YSU game watch party at Covelli

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Covelli Centre will be open Jan. 7 for a free “watch party” as the Youngstown State University football team plays for the national championship. Doors open at 10 a.m. and kickoff is at noon.

Tickets are free and can be picked up at the Covelli box office beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Tickets also will be available at the door the day of the game. Parking will be free.

The event will include big screens inside the arena, plus indoor tailgate games and DJ Brandon. The arena bars and concession stands will be open. There will be no tailgating parties in the parking lot, and outside food, beverages and coolers are prohibited.

The YSU Penguins will play James Madison University in Frisco, Texas, in the title game.