Department of Music
Bunny Just Piano Festival Recital: Greg Partain, concert pianist
Sunday, January 26, 2025
3:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN
Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.
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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.
Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.
Online ordering begins
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Performance Series Event: Elton John Tribute featuring Garrett Steinberg
Saturday, February 1, 2025
7:30 PM
Hooligans
Madison East Center
1400 East Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
507-625-9904 (Hooligans)
$25.00 in advance (online advance sales end on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 AM.)
$30.00 purchase at the door
Advance tickets (cash only) may be purchased at Hooligans.
MUSIC STARTS AT 7:30 PM.
Reserved seating is not an option for this concert.
NOTE: Your tickets will be held at the entrance to Hooligans if you purchase your online tickets after Friday, January 24.
Online ordering begins
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Performance Series Event: Andrea Lyn
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
7:30 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN
Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.
Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.
Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.
Online ordering begins
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Performance Series Event: Debbie Anthony & Friends
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:30 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN
Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.
Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.
Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.
Online ordering begins
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Performance Series Event: Tab Benoit - I Hear Thunder Tour
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00 PM
The Venue
1850 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
Info: 507-389-5549
$40.00 in advance (online advance sales end on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00 AM.
$45.00 purchase at the door
Advance tickets (cash only) may be purchased at The Crooked Pint, 1850 Madison Ave., Mankato..
SUPPORT ACT TBA. MUSIC STARTS AT 7:00 PM.
Reserved seating is not an option for this concert.
NOTE: Your tickets will be held at the entrance to Hooligans if you purchase online afterThursday, February 13.
Performance Series Event: A Musical Evening with Mary Jane Alm & Friends
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
7:30 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN
Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.
Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.
Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.
Online ordering begins
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Intramural Sports
2024 Fall - Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em
Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em will be done online through ESPN.com. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate.
Participants will make their picks of winners on each bowl match-up. The Champion will receive an Intramural Champion t-shirt.
There is no cost to play Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate. Information on how to join the MSU Campus Recreation Group will come in the form of a confirmation email.
2024 Fall - Intramural NFL Weekly Football Pick'em
Intramural NFL Pick'em will be done online through ESPN.com. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate.
Participants will make their picks of winners of each weeks NFL football match-ups. Each week the person with the highest number of correct answers will receive an Intramural Sports Champion T-shirt! Participants weekly scores will be added together to determine the full season pick'em winner who will win a special grand prize.
There is no cost to play Intramural NFL Weekly Football Pick'em. Information on how to join our ESPN MSU Intramurals Group will come in the form of a confirmation email upon registration completion.
You can join in and play NFL Weekly Football Pick’em at any point in the season.
2025 Spring - 8-ball Pool Singles
Participants must be currently enrolled students, faculty or staff. Tournament format will be determined by number of entries in each league. Matches will take place at the billiards tables in the Maverick Bullpen. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no fee from Campus Recreation to play Intramural Singles 8-Ball; however players will be responsible for table fees charged by the Maverick Bullpen. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.
2025 Spring - Indoor Dome Soccer (7 v 7)
Games will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings between 7:30pm-11:30pm in the Maverick All-Sports Dome. All teams will NEED to be available both nights in order to schedule a complete season. Players must be currently enrolled MSU students. *Teams can only have 2 "MSU Men's Soccer club" members per team.
The cost is $60/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for registered teams on Thursday, January 30 in HC 1700A&B from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting and begin Monday, February 3.
2025 Spring - Intramural 5-on-5 Basketball
Men's or Women's Leagues. Games will take place in Otto Recreation Center on Monday-Thursday nights between 6pm-11pm. Players must be currently enrolled MSU students.
The cost is $60/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for registered teams on Thursday, January 23rd in Highland Center 1700 from 4:00-4:30pm . Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting.
2025 Spring - Intramural Dart Cricket Singles
Matches will take place at the dart boards in the Maverick Bullpen at a time agreed upon between the competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no fee from Campus Recreation to play Intramural Dart Cricket Singles, however players will be responsible for board fees charged by the Maverick Bullpen. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.
