Northern State University Athletics

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

The facility offers four entrance locations for fans (outlined below) with gates opening 90 minutes prior to kick-off for premium seat holders (club, loge, suite, party deck) through the main VIP entrance, all general admission tickets through each of the gates outlined below, and all other ticket sales. Individuals included in the Northern State passbook must enter the stadium through the Main Entrance. There is no re-entry into the facility. Once a fan's ticket is scanned, they must remain in the stadium. 

• Main Entrance: Located off 15th Ave SE. This location includes game day ticket sales, will call pick-up, online ticket scanning, and the Northern State passbook.
• South Entrance: Located between Dacotah Bank Stadium & Koehler Hall of Fame Field. This location includes online ticket scanning.
• East Entrance: Located at the corner of South State Street and 15th Ave SE. This location includes online ticket scanning.
• Barnett Center Entrance: Located in the south end of the main Barnett Center hallway. This location includes game day ticket sales and online ticket scanning.

Concessions, Team Store, Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone, Program Sales, and More!

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. Northern State University students can use their Thunder Bucks at all concessions locations. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. 

The NSU Nike Team Store will be open in its Barnett Center location as well as at a mobile kiosk (on the second level) within Dacotah Bank Stadium on game day. The Barnett Center location will officially open two hours before kick-off and closes after the first quarter. The mobile kiosk opens one hour prior to kick-off and closes after the third quarter.

The Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone is located just north of the main gate to Dacotah Bank Stadium, in the green grass lot between the stadium and the Barnett Center (pictured in the parking map above). The BWW Kids Zone is free and open to all kids under the age of 18 on game day. The BWW Kids Zone includes inflatables, temporary tattoos, stickers, and mini footballs.

Program sales will take place in the tailgate lots and throughout Dacotah Bank Stadium. All game day program sales are cash only. Game day programs feature Northern State football history, game day information, opponent information, and a variety of promotions and coupons for Northern State fans. 

Northern offers a variety of parking options at Dacotah Bank Stadium, viewable in the parking map below:

• Free parking: There are more than 400 free parking spots available on campus, located in the Washington Street lots and the lot north of the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Additionally, there is free parking available off campus in the city parking lot located at the nearby Aberdeen Aquatic Center.
• Paid parking: There are nearly 600 reserved parking spots on campus. This includes the parking lots located to the west and southwest of Dacotah Bank Stadium, as well as the main Barnett Center lot, which require a pass purchase. Game day purchases are available in the Barnett Center lot for a price of $10 per vehicle.

General admission and single game ticket options are listed below. The Dacotah Bank Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff for all home Northern State football games.   

Please note: Online ticket sales give the option to select a general admission seat, however all general admission seating areas are open seating and claimed on a first come, first serve basis on game day.

DACOTAH BANK STADIUM SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES

Tailgating Information

The Northern State tailgate lots will open five hours prior to kick-off for set-up and three hours prior to kick-off for tailgating festivities, which includes the consumption of alcohol in the designated tailgating lots. In addition, all tailgate lots will close 30 minutes prior to kick-off; spots must be cleared and fully cleaned at the closing time. Fans are encouraged to join The Northern State University football team during the Wolves Walk through the Wolves Club Premier tailgate lot two hours prior to the kickoff of each home contest. 

Tailgating is permissible in the Wolves Club Premier and Wolves Club Reserved lots on Northern State football home dates. Individuals can purchase a season tailgating spot or on a game-by-game basis. For an availability in the Wolves Club Premier lot contact Sam Masten at samuel.masten@northern.edu. Wolves Club Reserved spots are $10 on game day with the entrance and payment locations located off S State Street. Full tailgating policies are outlined HERE.

