Appalachian State University is bringing back the Junior Mountaineer Kids Club for the 2026‑27 athletics season, inviting children in eighth grade or younger to join a year‑long celebration of Mountaineer sports.
The initiative, presented by Skyline National Bank, offers a $35 annual membership that runs from July 30, 2026 through May 30, 2027, granting young fans complimentary entry to a slate of home games across the university’s varsity programs.
Members receive a welcome pack that includes a branded card, T‑shirt, water bottle and pencil pouch, plus a monthly e‑newsletter packed with event updates, exclusive invitations and birthday shout‑outs.
The club’s perks extend to free admission at volleyball, wrestling, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and all Olympic‑sport contests, while special promotional pricing is available for the September 5 football showdown against Maine.
Season Kick‑off Highlights
Kicking off the season, Appalachian State Athletics will host FanFest on August 15 at Kidd Brewer Stadium, where families can mingle with student‑athletes from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The first regular‑season home contest arrives on August 13, when the soccer team takes on UNCW at 6 p.m. ET, marking the start of a busy slate of events.
Fans can look forward to a series of home contests across the fall, each designed to give young supporters a front‑row experience of college athletics.
Tickets for the featured football game will be emailed to members starting August 3, though availability is limited, encouraging early sign‑ups.