holy Cross swag package — for just $60!

THEME GAMES & PROMOTIONS

Holy Cross will be hosting a number of theme games and recognitions this fall — with a number of group days as we celebrate the incredible members of our community that encapsulate all that makes our Holy Cross community special!

Aug. 29 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. Lehigh 

Central MA Day / First Responders and Public Service Employee Day

Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | vs. Yale

Family Weekend / Education Appreciation Day

Oct. 24 | 1 p.m. | vs. Bucknell

Homecoming / Throwback / Spirit Day

Oct. 31 | 1 p.m. | vs. Richmond

Healthcare Appreciation / Spooky Saturday / Kids Day

Nov. 14 | 12 p.m. | vs. Villanova

Military Appreciation / Band Day

Nov. 21 | 12 p.m. | vs. Fordham

Kids Cheer Free Day / Hall of Fame / Senior Day

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions about the new policies, please contact the Holy Cross Ticket Office by calling 1-844-GO-CROSS or emailing tickets@holycross.edu. 

Fan feedback is always welcome via our “BE HEARD” form.

GO CROSS GO!

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