Football
OPELIKA BULLDOG FOOTBALL
WHERE TRADITION MEETS TURF
Opelika Bulldog Football is more than a game. It is a legacy built on grit, tradition, and excellence. With over a century of history, our program stands tall thanks to the strength of our student-athletes, dedicated coaches, and unwavering community support. You can find everything you need to follow the Dawgs, from schedules and ticket info to game day updates and team highlights.
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TEAM INFORMATION
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To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized Friday night football experience for all fans at Bulldog Stadium, Opelika City Schools has implemented the following guidelines:
- Gate Entry
- Gates open at 5:30 PM.
- Tickets
- All tickets, except for OHS student tickets, must be purchased by an adult (18 years or older).
- Tickets for visiting fans can be purchased online through GoFan or with cash at the visitor-side ticket booth.
- Everyone in kindergarten and above must purchase a ticket. Tickets are $10 each.
- OHS students may purchase tickets during the school day and must sit in the designated student section.
- Student Supervision & Entry
- A parent or guardian must accompany kindergarten through 8th-grade students to enter the stadium.
- Unaccompanied students will not be allowed entry.
- Students must remain seated in their designated ticketed area.
- Seating & Sides
- Visitors must purchase tickets for and remain seated on the visiting side of the stadium.
- Home fans should purchase tickets for and remain on the home side.
- No crossover will be allowed between the home and visitor sides during the game.
- Standing Room
- There are no standing room-only areas. All fans must be seated in their assigned section.
- Areas near the concession stands and restrooms should remain clear for smooth traffic flow.
- Passes Out
- There is a no-re-entry policy. If you leave the stadium for any reason, you must purchase a new ticket to re-enter.
- Clear Bag Policy
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To ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience for our students, families, and fans, all attendees will be required to pass through metal detectors and follow the clear bag policy at our athletic events.
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What to Bring:
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Clear bags up to 12” x 6” x 12”
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Small non-clear clutches no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
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Sealed water bottles
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Exceptions for diaper bags for guests with infants or toddlers and medical bags sized appropriately for necessary medical equipment
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- Prohibited Items & Conduct
- No outside food or drinks are permitted in the stadium.
- Weapons (including pocket knives)
- Non-clear bags that exceed 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"
- Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- Bulldog Stadium is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vape-free facility.
- Parking
Opelika High School will provide additional teacher monitoring during games to support student safety. Thank you for your support and cooperation in making Friday nights at Bulldog Stadium a great experience for all.
- Gate Entry
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Varsity Football Season Tickets Books Sales
- Mr. Michael Melnick will send letters to current ticket holders at the beginning of May 2025.
- $60 per booklet (6 tickets-- 1 ticket to each of the home games).
- Current Season Ticket Holders: Tuesday, August 5 - Friday, August 8.
- Swap Day: Monday, August 11.
- New Ticket Sales: Tuesday, August 12.
- Ticket sales will be located in the OPAC lobby at the high school from 4:00 to 5:30 each day.
- You may pre-pay for your tickets using Mr. Melnick’s form or through our Athletic Online Store.
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Home Tickets
- Gates will open at 5:30 PM.
- Home side tickets must be purchased at the home ticket booth for $10 in cash
- Home side tickets have assigned seat numbers, OR endzone bleachers are general admission
- Everyone entering Bulldog Stadium must purchase a ticket
- Tickets can be purchased at Bubba's Medicine Shop or Victory Designs Monday-Thursday of game week
- There is no crossover from the home side to the visitor side
- There are no passes out of Bulldog Stadium
- All ticket sales are final – No Refunds
- All students below high school age must buy a ticket and enter the gates with a parent/guardian
Visitors Tickets
- Gates will open at 5:30 PM.
