Florida State University Athletics
Donor Support to Send Marching Chiefs on the Road for Three Games in 2026
7/28/2026 2:06:00 PM | Football
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State Athletics and the Florida State University College of Music announced that the Marching Chiefs will travel to three away football games during the 2026 season, bringing FSU's pep band and its unmistakable energy to road matchups against Alabama, Louisville, and Miami. The travel is made possible entirely through the generosity of Seminole Boosters donors, including two major gifts from Tom and Dana Ando (St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Shaun and Melissa Booth (Atlanta, Ga.), continued support through the Marching Chiefs Coaches Club, and donations made to the College of Music including the Robert S. Holley Endowment for Marching Chiefs Travel.
"The Marching Chiefs are a big part of what makes Florida State football game days special," Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said. "When our band travels, our fans feel like they're still in Tallahassee, and our opponents feel like they are playing in our house. We are grateful for our donors' commitment to giving our student-athletes a piece of home on the road while also providing unforgettable experiences for our student members of the Marching Chiefs."
Road game travel for the Marching Chiefs pep band is a significant undertaking, covering transportation, lodging, meals, and instrument logistics for hundreds of students. Without dedicated donor support, that travel would not be possible. This season's gifts ensure the Marching Chiefs can carry FSU's game-day tradition beyond Doak Campbell Stadium and into road environments, where their presence has long been a source of pride for Seminole fans and a competitive edge for the football program.
"The Marching Chiefs are an essential part of the game-day experience, representing the pride and spirit of our entire FSU community," Dean of the FSU College of Music Todd Queen said. "We are excited to travel to more games this year thanks to the Coaches Club, Seminole Boosters and College of Music donors. Together, we are creating unforgettable experiences for our students and Seminole fans everywhere."
A Tradition Built to Travel
The Marching Chiefs have long been an integral part of the FSU game-day experience, and away-game appearances extend that tradition across the country. On the road, the band helps create an intimidating atmosphere for opposing crowds while giving traveling Seminole fans a piece of home. This season's slate of road trips to Alabama, Louisville, and Miami will mark some of the Marching Chiefs' most high-profile travel in recent seasons.
Support the Marching Chiefs
Away-game travel for the Marching Chiefs is possible only through the generous support of Seminole Boosters donors. Fans who want to help ensure the band can continue representing Florida State on the road are encouraged to support the Marching Chiefs Coaches Club through Seminole Boosters at Boosters.fsu.edu.
"The Marching Chiefs are a big part of what makes Florida State football game days special," Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said. "When our band travels, our fans feel like they're still in Tallahassee, and our opponents feel like they are playing in our house. We are grateful for our donors' commitment to giving our student-athletes a piece of home on the road while also providing unforgettable experiences for our student members of the Marching Chiefs."
Road game travel for the Marching Chiefs pep band is a significant undertaking, covering transportation, lodging, meals, and instrument logistics for hundreds of students. Without dedicated donor support, that travel would not be possible. This season's gifts ensure the Marching Chiefs can carry FSU's game-day tradition beyond Doak Campbell Stadium and into road environments, where their presence has long been a source of pride for Seminole fans and a competitive edge for the football program.
"The Marching Chiefs are an essential part of the game-day experience, representing the pride and spirit of our entire FSU community," Dean of the FSU College of Music Todd Queen said. "We are excited to travel to more games this year thanks to the Coaches Club, Seminole Boosters and College of Music donors. Together, we are creating unforgettable experiences for our students and Seminole fans everywhere."
A Tradition Built to Travel
The Marching Chiefs have long been an integral part of the FSU game-day experience, and away-game appearances extend that tradition across the country. On the road, the band helps create an intimidating atmosphere for opposing crowds while giving traveling Seminole fans a piece of home. This season's slate of road trips to Alabama, Louisville, and Miami will mark some of the Marching Chiefs' most high-profile travel in recent seasons.
Support the Marching Chiefs
Away-game travel for the Marching Chiefs is possible only through the generous support of Seminole Boosters donors. Fans who want to help ensure the band can continue representing Florida State on the road are encouraged to support the Marching Chiefs Coaches Club through Seminole Boosters at Boosters.fsu.edu.
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