Western Michigan University Football team will return to Waldo Stadium on Saturday, September 30^th as it is set to take on MAC Rival Ball State. Kick-off is slated for 3:30pm.

With the Broncos set to take on the Cardinals on the gridiron, Western Michigan Athletics and Campus Activities Board (CAB) have partnered up to bring Bryce Vine as the headliner for the Tailgate Concert at the 2^nd Annual Buster's Block Party.
Western Michigan Athletics is calling on students, fans, and the extended Western Michigan community to arrive early to tailgate, enjoy the concert, and cheer on the Broncos to victory.
  
11:30am Buster's Block Party & Tailgate Lots Open
Buster's Block Party is a free pregame event for Bronco fans and students, featuring interactive fan activities, entertainment, giveaways, and concluding with the concert. WMU Student Radio Station, WIDR will be providing entertainment from the main stage, leading up to the tailgate concert by Bryce Vine.  Fans are also encouraged to stop by and interact with Bronco Sport Partners, Uber Eats, Revel And Roll, Michigan Army National Guard, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, The Bronco Club Townhomes and Arcadia Grove Apartments.
 
Buster's Block Party will be held in Lot 13, which is located across the street from the Student Recreation Center and Read Fieldhouse. The lot will be closed for parking and cars, and can only be accessed on foot the day of the game.

In addition to Lot 13, all tailgate lots open at 11:30am, including the official student tailgate Lots 16 and 94 which are located directly behind Read Fieldhouse.  All lots are paid lots, except for the donor lots around Waldo Stadium. Fans parking in those lots must have an official donor parking pass.

Parking Map

A free shuttle bus will begin running when tailgate lots open. Fans looking to attend the concert should park at Lawson Ice Arena. The shuttle's pregame route to Waldo Stadium will include an extra stop by Lot 13 for Buster's Block Party. The shuttle will run after the game as well to return fans to Lawson Arena.
 
12:50 pm Bronco Walk
Fans are encouraged to come out and cheer as the football team makes its way to the stadium during the Bronco Walk. Cheer on the team as they walk from the NEW Student Union along Lots 94 and 16 towards the Bronco Statue in front of Read Fieldhouse.
 
1:30 pm Tailgate Concert by Bryce Vine
Bryce Vine will be the headline performer for the tailgate concert. Vine released his debut EP Lazy Fair in 2014 which had two hits, "Sour Patch Kids" and "Guilty Pleasure". Other popular songs include "Drew Barrymore", "La La Land" and his latest single "Margot Robbie". He is currently touring through the Midwest. He is scheduled to take the tailgate concert stage around 1:30pm.
 
2:00 pm Waldo Stadium Gates Open
All gates to Waldo Stadium open 90 minutes before kickoff. The first 1,500 WMU Students will receive a Straw Cowboy Hat courtesy of The Bronco Club Townhomes. Students and fans who have digital tickets should remember to load tickets in their phone's digital wallet and have their phone charged and ready for ticket scanners upon entry.
 
In collaboration with the Offices of Student Affairs and the Provost, September 29 – 30 has been designated as Family Weekend. Students are encouraged to invite their families and friends to visit campus for the weekend.
 
Other Family Weekend activities include, a dinner and show on Friday, September 29 starting at 5pm at the Valley Dining Center (VDC) followed by an Improv Comedy show in the new Student Center Ballroom at 6:30pm. Dinner is $10 and can be paid at VDC upon arrival.
 
A special $15 Family Weekend ticket offer for the football game is available and can be purchased in advance on-line. Family Weekend tickets are general admission and located in the student section, so families can sit with their students. Students should claim their FREE ticket through the regular athletic ticket claim process.