The Melissa Cardinals will face the Parkview Patriots in the first varsity football home game of the season this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., with kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Night recognitions for football, cross country, athletic training, and cheerleading will take place prior to the game, beginning at 6:55 p.m.
Tickets to the game must be purchased online at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC), supporting the fight against pediatric cancer.
As a reminder, MISD enforces a clear bag policy; be sure to review the Melissa ISD Clear Bag policy and Spectator Guidelines prior to attending.
The community is invited to partake in pregame tailgating no earlier than 5:30 p.m. in the official tailgating area. To view the tailgating map, visit www.melissaisd.org/tailgating.
The MHS CTE students work to produce a livestream video for each home game. Due to broadcast restrictions for this specific game, the video livestream will not be available until the contest concludes. However, Cardinal fans can listen to the live radio broadcast on the Melissa Cardinals Network, featuring play-by-play commentary by Trey Graham, starting at 7:00 p.m. with the pre-game show. Fans can download the MIXLR app and search for MCNRadio, or visit www.melissaisd.org/livestream to tune in.