NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State fans will have a variety of opportunities to enjoy football at Turpin Stadium this fall with kickoff times ranging from Thursday night lights to early-afternoon Southland Conference matchups throughout the 2026 season.
 
The Demons begin the home campaign Thursday, Aug. 27 against Louisiana Christian with a 7 p.m. kickoff, marking the second straight season NSU has opened the year at home on a Thursday night.
 
Northwestern State's Southland Conference home opener against Southeastern is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start before the Demons shift to daytime kickoffs for the remainder of the home schedule.
 
After the calendar officially turns to fall, NSU's final four home games of the season will all begin at or before 2 p.m.
 
The Oct. 17 matchup against McNeese is slated for a noon kickoff, allowing fans time to make their way from Turpin Stadium to the second day of the Top of the Boot Music Festival later that evening on campus.
 
Two-day passes for the festival, which features Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Rodney Atkins and others, can be purchased at topofthebootmusicfest.com.
 
NSU's annual Homecoming game against Nicholls on Oct. 24 will kick off at 2 p.m.
 
The Demons wrap up the home slate with a pair of November afternoon contests as UTRGV (Nov. 7) and HCU (Nov. 14) both visit Turpin stadium for 1 p.m. kickoffs.
 
Season ticket packages for all six home games are on sale now with options available for every Demon fan.
 
Available season ticket options include: 

• VIP Suite – $650 (includes $500 donation to the Demons Unlimited Foundation)
  Includes access to fully catered suites at Turpin Stadium along with upgraded parking based on donor level.
• Chairbacks – $125
• Military/Senior Citizen – $115
• Faculty/Staff – $85 (Sections D, E, H and I)
• Young Alumni – $85 (ages 30 and under)
• General Admission – $70
  General admission tickets provide access to any bleacher seat in Turpin Stadium on either sideline or the upper deck.

 Each season ticket package also includes a parking pass, a $50 value, adding extra convenience for fans on game day.
 
For more information or to secure seats for the 2026 season, visit nsutickets.com or contact the NSU Athletics Ticket Office.