MAGNOLIA, Ark. – As the fall quickly approaches, tickets are now on sale for the 2026 football and volleyball seasons as well as all-sports passes.
Mulerider Football will kick off year five of the Brad Smiley era with their first of five games hosted inside Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field, Saturday, September 12th against Southern Nazarene University. The 2026 home slate for the Muleriders also includes contests against Henderson State (Family Day, Sep. 26th), Northwestern Oklahoma State (Oct. 3rd), Ouachita Baptist (Homecoming/Hall of Fame, Oct. 24th), and East Central University (Oct. 31st, Senior Day).
Mulerider volleyball will begin year five under head coach Alli Harrell on Thursday, August 27th against the University of Central Oklahoma as they will host a season-opening tournament inside the W.T. Watson Center. SAU volleyball will host 11 home games this season, which include LeMoyne-Owen College (Aug. 28th), Texas A&M-Kingsville (Aug. 28th), UT-Tyler (Aug. 29th), Henderson State (Sep. 15th), Arkansas-Monticello (Sep 24th), Texas A&M-Texarkana (Oct. 6th), Oklahoma Baptist (Oct. 8th), Southern Nazarene (Oct. 9th), Ouachita Baptist (Oct. 22nd, Pink Out), and Harding (Nov. 3rd, Senior Night).
"Our goal has always been to provide our fans with an outstanding game-day experience while keeping SAU Athletics one of the most affordable entertainment options in our region," said SAU Director of Athletics Steve Browning. "Our local community is the foundation of Mulerider Athletics, and we're incredibly grateful for the loyal support they show our student-athletes throughout the year. Thanks to the continued generosity of our supporters, fans will notice exciting improvements this fall, including enhancements to Wilkins Stadium and the installation of brand-new Pivot Performance Turf at Rip Powell Field. Those investments reflect our commitment to continually improving the experience for everyone who walks through our gates. We remain dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere where everyone can enjoy cheering on the Muleriders. We look forward to seeing our fans back in the stands and making more great memories together this season."
2026-27 All-Sports Passes will allow Mulerider fans the opportunity to attend all home football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball games for one low-discounted rate. Upon the purchase of your All-Sports Pass, you will receive a QR code in the form of an email or text message, depending on which you prefer. Adult Individual All-Sports Passes are $80, Grade School/Senior Citizen passes are $70, and Family Passes* are $200.
Current SAU students and faculty/staff members will continue to receive free admission and will also be sent an email or text message with their pass in the form of a digital QR code prior to the first home football game.
All-Sports Adult Individual Season Passes and Grade School/Senior Citizen Passes will allow one (1) person entry to all home Mulerider Athletic events. All-Sports Family Passes will allow four (4) family members entry to all Mulerider Athletic home events. Football Reserved Season Passes will allow entry for one (1) individual to the reserved seating section at all Mulerider Football home games.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the link provided (
www.muleriderathletics.com/tickets) or by downloading the "Hometown Fan" app and by searching for Southern Arkansas University. By doing so, fans will have easy access to their season and general admission tickets. All tickets will be available through digital use only due to the absence of hard passes for this athletic year.
If you have any questions regarding tickets, please contact SAU Director of Facilities and Events
Eric White at (870)-235-5306 or by emailing
ericwhite@saumag.edu.
All-Sports Season Pass Prices:
Adult Individual Pass:
$80
Grade School/Senior Citizen Pass:
$70
Family Pass:
$200
*All-Sports Passes are only available for general admission seating.
*Family Passes are limited to two adults and their children under the age of 18. Only one family pass per household.
Football Season Pass Prices:
Football Reserved Season Pass:
$90
Single Game Ticket Prices:
| Sport |
Reserved |
General Admission |
Grade School/Senior (60+) |
SAU Student/under 6 |
| Football |
$18 |
$12 |
$8 |
Free |
| Volleyball |
N/A |
$8 |
$6 |
Free |
| Basketball |
N/A |
$10 |
$8 |
Free |
| Baseball |
Sold Out |
$8 |
$6 |
Free |
| Softball |
N/A |
$8 |
$6 |
Free |
