Family Weekend Football Game

Our signature Tailgate Party and South Carolina v. Mississippi State football game will be a highlight of the weekend. Plan ahead to have the most memorable time!

 

Football Tickets

Students and family members who registered for Family Weekend wristbands with a football ticket will be seated in the upper level of Williams-Brice Stadium, mostly in the 900, 500 and 300 sections. Please note that students who wished to sit with their family in this area must have registered for the Family Weekend student wristband with football ticket. Family Weekend 2026 online registration for the three signature events (President Meet and Greet, Rock the Roost, and Family Tailgate Party) closed on Monday, August 31. Due to planning requirements, there is no late registration.

For children 2 and under, football admission is complementary as long as they do not occupy a seat. Families can purchase different seating through the Gamecock Club website, which is separate from the Family Weekend wristband options.

Managing Digital Tickets

Tickets will be made available approximately two weeks prior to game day and delivered digitally to your account manager through the South Carolina Gamecocks App (available in both Apple App Store and Google Play). Review detailed instructions on accessing and managing digital tickets.

 

Family Tailgate Party

The traditional gameday tailgate for Family Weekend is held prior to kickoff and this year will be located in the Goodman Building on the State Fairgrounds. Visit with Cocky, Cocky’s parents and the cheerleaders, and listen to live music from the Carolina Marching Band. Enjoy plenty of classic tailgate food like barbecue, hot dogs, chicken fingers and more.

Remember whatever you bring to the tailgate you must be able take with you to the stadium. Outside beverages are not permitted. Check the football game day information for details.

While the shuttle drop off is next to the Family Weekend Tailgate, you'll be more comfortable for the walk to the stadium in comfortable shoes and clothing for a hot, humid day or night. Always follow the instructions of law enforcement, stationed at each intersection.

No parking is available at the tailgate, but there are a variety of ways to get to the stadium safely.

• First-come, first-served pay lots around the South Carolina Fairgrounds and Williams-Brice Stadium
•  Gameday shuttles are included for each registered Family Weekend participant and are free for USC Students. Gameday shuttles pick up and drop off at the Russell House and Colonial Life Arena. Shuttle information

Note: Families who planned to include any of their student’s friends in the festivities should have purchased a USC Student Wristband in advance for them as well. Children age 2 and under will not be required to purchase a wristband for Family Weekend events. Individual tickets to signature events like the Family Tailgate Party are not available. 

Shuttle Information and Directions to Family Tailgate

Gameday shuttles start approximately five hours prior to kickoff, and the shuttle drop off is located next to the Family Weekend Tailgate. This is the best option for families who would like to limit walking to the tailgate. The Family Weekend tailgate is located on the South Carolina State Fairgrounds inside the Goodman Building. Families who choose not to utilize the USC Gameday shuttle can access the fairgrounds via multiple entrances and walk to the Goodman Building. Families will not be allowed to drive into the State Fairgrounds for drop-off or parking.