K-State Introduces New VIP Experiences to Football Ticket Buyers
Aug 13, 2026 | Football
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Athletics announced today additional details on new VIP Experience add-ons, enhanced options designed to give football ticket buyers the opportunity to make their gameday experience even more memorable.
Fans attending the Meet the Cats fall season kickoff next Saturday, August 22, will have the first opportunity to purchase or bid on these exclusive, one-of-a-kind VIP experiences. Available experiences for the Nicholls game on September 5 include:
Fans wanting more information before August 22 can submit an interest form by clicking here. K-State sales representatives will be available at the Meet the Cats event to assist fans in purchasing or bidding on these experiences (while supplies last). Any remaining experiences will be available online for purchase or auction beginning on Monday, August 24, at 8:30 a.m. Fans must have a game ticket to purchase any VIP experience. Fewer than 1,100 tickets for the 2026 opener against Nicholls are available. Fans who still need to purchase can click here or visit www.kstatesports.com/tickets.
* Experiences only available by auction on the K-State Access Online Auction website.
All participants must be in officially-licensed, purple K-State clothing. Non-K-State attire – including commercial marketing, political messaging, or opponents' colors/logos – is not allowed. Age restrictions apply to select experiences. All participants must be of sound body and mind, and any participants that K-State Athletics deems unfit or unsafe for participation, including due to intoxication or exhibiting behavior unfit for the experience, will be denied the opportunity with no refunds. K-State Athletics may, in its sole discretion, deny participation at any point if it believes that the participant, their clothing, behavior, or other factors, would cause negative publicity for K-State Athletics.
Fans attending the Meet the Cats fall season kickoff next Saturday, August 22, will have the first opportunity to purchase or bid on these exclusive, one-of-a-kind VIP experiences. Available experiences for the Nicholls game on September 5 include:
- Pregame Photo on the 50-Yard Line | Soak in the gameday excitement by getting a professional picture on the Powercat at the 50-yard line before the stadium gates open.
- Catwalk with the Team | See this pregame tradition from the perspective of a K-State Football player by watching the Wildcats get off the team bus before walking behind the team while K-State fans cheer you on as you head towards the stadium.
- Team Runout Experience | Be the first to welcome the Wildcats to the field as they run out of the smoke entrance pregame by high-fiving and cheering them on.
- Halftime Sideline Experience | Take in The Pride of Wildcat Land with a field-level perspective. Fans can enjoy a unique vantage point as the Kansas State University Marching Band performs at halftime.
- Halftime Junior PA Experience* | Give your young fan the chance to step into the spotlight and experience what it's like to be the voice of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Gain exclusive access to the press box, as one lucky child will have the opportunity to take the microphone and "Bring on the Cats" before the Wildcats take the field for the second half.
- Sideline Experience* | Feel the excitement of part of the game from the sideline. Fans will meet towards the end of the third quarter to be on the sideline for the new light show and the start of the fourth quarter.
- Ultimate VIP Experience* | Don't limit yourself to just one experience. Fans can take their gameday to the next level and access multiple VIP experiences: enjoy pregame photos on the 50-yard line, take part in the Catwalk with the team, and be on the field for the pregame smoke entrance and halftime band show.
Fans wanting more information before August 22 can submit an interest form by clicking here. K-State sales representatives will be available at the Meet the Cats event to assist fans in purchasing or bidding on these experiences (while supplies last). Any remaining experiences will be available online for purchase or auction beginning on Monday, August 24, at 8:30 a.m. Fans must have a game ticket to purchase any VIP experience. Fewer than 1,100 tickets for the 2026 opener against Nicholls are available. Fans who still need to purchase can click here or visit www.kstatesports.com/tickets.
* Experiences only available by auction on the K-State Access Online Auction website.
All participants must be in officially-licensed, purple K-State clothing. Non-K-State attire – including commercial marketing, political messaging, or opponents' colors/logos – is not allowed. Age restrictions apply to select experiences. All participants must be of sound body and mind, and any participants that K-State Athletics deems unfit or unsafe for participation, including due to intoxication or exhibiting behavior unfit for the experience, will be denied the opportunity with no refunds. K-State Athletics may, in its sole discretion, deny participation at any point if it believes that the participant, their clothing, behavior, or other factors, would cause negative publicity for K-State Athletics.
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How to follow the Cats: For complete information on K-State Football, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
How to follow the Cats: For complete information on K-State Football, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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