UNA to host 76th and final Homecoming at Braly Stadium

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama continues the “Final Season at Braly” celebration Saturday with a homecoming matchup against Eastern Kentucky.

Kickoff from historic Braly Stadium is set for 6 p.m.

The 2025 season marks UNA’s final year at Braly Stadium. The Lions will move to an on-campus stadium in 2026, as Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium is currently under construction.

Braly Stadium has been home to UNA since restarting the program in 1949 — marking 77 seasons. The Lions have a record of 53-21-1 in homecoming games, a 71.3 winning percentage.

Saturday’s game will be the 76th edition of homecoming at UNA. The only year UNA did not host a homecoming was 2020 due to COVID-19. The Lions played all four games on the road that season.

The festivities Saturday start at 9 a.m. with the UNA Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the GUC Performance Center. The public is invited to the free event which will see Tim Garner (1985-88), Lindsey Greene (2005-08), Casey Holt (2004-08), Brett Munson (2007-10), Willie Slater (1992-99) and Tavarius Wilson (2012-13) inducted.

The Homecoming Parade will take step off at 11:30 a.m. along Pine and Court streets in downtown Florence.  Fans can head to Braly Stadium shortly after for the Pep Rally and Lion Walk at 3:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

The school’s first homecoming resulted in one of the most lopsided wins in program history, as the Lions defeated UT Martin by a 53-0 final in 1949. UNA went on to win nine of the next 10 homecoming games with the only loss coming to Troy in 1950.

The Lions have posted 10 shutouts wins on homecoming, including UT Martin in 1949 and 1990, Troy in 1960, Jacksonville State in 1961, Henderson State in 1972, Mississippi College in 1983, West Alabama in 1985, Arkansas Tech in 2010 and Shorter in 2012 and 2016.

One of the most special homecoming wins came last season, as the Lions defeated No. 10 Abilene Christian by a 47-34 final at Braly Stadium. This marks UNA’s first win over a ranked FCS opponent in program history.

Game information

1. KICKOFF: The Lions and Colonels will kickoff from Braly Stadium at 6:02 p.m. This will be UNA’s final night game at Braly Stadium.
2. TICKETS: Single game tickets, as well as other bundle options, are available by calling 256-765-5466 (LION) or at the UNA Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets to the game are available for as low as $20. For more information or to purchase online, click here.
3. PARKING: Due to ongoing construction at Braly Stadium, the parking lot at the baseball field will not be accessible as it was in years past. However, parking will be available in the grass lot across the street behind the south end zone, as well as limited parking in the grass lot by the Royal Avenue Center. Fans are also encouraged to take advantage of the shuttle lots, free of charge. For more information, click here.
4. SHUTTLE BUS PARKING: UNA will have four parking lots available for fans to park and shuttle to the stadium — three are on UNA’s campus. The shuttle lots include Jackson Heights Church of Christ, the front of CB&S Bank Arena (Flowers Hall), Appleby Hall and the Wendall Gunn Commons parking lot. The shuttles will run throughout the day, including four hours before the game and one hour after the game. For more information, click here.
5. KNOW YOUR GATE: Due to ongoing construction at Braly Stadium, entry points will be slightly different from years past. Gate 5 and Gate 8 facing the south end zone will no longer be available for entry, but all other gates are still accessible.
6. CASHLESS VENUE: Braly Stadium is a cashless venue. Fans are encouraged to prepare accordingly to make purchases by card.
7. BAG POLICY: Fans are encouraged to review the bag policy before arriving to the stadium, as many bag types are prohibited inside Braly Stadium. Approved bags include clear totes, resealable freezer storage bags, small clutch bags, seat cushions with no pockets and small diaper bags with the accompaniment of a child. For more information on which types of bags are approved and which types are prohibited, click here.
8. LION WALK: One of UNA’s most storied traditions, the Lion Walk, will take place at 3:45 p.m. starting at Spirit Hill and ending when the team enters the stadium through the North end zone — the side with the videoboard. During Lion Walk, UNA’s cheer and dance teams will be throwing out T-Shirts courtesy of Martin’s Family Clothing. Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Lions as they walk toward the stadium.
9. DOWNLOAD OUR APP: Fans are encouraged to download the Roar Lions app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The app was launched in 2023 and includes ticket information, team shop, game programs, schedules, rosters and links to watch and listen to the games online.
10. GAME PROGRAM: This season, game day programs are free of charge and are only available in electronic format. Fans can use the app or the QR codes in Braly Stadium to download the program, which includes rosters, depth charts, players to watch and more. Fans can also access game programs at roarlions.com.
11. WATCH ON ESPN+: Saturday’s game will stream on ESPN+ with “Voice of the Lions” Benjamin Ray, color analyst Bryan Neece and sideline reporter Arielle Schafer on the call. Fans can tune in at 6 p.m. at this link or on the ESPN app.
12. NEW RADIO HOME: This season, the Lions are on the fastest growing digital radio platform in college football, The Varsity Network. Fans can listen free of charge to all UNA football games on the Varsity Network app or on roarlions.com/watch. The broadcast is also available on Facebook, X, YouTube and Twitch. Jordan Campbell will provide play-by-play alongside former UNA quarterback Jacob Tucker and sideline reporter Chase Glover. The Countdown to Kickoff Presented by Bank Independent begins at 5 p.m. followed by kickoff at 6 p.m. To find your preferred listening platform, click here.
13. LIVE STATS: Fans who are interested in following live stats can do so via StatBroadcast.