Flashes Announce Football Promotional Schedule
8/13/2025 12:00:00 PM | Football
KENT, Ohio – Kent State announced its game themes and promotions for the 2025 football season.
The schedule features five opportunities to see your Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium in 2025, with the home opener scheduled at noon on Saturday, August 30 vs. Merrimack.
Game Themes and Promotions Schedule
August 30 vs. Merrimack
- Home Opener
- Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE Fearless Flash Football Flag
- Blue Out: All fans are encouraged to join the team wearing their Kent State blue to the game.
- Flashes 101 Tailgate: Students enrolled in Flashes 101 are welcome to join the complimentary tailgate located inside Dix Stadium in the southeast party tent while socializing with their fellow Flashes
- Group Themes: Flashes 101, Faith and Family, Unions, and Healthcare Appreciation
September 13 vs. Buffalo
- Parents & Family Weekend
- HS Band Day: Marching bands from the local area team up with the Marching Golden Flashes and perform throughout the game and during halftime.
- Group Themes: Scout, First Responder Appreciation
October 11 vs. UMASS
- Homecoming: Don't miss out on a second of the festivities during the annual Homecoming game as we welcome students, alumni, and friends back to campus. Rally towels will be on hand to help showcase your school spirit. For complete information on 2025 Homecoming at Kent State, click here.
- Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans will receive a FREE Powder Blue Replica Jersey
- Group Themes: Education Day
October 25 vs. BGSU
- Military Appreciation Day: Join us as we salute veterans and active-duty members of the Armed Forces. The first 2,000 fans will receive a FREE Digital Camo Hat featuring the Golden Flashes logo.
- Spirit Clinic: Our future Flashes will participate in the annual Spirit Clinic, featuring a special on-field performance.
- Group Themes: Military Personnel, Youth Sports
November 19 vs. Central Michigan
- Senior Day: Senior members of the football program and Spirit programs will be recognized for their contributions to Kent State.
- Letter Jacket Ceremony: Kent State student-athletes will receive their KSU letter jackets during a special on-field ceremony
- Most Valuable Professors: Our hard-working faculty is recognized by our Kent State football student-athletes during the game.
- Freeze Out: Join Kent State for the annual Freeze-Out game. The first 1,000 Students will take home a FREE Fearless Flash Plaid Blanket and enjoy complimentary refreshments and a chance to win great prizes during the game.
- Additionally, fans will receive assorted scarves and mittens (while supplies last)
- Mid-Week MACtion: Mid-Week MACtion continues at Dix Stadium for the home finale!
- Group Bounce Back Day: All groups who attended a game during the 2025 season are invited back to close out the home slate strong.
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