Battlehawks to open against conference rival for second consecutive season
St. Louis, Mo., April 5, 2024 – Professional football returns to the Gateway City on Saturday, April 6 as the St. Louis Battlehawks (0-1) will host the Arlington Renegades (0-1) to begin the home portion of their 2024 United Football League (UFL) schedule. The two teams met in the St. Louis home opener last year, with the Battlehawks winning 24-11 in front of a record crowd of 38,310 fans.
Below is the timeline to the opening kickoff and some highlighted features.
St. Louis Battlehawks Home Opener Pregame Schedule
3pm Official Tailgate Party begins in Baer Park
–There will be BBQ, beverages, music, face painting, and fun as vendors provide all of the tailgating essentials to get fans primed for the big game. Located just across Broadway from the Dome at America’s Center.
4:10pm Battlehawk Walk in Baer Park
–Welcome the St. Louis Battlehawks as the team bus arrives and the players make their way through the high-five tunnel from the crowd and into the Dome at America’s Center
4:30pm Media entrance opens
5:30pm Gates open to the public -St. Louis Area Food Banks will have volunteers with collection bins set up outside of Entries C&D for fans to drop off food donations PRIOR to entering Dome until the end of the 1st quarter.
6:30pm Official Tailgate Party ends in Baer Park
6:53pm Introduction of St. Louis Battlehawks and Arlington Renegades players
6:55pm Presentation of the colors: Washington University Gateway Battalion Army ROTC
6:56pm National Anthem: Randy Mayfield
6:59pm Game Ball Presentation: Dany Garcia, co-owner UFL
7:06pm Kickoff, St. Louis Battlehawks vs Arlington Renegades (ABC)
The St. Louis Battlehawks are proud to welcome back several corporate partners this season: Renewal By Andersen will once again display the “Glass Case of Emotion” for fans to enjoy each game; Anheuser-Busch, featuring the official beer of the Battlehawks, Bud Select; Jack In The Box, bringing back the “Battlehawks Win, You Win” promotion each game; Beam Suntory featuring -196 and Maker’s Mark; Hi-Pointe, the official post game team meal; Delicato Family Wines featuring Bota Box; Imo’s Pizza, Keurig Dr. Pepper; and Siteman Cancer Center, who will once again be the presenting sponsor of the Cancer Awareness Game May 4th.
The Battlehawks are also excited to welcome McDonald’s with season and game day specials at participating locations; Citi Financial with Community Corner located on the concourse each game; decentralized technology from Flux; Source 309 Battlehawk swag provider; and Stonebridge Financial, sponsor of the Official Battlehawks Kids Club.
Ballpark Village returns as an official Watch Party host for the 2024 season– along with nine area Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill locations.
The Dome at America’s Center
The Dome at America’s Center has a complete A to Z guide of what is allowed into the facility and other helpful information to make your gameday experience more enjoyable. A clear bag policy of 12” x 6” x 12” or less in size per person is among those guidelines.
The Dome at America’s Center operates cash-free at concessions and retail locations. Payment with debit or credit cards, Google Pay or Apple Pay are accepted. Please note that parking facilities and certain vendors may still require cash.