Alcohol Policy

Northern State University and all other members of the South Dakota Board of Regents system have been granted the opportunity to allow alcohol sales at athletic events on campus per BOR policy 6:14. To safely and legally facilitate, the sale of alcoholic beverages and to comply with BOR policy, NSU will following the initial conditions, processes and procedures outlined in the Northern State University Institutional Policy HERE; recognizing the need for modification and refinement as experience informs them. A brief outline of this information is below:

• The sale of alcoholic beverages may start no sooner than one hour before the scheduled start of the event and must end at least thirty minutes prior to the scheduled end of the event (e.g., end of the third quarter of a football game).
• The point of sale for alcoholic beverages must be separate and apart from required food service general concessions. For alcohol sales at football games in Dacotah Bank Stadium, four points of sale (one on main level concourse, one on the loge level, one in the Teal Lounge on the suite level and one located inside the Kessler’s Champions Room) will be established separate from existing concession stand locations within the stadium.
• No attendee under the age of 21 may purchase, consume, or possess alcoholic beverages.  A valid ID is required to purchase, consume, or possess alcoholic beverages.
• A limit of two alcoholic beverages may be purchased at one time by an individual bearing a legal ID.
• No one who is visibly intoxicated may be served, consume, or possess an alcoholic beverage.
• Adequate security personnel shall be in place to monitor attendee behavior and ensure compliance with this policy and applicable law.
• There must be at least one alcohol free zone, of comparable viewing to alcohol zones, designated and appropriately marked for the event where no alcoholic beverage may be sold, consumed, or possessed.

You deserve the finest game-day experience right here in Aberdeen. The Suite, Premium Club, and Loge seating experiences in Dacotah Bank Stadium will provide a long overdue first class environment to cheer on the Wolves. Space is extremely limited so join the Pack and get ready for the best game day experience in the region! Premium seating options include 6 Party Decks, 11 VIP Suites, 52 Loge Seats, and 350 Club Seats located on the top three floors of the Dacotah Bank Stadium grandstand. The Dacotah Bank Stadium gates as well as the Kessler's Champions Club Room open two hours prior to kick-off for all premium seat ticket holders. For questions regarding premium seating contact the Wolves Club at wolvesclub@northern.edu. 

Prices and amenities for each option are listed below. 

PREMIUM CLUB SEATS

Premium club seats provide fans with one of the most energized and unique premium experiences in the region. Located at THE prime viewing location within Dacotah Bank Stadium, you will have access to multiple premium amenities and exclusive club activities on game day, as well as special club events each fall. This premier game day experience includes:

• Extra-wide reserved chair back seats with arm rests and drink holders
• Access to private VIP Entrance and elevator at main grandstand
• Access to private serving stations featuring exclusive beverage options including beer and wine
• Access to premiere concession options
• Access to private restrooms & concourse area with roof
• Access to the Kessler’s Champions Club in the North end zone for pre-game and halftime festivities
• Invitation to exclusive premium seat holder event

PREMIUM LOGE SEATS

Premium loge level seats will offer a “best of both worlds” blend of a traditional club seat and private suite experience. Fans have the ability to enjoy the game outside, but away from the elements (protected by an overhang). Loge seating also offers a semi-private space to entertain and spend time with family and friends or clients while still remaining in the middle of the action. Each loge box features four seats, including a countertop facing the field. One of the best premium seating values in Dacotah Bank Stadium, loge boxes include:

• All of the Club Seat benefits listed above
• Fans have the ability to enjoy the game outside, but away from the elements (protected by an overhang)
• Individual, flexible chair seating for maximum comfort
• Steps away from private restrooms & private serving stations featuring exclusive beverage options

PREMIUM PARTY DECKS

Dacotah Bank Stadium offers six party deck options on the top level of the grandstand. Party Decks are enclosed on three sides with a spacious viewing window facing the field to keep you warm and out of the wind while still having the best view of the action! Party Decks come with a priority tailgate spot. Available for the season or on an individual game basis.

• Large, covered viewing space for 10-15 people
• Access to private VIP Entrance and elevator at main grandstand
• Access to premium catering & beverage serving options, with dedicate servers
  • Featuring exclusive food & beverage options
• Large outdoor rated television in each party deck
• Access to private restrooms
• Access to the Kessler’s Champions Club in the North end zone for pre-game and halftime festivities (appetizers included pre-game)
• Invitation to exclusive premium seat holder event