Liberty vs. Gardner-Webb Football Game Moved to Noon Kickoff
9/11/2026 10:10:00 AM | Football
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Saturday, Liberty's home opening football game against Gardner-Webb has been moved to a Noon kickoff.
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The contest was originally scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. from Williams Stadium on Saturday, September 12.
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The game will still have television coverage on ESPN+ and radio coverage on the Liberty Flames Sports Network. The pregame radio show will now go on the air at 10:30 a.m.
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All tickets for Saturday, including parking, game tickets and Flames Fan Fest pregame tailgate, presented by Centra, are still valid for the new game time. Digital tickets will update automatically, and printed tickets will be valid.
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Below is the updated Liberty Football Game Day timeline:
8:00 a.m. – Parking lots and Flames Ticket offices open
8:00 a.m. – Tailgate Town, presented by Tinney Chevrolet GMC, opens
8:30 a.m. – Roads close around Williams Stadium and game day shuttles start
9:30 a.m. – Flames Fan Fest opens (inside Liberty Indoor Practice Facility)
9:59 a.m. – Football Team walk (inside Liberty Indoor Practice Facility)
10:30 a.m. – Williams Stadium concourse gates open
11:15 a.m. – Spirit of the Mountain marching band warmup at Flames Fan Fest
11:30 a.m. – Flames Fan Fest closes
11:54 a.m. – National anthem preformed by the Spirit of the Mountain marching band
12:00 p.m. – Liberty Football takes the field at Williams Stadium
12:03 p.m. – Kickoff
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2026 Football Season Ticket Information
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2026 season! Buying season tickets remains the best cost-saving option to watch Flames Football at Williams Stadium in 2026.
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Starting at just $90, fans can save up to 56 percent by purchasing season tickets. Purchase tickets by going to www.LUFootball.com or calling/texting the Flames Ticket Office at (434) 592-5015.
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Limited premium seating inventory remains available for club seats as well as cabanas. If you are interested, please contact the Flames Club at (434) 582-2582.
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The contest was originally scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. from Williams Stadium on Saturday, September 12.
    Â
The game will still have television coverage on ESPN+ and radio coverage on the Liberty Flames Sports Network. The pregame radio show will now go on the air at 10:30 a.m.
    Â
All tickets for Saturday, including parking, game tickets and Flames Fan Fest pregame tailgate, presented by Centra, are still valid for the new game time. Digital tickets will update automatically, and printed tickets will be valid.
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Below is the updated Liberty Football Game Day timeline:
8:00 a.m. – Parking lots and Flames Ticket offices open
8:00 a.m. – Tailgate Town, presented by Tinney Chevrolet GMC, opens
8:30 a.m. – Roads close around Williams Stadium and game day shuttles start
9:30 a.m. – Flames Fan Fest opens (inside Liberty Indoor Practice Facility)
9:59 a.m. – Football Team walk (inside Liberty Indoor Practice Facility)
10:30 a.m. – Williams Stadium concourse gates open
11:15 a.m. – Spirit of the Mountain marching band warmup at Flames Fan Fest
11:30 a.m. – Flames Fan Fest closes
11:54 a.m. – National anthem preformed by the Spirit of the Mountain marching band
12:00 p.m. – Liberty Football takes the field at Williams Stadium
12:03 p.m. – Kickoff
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2026 Football Season Ticket Information
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2026 season! Buying season tickets remains the best cost-saving option to watch Flames Football at Williams Stadium in 2026.
    Â
Starting at just $90, fans can save up to 56 percent by purchasing season tickets. Purchase tickets by going to www.LUFootball.com or calling/texting the Flames Ticket Office at (434) 592-5015.
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Limited premium seating inventory remains available for club seats as well as cabanas. If you are interested, please contact the Flames Club at (434) 582-2582.
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