Football to host annual Military Appreciation Game on Oct. 3
9/24/2026 8:00:00 AM | Football
Black Bears to honor all active and former Military members with free tickets to the game
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine athletics department is proud to once again bring to our service men and women its Military Appreciation Series, presented by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. The series, in its 11th year, provides the opportunity for the Black Bears to honor our military men and women at select athletic events over the course of the 2026-27Â season.
A major component of the Military Appreciation Series is to provide all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family members complimentary tickets to each of the selected games.
The first game date in the series will be the Maine Football contest on Saturday, Oct. 3 against Sacred Heart, which will also be a part of Friend's and Family weekend in Orono.
Military personnel and veterans with proper identification are asked to call the ticket office at 207-581-BEAR to reserve complimentary tickets for themselves and their immediate family members. Ticket(s) may also be picked up by visiting the UMaine Athletics box office, located at Alfond Arena.For more information regarding Military Appreciation Series tickets, call the University of Maine box office at 207-581-BEAR.
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