2025 Spring - Intramural Ice Hockey
Games will take place weekday evenings at All Seasons Arena, usually Mon/Tue nights after 9pm. Teams can consist of any mix of men/women. Players must be currently enrolled MSU students. *Teams can only have 2 "MSU Men's Club Hockey" members per team.
The cost is $60/per team plus $660 for Ice Time fees.
The ice time fees include 5 regular season games and the 1st playoff game. Teams advancing in playoffs will need to pay the $110 ice time fee in advance of their next playoff game.
A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for registered teams on Thursday, January 23 in Highland Center 1700 from 4:30pm-5:00pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting.
2025 Spring - Intramural Racquetball - Singles
Matches will take place at the Campus Rec racquetball courts at a time agreed upon between the two competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Racquetball Singles. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.
2025 Spring - Intramural Table Tennis Singles
Matches will take place at the Campus Rec table tennis tables in Pennington Hall at a time agreed upon between the two competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Table Tennis Singles. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.
2025 Spring - Intramural Team Bowling
Games will take place on Monday evenings in the Maverick Bullpen bowling alley in the basement of the Centennial Student Union. Teams consist of 4 bowlers; any mix of men/women. Players must be currently enrolled MSU students.
The cost is $30/per team + lane fees ($5/person/night) on the nights you bowl. Game play starts Monday, February 3.
2025 Spring - Intramural Volleyball League (6v6)
Games will take place in Otto Recreation Center on Monday thru Thursday nights generally from 6pm-11pm.
The cost is $60/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for registered teams on Thursday, March 20th in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting with game play beginning Monday, March 24th.
MSU Athletics
2024 Kwik Trip Men's Hockey 5-Game Package
Friday, October 11, 2024
7:07 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024
7:07 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:07 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6:07 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
6:07 p.m.
Purchase your Kwik Trip Maverick Men's Hockey 5-Game Package today! Each package includes one ticket to:
Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 - Merrimack- 7:07 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 - Northern Michigan - 7:07 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 - Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 - Michigan Tech - 6:07 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Lake Superior State, 6:07 p.m.
Also included is $10 MCHSEC Dollars for food and beverage per game as well as special offers from Kwik Trip!
Online ordering is closed.
Please contact Scott Nelsen for information on ordering.
2024-25 Birthday Graphics at Maverick Athletic Events
Have a special birthday or anniversary you are celebrating? You can have your greeting shared on the video board at our men's & women's hockey, men's & women's basketball, volleyball or wrestling games!
All submissions are due by noon on Wednesday for men's & women's basketball, volleyball and wrestling and by noon on Thursday prior to the game for men's & women's hockey. If you'd like include a photo, please email that photo to scott.nelsen@mnsu.edu
2024-25 Junior Maverick Club powered by Buffalo Wild Wings
MSU Junior Mavericks Club presented by Buffalo Wild Wings
If you are 13 years old or younger and enjoy Maverick athletic events, join the Junior Maverick Club. For only $30! Your membership will give your Junior Maverick FREE admission to Maverick sporting events (excluding men's hockey) for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
Junior Maverick Club Benefits
- Minnesota State Pennant
- Birthday Card from Stomper
- Official Junior Mavericks Club Credential
- Free Kid's Meal from Buffalo Wild Wings
- Free admission to Minnesota State athletic events (excluding men's hockey and post season events) with your credential.
- can purchase a parent pass for $100 (one parent) or $150 (two parents). All parent passes must be presented at the ticket window for your complimentary ticket. Your parent pass will grant you admission to all home Minnesota State Athletic events with the exception of men’s hockey. Your Junior Maverick must be with you in order to claim your Parent Pass ticket.
2024-25 Senior Maverick Club
Minnesota State Athletics is excited to launch its first-ever Senior Maverick Club! For $60 for one senior, or $100 for two, seniors in the Greater Mankato Area will receive the following:
Free admission to all regular season Maverick athletic events (excluding men's hockey)
Free popcorn at all events inside Blakeslee Stadium and the Taylor Center.
Maverick Ally Shirt
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MSU Athletics Limited
Season Ticket Special - Dec. 30
Monday, December 30, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our season ticket holders families, and guests to attend our exhibition game against Manitoba (Dec. 30 at 3 p.m.).
