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Mercer Football
From the first notes of the marching band to the final whistle, every game is packed with school spirit, time-honored traditions and an electric atmosphere that makes Mercer football one of the best game-day experiences in the Southern Conference.
But for parents, it's about reuniting the pack, stepping into your bear cub's world and making memories you'll hold onto forever.
Make it a full weekend
There's nothing like a Mercer football Saturday in Macon.
Bear Necessities Kit
Stop by the Downtown Visitors Center to pick up your free Bear Necessities Kit.
- Macon postcard
- Pen
- Notepad
- Mints
- Tissues for those proud parent moments
- Hand sanitizer
And because you came all this way, we’re giving you one more reason to explore: Mercer parents can also enjoy a free Soul Sights Tour and experience a little more of the city your Bear now calls home.
Join the Huddle
Ready to cheer on the Bears? Find this season's opponents, kickoff times and everything you need to plan your game day. Because sometimes, all you need is an excuse to get the whole family together again.
Don't miss a minute of the action. Secure your seats and experience Mercer football from the stands at Five Star Stadium. Single-game and season ticket options are available through Mercer Athletics.
Use promo code 4FAMILY to get $10 off each seat when you purchase four or more tickets!
Park your car at the Mercer baseball lots by the sand volleyball courts as you roll in.
Walk the paths your Bear walks every day around campus, which has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for consecutive years, as you walk towards the University Center and make your way to Black Field.
Game Day Begins Hours before kickoff
Outside Five Star Stadium, Black Field transform into a sea of tents, grills, music and — obviously — black and orange.
Alumni reunite, families fire up the grill, students send footballs and beanbags soaring through the air and visiting fans are welcomed into one of the Southern Conference's most inviting tailgate scenes.
It’s the kind of afternoon that makes you forget how quickly the years have gone. Gather around a table. Laugh with your Bear. Meet the friends they’ve been telling you about. For a few hours, it'll feel like they never left home.
Come early. Bring your team colors. Hold onto the Moment.
Whether you're hosting your own tailgate or simply walking through to soak up the excitement, you'll find plenty of Bear pride before the team ever takes the field.
You won't want to miss the Bear Walk
See Toby and Tot draped in Bears merch as they rile up the crowd. Hear whispers spread among the students body as they try to guess which of their classmates is beneath the orange and black costumes.
Track the cheer and dance teams as they throw pom poms into the air to the beat of the band's soundtrack and, best of all, watch dozens of Mercer Bears lock in for battle — about to lay it all out on the field.
Then, look for yours.
Walk the same steps as your Bears. Follow the sidewalk leading away from Black Field and head toward the stadium. Find the ticketing booth out front, your favorite seat in the house and lay your eyes on the best team in the Southern Conference.
Feel the Roar at Five Star Stadium
From the moment the Bears charge out of the tunnel onto the field, Five Star Stadium comes alive.
The Mercer University Marching Band sets the tune for game day with spirited performances, the cheerleaders and dance team keep the crowd energized from kickoff through the fourth quarter and the Mercer Maniacs student section brings relentless energy that echoes throughout the stadium.
Every touchdown is louder. Every defensive stop is bigger. Every fourth-quarter drive feels like you're part of the action.
Whether you're sitting with family, fellow alumni or the visiting crowd, you're never far from the field, making every touchdown, interception and goal-line stand feel even bigger.
The game may be over, but the celebration is just getting started.
Celebrate in Downtown
Just minutes from campus, downtown offers the perfect postgame destination. Keep the weekend going. Because when you’ve traveled to see your Bear, you shouldn’t have to rush home.
Enjoy dinner at one of Macon's late-night spots, grab a craft beer with fellow fans or catch outdoor live music.
Hear their stories. Stay up a little too late. Laugh about old memories and make a few new ones. Then wake up and do it all over again.
Because they may be building a life of their own, but they’ll always be your cub.
