Murray State University Athletics
Know Before You Go: 2026 Fall Fan Fest
8/14/2026 3:00:00 PM | General
Event will feature football, volleyball and soccer and will be held at Intramural Fields
Murray State Athletics will officially kick off the 2026 fall sports season with its Fall Sports Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the Murray State Intramural Fields.
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The event will provide Racer Nation with an opportunity to get an up-close-look at Murray State Football while connecting with student-athletes from football, soccer and volleyball ahead of their respective seasons.
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The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a Murray State Football scrimmage, giving fans a chance to see the Racers in action as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 campaign.
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An autograph session featuring student-athletes from all three programs will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Murray State Football conducting its autograph session on the field. The autograph session is scheduled to conclude at 8:30 p.m.
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Fall Sports Fan Fest provides an opportunity for fans of all ages to interact with Racer student-athletes while building excitement for another season of Murray State Athletics. The event also serves as a celebration of the connection between Murray State's athletics programs, campus and the greater Murray-Calloway County community.
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Fans are encouraged to wear their blue and gold and join Racer Nation for an evening celebrating the start of another exciting year of Murray State Athletics.
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Below you will find other important information for Saturday's event:
MURRAY STATE INTRAMURAL FIELDS
The Murray State University Intramural Fields are located at: 801 N 16th St, Murray, KY 42071
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PARKING
Parking lots are located around the intramural fields. Fans can access these lots on N 16th Street or on Waldrop Drive. Please be mindful of Murray State University move-in when headed to Fan Fest.
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CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available through Sodexo throughout the event. The concessions table will be located on the north side of the fields next to the intramural field house. Drinks and select snacks will be available for purchase.
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SEATING
Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or other seats for the event. Attendees are asked to sit on the perimeter of the competition area and avoid teams areas during the scrimmage.
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The event will provide Racer Nation with an opportunity to get an up-close-look at Murray State Football while connecting with student-athletes from football, soccer and volleyball ahead of their respective seasons.
Â
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a Murray State Football scrimmage, giving fans a chance to see the Racers in action as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 campaign.
Â
An autograph session featuring student-athletes from all three programs will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Murray State Football conducting its autograph session on the field. The autograph session is scheduled to conclude at 8:30 p.m.
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Fall Sports Fan Fest provides an opportunity for fans of all ages to interact with Racer student-athletes while building excitement for another season of Murray State Athletics. The event also serves as a celebration of the connection between Murray State's athletics programs, campus and the greater Murray-Calloway County community.
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Fans are encouraged to wear their blue and gold and join Racer Nation for an evening celebrating the start of another exciting year of Murray State Athletics.
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Below you will find other important information for Saturday's event:
MURRAY STATE INTRAMURAL FIELDS
The Murray State University Intramural Fields are located at: 801 N 16th St, Murray, KY 42071
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PARKING
Parking lots are located around the intramural fields. Fans can access these lots on N 16th Street or on Waldrop Drive. Please be mindful of Murray State University move-in when headed to Fan Fest.
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CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available through Sodexo throughout the event. The concessions table will be located on the north side of the fields next to the intramural field house. Drinks and select snacks will be available for purchase.
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SEATING
Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or other seats for the event. Attendees are asked to sit on the perimeter of the competition area and avoid teams areas during the scrimmage.
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