All tickets are general admission and youth 12 and under are FREE (only viva this link). Anyone 13 and over will be admitted for $5.
Following the game we'll have a Skate with the Mavericks
Youth Hockey Special - Dec. 30
Monday, December 30, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes are youth hockey players to attend our exhibition game against Manitoba (Dec. 30 at 3 p.m.).
All tickets are general admission and youth 12 and under are FREE. Anyone 13 and over will be admitted for $5.
Following the game we'll have a Skate with the Mavericks
Loyola Sixth Grade Girls Basketball
Friday, January 10, 2025
5:30 p.m. (WBB) / 7:30 p.m. (MBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State women's basketball welcomes the Mankato Loyola Sixth Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Friday, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m., as we take on Bemidji State.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Mankato Third Grade Girls Basketball
Saturday, January 11, 2025
3:30 p.m. (WBB) / 5:30 p.m. (MBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State women's basketball welcomes the Mankato Third Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3:30 p.m., as we take on Minnesota Crookston.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Jan. 17
Friday, January 17, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Jan. 17 game against Michigan Tech.
Loyola 6th Grade Boys Basketball
Friday, January 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. (MBB) / 7:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State men's basketball welcomes the Loyola Sixth Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Friday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m., as we take on Minnesota State Moorhead.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Mankato 5th Grade Girls Basketball
Friday, January 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. (MBB) / 7:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State women's basketball welcomes the Mankato Fifth Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m., as we take on Minnesota State Moorhead.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Black Friday Ticket Special - Maverick Women's Hockey Special - Jan. 18 vs. Minnesota
Saturday, January 18, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Take advantage of our Black Friday specials and purchase discounted tickets for our women's hockey game against Minnesota, Jan. 18 - we'll have our annual Skate with the Mavericks following the game!
Online ordering is closed.
Please contact Contact Us for information on ordering.
Centennial Youth Hockey - Men's Hockey Jan. 18
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes Centennial Youth Hockey to Saturday, Jan. 18 game against Michigan Tech.
Redwood Hockey Association - Men's Hockey Jan. 18
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes Redwood Youth Hockey to our game Saturday, Jan. 18 game against Michigan Tech.
Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Jan. 31
Friday, January 31, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Jan. 31 game against St. Thomas.
Online ordering is closed.
Please contact Contact Us for information on ordering.
Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special - St. Thomas, Jan. 31. 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle St. Thomas, Jan. 31, 2025.
Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Basketball Special - Feb. 1
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1 p.m. (MBB) / 3:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 1 as they take on Winona State in NSIC action.
The Maverick men play at 1 p.m. and are followed by the women at 3 p.m.
Mankato 4th Grade Girls Basketball
Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:30 p.m. (MBB) / 7:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State women's basketball welcomes the Mankato Fourth Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., as we take on Wayne State.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
DONE Black Friday Maverick Hockey Special - Friday, Feb. 7 vs. Augustana
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Take advantage of our Black Friday specials and purchase discounted tickets for our Augustana game on Friday, Feb.. 7.
Online registration is closed.
Please contact Contact Us for information on registration.
Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Feb. 7
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Feb. 7 game against Augustana.
Albert Lea Youth Hockey - Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Augustana
Saturday, February 8, 2025
6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey and Maverick Athletics welcomes Albert Lea Youth Hockey and their families to our game against Augustana game on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Women's Hockey Feb. 8
Saturday, February 8, 2025
2:02 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Women's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Saturday, Feb. 8 game against St. Cloud State. the game will be our annual diaper drive to benefit CADA.
Loyola 4th Grade Boys Basketball
Friday, February 14, 2025
5:30 p.m. (MBB) / 7:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State men's basketball welcomes the Loyola Fourth Grade boys basketball team to our game on Friday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m., as we take on Minot State.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Loyola 4th Grade Girls Basketball
Saturday, February 15, 2025
3:30 p.m. (MBB) / 5:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State women's basketball welcomes the Loyola Fourth Grade Girls basketball team to our game on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m., as we take on U-Mary.
We look forward to watching you play at halftime!
Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Feb. 28
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Feb. 28 game against Bemidji State.
Mankato Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special -Bemidji State, Feb. 28 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Bemidji State, Feb. 28, 2025.