2026 Bulldogs Football Season Hotels

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Whether you're planning to cheer from the stands or connect at our exclusive alumni events, The Official Alumni Headquarters is your go-to source for all things Bulldog Nation. From meetups and tailgates to your host hotel headquarters in every city, we’ve got you covered.

2026 Host Hotels and Alumni Events

Plan Your Bulldog Football Experience: Every Game. Every City

Date/Time	Opponent	Location	Host Hotel & Alumni Events
Sat., Aug. 29 6:00 PM	Savannah State *Theme:* Hall of Fame Faculty & Staff Appreciation *Game Day Color:* White Out	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri. 28 I 6-9 PM BULLDOGS + TIGERS ALUMNI MEET & GREET 1361 Event Studio 1361 Russell Street, Orangebug, SC Powered by Alumni Affairs and Engagement $15 I RSVP HOST HOTEL Orangeburg Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 Dates: August 28-30 Rate: $134.00 Reserve by Aug. 14th Book Your Stay
Sun., Sept. 6 3:00 PM	at Florida A&M Orange Blossom Classic	Away Game Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens, FL 33056	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Sept. 4 I 7-11 PM BULLDOG ALUMNI MEET & GREET Aloft by Marriott Miami Aventura, 2910 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180 Powered by Alumni Affairs and Engagement & SCSUNAA South Florida Chapter $25 I RSVP HOST HOTEL AC Hotel Miami Aventura 20805 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 33180  Dates: September 4-7 Book Your Stay Overflow Hotel: Aloft by Marriott Miami Aventura Dates: September 4-7 Rate: $135 per night Reserve by August 13th Book Your Stay View Additional Hotel Options
Sat., Sept. 12 6:00 PM	Virginia State University *Theme:* Ag & Land Grant Community & Commerce Greek Night *Game Day Color:* Garnet	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	EVENT Fri. Sept. 11 l 6-9 PM BUSINESS AFTER HOURS An Evening on the Field: Community & Commerce Night Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Powered by University Advancement & Athletics RSVP by Sept. 4 HOST HOTEL Orangeburg Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 Dates: September 11-13 Rate: $134.00 Book Your Stay
Sat., Sept. 19 7:00 PM	at Furman University	Away Game Paladin Stadium 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Sept. 18 l 6-9 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* Travinia Italian Kitchen 105 E. Beacon Rd., Greenville Powered by Alumni Affairs and Engagement & SCSUNAA Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, and Spartanburg Chapters $10 I RSVP Sat, Sept. 19 (TBA) ALUMNI TAILGATE HOST HOTEL Crowne Plaza Greenville 851 Congaree Road Greenville, South Carolina 29681 Dates: September 17-20 Book Your Stay
Sat., Sept. 26 7:00 PM	at Bethune-Cookman	Away Game Larry Kelly Field 3777 LPGA Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Sept. 25 l 6-10 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront - Volusia Room Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $15 I RSVP Sat, Sept. 26 (TBA) ALUMNI TAILGATE HOST HOTEL Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront 2560 N. Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Dates: September 24-27 Book Your Stay
Sat., Oct 3 2:00 PM	The Citadel Theme: Youth & Cancer Awareness Day Game Day Color: Pink Out	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Oct 2 l 6-9 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* I.P. Stanback Museum I SC State Campus Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $10 l RSVP HOST HOTEL Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 Dates: October 2-4, 2026 Rate: $149.00 Book by September 11 Book Your Stay
Sat., Oct. 10 6:00 PM	at Charleston Southern	Away Game Buccaneer Field 500 Buc Club Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Oct. 10 l 6-10 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Airport - Aileron Room 7401 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, SC Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $15 I RSVP Sat., Oct. 10 (TBA) ALUMNI TAILGATE HOST HOTEL DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport 7401 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston, SC 29406 Dates: October 9-11 Book Your Stay
Sat., Oct. 24 1:30 PM	vs Norfolk State HOMECOMING 2026 October 18-24 Game Day Color: Garnet & Blue	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	ALUMNI EVENTS (TBA) HOST HOTEL Orangeburg Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Thurs., Oct. 29 Time: 7:00 PM	at Morgan State	Away Game Hughes Stadium 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore MD 21251	ALUMNI EVENTS Thurs., Oct. 29 l 2-6 PM ALUMNI *TAILGATE* Hughes Stadium, Lot U 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore MD Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $20 l RSVP HOST HOTEL Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards 110 South Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201, US Dates: October 29-31 Book Your Stay
Thurs., Nov. 5 Time: 5:00 PM	at Howard University	Away Game Greene Stadium 6 Girard St. NW, Washington, DC 20059	ALUMNI EVENTS (TBA) HOST HOTEL Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW Washington, DC 20005 Dates: November 6-8 Book Your Stay
Sat., Nov. 14 1:30 PM	North Carolina Central University Theme: Military, First Responder, & ROTC Appreciation Day Game Day Color: Blue	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Nov. 13 l 6-9 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* I.P. Stanback Museum I SC State Campus Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $10 I RSVP HOST HOTEL Orangeburg Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 Dates: November 13-15 Rate: $199 Book Your Stay
Sat., Nov. 21 1:30 PM	Delaware State University Theme: Senior & High School Band Day Game Day Color: Garnet	Home Game Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field Orangeburg, SC	ALUMNI EVENTS Fri., Nov. 20 l 6-9 PM ALUMNI *MEET & GREET* I.P. Stanback Museum I SC State Campus Powered by the Alumni Affairs and Engagement $10 I RSVP HOST HOTEL Orangeburg Fairfield Inn 663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 Dates: November 20-22 Rate: $199 Book Your Stay
Sat., December	Celebration Bowl	Atlanta, GA

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