GLENSIDE, Pa. - The Arcadia University Department of Athletics and Recreation announced its spectator protocols Thursday for home athletic events during the 2021-22 academic year. Arcadia Athletics anticipates being able to allow Arcadia faculty, staff, and students - as well as fans from all competing institutions - to attend indoor and outdoor events in accordance with University guidelines.
There may be variations to Arcadia Athletics' spectator plans based on each venue and off-campus properties. Currently, Arcadia does not intend to permit spectators from visiting schools for home swim events due to capacity limits. To view venue-specific information for each of our athletic facilities, click here.
Related: Arcadia Athletics COVID-19 Protocols
All protocols outlined in the spectator policy are subject to change and prospective visitors should note that schedule changes may occur at any time as Arcadia University and opposing institutions respond to COVID-19 impacts. Presently, all visitors must wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Admission Fee
Admission will be charged in the sports of soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, ice hockey, and volleyball. Arcadia students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free of charge by presenting their KnightCard at the gate.
Guests of Arcadia that are on the pass list will be admitted free of charge by showing photo identification. There will be no pass list or complimentary admission for spectators from visiting teams.
Ticket prices for regular season competition can be found below and are payable by cash only:
● General admission - $5
● Children 10 and under - FREE
Pass List and Check-In
● Arcadia faculty, staff, and students do not need to pre-register for most home athletic events, but they must present their KnightCard upon arrival. Pre-registration will be required for home swim meets due to limited capacity.
● Competing Arcadia student-athletes will be permitted to have four free guests per contest where admission is charged.
● Spectators may begin arriving at the venue 60 minutes prior to the contest's scheduled start time. No one is permitted to arrive prior to that time.
The University and Department of Athletics and Recreation cannot guarantee that scheduled games will always happen or will not be rescheduled for another date or time. Arcadia will continue to monitor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local public health information and may adjust this guidance if conditions require.
Spectators should also reference the University's Health and Safety Plan for additional information.
