PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Join the fun at SHI Stadium as single game tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Rutgers football season. The Scarlet Knights look forward to hosting seven home games with numerous promotions and fun for the whole family, including the return of The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey.
 
Themes for each of the seven games are now set, kicking off with "Youth Sports Day & Postgame Fireworks," "R Community featuring A Walk to Believe," "Band Day" and "The Blackout" for the opening four-game homestand. The back half of the schedule features "Homecoming & Family Weekend," "Military Appreciation" and "Senior Day/Thank You Fans."
 
Nine home games have been sold out over the last three seasons, including three of the top four crowds in stadium history over that span.
 

Youth Sports Day & Postgame Fireworks
Thursday, Aug. 28 vs. Ohio (6 p.m.)
 
• Tickets
• Fans are invited to come down to the field after the game to enjoy the postgame fireworks show.
• All youth sports teams are invited to the season opener. All teams in attendance will receive a Rutgers t-shirt, join in the pregame parade, greet the team at the Scarlet Walk and gain access to the field for postgame fireworks. Click here for more information and to register.
 

R Community featuring A Walk to Believe
Saturday, Sept. 6 vs. Miami (Ohio) (3:30 p.m.): presented by GGL Law Firm
 
• Tickets
• Rutgers Athletics Hall of Famer Eric LeGrand will lead a pregame parade down The Rutgers Boardwalk to celebrate this year's "A Walk to Believe." Registration is open for $52 ($25 for students), including a t-shirt, a ticket to the game and access to an exclusive pregame tailgate. No. 52 launched Team LeGrand, a fundraising arm of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, to help individuals living with spinal cord injury and their families by supporting quality of life initiatives and emerging therapies that will get us to the end zone — cures for spinal cord injuries. To donate, please visit www.christopherreeve.org/awtb. The 2024 edition saw over 1,000 participants at The Rutgers Boardwalk and raised $120k.
• All youth dance and cheer programs are invited to take part in an on-field halftime performance as part of Spirit Day. All involved will also receive a t-shirt and participate in the pregame parade and pep rally. Registration is open.
 

Band Day
Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Norfolk State (3:30 p.m.): presented by PNC Bank
 
• Tickets
• All local bands are invited to join the Marching Scarlet Knights for an on-field performance. All bands will march in the pregame parade, perform at the pep rally, play in the student section during the game and take part in the halftime show. Registration is open and all will receive a Rutgers t-shirt.
• Also at halftime, the Junior Spirit Team will perform.
 

The Blackout
Friday, Sept. 19 vs. Iowa (8 p.m.): presented by Horizon
 
• Tickets
• Fans are encouraged to wear black and be in their seats by 7:30 p.m. to see the pregame light and fireworks spectacular. The team will bring out its black uniforms and helmets.
• Rutgers students can secure their Blackout tickets now through a combo pack. Free Blackout shirts will be distributed to all Rutgers students for game day and go on sale to the public as part of the Nike launch on July 1.
• At halftime, stay tuned for a never-before-seen New Jersey-style Blackout performance from The Marching Scarlet Knights and Rutgers Spirit Team.
• Join in for Scout Day (boys, girls, eagle), as all will receive a Blackout t-shirt, Rutgers Scout Day patch and take part in the pregame parade. Registration is open.
 

Homecoming & Family Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 18 vs. Oregon (6:30 or 7 p.m.): presented by RWJBarnabas Health
 
• Tickets
• The Scarlet Knights look forward to welcoming back alumni and families for Homecoming & Family Weekend.
• Add to the fun with a special Homecoming & Family Weekend pregame tailgate right outside of SHI Stadium. Enjoy games, family-friendly activities, exclusive giveaways, Rutgers VIP sightings and more before cheering on the Scarlet Knights. Special ticket and hospitality packages are available while supplies last. Click here for more information. This will be available to purchase and/or add on to existing ticket(s).
• A football letterwinners pregame tailgate will take place at the Frank R. Burns Pavilion in Athlete's Glen. More information to follow soon.
• Scarlet Out: All fans are encouraged to wear red.
• The 2025 Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame class will be recognized at halftime.
• This will be the 91st Homecoming game in program history.
 

