CHADRON, Neb. – Beginning with the first home football game of the 2025 season, Chadron State College Athletics will be making changes to the game atmosphere by introducing sales of alcoholic beverages in specific areas of Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium as part of a pilot program approved by the Nebraska State College System.  

During this pilot program, alcohol sales will be limited to one area, the new "CSC Beer Garden," with the goal of enhancing the overall fan experience by offering a specified area where fans can drink responsibly while still providing a safe and family-friendly environment for Eagle fans. 

At this time, alcoholic beverage sales will only be available during this season's four home football games on September 13, September 27, October 11 and November 8. Alcohol sales will start one hour before kickoff, when gates open. They will conclude upon completion of the third quarter.  Alcohol sales will be cash only.

The arrival of the beer garden creates another area inside Elliott Field for Eagle fans to congregate before or during the game. Continuing from 2024, Chadron State College will be providing the family zone in the south endzone in the grass areas. Families will have the opportunity to interact with CSC student-athletes through backyard games and other activities.  

The CSC Beer Garden will have two entrances on the home side of Elliott Field, with beverages being sold out of the former concession area in the southeast corner of the stadium. Alcoholic beverages will also be available in CSC's hospitality suites located inside the Con Marshall Press Box. 

When Chadron fans enter the stadium through the beer garden entrance, they will be provided a wristband by Bean Broker, which is partnering with Chadron State. Fans will either be given a green wristband, meaning that fan can purchase and consume alcohol, or a red wristband, meaning that fan cannot purchase or consume alcohol in that area. 

To purchase and consume alcohol, fans will need to provide a valid government-issued ID and must be 21 years of age or older. There will be a two-drink limit per purchase that will be enforced by the third-party vendor. Chadron State College will partner with the Chadron Police Department to provide off-duty officers throughout the beer garden to ensure compliance and safety.

Following the conclusion of each home game, Chadron State College will meet with local authorities and constituents to evaluate the area. Upon the completion at the end of the year, CSC Athletics will provide an evaluation of the pilot program. Any abuse of the "CSC Beer Garden" will cause the pilot program to be closed. If the pilot program is successful in providing an improved game day experience, CSC would explore the opportunity to provide alcohol at other venues on Chadron State College's campus, with the approval of the Nebraska State College System.  

With revenue generated from this pilot program, Chadron State College Athletics is partnering with Student Affairs to provide alcohol education and counseling programs to all students on CSC's campus.