State Line Showdown Information
State Line Showdown
Rockhurst vs. Shawnee Mission East Basketball
Friday, January 30, 2026 | Municipal Auditorium
The Rockhurst JV/Varsity Basketball teams will be playing Shawnee Mission East on Friday, January 30 at Municipal Auditorium in the State Line Showdown. The JV game begins at 5:30 p.m., while the Varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m.
This matchup is a great opportunity for the Rockhurst community to come together and support our Hawklets in one of Kansas City's most iconic venues. We hope you'll join us downtown and cheer on our basketball team in this exciting rivalry game!
Below is some information regarding ticket sales, a pregame tailgate social event, and parking/transportation.
🎟️ TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🎟️
All tickets are General Admission and seats in the arena are available on a first-come, first-serve basis (excluding options 3&4 below).
There are four ticket options for the game:
Option 1: Digital Tickets (Ticketmaster)
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster HERE.
• Adults: $25.00 + Ticketmaster fees ($30.75)
• Students: $15.00 + Ticketmaster fees ($20.50)
Students must present a valid student ID at the door on game night.
Option 2: Municipal Auditorium Box Office
Avoid online fees by purchasing tickets directly at the Municipal Box Office.
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Game Day: Opens at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 30
• Adults: $25.00 (Cash)
• Students: $15.00 (Cash)
Credit cards are accepted; processing fees may apply.
***PRESALE TICKETS***
Rockhurst is selling student presale tickets through SGA.
Rockhurst is selling student presale tickets through SGA.
Option 3: Hawklet Tip-Off Tailgate + Reserved Seat
Join Rockhurst parents, alumni, and past parents for a pregame tailgate inside The Little Theatre, conveniently connected to Municipal Auditorium, from 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Join Rockhurst parents, alumni, and past parents for a pregame tailgate inside The Little Theatre, conveniently connected to Municipal Auditorium, from 4:30-6:45 p.m.
This package includes:
- Access to the pregame tailgate
- Food & beverages
- One reserved seat in the Rockhurst section
Option 4: Hawklet Tip-Off Tailgate + Courtside Seat - SOLD OUT
For options 3 & 4, Rockhurst will purchase and distribute game tickets at the pregame event inside The Little Theatre on gameday.
Event Schedule
🕟 4:30 p.m. – Arrive and enjoy food and beverages at the pregame tailgate inside The Little Theatre
➡️ 6:45 p.m. – Depart together and enter Municipal Auditorium
🏀 7:00 p.m. – Rockhurst Basketball vs. Shawnee Mission East
➡️ 6:45 p.m. – Depart together and enter Municipal Auditorium
🏀 7:00 p.m. – Rockhurst Basketball vs. Shawnee Mission East
Fans can complete their purchase using the form below.
State Line Showdown Hawklet Tip-Off Tailgate
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONPlans regarding student spirit buses are being finalized and will be shared with students once confirmed.
Parking Options
View the Visit KC Parking Map: Click here to view a map of available parking lots around downtown Kansas City.
KC Streetcar (Free)
The KC Streetcar is a convenient alternative to parking near the venue. Consider parking in the River Market, Crossroads, or Plaza and riding the streetcar downtown.
Municipal Auditorium is a five-minute walk from the Power & Light Streetcar stop.
Transit App
The Transit app provides real-time arrival information for RideKC buses, the KC Streetcar, Uber, and Lyft. Streetcar ETAs can also be viewed in Apple and Google Maps.
Helpful Tips
Transit App
The Transit app provides real-time arrival information for RideKC buses, the KC Streetcar, Uber, and Lyft. Streetcar ETAs can also be viewed in Apple and Google Maps.
Helpful Tips