Military Appreciation
Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. Maryland (TBA): presented by Provident Bank
 
• Tickets
• As part of Military Appreciation, current service members, veterans and ROTC will be recognized throughout the day. Military vehicles will be stationed on The Rutgers Boardwalk and look above following the national anthem for a flyover.
• Rutgers will wear its American flag Block R helmets.
• As part of R Fund appreciation, all members at the Scarlet and White levels will receive two complimentary tickets.
 

Senior Day/Thank You Fans
Saturday, Nov. 29 vs. Penn State (TBA)
 
• Tickets
• As part of Thank You Fans, look for giveaways throughout the day.
• All prospective Rutgers students are invited to experience a game day. Stay tuned for more information.
• Arrive early to honor the senior class at the Scarlet Walk on The Rutgers Boardwalk.
• An end of the season merchandise sale will run with special deals.
 

 
The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey, opens four hours prior to kickoff for each home game and is the place to stop by for food trucks and giveaways such as buttons, shakers and posters. Stay tuned for special themes throughout the season. The whole family will enjoy free rides, games, activities and live entertainment leading up to the pregame parade, team arrival and Scarlet Walk.
 
Season tickets are on sale. To purchase, visit ScarletKnights.com/tickets or call 866-445-GORU (4678). Benefits of being a season ticket holder include an exclusive opportunity to purchase season parking on Busch campus within walking distance to SHI Stadium, special pricing, a payment plan option, early access to season tickets and other Rutgers ticket offers throughout the year. Purchasing season tickets directly supports student-athletes. Visit Rutgers Football Ticket Central for more information.
 
Take advantage of an exclusive summer mini plan special. Select a non-conference game, matchups against Iowa or Maryland, plus either game versus Oregon or Penn State. Plans purchased by June 30 will receive a Rutgers bucket hat.
 
The Provident Bank Stadium Club returns as the exclusive, premium hospitality space at SHI Stadium. Limited seats remain, book your spot today. With unbelievable sightlines and premium offerings for members, the Provident Bank Stadium Club features an upscale, all-inclusive (food and non-alcoholic beverages) game day experience. The Club boasts two full-service cash bars, being the only place in the stadium to purchase spirits. With individual padded seating located outside and televisions throughout the interior, never miss a moment of action.
 
Support our student-athletes and become an R Fund member today. Members receive priority points, exclusive access and opportunities, VIP experiences and more. Make sure to follow the R Fund on social media.
 
The Scarlet Knights are coming off a second straight winning season, posting a program-high points per game in the Big Ten era. The 2025 campaign opens with four consecutive games at SHI Stadium for the first time since hosting five in a row to open 2007.
 
Support the Scarlet Knights on the road "Off the Banks." For each of the five Big Ten road games, join the official tailgate 2.5 hours before kickoff. A ticket includes access to the buffet, two drink tickets for beer/wine (21+) or soft drinks, plus exclusive Rutgers game day swag. Click here to register.
 
2025 Rutgers Football Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 28 (6 p.m., BTN), Youth Sports Day & Postgame Fireworks vs. Ohio
Saturday, Sept. 6 (3:30 p.m., Peacock), R Community featuring A Walk to Believe vs. Miami (Ohio) (presented by GGL Law Firm)
Saturday, Sept. 13 (3:30 p.m., BTN), Band Day vs. Norfolk State (presented by PNC Bank)
Friday, Sept. 19 (8 p.m., FOX), The Blackout vs. Iowa* (presented by Horizon)
Saturday, Sept. 27 at Minnesota*
Friday, Oct. 10 (9 p.m., FS1) at Washington*
Saturday, Oct. 18, (6:30 or 7 p.m.), Homecoming & Family Weekend vs. Oregon* (presented by RWJBarnabas Health)
Saturday, Oct. 25 (Noon) at Purdue*
Saturday, Nov. 1 at Illinois*
Saturday, Nov. 8, Military Appreciation vs. Maryland* (presented by Provident Bank)
Saturday, Nov. 22 at Ohio State*
Saturday, Nov. 29, Senior Day/Thank You Fans vs. Penn State*
* - Big Ten
All Times Eastern
 
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