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vs Liberty · SEP 5
Gameday at Bridgeforth Stadium
Gates
Bridgeforth Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to the start of home football games.
Bag policy
Clear bag 12" x 6" x 12". Official bag policy
Parking
Lots: General parking, Lot C3, Lot R10, Lot R1. Official lot map
Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted directly behind your vehicle and cannot occupy an additional parking space or impede traffic flow. Reserved parking lots open for parking and tailgating at 8:00 a.m. when kickoff is 6pm or earlier, or 12:00 p.m. when kickoff is after 6pm; tailgating in reserved lots must cease 2 hours after the end of the game.
Transit
Free game day shuttles run from two hours prior to kickoff through one hour after the game from CISAT Bus Stop, Festival Conference Center Bus Stop, Convocation Center (University Blvd. Bus Stop), Lot C3 (ADA Shuttle), Lot R10, and select area hotels and off-campus student housing.
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare vehicles are directed to pick up and drop off at the shuttle service location at Hartman Hall.
Accessibility
Wheelchair and accessible seating is reserved behind the 100 level sections (lower) and 300 level sections (upper); request at a Guest Services booth on game day.
Outside food
No outside food or drink.
Concessions
Concession stands are located throughout the stadium and open when gates open (90 minutes prior to the game).

Full gameday guide for Bridgeforth Stadium

2026 Schedule
SEP 5
VSLibertyBattle of the Blue Ridge
Bridgeforth Stadium · Harrisonburg · Home
Played

Tap an upcoming game for its gameday links. Kickoff times are shown in the stadium's local time once announced and confirmed on a second source; until then, Kickoff TBA. Played games show no score.

Rivalry Games

The James Madison vs Liberty rivalry, known as Battle of the Blue Ridge, was played on Saturday, September 5 at Bridgeforth Stadium. The James Madison vs Old Dominion rivalry, known as Royal Rivalry Trophy, is played on Saturday, September 26.

Royal Rivalry
at Old Dominion
Royal Rivalry Trophy
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