Troy University Athletics
Need to Know; Gameday at The Vet - Marshall Game
9/20/2022 3:17:00 PM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday when Troy hosts Marshall in the Sun Belt home opener. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. between the Trojans and Thundering Herd.
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
(6 p.m. Games)
Tickets are sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gate One - 1 p.m. until halftime
Will call will now be located at Gate One due to construction at Riddle-Pace Field; will call will be open from 1 p.m. until halftime for 6 p.m. games.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Extra Yard for Teachers
Troy Athletics is proud to once again partner with the College Football Playoff to celebrate teachers across our community. Educators in Pike and surrounding counties can contact Stephen Brown, rsbrown@troy.edu, to request one (1) complimentary ticket. Additionally, all educators will be asked to stand and be recognized during the game.
Parent & Family Weekend
Troy University will hold a special tailgate to celebrate Parent & Family Weekend on campus beginning at 3 p.m. in front of Pace Hall. Additionally, discounted tickets are available by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FamilyWeekend by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
High School Band Day
Nearly 1,000 high school band members representing more than 35 bands will be on hand for one of the most entertaining halftime performances of the year. Visit TroyTrojans.com/BandDay for special ticket discounts for band member families; this is available until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
All Troy University Faculty and Staff members are eligible to receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the game as well as purchase additional tickets for $10. Faculty and Staff should refer to an email sent to their Troy.edu account for information on how to take advantage of this offer.
Parade of Flags
Prior to kickoff, the Office of International Programs, along with the Sound of the South, will have the annual Parade of Flags take place. Troy University Students will proudly display flags from the 47 countries represented by the students that attend Troy from around the world.
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 2 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 5 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 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 Populus taking the stage this Saturday.
POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. The term POPulus was created by combining the musical genre "POP" with "ulus," a Mediterranean languages term for "Nation" or "People." With their dynamic vibe and distinctive name, their music appeals across genres, generations and geographic borders.
POPulus not only plays covers from well-known artists, but they also play original songs written by students from Troy University's Music Industry Program. Their music is available online at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and multiple streaming sites around the globe.
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 a Bison Burger.
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 3:45 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.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 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 4 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Radio Network.
Student Guest Tickets
Buy One, Get One FREE special for currently enrolled Troy students to bring family and friends to the game. Purchase one student guest ticket for $10 and receive another ticket free of charge. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Mini Helmet Pick Up
Fans who purchased their 2022 season tickets before the season ticket holder gift deadline will be able to pick up their 1987 commemorative mini helmet on gameday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the main ticket office in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse. Fans can begin picking up their helmets during regular business hours beginning Thursday.
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.
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.
Handicap parking is located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot; fans needing access to this lot must have a valid state issued handicap tag and access the lot via John M. Long Drive.
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.
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
• Sumo Wrestling for Free T-Shirts
• 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
• Troy Soccer & Cross Country Teams
• Miss Troy
• Extra Yard for Teachers
• Jones Medical Supply Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Troy Letterwinners
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
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
(6 p.m. Games)
Tickets are sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gate One - 1 p.m. until halftime
Will call will now be located at Gate One due to construction at Riddle-Pace Field; will call will be open from 1 p.m. until halftime for 6 p.m. games.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Extra Yard for Teachers
Troy Athletics is proud to once again partner with the College Football Playoff to celebrate teachers across our community. Educators in Pike and surrounding counties can contact Stephen Brown, rsbrown@troy.edu, to request one (1) complimentary ticket. Additionally, all educators will be asked to stand and be recognized during the game.
Parent & Family Weekend
Troy University will hold a special tailgate to celebrate Parent & Family Weekend on campus beginning at 3 p.m. in front of Pace Hall. Additionally, discounted tickets are available by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FamilyWeekend by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
High School Band Day
Nearly 1,000 high school band members representing more than 35 bands will be on hand for one of the most entertaining halftime performances of the year. Visit TroyTrojans.com/BandDay for special ticket discounts for band member families; this is available until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
All Troy University Faculty and Staff members are eligible to receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the game as well as purchase additional tickets for $10. Faculty and Staff should refer to an email sent to their Troy.edu account for information on how to take advantage of this offer.
Parade of Flags
Prior to kickoff, the Office of International Programs, along with the Sound of the South, will have the annual Parade of Flags take place. Troy University Students will proudly display flags from the 47 countries represented by the students that attend Troy from around the world.
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 2 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 5 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 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 Populus taking the stage this Saturday.
POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. The term POPulus was created by combining the musical genre "POP" with "ulus," a Mediterranean languages term for "Nation" or "People." With their dynamic vibe and distinctive name, their music appeals across genres, generations and geographic borders.
POPulus not only plays covers from well-known artists, but they also play original songs written by students from Troy University's Music Industry Program. Their music is available online at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and multiple streaming sites around the globe.
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 a Bison Burger.
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 3:45 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.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 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 4 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Radio Network.
Student Guest Tickets
Buy One, Get One FREE special for currently enrolled Troy students to bring family and friends to the game. Purchase one student guest ticket for $10 and receive another ticket free of charge. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Mini Helmet Pick Up
Fans who purchased their 2022 season tickets before the season ticket holder gift deadline will be able to pick up their 1987 commemorative mini helmet on gameday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the main ticket office in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse. Fans can begin picking up their helmets during regular business hours beginning Thursday.
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.
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.
Handicap parking is located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot; fans needing access to this lot must have a valid state issued handicap tag and access the lot via John M. Long Drive.
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.
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
• Sumo Wrestling for Free T-Shirts
• 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
• Troy Soccer & Cross Country Teams
• Miss Troy
• Extra Yard for Teachers
• Jones Medical Supply Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Troy Letterwinners
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
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