New York football championships: How to buy tickets, COVID protocols, schedule, livestream
College basketball returned to the Carrier Dome last month. It's high school football's turn this month.
High school football championship weekend is back at the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Five state champions will be crowned at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association finals on Friday ant Saturday.
Here's what to know if you're heading to the Dome or want to watch a broadcast online:
Who is playing in the New York state high school football championships?
Here is the schedule for the New York state finals:
Friday
Class D: Moriah (Section 7) vs. Tioga (Section 4), noon
Class A: Somers (Section 1) vs. Christian Brothers Academy (Section 3), 3 p.m.
Class C: Schuylerville (Section 2) vs. Chenango Forks (Section 4), 6 p.m.
Saturday
Class B: Pleasantville (Section 1) vs. Maine-Endwell (Section 4), noon
Class AA: Carmel (Section 1) vs. Bennett (Section 6), 3 p.m.
Title hunt: Maine-Endwell, Chenango Forks, Tioga brace for state football championship games
Class A: Somers to face a 'different' challenge in state championship game
Class B: Pleasantville to meet its best opponent 'by far' in five-time state champ
Class AA: Dominant Carmel to encounter fast, physical foe in its first state title game
How can I buy tickets to the NYSPHSAA championships?
All tickets are digital and must be purchased through Ticketmaster on the Carrier Dome box office website. General admission tickets for each day are $10 each and children 5 and under are free. Friday tickets are good for all three games that day and Saturday's games include both the Class B and Class AA games.
There is a $1 processing fee per ticket. Patrons will scan their mobile tickets from their smartphones. Syracuse University has a complete guide on mobile ticketing, including how to access tickets and transfer them to another recipient.
No cash sales will be available at the gate or box office.
Are there ticket discounts for senior citizens or students?
No.
Where can I park for the NYSPHSAA championships?
Parking is $10 at the Stadium West lots, which are located between the Carrier Dome and Route 81.
Which gates should I enter at the Carrier Dome?
Gates A, B and C will be open for fan entry. Spectators will not be admitted to the building with food or beverages. Doors will open one hour before the first game of the day.
Gates A and C are handicapped accessible and wheelchair platforms are located at aisles 103 and 115.
Will concessions be open at the Carrier Dome?
Yes. Concession stands will be open during all games. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold.
Is there a COVID vaccine requirement to attend NYSPHSAA championships?
No. The Carrier Dome is the only indoor high school football venue in the state this year but vaccination is not required because it is an event with less than 5,000 attendees.
What are the COVID protocols for the NYSPHSAA championships at the Carrier Dome?
Masks are required for all fans regardless of vaccination status. Social-distanced seating is encouraged wherever possible, which shouldn't be too difficult. The Carrier Dome has a capacity of 49,057. It's the largest dome structure on a college campus in the country.
The NYSPHSAA championship protocol for student-athletes and coaching staffs can be found here.
Will the NYSPHSAA championships be on TV?
No. Spectrum owns exclusive rights to televise the state championships but has elected not to this year.
How can I watch the NYSPHSAA championships via livestream?
The games will be livestreamed by the NFHS Network on its main NYSPHSAA page here.
The NFHS Network requires a subscription to watch. Subscriptions cost $10.99/month or $69.99 for a year. You can watch from a computer browser or a smartphone, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku or Google TV.
To watch a specific game, click the class below.
Are there hotels reserved for fans and family?
Yes. If you're still looking for a place to crash, NYSPHSAA partnered with IHG Hotels of Upstate New York to block rooms at several hotels: Holiday Inn Express Syracuse North Airport, Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dewitt, Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds, Staybridge Suites Syracuse Liverpool, Candlewood Suites Syracuse Airport.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NYSPHSAA football championships: Buy tickets, COVID protocols, stream
