Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before home football games! There will be food, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie two hours before kickoff outside the Alumni Center. Each CharlieTown tailgate will feature local food trucks and drink vendors. Stop by and support local businesses!
2025 CharlieTown Dates
- September 13 | Family Weekend | Kickoff @ 2:00 p.m. | CharlieTown 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. vs University of New Hampshire
- October 4 | Community Day | Kickoff @ 12:00 p.m. | CharlieTown 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. vs Ohio University
- October 18 | Homecoming | Kickoff @ 3:30 pm | CharlieTown 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm vs University of Akron
Cardinal Walk
Two hours and fifteen minutes before kickoff, you’re invited to line up along Cardinal Drive to cheer on the football team and coaches as they walk down Cardinal Drive from the parking lot to the stadium.
Pep Rally
One hour before kickoff join the Ball State Cheer Team, Code Red Dancers, Pride of Mid-America Marching Band, Charlie Cardinal, and special guests for a pep rally before heading into the stadium.
