Blue-N*-Gold Membership FAQs

Naval Academy Athletics

The Naval Academy Athletic Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization charged with providing resources to support the varsity programs offered by the Naval Academy. Remaining competitive at the highest level of Division I Intercollegiate Athletics requires an extraordinary financial commitment. The NAAA supports 36 varsity programs by generating external private funding for over 90% of our annual athletic budget, including the financial support necessary to provide our midshipmen student-athletes with the best coaches, state-of-the-art facilities, and the latest technology and equipment. We expect the very best from our midshipmen, and our midshipmen expect the very best from us through opportunities that foster leadership, teamwork, character, and life-long physical fitness.

Yes. Donations to the Blue-N*-Gold are considered charitable and are eligible for tax deduction.
100% of your contribution to the Blue-N*-Gold is tax deductible for those who solely utilize ticket priority benefits. Vice Admiral's Row and Admiral's Row members who utilize the Admiral's Row parking benefit with their season tickets, your contribution is tax deductible, minus the fair market value of parking ($175 for 2024)
Blue-N*-Gold Tax letters are emailed in January.
Donations to the Navy Athletics are considered charitable contributions and non-refundable. This includes donations tied to ticket priority and parking.
1-Star members and above receive the ability to request a specified number of tickets during their priority on sale period*. Supporter level members are not given the ability to request tickets to the Army-Navy game. Requested tickets are NOT guaranteed. See the breakdown below. Tickets cannot be requested until your membership level priority date. You may also request additional tickets when requesting your priority tickets**.
Admiral's Row Members - 8
Vice Admiral's Row Members - 6
3-Star Members - 4
2-Star Members - 4
1-Star Members - 2
Supporter Members - Unable to request tickets.

*Tickets are only available while supplies last
**When requesting additional tickets, you may only request the same amount of additional tickets that you purchase. You may request for those tickets to be seated together with your priority tickets, or have them separate. If you request your additional tickets be seated together with your priority tickets, you will be forgoing your priority on your original tickets.
As an Admiral's Row member, you are eligible to REQUEST 4 club ticket upgrades.
As a Vice Admiral's Row member, you are eligible to REQUEST 2 club ticket upgrades
Club tickets are not guaranteed.
Your tickets will be allocated best available at your priority level.
If you are looking to move your Admiral's Row parking spot, you will need to request a move at the time of your Blue-N*-Gold and season ticket renewal. We will NOT move anyone's parking space without a request. Once we have finalized the parking allocation we will not be able to accommodate any moves.