Southeast Missouri opens its 2021 season when it hosts longtime rival and #7 Southern Illinois Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m., CT at Houck Field.
 
Please observe the following information since the entire South grandstand and main press box areas will be inoperable. Letter from SEMO President Dr. Carlos Vargas and Director of Athletics Brady Barke.
 
Bellevue Street
The Street Fest tailgate area on Bellevue Street is open to all fans. Inflatables, a Kid Zone and other fun activities are available.
 
Touchdown Plaza & Field Goal Club 
The Touchdown Plaza and Field Goal Club areas will follow normal operating procedures. Only Touchdown Plaza members can enter through the East end zone gate of Houck Field and only Field Goal Club members can enter through the Southwest gate near Merick Hall. Both gates open at 4 p.m.
 
Handicap Accessible Entrance
The Handicap Accessible entrance is at the East end zone gate (drop off only) off Bellevue Street. General Admission seating for those patrons and guests will be located field level on the Southeast corner.  
 
Redhawks Club Tent
Southeast Missouri's Redhawks Club Hospitality Tent is open for all Redhawks Club members. The Redhawks Club Hospitality Tent is located in the Holcomb Success Center parking lot on Bellevue Street. A DJ will provide live music and entertainment for all to enjoy beginning at 
4 p.m.
 
Redhawk Walk
Thursday's Redhawk Walk will take place at 4:30 p.m. Southeast Missouri's football team will take its pregame stroll through the Bellevue Streetfest before entering Houck Field. 
 
Concessions
Concessions will be sold at three designated locations on the North side of Houck Field. One concession stand will be located at each end of the North Bleachers (East and West side). There will also be a food truck provided by Mary Jane Bourbon + Smokehouse. Additionally, there will be a beer tent stationed on the Northwest side of the stadium. This year marks the first that beer sales will be permitted at Houck Field.
 
Ticket Information
Online tickets already purchased will be automatically reassigned to seats on the North side grandstand. Any paper tickets that have been purchased and/or distributed will be reassigned to the North grandstand. These can be picked up Thursday at the Athletics Ticket Office (1221 Broadway) from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or at the ticket booth in front of the main entrance to Houck Field starting at 3:45 p.m.  
 
Season ticket holders have been assigned chairback seating in Section L. Please note that all tickets will have an assigned seat (with the exception of SEMO students) on the North side.
 
The SEMO Student Section will be in Sections O and P. SEMO students can enter the stadium on a first-come, first-serve basis with a valid student ID. Seating and availability are limited.
 
For more information, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at (573) 651-2113. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early because seating and availability are limited.
 
Entry Points
Spectators will need to enter Houck Field through either of the two North gates. There will be shuttles and golf carts assisting fans with transportation from parking areas to the North entrances.
 
Touchdown Plaza members may enter through the East end zone gate and Field Goal Club members may enter through the Southwest entrance near Merick Hall. The Handicap Accessible entrance for drop off only is at the East end zone gate off Bellevue Street.
 
No entry is permitted through any of the main gates on the South side of the stadium.
 
Gameday Timeline
8 a.m. – Athletics Ticket Office Opens
3:45 p.m. – Ticket Booth in front of Houck Field Main Entrance Opens
4 p.m. – East End Zone Opens (Touchdown Plaza members only); Bellevue Street Fest, Redhawks Club Hospitality Tent and DJ with live music and entertainment begin 
4:30 p.m. – Redhawk Walk
5 p.m. –Gates Open at Houck Field
5:30 p.m. – Food and Beverage Service for Field Goal Club begins 
6:20 p.m. – Air Force B-2 Bomber Flyover
6:30 p.m. – "War for the Wheel"