Upstate events › Clemson vs South Carolina game day
Clemson hosts South Carolina on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. Kickoff time was still to be announced when we checked. Plan on clear bags only, mobile tickets, gates opening 2 hours before kickoff and no pets.
The Clemson-South Carolina game is officially named the Palmetto Bowl; Clemson’s schedule labels this year’s game IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Game | South Carolina at Clemson, labelled IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series on Clemson’s schedule |
| Date | Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff and TV | To be announced (Clemson schedule) |
| Where | Memorial Stadium, 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634 |
| Gates | Open 2 hours before kickoff |
| Bags | Clear only, 12 x 6 x 12 inches at most; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 inches |
| Tickets | Mobile tickets through Ticketmaster; required for everyone over age 2 |
Clemson home games left in 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Virginia Tech (Homecoming) | 7:00 p.m., ESPN |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Georgia Tech (Senior Day) | To be announced |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 | South Carolina (IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series) | To be announced |
Kickoff times can move for television, so check the official schedule the week of the game. For South Carolina home games in Columbia, see our Gamecocks game day guide.
Tickets
Clemson uses mobile tickets through Ticketmaster. Download your tickets and add them to your digital wallet before you reach the gate. A ticket is required for every patron over the age of 2. Single-game, season, group and student ticket options are listed on Clemson’s football ticket page. We did not find a price for this game on the pages we read, so we do not quote one. The main box office opens 3 hours before kickoff, with mobile-ticket help locations at gates 5 and 13 opening 2 hours before.
Getting there and parking
The stadium address is 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634. For games with a kickoff before 3:30 p.m., parking lots open at 6 a.m.; for 3:30 p.m. or later, they open at 8 a.m. Placards are required for reserved lots, and towing begins at midnight the night before. Reserved parking is assigned by IPTAY giving level, and single-game parking is sold separately through Clemson’s parking information page. Golf cart shuttles run through the athletic district beginning 4 hours before kickoff and drop fans at their gate or the ticket office. The team’s Tiger Walk starts at the Rogers Family Lot (Lot 5) 2 hours and 5 minutes before kickoff.
Gates and the clear bag rule
Memorial Stadium opens 2 hours before kickoff and has walk-through metal detectors at every entrance; fans who prefer not to walk through one can ask event staff for alternative screening.
| Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches | Backpacks, non-clear bags and purses |
| One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag | Coolers, outside food and drinks |
| Small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches | Umbrellas, artificial noisemakers, chairbacks with arms |
| One clear, unopened bottle of water; sunscreen; binoculars and cameras (not their cases) | Pets, tobacco products, selfie sticks, drones near campus |
Tips for families
- Beer and wine are for sale inside. Service ends after the third quarter and ID is checked on every purchase.
- Baby changing areas are provided in the stadium, a Mamava lactation pod is on the main concourse near Gate 9, and a wellness room is in the northwest corner of the concourse near the IPTAY Center.
- Get a Tiger Tracker wristband for a child or vulnerable guest at a guest service stand (gates 1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16 and 20); it helps identify guests who get separated from their party.
- Need help in the stadium? Text 864-656-3456 with your issue and location.
- The stadium is tobacco free and pets are not permitted.
- Concessions run through the fourth quarter and water is $3.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Clemson vs South Carolina game in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. Clemson’s schedule labels it IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series. Kickoff time and TV network were still to be announced when we checked.
Where is it played?
Memorial Stadium (Death Valley), 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634. Clemson is the home team this year.
What bag can I bring into Memorial Stadium?
A clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Backpacks, non-clear bags and purses are not allowed. Medically necessary items are allowed after screening.
When do the gates open?
Memorial Stadium opens to the public 2 hours before kickoff. Concession stands open 2 hours before kickoff and stay open through the end of the fourth quarter.
How old does a child have to be to need a ticket?
A ticket is required for every patron over the age of 2.
Can I bring a water bottle?
Fans may bring in one clear, unopened bottle of water. Outside food and other drinks, coolers and umbrellas are not allowed, and water is $3 at concession stands.
Is alcohol sold?
Yes. Beer, wine and liquor are sold with a valid ID checked for each purchase, no more than two drinks per transaction, and service ends after the third quarter. Vertical IDs are not accepted.
Can I leave and come back in?
Only with a re-entry voucher from the stadium gates plus a valid mobile ticket.
How much does parking cost?
Clemson says reserved parking is assigned by IPTAY giving level and that single-game parking is sold separately on its athletics site. We did not find a price on the pages we read, so we do not quote one.
Keep planning
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- Gamecocks football game day guide (Columbia)
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- All South Carolina events
Helmet photo courtesy of Clemson Athletics, used with permission.
Sources
- Clemson football schedule, checked 2026-10-18
- Clemson football game day guide, checked 2026-10-18
- Clemson football parking information, checked 2026-10-18
- Live 5 News: game officially named the Palmetto Bowl, checked 2026-10-18
Everything above was read on the organizer’s own pages and last checked 2026-10-18. Dates, 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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Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Palmetto Bowl 2026: Clemson vs South Carolina Guide”, itssouthcarolina.com/palmetto-bowl-clemson-south-carolina-game-day-guide/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.