2020 NCAA Football National Championship Information

Find information below for everything needed to keep up with JMU's participation in the 2020 NCAA Division I Football National Championship. This page will be updated as further details become available.

Game Information
No. 2 James Madison vs. No. 1 North Dakota State
Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
Saturday, January 11 - Noon Eastern / 11 a.m. local in Frisco
Television - ABC / WatchESPN
Radio - WSVA / MadiZONE Audio / TuneIn App
Game Facebook Event

Secondary Ticket Sales - NCAA Ticket Exchange
NCAA.com provides further information regarding ticketing for the NCAA Division I Football Championship. In particular, the NCAA Ticket Exchange facilitates secondary ticket sales directly between fans. JMU's ticket allotment has been distributed, so the NCAA Ticket Exchange is the best opportunity for fans to purchase tickets if they have not already.

Seating Locations
JMU's ticket allotment will be on the visiting side, opposite the press box, in sections 124-130. However, with secondary sales, fans will be distributed throughout the venue.

Travel Packages - Anthony Travel
JMU Athletics will be partnering with Anthony Travel who will offer turn-key travel packages to include flights, hotel, ground transportation and special events. Visit JMUSportsTravel.com for more information.

Anthony Travel will also be sponsoring a Pre-Game Party at Chitos Frisco across the street from Toyota Stadium. This all-inclusive party will include an all you can eat Tex-Mex inspired brunch menu and all you can drink beer, mimosa's and bloody mary's. The event will run from 8:30-10:30 a.m. CST and cost $50 per person. Please click here to register through Anthony Travel.

JMU Headquarters
JMU's official hotel will be the Omni Frisco Hotel. Official NCAA apparel will also be for sale in the lobby. The Friday Night Pep Rally will take place adjacent to the team hotel at the Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star from 4-6 p.m. CST. Fans can gather at this location, with numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Friday Night Pep Rally presented by Excel Heating & Cooling
Friday, January 10 - 4-6 p.m. - Tositos Championship Plaza - Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas

We invite you to join the Duke Club and the JMU Alumni Association at the Tostitos Championship Plaza on Friday, January 10 from 4-6 p.m. CST for a pep rally, presented by Excel Heating & Cooling. Special remarks and programming will begin promptly at 5 p.m.

See Duke Dog and the JMU Cheerleaders and enjoy a special performance by the Marching Royal Dukes. Attendees will receive JMU swag including commemorative signs, button, clear bag, and pom-poms. The JMU Bookstore will also be on-site with opportunities to purchased licensed merchandise.

Registration is free and we hope to see you there! Please click here to preregister for the event!

Pep Rally Facebook Event

Frisco Pep Rally Ad

Continue the Celebration at neighboring restaurants after the pep rally! Groups of fans can congregate at Concrete Cowboy, Trophy Park, Dee Lincoln Prime, City Works and Tri Tip Grill - each across the street from Tostitos Plaza! Addresses listed below:
Concrete Cowboy (3685 The Star Boulevard, Suite 210)
1 of 2 JMU Nation home base locations, join fellow Dukes for good times and a great atmosphere.
Trophy Park (6770 Winning Drive #900, Frisco, TX 75034)
1 of 2 JMU Nation home base locations, join fellow Dukes for good times and a great atmosphere. This location is family friendly and perfect for children with tons of games and activities including bowling, table tennis, and more.
Dee Lincoln Prime (6770 Winning Drive, Suite 400, Frisco, TX 75034)
On Friday January 10th: We will extend Happy Hour to 7pm and add 1/2 off our Avocado Fries and Onion Rings to the current offering (Half off Sushi & Sushi Rolls)
On Saturday January 11th: We will offer Happy Hour from 4 pm - 6pm, also adding 1/2 off Avocado Fries and Onion Rings to the current offering (Half off Sushi & Sushi Rolls)
On Friday and Saturday: Special JMU cocktail for $10
City Works (3680 The Star Boulevard, Suite 1300)
Tri Tip Grill (6775 Cowboys Way, Suite 1305)

Other Events in Frisco
The JMU Alumni Association is sponsoring various events through the week in Frisco. Please visit their website for more information, events are outlined below!

Wednesday, January 8
WARM WELCOMES
Time/Location: TBD
Join the Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter with alumni, faculty, and friends as we greet the team at the airport AND the Omni Hotel Frisco. Contact the chapter for more information.

Thursday, January 9
ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
6–8 p.m. CST | Snookered Billiards, Bar & Restaurant (9550 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034)
Join us for the Championship Weekend Kickoff hosted by the Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter at Snookered Billiards, Bar & Restaurant. All are welcome to connect with friends, welcome out of town fans, and get your purple ready! Please register in advance, so we have a headcount, but walkups are also welcome.

Friday, January 10
ALUMNI VOLUNTEER EVENT
9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. CST | Samaritan Inn (1725 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071)
Join the Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter by lending a helping hand this Championship weekend. Come serve Samaritan Inn. Please arrive at the pantry at 9:30 a.m.* Due to the limited space, please register to volunteer.
*Attire: long pants and closed-toed shoes

Saturday, January 11
SPIRIT ALLEY
9 a.m. | Toyota Stadium
Stop by the JMU Alumni Association's table inside Tailgate Town to pick up beads, poms and game day swag.

Game Day - Saturday, January 11

Pregame Festivities
Team Walk 8:45-8:55 a.m. - Welcome the JMU football team from the team buses on Lamar Hunt Way on the North side of Toyota Stadium as the Dukes walk to the visiting locker room!

Pep Rally 8:55 - 9:10 a.m. - Gather with JMU fans, the band and special guests for a brief pregame spirit pep rally!

Tailgate Town 9 a.m. until halftime - Located in the North Plaza of Toyota Stadium, a free, interactive fan festival, which includes a table by the JMU Alumni Association.

Parking
General parking is available in the Red, Green, Blue and White lots for $20 per vehicle. Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking is available for a charge of $40 per regular space occupied by the RV. Lots open at 6 a.m.

Venue and Stadium Information and Policies
Prohibited Items - Artificial noisemakers, air horns, electronic instruments, streamers, etc. are not permissible. Regarding signs, flags and banners, items that can be held by one individual, reflect good sportsmanship and do not block the view of other ticket patrons may be permitted. All other items will be confiscated by venue security.

Clear bag policy - New for 2020, Toyota Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy. Similar to what is not in place at JMU's Bridgeforth Stadium, all items must be carried in a clear bag.

More information on the Clear Bag Policy, Prohibited Items and other venue information is available on the FC Dallas/Toyota Stadium webpage.

Postgame
Return to Friday night's JMU locations for more time with fellow JMU faithful Saturday after the game! JMU fans will be at Concrete Cowboy and Trophy Park near The Star!

Watch Parties
The JMU Alumni Association is sponsoring watch parties throughout the United States. The list on the Alumni Association website will be updated as parties are scheduled.