ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is looking forward to a safe, exciting and fun game day as we welcome Knights and Bethune-Cookman fans to campus for our home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday.
The gates at Bright House Networks Stadium will open at 4:30 p.m. For ticket information, click . Students are admitted free with a valid ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ ID.
Below are five tips that will help veteran and rookie fans alike enjoy the game day experience.
Know When to Arrive: Most campus parking lots will open for game day activities at noon Saturday. The E lots and F garage will open for fan parking at 8 a.m. Fans must have a ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Athletics or Golden Knights Club permit designated for one of those areas to park there. Among the lots that open at noon, permits also are required for the C and D lots and garages.
The open container waiver for alcohol consumption for fans 21 and older will be in effect from noon to 6 p.m. for the entire campus. Glass bottles are prohibited.
Air-Conditioned Tailgating: ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ alumni and their guests who want to tailgate inside, enjoy delicious BBQ and not have to lug a cooler around campus can visit the Fairwinds Alumni Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Show your alumni key card and driverβs license at the door. Visit for more information.
Family Fun: Fans can enjoy free activities in the Family Fun Zone, located on the north side of IOA Plaza by Gates 1-4, from 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can climb the rock wall, jump around in the bounce house, or show off their talents in the inflatable football toss and kicking game.
Academic Showcase:Β As part of Family Weekend activities, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs colleges will showcase their academic programs and research from noon to 2 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. During βTeacher Palooza,β five college deans will step inside TeachLivE, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs virtual classroom simulator, and test if they have what it takes to teach a lesson.
Donβt Get Towed: Vehicles parked in garages C, D, F and H, as well as lots B4, B7 and C1-C3, D1-D2 and E1-E8, are subject to towing beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday game days.
Students are permitted to park overnight in garages A, B and I, as well as the Libra Garage and in parking lots B5, B6, B9, B12, B13 and H4. For a map of on-campus parking lots and garages, visit .
For more information about our game day policies, including parking and tailgating reminders, go to .
Fans with questions also can call 407-882-FANS (3267) beginning at 8 a.m. on home game days.
Go Knights, and Charge On!