SC State provides Homecoming 2026 ticket, parking and campus access information for visitors
Visitors should plan well ahead for Saturday's celebration; on-campus parking is sold out
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is preparing to welcome thousands of alumni, families and supporters for Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 24, and is encouraging visitors to review ticket, parking and campus access requirements before arriving.
The Homecoming football game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. Visitors should arrive at least two hours early to allow sufficient time for traffic, parking, security screening and stadium entry.
Tickets and campus entry
All visitors entering campus Saturday must possess valid Homecoming football game tickets, including parade spectators, tailgaters and passengers in vehicles.
Current SC State students do not need Homecoming football game tickets to enter campus or Oliver C. Dawson Stadium but must present valid university IDs. All non-student guests accompanying students must have valid game tickets.
Visitors entering campus in vehicles must also have appropriate parking passes.
Homecoming football game information:
- Reserved seating: Sold out.
- General admission (advance): $50.
- General admission (game day): $60.
- Current SC State students may enter with valid university IDs.
- Television: ESPN+.
Tickets are available at scsuathletics.com or may be purchased on game day at Gate 2, located at Russell and Pinckney streets.
Parking and traffic
- All on-campus parking for Saturday is sold out.
- Additional SC State general parking will be available across Russell Street from Gate 2 for $50 per vehicle, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All buses must park in the Russell Street lot across from Gate 2.
- General parking passholders may enter at Gate 2 (Russell and Pinckney streets) or Gate 1A (Russell and Baldwin streets) until campus lots are full.
- Visitors seeking general parking should approach via Russell Street and follow directions from parking personnel.
- Vehicles must be parked in designated spaces without blocking roadways, driveways or emergency access. Unauthorized vehicles are subject to towing.
- Motorists should anticipate parade-related congestion and road closures near Magnolia and Geathers streets from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- Gate 3 (Magnolia and Geathers streets) will close to incoming traffic at 8 a.m. until after the parade.
- Visitors arriving during these restrictions should use Russell Street to reach designated parking areas and campus entrances.
Tailgating and stadium entry
- All visitors participating in tailgating must possess valid Homecoming football game tickets, even if they do not plan to attend the game.
- Guests should expect security screening and inspections.
- SC State's clear bag policy will be enforced throughout campus Friday and Saturday. Non-clear bags are prohibited beyond Game Zone security checkpoints.
- Coolers and containers used to transport food, groceries, beverages and supplies are permitted in designated tailgating areas only and will be subject to search at security checkpoints. They are prohibited inside Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
Postgame departure
All general parking and pedestrian guests must leave campus by 7 p.m. Saturday.
- Guests should follow posted traffic controls and directions from law enforcement personnel during departure.
SC State appreciates the cooperation of alumni, families and visitors as the university works to provide a safe and enjoyable Homecoming celebration.
The university looks forward to welcoming the Bulldog family back to Orangeburg.