Centennial Bank Stadium

The stadium is at 2720 A Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401, on Arkansas State's east-campus athletics corridor. Red Wolf Boulevard/U.S. 49 runs along the east side of campus, Johnson Avenue/Arkansas 18 approaches from the north and Olympic Drive serves parking south of First National Bank Arena.

Driving & Parking

• From U.S. 49
  Follow Red Wolf Boulevard toward campus, then use the lot-specific turn shown on the current football map. The highway becomes heavily congested near kickoff and after the final whistle.
• Reserved parking
  Red Wolves Foundation lots require a digital pass. Download it before arrival and display the active pass to attendants.
• Free general parking
  A-State publishes more than 2,000 free spaces across open campus lots, including a designated area south of Aggie Road. Availability is first-come and the date-specific map controls.
• Paid general parking
  Designated grass areas south of First National Bank Arena and Tomlinson Stadium, entered from Olympic Drive, have been offered for $10 cash per vehicle. Bring cash and confirm the current price.
• Accessible parking and shuttle
  The H Lot at First National Bank Arena supports an accessible shuttle to Gate W1. Additional shuttle pickups operate near arena Lots A and B and on Olympic Drive near Fowler Center.
• Grass restrictions
  Park on grass only where it is expressly marked. Practice fields, roadside areas and other landscaped ground are roped off; moving a barrier can lead to a ticket or tow.

Public Transit

• Campus shuttles
  A-State's published football transportation is a parking shuttle network, not a broad city bus service. Pickup points near the arena and Fowler Center link remote campus parking with the west gates.
• Accessible service
  The H Lot shuttle drops near Gate W1. Allow extra time for the postgame return because pedestrians and exiting vehicles share the athletics district.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Use a campus-edge meeting point
  Choose a legal curb near First National Bank Arena or another open lot rather than the team and pedestrian zone at Gate W2.
• Do not pin a highway shoulder
  Drivers may not stop on Johnson Avenue or Red Wolf Boulevard shoulders, where enforcement includes ticketing and towing.
• Pregame drop-off
  Arrive before Red Wolf Walk traffic closes in around Mike Watson Park. From the arena district, the walk north to Tailgate City is manageable and keeps the car outside the densest crowd.
• Postgame pickup
  Walk toward Olympic Drive and request only after reaching the agreed lot. Jonesboro's rideshare pool is limited, so allow extra time and keep a taxi or hotel-transportation backup.

The west side is where A-State game day comes together. Dustin White Realty Tailgate City occupies Mike Watson Park just outside the main gates, and the nearby A-State Pavilion—often called the Den Zone—anchors the Red Wolf Walk route. The 2026 presentation adds food trucks, premium turnkey options and a bronze Howl photo stop.

Tailgating

• Dustin White Realty Tailgate City
  Mike Watson Park is the central public gathering place west of the stadium. Food trucks, sponsor tents, the Sound of the Natural State and spirit squads collect here before the team walk.
• Red Wolf Walk position
  The team comes through the center of Tailgate City approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff. Keep the marked path clear and claim a viewing spot before the band begins.
• Alpha Pack Tailgate
  The all-inclusive option southwest of Tailgate City beside the A-State Pavilion includes food, drinks, live music, a private area and a parking allocation tied to the ticket package.
• The Pines
  Students may tailgate east of the stadium in The Pines. Supplies must be dropped by the published deadline—1 p.m. in the current guidance—and vehicles cannot remain after that cutoff.
• Tent and cooking rules
  Tents cannot be staked or display corporate advertising. Cooking is not permitted under tents, trailer cookers must stay inside the assigned footprint and gas-powered generators are prohibited.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Skinny J's
  The downtown restaurant at 205 South Main Street is a casual pregame choice for hand-cut steaks, burgers and hearty appetizers. It is several miles from campus, so finish early and drive or rideshare east.
• Omar's Uptown
  At 301 South Main Street, Omar's offers a more polished dinner experience. It opens in the late afternoon and recommends reservations for Friday and Saturday, making it better for a night game or the evening before.
• Native Brew Works
  The neighborhood brewery and kitchen at 515 South Gee Street serves house beer, tacos, burgers and weekend brunch. Parking is limited immediately around the building, with overflow at Washington and Gee.
• Food trucks at Tailgate City
  For the least complicated game-day meal, use the rotating trucks beside Mike Watson Park. Selection changes by game, so arrive early rather than counting on one vendor.

• Red Wolf Walk
  About two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, the team begins near the A-State Pavilion, passes through Tailgate City and enters at the Wayne and Virginia Baker Gateway/Gate W2. This is the day's signature visitor event.
• Sound of the Natural State
  The marching band performs in Tailgate City roughly 10 minutes before the team walk, then moves inside for its field pregame show.
• Wolves Up
  Fans raise the hand sign formed by touching the middle and ring fingers to the thumb while extending the index and little fingers. It appears throughout cheers, photos and the fight song.
• Howl
  The scarlet wolf mascot leads the Red Wolves onto Allison Field just before kickoff. A bronze Howl seated on a stadium bench gives fans a permanent pregame photo stop.
• Team tunnel
  Players emerge from the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center in the enclosed north end. North premium guests can be exceptionally close to the entrance sequence.

