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Savannah State Football HOMECOMING Game Day Information - Tickets, Parking & Safety

Clear Bag Policy: For security purposes, all attendees are required to use clear bags when entering the event venues including all events held in the Tiger Arena and the T.A. Wright Stadium. Clear bags facilitate a quick and efficient security check, ensuring a smooth entry process. Please refrain from bringing large purses, backpacks or non-clear bags.
 
Metal Detectors: To enhance safety, metal detectors will be in use at the entrance points. We ask for your cooperation during the screening process. Arriving a little early will help you get through security in a timely manner, allowing you to enjoy the event without delays.
 
K-9 Units: Trained police dogs will be present at many of our venues to assist our security team. Please be aware and follow their handlers' instructions. These dogs are here to ensure everyone's safety.
 
Stay Hydrated and Look Out for One Another: Homecoming events can be lively and crowded. Remember to stay hydrated, especially if you're participating in outdoor activities. Look out for your fellow attendees. If you see someone who needs assistance, please notify event staff or security personnel.
 
Emergency Procedures: Familiarize yourself with the emergency exits at the venue. In case of any emergency, please follow the instructions provided by event staff, security, or university officials.
 
LIMITED ENTRY POINTS AND GATE INFORMATION ON GAME DAY:
  • LaRoche Avenue gate will close at 7 a.m. No vehicles may enter or exit. The LaRoche gate will remain closed throughout the day for the safety of pedestrians.
  • It is strongly advised that all fans/students/faculty/staff enter and exit campus through the Whatley and Falligant Gates. They open at 7 a.m.
  • The Jasmine Gate will be a one-way, entrance-only gate from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tiger Arena West lot and the Student Union parking lot will be closed to the public from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Stadium gates open at 1 p.m.  
  • Tailgating opens at 10:30 a.m. 
STUDENTS
  • Students with valid residential and commuter decals will be permitted to enter campus at no charge and park in student-designated areas.
  • Parking at the University Village lot next to Building 2 will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. All parking entrances and exits at the University Village will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on game day.
  • Students with valid ID will be allowed access to the game and tailgating area at no charge.
FACULTY & STAFF 
  • Faculty and staff with valid university decals will be permitted to enter campus at no charge and park in general parking areas. 
TICKETS 
  • Only patrons who have either purchased a game ticket or tailgating space will be allowed in the tailgating area.
  • Both home and away will call gates will be located by the visitor's gate entrance. 
  • Tailgating spots are sold out.
ACCESS/SETUP
  • Special setup for RVs and vendors in the tailgating area will be on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
  • General setup for individuals who have purchased Tailgating, RV or vendor spots will be on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 7 - 9:30 a.m.
  • No tailgating, RV or vendor spots will be sold on game day.
RE-ENTRY
  • Wristbands will be provided to patrons after entry with game ticket or credential.
  • Wristbands will only allow reentry access to the tailgating area. Patrons cannot access football game entrances with wristbands.
TICKETS 
  • Pre-game tickets for all home football games can be purchased exclusively at ssuathletics.com/tickets 
  • Tickets may also be purchased on game day at the home and visitor ticket booths at Theodore A. Wright Stadium beginning one and half hours before the game
PARKING
  • NO PARKING AT THE STADIUM. 
  • Patrons can pay for parking at all three campus entrances on game day (Cash Only). Patrons that want to pay for parking via credit/debit card must pay online prior to arriving to campus.
  • Students, faculty and staff with valid parking decals will be allowed to enter campus at no charge. University decals will not allow for stadium parking. 
CLEAR BAG POLICY 
There will be a clear bag policy in place for all home games.
Please click here to see what kind of bags are acceptable and what bags are not. 

CONCESSIONS
Concession stands will be open on game day on the home and visitors sides of the stadium

PUBLICATIONS 
The game day program will be available online at SSUAthletics.com: Click Here for Game Day Program

 
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