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The next South Carolina Gamecocks home game is Saturday, October 24, 2026 against Tennessee, kickoff 3:30 p.m., at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Bring a clear bag, load a mobile ticket, and plan on game day parking of $30 to $60 if you have not bought ahead.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Next home game | Sat, Oct 24, 2026, vs. Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN or SEC Network) |
| After that | Sat, Nov 7 vs. Texas A&M (Homecoming, afternoon, time to be announced); Sat, Nov 21 vs. Georgia (Senior Day, time to be announced) |
| Where | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1125 George Rogers Boulevard, Columbia, SC |
| Tickets | Mobile only; sold through the Gamecocks ticket office |
| Gates | Most open 1.5 hours before kickoff; seven early gates open 2 hours before |
| Bags | Clear only, 12 x 6 x 12 inches at most |
Upcoming home games
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Tennessee | 3:30 p.m., ESPN or SEC Network |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Texas A&M (Homecoming) | Afternoon, time to be announced |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Georgia (Senior Day) | Time to be announced |
The Oklahoma game on Oct 31 is an away game. Kickoff times can move for television, so check the official schedule the week of the game.
Tickets
Gamecock football uses mobile-only ticketing outside premium seating, so entry is contactless. Download your tickets before you arrive and go to the gate printed on the ticket. The Gameday app manages mobile tickets. The ticket office is in the Bignon Gameday Center beside the northeast entrance of Springs Brooks Plaza and opens four hours before kickoff. Prices are shown at checkout on the official ticket page; the athletics site did not list a price table, so we do not quote one.
Getting there and parking
For GPS, use 1125 George Rogers Boulevard. The game day parking office is at the ticket office on the northeast side of the stadium, at George Rogers and Key Roads, and opens at 8 a.m. or five hours before kickoff, whichever is later.
| Lot | Gate price | Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock (end of National Guard Road) | $30, credit card only | 5 hours before kickoff |
| Fairgrounds (Gate 6 off Assembly Street) | $50, credit card only | 5 hours before kickoff |
| Gamecock Park Gameday Field (back gate off National Guard Road) | $60, credit card only | 6 hours before kickoff |
These are leftover passes sold first come, first served, and only if the lots are not sold out in advance. Buying parking ahead with your tickets is safer. Gas grills are allowed in university lots; charcoal is not. Text 69050 with your lot, space number and a description to report a problem in a university lot.
Gates and the clear bag rule
Every person entering consents to a search of person and property. Gates 5, 20, 38, 45, 56, 83 and 95 open 2 hours before kickoff, and Gate 45 opens 3 hours before for Cockaboose Club ticket holders. All other gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff. There is no re-entry.
| Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches | Backpacks, cinch bags, fanny packs, luggage, computer and camera bags |
| Clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches | Purses larger than a clutch |
| One sealed clear plastic water bottle, or one empty clear plastic bottle, per person | Coolers, thermoses, cups, cans, glass bottles, flasks, outside food |
| Phone and small camera | Video cameras, tripods, selfie sticks, detachable lenses over 6 inches, artificial noisemakers |
Tips for families
- Beer and wine are sold inside, two drinks per sale, with ID checked. Sales end at the end of the third quarter, and vertical IDs are not accepted.
- Intoxicated fans are denied entry even with a ticket.
- Nursing mothers can use one of seven first aid rooms in the stadium.
- Read up on the ID-A-Fan program on the official game day page; it is meant to shorten the time a parent and child are separated.
- Arrive early: the 3:30 p.m. kickoff means lots open around 10:30 a.m.
- Garnet and black is the traditional dress.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Gamecocks home game?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 against Tennessee at 3:30 p.m., shown on ESPN or SEC Network. After that come Texas A&M on Saturday, November 7 (Homecoming, afternoon, time not yet announced) and Georgia on Saturday, November 21 (Senior Day, time not yet announced).
How much is game day parking at Williams-Brice Stadium?
If lots are not sold out in advance, the athletics department lists gate sales of $30 at Woodstock, $50 at the Fairgrounds and $60 at Gamecock Park Gameday Field. All three take credit cards only.
What bag can I bring into Williams-Brice Stadium?
A clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Backpacks, cinch bags, fanny packs and luggage are not allowed.
Can I bring a water bottle?
One sealed clear plastic disposable bottle of water, or one empty clear plastic disposable bottle, per person. Coolers, thermoses, cups, cans, glass and outside food are not allowed.
Can I leave and come back in?
No. The stadium has a no re-entry policy and each ticket scans only once.
When do the gates open?
Gates 5, 20, 38, 45, 56, 83 and 95 open 2 hours before kickoff. All other gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff.
Are tickets paper or mobile?
Mobile only, outside premium seating. Download your tickets before you arrive and use the gate shown on the ticket.
What happens if my child gets separated from me?
The ID-A-Fan program is meant to cut the time a parent or guardian could be separated from a child. Details are on the official game day page.
Keep planning
- Events this weekend, Oct 24-25
- Midlands events
- Midlands state parks
- South Carolina concerts and sports
- All South Carolina events
Sources
- Gamecocks football schedule, checked 2026-10-18
- Gamecocks football game day information, checked 2026-10-18
- Gamecocks game day parking, checked 2026-10-18
Everything above was read on the university athletics site and last checked 2026-10-18. Schedules, prices and rules change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards, verification log and corrections.
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