Amongst the notable accomplishments for Mississippi State athletics in 2018 was a trip to the College World Series, an SEC Championship for Women’s basketball, and the first Men’s basketball March Madness bid in over a decade. Add to that Soccer’s first-ever NCAA tournament bid, post-season appearances for both golf teams, Men’s tennis and softball, and 2018 exceeded expectations.  The exception to that was football’s 8-5 record for the first year under head coach Joe Moorhead. For 2019, despite losses on the defensive side of the ball, expectations remain high in Moorhead’s second year for the emergence of an offensive powerhouse in Starkville under the guidance of the former Penn State offensive coordinator. With the arrival of grad QB transfer Tommy Stevens from Penn State, a talented set of wide receivers, and one of the best running backs in the SEC, in Kylin Hill, Saturdays at Davis Wade Stadium this fall are likely to be packed with excitement.

In addition to the prospect on scoreboard fireworks on Saturdays, visits from Alabama, LSU and Kentucky are making Mississippi State tickets amongst the hottest in the conference. Add a home Egg Bowl to those marquee games, and 2019 may be turn out to be the best value for Mississippi State Football tickets in recent memory.  For 2019, Mississippi State is making it easier than ever to get tickets directly from the team, with options available from single-games to mini-plans and season tickets. The variety of direct-to-fan tickets is new this year, and in-line with the broader trend in college football toward greater availability of face value tickets, outside of just season-ticket packages.

For fans looking for season ticket options, the cheapest price point is $225. For seats in the lower level, the cheapest price point is $380, plus a $55 donation. That locks in all seven home games in Starkville at a savings of around 15% compared to the secondary market, where the cheapest ticket in those sections are going close to $500, according to TicketIQ.

For fans looking for good value without as much of a commitment, the newly-offered Premier package may be the best choice, with tickets for Kansas State, LSU and Ole Miss going for $125 for seats in the 300-level. That’s also about 15%-20% below prices on the secondary ticket market.  The September Package is also favorably priced compared to the secondary ticket market with $25 tickets for each of the opening-month games against Southern Miss, Kansas State and Kentucky.

For fans only interested in single games, tickets go on sale July 29th for Bulldog Club members and August 1st for the general public. Like many colleges, Mississippi State uses variable pricing tiers based on the opponent. The lowest face value tickets for single-game purchase range from $30 for Abilene Christian to $75 for LSU, Alabama and Ole Miss. Tickets for Southern Miss and Kentucky start at $55, with Kansas State tickets from $35. One unique feature to Mississippi State’s pricing model is that prices are also updated dynamically to ensure tickets directly from the team are priced competitively, and usually cheaper than, the secondary market. While that’s not likely to impact how you get tickets to the marquee games like Alabama or LSU, it reinforces how important it is to check the team’s site before making any purchase to make sure you’re getting the best price in the market.

For fans looking to get the first access to the best single game seat locations on July 29th before the general public, Bulldog Club memberships start at only $100, and are tax deductible if you choose not to apply priority points for your donation. For fans looking for tickets in the 100- or 200-level, or any of the club sections, shopping directly from the team is also the best option, as the secondary-market doesn’t have any tickets available for sale in those sections. Season tickets for those sections start at $1,100 and go as high as $2,980 for tickets in the North Loge section. The North Loge was built in 2015 and is an 8,500 square-foot space, featuring exclusive access to food and beverage stations, comfortable restroom facilities, and multiple high-definition televisions. In each semi-private stadium seating area, loge seat holders enjoy rolling chairs, a place to set food and beverages while enjoying the game, and a small, flat-panel television.