NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State athletics department is inviting fans to attend the Spartans' final football scrimmage of the spring on Saturday, April 26 and enjoy a festive day free of charge.

NSU's final scrimmage will run from 10 a.m. to noon on April 26 at William "Dick" Price Stadium. Admission is free. Fans will be allowed to tailgate in the Community Hospital lot on campus, also free of charge. Fans are also invited to meet and greet the players and enjoy live music and games on the field after the scrimmage. The Spartan Legion Marching Band will be in attendance, and fans can also register or renew memberships in the NSU Athletics Foundation.

The tailgating area must be cleaned up and cleared by 3:30 p.m.

After the football scrimmage, fans are also encouraged to attend the Spartan softball team's doubleheader against North Carolina Central at the NSU Softball Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and admission to the softball games is also free.