Gameday Guide

Williams–Brice Stadium

Columbia, South Carolina · South Carolina

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
CAPACITY
77,559

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Each ticketed guest can carry one large clear bag — either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or the 12″ x 6″ x 12″ clear bag — plus a small clutch purse (4.5″ x 6.5″). The small clutch must be carried into the venue outside the clear bag and is subject to search. No outside food or drink.

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Getting in

Gates. All other gates will open 1.5 hours prior to kick off. Early Gates (Gates 5, 20, 38, 45, 56, 83, 95) open 2 hours (120 min) before kickoff; Gate 45 opens 3 hours (180 min) before kickoff for Cockaboose Club ticket holders; all other gates open 1.5 hours (90 min) before.
Tailgating. Tailgating is permitted in the parking lots.
Accessibility. Wheelchair spaces and accessible seating available (contact Ticket Office at 803-777-4274 or 1-800-4SCFANS; gameday exchanges at the Bignon Gameday Center); elevators located throughout the stadium for individuals with disabilities; deaf or hard-of-hearing guests can use open captioning on the North endzone video board.
Entry. Prohibited: Artificial noisemakers, Purses larger than a clutch bag (4.5" x 6.5"), briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags of any kind, fanny packs, luggage of any kind, computer bags/cases, camera bags/cases, binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or that does not meet clear bag standards, Coolers, thermoses, cups, glass bottles, cans, flasks (exception: 1 sealed or 1 empty clear plastic disposable water bottle per person), Food of any kind, Video cameras, tripods, recording devices, detachable camera lenses over 6", selfie sticks, Weapons/concealed weapons, Alcoholic beverages, Containers of any kind, Aerosol and spray cans, Umbrellas, Mace/pepper spray, Animals (except service animals), Laser lights, strobe lights and pointers, Irritants such as artificial noisemakers, Fireworks/explosives, Inflatables (beach balls, etc.), Flags and flagpoles, unauthorized banners or posters, Pom-Poms/Shakers with stick handles, Strollers, Illegal drugs, Seat cushions that include pockets, zippers, compartments or covers, Personal seatbacks with armrests, Non-approved face coverings, Drones, Other items that in the judgement of stadium management pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons. Williams-Brice Stadium has a no-re-entry policy; tickets can only be scanned for use once. All fans go through security screening before entering. Fans do not need to remove items from their pockets or bags and move through metal detectors; fans with bags proceed to the closest bag check area. Tickets are scanned at the gate entrance.

Parking lots

Gamecock Park.
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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Williams–Brice Stadium?

Williams–Brice Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Each ticketed guest can carry one large clear bag — either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or the 12″ x 6″ x 12″ clear bag — plus a small clutch purse (4.5″ x 6.5″). The small clutch must be carried into the venue outside the clear bag and is subject to search. Medically necessary bags/equipment are permitted and must be inspected and tagged by security at the football medical gates — West Premium Gate 20/21 and East Gate 81.

Does Williams–Brice Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Williams–Brice Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Limited exceptions apply.

Can you bring outside food into Williams–Brice Stadium?

Food of any kind is a prohibited item inside Williams-Brice Stadium. Coolers, thermoses, cups, glass bottles, cans, flasks and containers of any kind are also prohibited; exception: one (1) sealed OR one (1) empty clear plastic disposable water bottle per person is permitted.

When do gates open at Williams–Brice Stadium?

All other gates will open 1.5 hours prior to kick off.

Where do you park for a South Carolina game?

Williams–Brice Stadium has on-site lots including Gamecock Park, The Fairgrounds (South Carolina State Fairgrounds). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.