Oct 9 (Fri)
7:00 PM
Men's Hockey Gameday Information
On this page, fans can find information on parking and shuttle bus, tickets, Alfond Arena, Beer Garden facility rules and gameday guidelines for the 2026-27 season.
Fans are encouraged to check this page for parking and ticketing updates ahead of every home contest!
PARKING & ENTRANCE INFORMATION
PARKING
The University of Maine implements various road closures, parking lot closures and road changes throughout campus for every home game. A map can be found below.
• VIP and ADA parking is available via Alfond Drive. Fans with these designations and passes are encouraged to arrive via Stillwater Ave in Old Town.
• Day-of-game parking is available for purchase for $25 in Lot D. All other blue and black lots are free and open to the public for parking.
• All other parking (including for season parking pass holders) is available via the Sebec, Munson and Rangeley Road entrances. All other blue and black signed lots are open to public.
• Long Road will close two hours before puck drop for pedestrian safety.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
A free ADA accessible shuttle bus service provided by Cyr Bus Line is also available to fans every game. Fans may park at the Collins Center or Belgrade lots on the east side of campus and ride the shuttle to Alfond Arena. The shuttle will not make stops to other areas on campus.
• Shuttle service will begin two hours prior to puck drop, with return trips available at the completion of games.
• The designated pickup/drop off locations are the front of the Collins Center lot and the front of Alfond Arena.
ENTRANCES
There are three entrances for ticketed fans into Alfond Arena for the 2026-27 season.
• The Main Entrance opens for general admittance 60 minutes before puck drop.
• The Premium Entrance opens for general admittance 60 minutes before puck drop.
• The Student Entrance opens for student and general admittance 60 minutes before puck drop.
CONCESSIONS
BEER GARDEN RULES & GUIDELINES
• The Beer Garden is open to all ticket holders aged 21+ with proper identification, in accordance with state liquor laws.
• Fans of legal age are permitted to return to their seats with their beverages to view the game.
• The Beer Garden will continue to be an option for those who choose to purchase alcoholic beverages but do not want to bring alcohol back to their seats.
• A ticketing option is available on a first-come, first-served basis in Section DD for individuals who want to be seated in an alcohol-free section.
• All sales of beer, wine and hard seltzer will conclude at the start of the third period.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in the student section.
The University of Maine is committed to maintaining our community's safety both on and off our campus. If you choose to consume alcohol, please think of the safety of yourself and others and drink responsibly.
ALFOND ARENA RULES & GUIDELINES
Profanity inside Alfond Arena of any kind will not be tolerated and those who violate this policy will be subject for ejection from the arena.
No professional photography, video or audio equipment is allowed other than those who are permitted and credentialed as official media.
The following items are prohibited from Maine Athletics Events:
- Outside food and drink
- Coolers
- Drones & remote-controlled aircraft
- Horns or other noise makers
- Ice Bags
- Illegal Drugs and stimulants
- Large Flags, Banners, or Signs
- Laser Pointers
- Pets (Not including Service Animals)
- Tobacco Products
- Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by security or game management
- No professional photography, video or audio equipment is allowed other than those who are permitted and credentialed as official media.
Maine Athletics hopes to provide a memorable gameday experience for all guests. Please help us to enhance the fan experience by demonstrating sportsmanship at all times. Spectators shall refrain from using foul, abusive, offensive or discriminatory language or gestures on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristic. If you encounter unruly behavior, please contact a game management representative. Maine Athletics reserves the right to remove from the arena, without refund, any individuals disrupting other guests, team representatives or officials.
TICKETS
The Black Bear Ticket Office can provide customer service only for tickets purchased through GoBlackBears.com or SeatGeek.
GENERAL TICKETS
Limited single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season are available for purchase at GoBlackBears.com/MIHTickets.
For any games that are currently sold out, additional tickets may become available online if tickets are returned or released prior to gameday. Fans are encouraged to purchase in advance. There is an additional $7 fee per ticket at the Black Bear Ticket Office on gameday.
Tickets for all games may also become available for purchase through SeatGeek, the Black Bears’ verified secondary market partner.
The Black Bear Ticket Office can provide customer service only for tickets purchased through GoBlackBears.com or SeatGeek.
STUDENT TICKETS
All full-time and part-time UMaine undergraduate and graduate students can claim a FREE ticket to all ticketed athletic events held at the University of Maine.
CLAIMING A STUDENT TICKET
• Students can request one free ticket to each UMaine ticketed sporting event.
• The UMaine student ticket portal will open each Sunday at 12 p.m. and will remain open until 48 hours prior to the start of the game OR until all student tickets for that game have been reserved.
• Students have the option to return a reserved ticket up to 24 hours prior to the start of the game.
• All student section seating is general admission.
STUDENT TICKET PENALTY POLICY
• Any student who claims a ticket and does not attend the game will be given a penalty strike. If a student receives three strikes (no matter the sport), they will no longer be allowed to claim tickets for the rest of the season for any ticketed sporting event.
• The deadline to return a ticket is 24 hours prior to the start of the game associated with the ticket. To avoid getting a strike, students who have reserved a ticket but no longer plan to attend have the ability to return their ticket by logging back into the student ticket portal.
NOTE:
The ticket office will remain open until the end of the second period. All doors to Alfond Arena will be closed at the same time. Any season ticket holder or pre-purchased single game ticket holder will be able to access the game by entering through the main entrance located on the Alfond Arena patio. If you do not have a ticket, you will be denied entry.
