As fans come together to cheer on our team and show our Cardinal spirit, we want to ensure that all attendees have a fun and safe experience at extracurricular events including football games. Cardinal fans should review the important Melissa ISD Student and Spectator guidelines as well as tips to make an enjoyable experience.
Tickets
Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance online at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. Student tickets are $4 and adults $6. Ticket prices (online and at the gate) increase to $10 for both students and adults at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Tickets can be purchased at the gate with debit or credit card only. No cash.
Student-Spectator Guidelines
Student ID badges must be worn at all times.
Students are encouraged to participate in theme dress-up days but must remain within the student dress code. No masks for safety reasons.
CKD Stadium enforces a clear bag policy. Student backpacks are not allowed in any game-day venues. Students coming directly from school must use their lockers or arrange storage for backpacks.
No loitering on the concourse. All students must remain in their designated student sections unless they are purchasing concessions and accessing restroom facilities.
Designated Student Sections
Elementary students: Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
SGC: Northwest upper section closest to the Championship Center
ECMS: Northwest lower section closest to the Championship Center
MHS: Southwest lower section, closest to the Mighty Cardinal Band
Student Consequences: Students, your attendance to an activity is a privilege that can and will be revoked when expectations are not met. Students who fail to comply with these expectations may be asked to leave the stadium by MISD administration, athletic staff, or MISD Police. No ticket refunds will be provided. It’s important to remember that behavior at school extracurricular events is subject to the same expectations as during the school day.
Tailgating
The community is invited to partake in pregame tailgating no earlier than 5:30 p.m. in the official tailgating area, located outside Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. To view the tailgating map, visit www.melissaisd.org/tailgating.
Clear Bag Policy
All fans must adhere to the Melissa ISD Clear Bag Policy. There will be a security check at the gate upon entry. Please plan for waiting time at the security check. Student backpacks are not allowed. No outside food or drink will be allowed in the stadium.
Maintaining a Clean Stadium
Trash bins are located throughout the concourse. Fans are encouraged to help keep the stadium beautiful by disposing of their trash properly.
Traffic
Due to the anticipated large number of fans in attendance, the community is encouraged to carpool to the stadium to avoid traffic congestion when exiting the stadium at the conclusion of the game.
Livestream
A livestream of the game will be available for those unable to attend. To watch and listen live, visit www.melissaisd.org/livestreaming. Livestreaming will begin with the pregame show at 7:30 p.m. Please Note: For broadcasting restrictions, the WOKC Football Classic will not be available online until the conclusion of the game.
For more information regarding Spectator Rules & Regulations as well as the Clear Bag Policy information, head to www.melissaisd.org/spectator.
Let’s work together to keep our Cardinal community safe and ensure everyone enjoys the game!