- Visitors' side tickets must be purchased at the visitors' ticket booth for $10 cash or through GoFan
- All visitors' tickets are general admission with no assigned seating
- Everyone entering Bulldog Stadium must purchase a ticket
- All visitors must enter the stadium through the visitors' gate
- There is no crossover allowed from the visitors' side to the home side
- There are no passes out of Bulldog Stadium
- All ticket sales are final – No Refunds
Parking Information
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Summer Training Schedule 2026

Monday
3 PM to 4 PM
S.A.Q. Training— Speed, Agility, Quickness4:30 PM to 7 PM
Football
Grades 9–12Tuesday
7:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Football
Grades 9–1210 AM to 11:15 AM
High School Boys11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
High School GirlsWednesday
7:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Football
Grades 9–1210 AM to 11:15 AM
High School Boys11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
High School GirlsThursday
7:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Football
Grades 9–1210 AM to 11:15 AM
High School Boys11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
High School GirlsFriday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
“Fast Fridays”
Extra Speed SessionFor questions, please contact Coach McGee at kade.mcgee@opelikaschools.org
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Opelika Football Parent Meeting
Parents of upcoming ninth-grade and varsity football players at Opelika High School are invited to attend an upcoming parent meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF).
This meeting is an important opportunity for families to receive information about the upcoming season, expectations, and next steps for Opelika Football.
Parent Meeting Details:- Date: April 20, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Indoor Practice Facility (IPF)
We encourage all parents of rising ninth-grade and varsity players to make plans to attend.
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Varsity Football Head Coach Jonathan Chandler Offensive Coordinator/QBs Cody Hodgens Running Backs/Academic Coord. Ben Landers Offensive Line Jarred Fleming Offensive Line/Assistant Head Coach Tucker Brown Tight Ends Tommy Traylor Wide Receivers Tyler Price Wide Receivers/Special Teams Jamie Ferguson Special Teams/Long Snappers Drew Robinson Defensive Coordinator Adam Massey Defensive Tackles Eric Howell Inside Linebackers Jamel Smith Outside Linebackers Alex Dowdell Co-Defensive Coord./Safeties Malcolm Buggs Safeties Ty Still Corners Mike Murray Director of Video Ops Clay Dawson 9th Grade Football Head Coach William Cahill QBs Luke Ford WRs Gerald Gilbert Offensive Line Kris Epperson Offensive Line Londy Baldwin Running Backs Lane Ballard Defensive Line Adam Clayton Linebackers Josh Rowe Safeties Cole Watkins Corners Brett Powers -
The Opelika Bulldog QB Club is a dedicated organization committed to providing essential resources to our football program through various fundraising events and generous donations. By joining our club, you'll play a crucial role in helping our athletes thrive.
Membership Packages:
Annual QB Club Membership
- DAWG Level — $225 ($400 Family)
- 2025 Membership Dues
- Includes all QB Luncheons and Pre-Season Kick-Off Dinner
- Annual Gift
- Red Level — $135 ($250 Family)
- 2025 Membership Dues
- Includes Pre-Season Kick-Off Dinner
- Annual Gift
- Black Level — $100 ($175 Family)
- 2025 Membership Dues
- Annual Gift
QB Club Pre-Season Kick-Off Dinner
- Primary Sponsor — $1200
- Four (4) Seats to Dinner
- Recognition at Dinner & Social Media
- Two (2) Seats to QB Club Luncheons
- Secondary Sponsor — $300
- Two (2) Seats to Dinner
- Recognition at Dinner & Social Media
QB Club Lunch Sponsorships
- Primary Sponsor — $500
- Five (5) Seats to QB Club Luncheons
- Recognition at Luncheons & Social Media
- Sponsors Pre-Game Team Meal
*If Committed Before July 1, 2025 — Two (2) Seats to Pre-Season Kick-Off Dinner
- Secondary Sponsor — $250
- Two (2) Seats to QB Club Luncheons
- Recognition at Luncheons & Social Media
- DAWG Level — $225 ($400 Family)
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Join us February 19 and each Thursday during football season from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the 3:16 Center at First Baptist Church, Opelika, to hear from Coach Chandler and his staff.
Lunch costs $10, and donations are welcome.
