Arkansas State University’s athletics department has unveiled the lineup of sponsors, giveaways and promotional activities that will accompany the 2026 football season, promising fans a blend of entertainment and community engagement.
Opening Night Concert
The season kicks off with a free pre‑game concert featuring country music star Lauren Alaina on September 12, the night the Red Wolves host West Georgia at Centennial Bank Stadium. The performance will take place on the stadium plaza before kickoff, setting a festive tone for the year ahead.
St. Bernards Medical Group has been named the title sponsor for that September 12 contest, with Jonesboro A&P serving as a supporting partner. The game will be themed *Paint the Vault Red* and will include a *Bang‑A‑Banner* giveaway for the first 2,500 fans in attendance.
Season Schedule and Ticketing
Season tickets go on sale starting at $40 for general‑admission seating in Centennial Bank Stadium. The schedule features five Saturday contests and a prime‑time national television showcase on October 8 against South Alabama, with additional high‑profile matchups against Kennesaw State, Georgia State, ULM and Troy.
Community‑Focused Events
Beyond the gridiron, the university will host a Red Wolf Walk, a post‑game fireworks display titled *OT in the Pines* for A‑State students, and a series of themed giveaways that include caps, replica jerseys and Hunting Camo caps. Each game will be supported by a different sponsor, from Hytrol’s Red Wolves Script Cap giveaway to Coca‑Cola’s *Prime Time Blackout* t‑shirt promotion.
Local and regional partners such as Big River Steel, E.C. Barton & Company and the Ag Day Group have also signed on to provide exclusive promotions, ensuring that every fan experience is enriched by community collaboration.