• Bronze Howl bench
  The mascot statue near Tailgate City is designed as a seated photo opportunity. Find it before the Red Wolf Walk crowd fills the west plaza.
• Johnny Allison Tower
  The 2015 west-side expansion holds suites, loge boxes, the Woodard McAlister Club, press facilities and upgraded concessions. It gives the older bowl its dominant vertical feature.
• Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center
  The 66,500-square-foot north-end building houses football offices, training, recovery, meetings and a history display while framing the team tunnel.
• Allison Field
  Named in 2017 for alumnus and benefactor Johnny Allison, the GEO Surfaces synthetic field places his name at the tunnel and on the playing surface.
• Red Wolves Den
  Outdoor premium terraces and loge boxes sit in the north end beside the team entrance, pairing field-level energy with inclusive hospitality.
• “The Vault”
  The nickname plays on both the bank-branded stadium and A-State's effort to protect its home field. It is now built into promotions such as Paint the Vault Red.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening game (1974)
  The new $2.5 million Indian Stadium debuted on September 28 with a 21–7 loss to Louisiana Tech.
• First victory (1974)
  One week later, A-State defeated Eastern Michigan 14–7. The formal dedication followed on November 2 with a win over Northeast Louisiana.
• Perfect home season (1986)
  Arkansas State went 8–0 at home, the best single-season stadium record listed by the university.
• East-side expansion (1991)
  Added upper-deck seating substantially increased the scale of the original bowl and established today's asymmetrical layout.
• Centennial Expansion (2015)
  A $26 million west-side project rebuilt the press and premium experience with 20 suites, 42 loge boxes and an approximately 8,000-square-foot club.
• North-end completion (2019)
  A $29 million project enclosed the stadium with the football operations center, team tunnel and Red Wolves Den seating.
• Record crowd and title (2012)
  A stadium-record 31,243 watched A-State rout Middle Tennessee 45–0 and claim a second consecutive Sun Belt championship.

West sections use letters B through H with upper doubles such as AA and BB; the east side uses P through V and corresponding double-letter upper sections. The north end contains premium loge inventory rather than a conventional full grandstand.

• West chairbacks
  Sections D, E, F, CC and DD occupy the best midfield inventory beneath Johnny Allison Tower. Section E is the central gray-chairback block; adjacent areas use red chairbacks.
• West bench seating
  Lower B, C, G and H and upper AA, BB, EE and FF offer conventional sideline views at a lower price than the central chairbacks.
• East lower bowl
  Sections Q and R use bench seating, while Section S includes benchbacks. This side faces the tower and can receive direct afternoon sun.
• Student sections
  Students enter Gate E2 and begin in U and V, with overflow in VV and WW. Expect standing and the greatest concentration of Wolves Up participation.
• Woodard McAlister Club
  The west-tower product combines outdoor seats with a private indoor room and all-inclusive food and beverages. Club and suite availability is limited and separately credentialed.
• North End Zone loges
  Outdoor boxes near the tunnel include food and beverages and may provide access near the players' entrance. They trade a sideline angle for a distinctive close-up experience.
• Gate matching
  W1 serves B, C, AA and BB; W2 serves the tower and D–F/CC–DD; W3 serves G, H, EE, FF and the north end; E1 serves most east sections; E2 is the student entrance.

Centennial Bank Stadium is cashless at concession points, so bring a card or mobile wallet even if carrying cash for paid parking. Permanent stands operate on both main concourses, and premium tickets include a different hospitality program.

• West concourse
  The rebuilt west side provides the broadest modern concession and restroom infrastructure beneath Johnny Allison Tower. It is the natural choice for west-section ticket holders.
• Standard stadium fare
  Expect hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and bottled water as the dependable core. Individual brands and specialty items rotate by season.
• Water accommodations
  For extreme-heat games, A-State may permit a sealed water bottle and place refill stations on both concourses. This is announced game by game and does not override the normal outside-drink prohibition unless expressly stated.
• Team Shop
  The official shop sits on the west concourse near the International Tours ticket booth and opens three hours before kickoff, earlier than the public stadium gates.

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• One small non-clear clutch, with or without a handle or strap, may not exceed 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
• Medically necessary items receive an exception after proper inspection.
• Larger bags, outside food or drink, bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers and ice chests are prohibited.
• Umbrellas, professional camera equipment, video camcorders, artificial noisemakers, laser pointers and weapons are prohibited.
• Chairbacks may not be larger than a single seat. Choose a compact model and do not block neighboring space.
• Mobile or printed tickets are accepted at the suggested gate, but screenshots of mobile tickets are not valid. Load the live ticket into the phone wallet before reaching security.
• Gates generally open two hours before kickoff. First aid and lost-and-found points are near E2 and W2, and the stadium does not allow reentry.