Troy University Athletics
Troy Football Need to Know; Gameday at The Vet – ULM Game
11/16/2022 2:09:00 PM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday when Troy hosts ULM; kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. between the Trojans and Warhawks in the regular season home finale.
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items that will take place surrounding gameday this season at The Vet and reminders of some returning items that will help make your gameday experience the best it can be.
Visit TroyTrojans.com/Gameday prior to each visit to campus to see the complete information on parking, traffic flow, shuttles and tickets for each of Troy's home games.
Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets are sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gate One - 10 a.m. until halftime
Will call will now be located at Gate One due to construction at Riddle-Pace Field; will call opens at 10 a.m.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy University students may request up to four (4) free guest tickets for Saturday's game by logging into their student ticket account our calling the ticket office, 334-670-3681, until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Student Giveaways
In addition to the Prizeapalooza giveaways, Troy students will have a chance to win cash prizes each quarter -- $250 in the first and second quarters, $500 in the third quarter and $1,000 in the fourth quarter. The first 1,000 students will receive a free hot dog and one student will have a chance to win a free truck from Premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Prizeapalooza Giveaways
Troy Athletics and our corporate sponsors will open the prize closest with great giveaways for both fans and Troy students throughout the game.
Free Food Giveaways
• Jersey Mike's
• Half Shell
• Domino's Pizza
• Alabama Peanut Producers
• Mini Muffins from Flowers Bakery
• Popcorn from Cam's Corn
• Free product from Coca-Cola
• Plus many more
Prize Giveaways
• Free flight from Montgomery Regional Airport
• Free oil changes from Jim Whaley Tires
• Coolers from Premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
• Water Bottles and Koozies from Planet Fitness
• Trojan Blend Coffee from Mural City Coffee
• Rally Towels from Publix
• Merchant Nissan Prize Packs
• Eagle Eye Outfitters Gift Card
• Many other items throughout the game
Ticket Promotions
Prices for most seating areas have been reduced for this game to give fans extra savings
General Admission - $5 (normally $15)
Reserved Tickets - $10 (normally $24)
Benchback Tickets - $20 (normally $40)
Chairback Tickets - $30 (normally $60)
• Buy one, get one free reserved tickets in sections 105, 107, 207 and 209. Fans can purchase this special by visiting TroyTrojans.com/BOGO and entering promo code BOGO.
• Season ticket holders will all be able to request up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the game to bring additional family and friends to the game. To request your tickets, please contact the Troy Ticket Office at 334-670-3681 or check the email associated with your ticket account for further instructions.
• Sound of the South Alumni Band Day and Youth Sports Day participants will be able to take advantage of great offerings around this game as well. For further details, please contact Chris Weil at cweil@troy.edu or 334-808-6747.
• All Troy Athletics Letterwinners will can request up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the game courtesy of the T-Club Letterwinners Association. To request your complimentary tickets, please contact Ryan Kay at akay@troy.edu or 334-670-3680.
Senior Day Festivities
Before the game 22 football seniors will be honored on the field before their final regular season home football game. During the game, Troy Cheer seniors will also be recognized.
Alumni Band Day
The Alumni Band will join the Sound of the South as part of the final regular season home game of the season. The returning Alumni Band members will perform during halftime, and the Alumni Band will present scholarship awards to the Sound of the South during the game.
Parking
All on-campus parking is reserved for members of the Trojan Warrior Club. Lots are assigned based on the level of annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To find out more about parking, please contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu) or Walker Sandlin (bsandlin@troy.edu).
For the first time, single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $30 per game by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Lot 2 and Handicap parking are located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot. These lots may be access via John M. Long Drive from George Wallace Drive or Park Street. Please note that Lot 2 parking passes must displayed for access to the lot. Fans needing access to the handicap lot must have a valid state-issued handicap tag.
Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 may be accessed at the roundabout located by the lagoon. Fans may access this by taking George Wallace Drive and turning onto International Blvd across the street from Charles Henderson High School. Fans may also access this location by turning off Elm Street onto Veterans Memorial Drive across from the Sorority Houses.
Traffic Information
George Wallace Drive will CLOSE two (2) hours prior to kickoff until one (1) hour after the completion of the game from International Blvd. (traffic light at Charles Henderson High School) to Johnny Long Drive.
Fans with access to National Guard Armory Lot and North End Zone Lot will be granted access to those lots within the two-hour closure with the proper parking pass. ALL traffic to those lots MUST enter from the north end of George Wallace Drive – from Downtown/Elm Street, not Highway 231.
Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone
Located outside The Vet in the South end of the stadium and behind the outfield wall, the Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone (Tailgate Terrace) is the central hub for fans on gamedays.
Troy Athletics Kids Zone
The Troy Kids Zone opens at 10:30 a.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 1:30 p.m. A pair of Troy branded inflatables return to the Kids Zone for the kids to play on with a Troy bounce house and a Troy football/soccer interactive game.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet for the home opener and will be located along University Avenue beginning at 10:30 a.m. around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2022 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concerts will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff, with Gabe Meredith taking the stage.
A Troy native and Troy University student, Meredith specializes in country hits and classic rock with his solo acoustic guitar act.
Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet – Funnel Cakes, Dippin' Dots, Chick-fil-A, Domino's Pizza, Snobiz Snow Cones, Melia's Cupcakes, Conecuh Dogs & Two Brothers Ice Cream.
Additionally, Sodexo will offer a specialty item of the game at Stand 6 on the East Concourse and Stand 2 on East Concourse … this week's item will be gator bites.
Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pre-game march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan, will begin at the intersection of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive. The Trojans will walk through the brick portal into Tailgate Terrace before entering the stadium at Gate 1. Trojan Walk will begin at 12:15 p.m. The Troy buses will be led to Trojan Walk by a Troy branded Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, featuring 150-gallon tanks of cold filtered water will be located on the South Concourse to assist fans in staying cool and hydrated. Fans are permitted to bring empty, non-glass, bottles/cups inside to fill up at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to be used at these locations.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All drinks purchased in the beer garden must remain in the marked area and all guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Troy Sports Radio Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Radio Crew, led by "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight, will be on location in Tailgate Terrace behind the Riddle-Pace Field batter's eye for the radio pregame show sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan beginning at 12:30 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Radio Network.
Mobile Ticketing
Beginning in 2022, mobile ticketing and parking will be an option for fans to use on gameday.
Ticket purchasers can manage their tickets on their smartphones by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets and logging into their account. It is strongly encouraged that all fans download their tickets before game day. Just prior to reaching the gates, fans will simply open their digital wallet on their smartphone, select their game tickets or parking passes, and hold their smartphone near the scanner.
In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Publix Gift Card to a Fan for the Tailgaters of the Game
• Premier Dodge Jeep give-a-way if Troy returns the opening kickoff of the first or second half for a touchdown – Dodge Ram 1500
• Durden Trivia
• Merchant Nissan Catch
• MGM Airport Field Goal Challenge
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Guardian Credit Union Cash Grab
• Planet Fitness Fan Cam
• Conecuh Sausage T-Shirt Cannon
Game Recognitions
• Corey McCullers Scholarship
• Publix Game Ball
• Alumni Band Check
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
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