Reserved Seatback – 2026 Football Season

Upgrade your game day experience at Bahlke Field with a reserved seatback! For $75, secure a cushioned seat with back support for all 2026 home football games.

• Reserved seating in the home bleachers

• Cushioned seat with vinyl backrest (16" wide)

• Installed before the first game and left in place all season

• Includes season pass entry—no need for separate game tickets

• Must be reserved by 5:00 p.m. the day before the first home game

Note: Complimentary tickets do not include reserved seatbacks. 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. What is the seat back program and its purpose?
   The reserved seating program is the only way fans can preselect and reserve seats in the home bleachers on game day to create a more enjoyable and comfortable game day experience. Fans who purchased general admissions tickets can sit anywhere that has not been reserved. 
2. Will my chair be there at every game?
   • Yes, the chair is made of a frame that fits around the bleacher and we have had the seat fitted to Bahlke Stadium, with a bolt and bracket system, the seat back is fastened and centered over your seat.
   • Your cushioned seat back clearly defines your seat so there is no fighting for space, plus the cushion is waterproof.
3. Will the seat back allow the person in front of me to lean back?
   The seat back provides support for every individual and the heavy-duty metal frame does not allow for excessive leaning.
   • Keeps people in their area and out of the person in front or behind them.
   • Keeps the walkways clear
   • The seat back protects the space of both the seat holder and the non-seat holder.
4. Do I own the seat back?
   • No. The $75 annual fee covers the rental cost of the seat back for the 2026 season only.
5. Can I buy the seat back on a game-by-game basis?
   • No. The seat backs are rented on an annual basis only. The seat backs will installed before the first home contest, remain in place throughout the 2026 schedule, then be removed and stored in the off-season. Seats must be purchased before 5pm on the day prior to the contest.
6. If I am unable to rent a seat back for the 2026 season, can I pre-order my seat back for the 2027 season?
   • Yes, Alma College Athletics will share further information about future seasons during the summer months.
   • How big is the chair?
     The chair is 16 inches wide, this is as wide as most reserved seats in the stadium. The seat back contains a 2 inch cushion and vinyl back for upper back support. The chair will be centered over the seat number.
7. Advantages of a Reserved Seat
   • Clearly defines your seat
   • Comfortable
   • Convenient (No carrying of own chair in and out of stadium and around campus)
   • Great gift
   • Permanently attached to your seat (installed before the first game)
   • Allows for arrival closer to kick-off time
   • No more neighbors creeping into your space
   • This is a season pass and you do not need individual tickets, you will scan in with your season pass.
8. What if I already purchased Tickets for the Season?
   • If you have already purchased tickets for the 2026 season and would like to move to a reserved seating season pass, please email [email protected].
   • The reserved seatback program is not covered by complimentary tickets.