Congratulations to the Governor Football team on their victory Friday night and another trip to the 11AA State Football Championship game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion! The Pierre School District will dismiss at 12:30 PM this Friday, November 13th, to allow staff, students, and parents to attend the game if desired.
Riggs High School is holding a send-off for our football team at 8:30 AM in the theater lobby Friday morning. The public is welcome to attend.
The Governors will take on the Watertown Arrows at 7:30 PM Friday evening in the 11AA State Championship Game. Pierre is the Home Team and will be seated on the West Sideline (Sections J-R). Watertown is the Visiting Team and will be seated on the East Sideline (Sections A-I). Student sections are located at the south end of each team’s sideline. Pierre’s student section is Section P.
All seating for the State Football Championships is General Admission. Tickets may be purchased ONLINE through the USD Ticket Office or at the event.
- Adult Tickets (anyone who has graduated from high school): $15
- Student Tickets (anyone who is in 1st Grade through 12th Grade): $10
- Pre-school & Kindergarten (anyone under 1st Grade): FREE
- These children are allowed to take up their own seat with free admission
- Online purchases are subject to an additional $3 service fee per ticket
- Tickets may also be purchased by phone through the USD Ticket Office at 605-677-5959
- For any questions regarding ticket sales, please contact the USD Ticket Office via email at tickets@usd.edu.
- DakotaDome Football Seating PDF
USD is charging a $5 parking fee (cash only) for vehicles parked in designated yellow lots. Parking revenue goes directly to the University of South Dakota. Attached is a map with additional parking information. Fans should also note:
- Yellow Lots: $5 per vehicle (cash only)
- Green Lots: Free General Parking
- High school students may park for free by showing a school-issued student ID (or simply identifying themselves as a high school student if their school does not issue Ids)
- ADA parking is available with a valid handicap permit
- DakotaDome Parking Map & Information PDF
The DakotaDome has a Clear Bag Policy, and fans will not be allowed on the playing surface following the game. After the game, awards will be presented on the field, but spectators must remain in the seating areas.
Additional championship information, parking maps, and ticket information can be found on the SDHSAA State Football Championships webpage.






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