WICHITA, Kan. – Over the last three months, Wichita State Athletics staff conducted numerous listening sessions with different groups of Shocker fans. Shocker Nation asked for gameday enhancements and we listened.
 
The following summary represents a few of the numerous gameday improvements fans can expect in Charles Koch Arena for the 2022-23 season.
 
Concessions
 
As a small token of thanks and appreciation to Shocker Nation, concession stand pricing will remain flat – through reduced commissions to Shocker Athletics – and new high value items will be made available.
 
New family deals will be available at concession stands throughout the arena. Fans can pick any 2 for $20 or any 3 for $30 including:
• 4 hot dogs
• 4 small popcorns
• 4 16 oz. drinks
• 2 small popcorns & 2 candy bars

There is also a new halftime promotion where fans can go to the Shocker Lounge in the Aetna Multi-purpose Facility to take advantage of a deal with a Bud Light and a slice of pizza for just $10.
 
Branded concession stands will also be featured around the concourse including Shock Burger, Smokey Joe's BBQ, American Grill, WuShock's Pizza Cave, Fairmount Dogs and QDOBA.
 
Additional points of sale will also be added around the concourse to expand service and reduce wait times.
 
Fans will also be able to use mobile ordering this season in Charles Koch Arena. Download the Shocker In Seat app from the Google Play store or the Apple App store. You can order off of a limited menu for pick up outside of the Burger Shock Stand (Section 126) and The American Grill Stand (Section 118) and skip waiting in line. You will receive a confirmation text when your food is ready.

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K-College Initiative
Wichita State women's basketball has announced that all kids kindergarten through college will receive free admission to all home games for the 2022-23 season. Kids will receive a wristband at the gate, and use that wristband as a season ticket for the remainder of the season. Wristbands will be available at each entrance to Charles Koch Arena and the Shocker Ticket Office on non-gamedays.

The Shocker Way Mezzanine
Fans have an opportunity to experience a NEW premium gameday amenity for the 2022-23 season called the Shocker Way Mezzanine. It provides access to an exclusive social area overlooking the Charles Koch Arena concourse. Proceeds will support the new "Shocker Way" giving campaign. A full-service bar and crafted sandwiches by Mokas Café will be included with membership along with an exclusive lanyard and member credential. Members will have access for 90 minutes before each home game. Click here to purchase a membership.
 
Shuttles/Drop Off Policy
Fans have several options for shuttle transportation to basketball games. Route 202A from the Metropolitan Complex will deviate from its regular route to accommodate men's basketball game traffic.

• Route 202A will run every 20 minutes and will start 2 hours prior to the game time.
• Route 202A will add stops at the crosswalks for those headed to the arena.
• In addition to usual service, routes will run during Saturday and Sunday game days.
• Pick up for games will include Starbucks for those attending the Braeburn Square pregame activities.

Click here for a map of this route. Click here for more information on Wichita State transit services.

Fans can also download the MyStop App. The Wichita Transit MyStop app on your smart phone or computer lets you track buses so you'll always know when the next bus will arrive. Get the app in the Apple App Store, on Google Play or for desktop.

Those fans with accessibility or health issues, short term or long term, are able to be dropped off in front of Charles Koch Arena by the flag pole. All other drop offs, including ridesharing (Uber, Lyft, etc.), taxis and hotel shuttles, are on Alumni Drive just south of Charles Koch Arena. Click here for a map for the ride share location drop off.
 
Texting Service
The Shockers will engage with fans through a new texting service. The Game Day Assistance program enables fans to start a conversation with WSU Athletics staff. Fans can text 316-800-0015 for all game day needs. Fans with questions or feedback about basketball game day can contact WSU Athletics by emailing comments@goshockers.com.
 
New fan experience enhancements include:
 
• Emcees will be part of the gameday atmosphere talking with fans and helping with promotions on the court:
Jillian Carroll joins WSU as Emcee for the 2022-23 season. She spent three years on KSN and two years as Emcee for the Wichita Wind Surge. Jillian was a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader for six seasons and Sideline Reporter/Digital Host for the KC Chiefs for two seasons and for Sporting KC for one season. She played soccer at Northern Iowa and is now Head Coach of Sporting Wichita Elite '07 Girls. She enjoys all sports, getting out in the community, supporting local and is always up for a workout or to catch a game! Follow Jillian on Instagram: @msjillianann; Twitter: @JillianThomas22; and Facebook: @JillianCarrollTV and stop and say hello if you see her at the Roundhouse! 



Fayola Oyatayo is a media personality who through many local collaborations has been titled "Mr. Wichita!" He is partnered with some of the most recognizable nationwide and local brands today and has interviewed some of the top celebrities, musicians, athletes, politicians, pastors, and more. He is a talk show host and founder of the #1 social media talk show in Kansas and travels across the country to interview celebrities and host/emcee private events. He has also landed some major brand deals along the way, such as Disney, Orangetheory, Kendra Scott, Chicken N Pickle, Old Navy and more! Fayola is also the CEO of "Fay Solutions" (a public relations, marketing, and production company that has allowed him to oversee public relations for a top 10 entertainment/concert company, TempleLive.



• DJ 4 The Win will be set up in the student section playing music pregame and during breaks in the action
• The Shocker Store will have an additional location in Koch Arena behind section 120 that will open on Nov. 29
• Entertainment acts will perform at halftime of select games
• Fans will have the opportunity to participate in arena wide light shows and trivia
• The SASO Hospitality Room will return pregame for select SASO members
• New gameday website on GoShockers.com that lists all of the things Shocker fans need to know about gameday
• Fans will notice new patches on the uniforms of each men's and women's basketball player for the 2022-23 season. These patches represent the academic college in which our student-athletes' academic major resides.
 
Season tickets and single game tickets for non-conference opponents are on sale now by calling the Shocker Ticket Office at (316) 978-FANS, going online at GoShockers.com/Tickets or by stopping in the Koch Arena Ticket Office Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm.