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IHSAA Football Sectional Championship: Parent & Fan Guide
By Dennis Pierce | Nov 3, 2026 11:19 AM
Columbus East vs. East Central High School Game Details: Date: Friday, November 6 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Stafford Field at Bob Gaddis Stadium - Columbus East High School: 230 S Marr Rd Columbus, IN 47201 Ticketing & Admission Cost: Tickets are $8 each. Purchasing: Both credit cards and cash will be accepted at the gates, but fans are strongly encouraged to purchase digital tickets online before arriving. Ticket Link: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=217367 Entrances: There will be three spectator gates open for entry - See attached picture North Gate: Open for both home and away fans. Southwest Gate: Reserved for home fans. Southeast Gate: Reserved for visiting fans. Stadium Guidelines & Concessions: Concessions: Please note that all concession stands will be **credit card only**. Jerseys: Columbus East will be wearing dark jerseys, and visitors will be wearing light jerseys. Pre-Game Timeline: 5:30 PM: Field opens for warm-ups (Home on the south end, Visitors on the north end). 6:50 PM: National Anthem. 6:52 PM: Announcement of starters (East Central defense, East Offense). 6:56 PM: Columbus East football team takes the field. 6:59 PM: Team captains take the field for the coin toss. 7:00 PM: Official Kickoff Halftime: The halftime break will be 15 minutes. IHSAA Messages: >> Any live broadcasting of this event, including by spectators, is prohibited without approval of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. >> In the spirit of sportsmanship, we ask that all fans act responsibly and courteously to those around you. Abusive language or disorderly conduct is unacceptable and not welcome at IHSAA events. Let's afford the student-athletes, coaches, officials and your fellow fans the respect they deserve. Your cooperation is appreciated. Please enjoy the game. Restrictions: It shall be the responsibility of each participating school’s administration to communicate and help enforce these restrictions. Please inform your students and fans that during the game: 1. Signs, banners, flags, posters, or other display items that obstruct visibility, create safety concerns, or contain inappropriate content are not permitted. 2. Live animal mascots are prohibited. 3. Spectators and student groups may not form “line-up” lanes or enter the playing surface or competition area at any time. 4. Outside audio equipment, including portable speakers, radios, amplifiers, and similar electronic devices, is not permitted. Recorded music by hosts is not permissible during play and may only be played during pre-game, post-game, and quarter breaks. 5. Unauthorized solicitations, sales, fundraising activities, donations, or distribution of promotional materials are prohibited on school property during the event. 6. All spectators are expected to demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship and comply with instructions from school administrators, event staff, security personnel, and game officials
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