Game Day Experience Enhancements Announced for 2026 Lion Football season

COMMERCE – Ahead of the 2026 football home opener on Saturday, September 12, the East Texas A&M University Department of Athletics has announced several enhancements to the game day experience inside Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium. With the goal of creating a more family-friendly and affordable experience, this year’s enhancements include an in-stadium kid zone, new concession options and facility improvements throughout the west-side concourse, including renovated restrooms and new lighting. CONCOURSE UPGRADES Enhancements on the west side of the stadium are nearing completion and include new LED lighting throughout the concourse, installation of specialized netting designed to prevent…