The annual TC Patriot Game, a cherished tradition uniting the Traverse City Central Trojans and Traverse City West Titans, is scheduled for Friday, October 23 at Thirlby Field. The event honors Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and fallen area heroes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Patriot Game ceremonies begin at 6:35 p.m., and kickoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

This year, Student Senate members from both high schools selected Reining Liberty Ranch as the official beneficiary. All proceeds from commemorative apparel sales and game-day donations will directly support their mission.

Ticket Information & Gate Entry

• Advance Tickets: $7 (Available now at GoFan.co). TCAPS strongly recommends purchasing advance tickets to skip the lines.

• Gate Tickets: $8 for cash | $7 when paying with a card or digital wallet (Apple Pay and Google Pay).

• Free Admission: All Veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders receive complimentary entry.

• Gate Entry:

  For ease of entrance, we ask that Veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders enter through the Thirteenth Street rolling gate.

Commemorative Apparel Sales

Show your school spirit! Trojan fans wear red, and Titan fans wear blue.

• Pricing: T-shirts are $10 (Sizes XXL & XXXL: $13) and sweatshirts are $25 (Sizes XXL & XXXL: $30).

• Public Sales (October 12–23):

  • TC West High School: Main Entrance | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • TC Central High School: Main Entrance Atrium | 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Any remaining apparel will be sold at Thirlby Field on game day while supplies last.

Transportation & Parking

BATA will not operate a specialized shuttle for this year's event. Attendees requiring public transportation are encouraged to use BATA City Loop Route 1 to and from Thirlby Field.

For complete event details, visit www.tcaps.net/tcpatriotgame or contact the TC Central Athletic Office at 231.933.6575.

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