The 19th edition of this battle of the birds is looking to be one of the most interesting yet. Union Omaha rides a five-match win streak in all competitions, in which they’ve scored at least two goals in each match. Meanwhile, Forward Madison bounced back from an upset in the U.S. Open Cupto defeat FC Naples and stay undefeated (at 2-0-0) to begin this USL League One campaign. The Owls will have a little extra wind in their sails as well: hometown hero Diego Gutiérrez was announced as having signed a permanent deal this week after putting on a set of impressive performances in the span of his prior 25-day contract.
ABOUT FORWARD MADISON FC
This is not your grandfather’s set of ‘Mingos. Only two Forward Madison players have returned from the 2025 squad, and one of them (Eddie Munjoma) had only four appearances for the club before an injury derailed his season. Beyond him and Derek Gebhard, it’s a total overhaul. That makes it all the more promising that they notched a pair of one-goal wins to begin their regular season, at a time when you’d expect them to still be finding their feet with each other. It made for a Coach of the Month type of start for Matt Glaeser… though as mentioned before, they also bowed out of the Open Cup to USL League Two’s Flint City Bucks.
BAG POLICY
Morrison Stadium will enforce a Clear Bag Policy to expedite your stadium entry experience and reduce security screening interactions.
- One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or the 12″ by 12″ clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch approximately 6″ x 8″ in size.
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and/or diaper bags after proper inspection and screening.
- Guests can carry in blankets and jackets as long as they are readily available for screening at entry.
CENTRIS FAMILY FUN ZONE
The Centris Family Fun Zone will be located on the south side of the stadium, behind the video board. Wristbands will be required for access, available for purchase for $6 at the merch stand, though you can also present a Centris membership card to get in free.
LIL OWLS CLUB
Do you have a Owls fan aged 12 or under? When you sign them up for our FREE Lil Owls Club, they’ll receive a FREE ticket, FREE access to the Centris Family Fun Zone on Saturdays and can watch warm-ups from the side line during pre-match. For more information on how your little one can join the Lil Owls Club, brought to you by Ralston Vet and Precision Physical Therapy, go to the box office or visit here.
Check-in for this match will be outside of the south gate. Plan to arrive an hour before kickoff to ensure that your Lil Owl is on time to watch warm-ups, then have them meet at the top of Section 101 to be led down to the field.
PARKING
Parking for Union Omaha matches is available in both Creighton University and city lots surrounding Morrison Stadium. Parking prices will vary based on the spaces/lots. See this parking map to get an idea of what is available around the stadium. In the blue lots marked on that map, there is free ADA parking with valid placard on a first-come first-served basis.
POINTS OF ENTRY
There are two available points of entry for fans: the main gate on the west side of the stadium, and the southwest gate.
TAILGATING
Tailgating is permitted in surrounding lots. However, tailgating festivities cannot extend into additional parking spaces. Please use plastic cups for beverages, as glass is not allowed.
All cooking equipment must be situated away from crowds, buildings, and combustible material. A minimum clearance distance of three feet from cooking equipment is required. No grills are to be left unattended at any time. Any equipment (chairs, tents, grills, etc.) left overnight will be removed. Please dispose of all trash and recyclables properly.
TEAM STORE
The Union Omaha Team Store will open an hour before kickoff on matchday, and closes at the end of the match. Stop by the store, located just inside the main gate, to get all your Owls swag. The Team Store is card-only, no cash, and gift cards are available for purchase online.
TICKETING
Union Omaha ticketing is now 100% a digital experience. You can access and manage your tickets through your Account Manager on your smartphone or via the Union Omaha Mobile App. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
For fans who wish to purchase walk-up tickets at the box office on matchday, as well as those who are having trouble accessing their tickets through their Account Manager or Union Omaha Mobile App, we can simply send a text message to your phone containing your ticket.
The box office, located north of the main gate, will open two hours prior to kickoff on matchdays and is the only place where fans can get printed tickets.
Club Seating
Club access tickets include club tickets, suite tickets, and field-level tickets. All points of entry will be staffed and will require a club access ticket. There are three access points to the club level: stairs behind Sections 101 & 109, and the elevator at the main gate behind Section 105.
BALL POLICY
Due to safety concerns and league protocols, we no longer allow anyone to play with balls or run around on the pitch before, during, or after the match.
FIELD POLICY
As a reminder, field access before, during, or after the match is limited to those with official club-issued credentials.
PYROTECHNICS PROHIBITED
Flares and other outside pyrotechnics are not allowed at Morrison Stadium for the safety of players and fans. Thank you for your cooperation.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: Morrison Stadium; 1804 California St, Omaha, NE 68102
Opponent: Forward Madison FC
Kick Off Time: 4:00 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN+
Hashtags: #VivaBúhos #OneMeansAll #OMAvMAD
