Troy Football Need to Know- Gameday at the Vet; Florida A&M Game

Football is back at The Vet on Saturday when Troy hosts Florida A&M; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. between the Trojans and Rattlers.

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 before each visit to campus to see the latest information on parking, traffic flow and tickets for each of Troy's home games.

Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets will be 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 is located at Gate One of The Vet; will call will be open from 1 p.m. until halftime.

All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.

1984 National Championship Reunion
Troy Athletics is excited to welcome back the 1984 NCAA Division II National Championship Team on Sept. 21 when the Trojans host Florida A&M at The Vet. The celebration includes a team-only reception on Friday, a pregame tailgate party and in-game recognition.

All returning members of the 1984 National Championship Team will receive complimentary tickets to the game and will join the 2024 team for Trojan Walk before the game. Additionally, Troy Athletics will hold a pregame tailgate party for the team in Tailgate Terrace and a team-only reception on Friday (Sept. 20) evening in the Stadium Club.

On the field, Troy will wear special 1984 throwback helmets, and fans in attendance for the game will receive a free commemorative poster to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Troy's second national championship.

The first 2,000 Troy Students to enter the gates of The Vet will receive a free retro Troy State t-shirt honoring the 1984 team.

Team members are asked to RSVP to Kyle George at 334-670-5650 or via email at kylegeorge@troy.edu.

Mobile Ticketing
Mobile ticketing and parking remain 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 Steven Voss (svoss@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 the 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.

Shuttles
Transportation Services sponsors game day shuttles from the local motels to Veterans Memorial Stadium for all home football games.

Shuttles are available three (3) hours before kickoff. The shuttle will run this route continuously, approximately every fifteen minutes until kickoff. Return service to the motels will begin immediately following the game and will run continuously for one (1) hour following the game.

Drop off and pick up for the shuttle service at the stadium will be directly in front of the Alumni House on Highland Avenue. Pickup downtown is located on the Troy Square.

There is no cost for the shuttle, provided you ride from the motel to the stadium. Drivers will issue a coupon to each rider for the return trip to the motel.

Printed Game Day Shuttle information is available at all motels in the Troy area and can be obtained by asking the hotel attendant for the brochure.

Band Day
Troy's annual High School Band Day is set for Saturday and this year's event will once again provide high school band students from throughout the Southeast with a chance to experience gameday alongside the Sound of the South.

High school bands that attend will have an opportunity to participate in a pregame practice with the Sound of the South on the football practice fields. During this time, they will receive instruction from the Sound of the South staff and participate alongside current members of the famed Sound of the South.

As part of the game, students will be seated in the South End Zone of The Vet directly next to the Sound of the South. Halftime will feature one of the highlights of the Fall as the Sound of the South will be joined by all the High School Band Day participants for a stirring halftime performance.

High School Bands can register for the event by visiting TroyTrojans.com/BandDay, while family and friends of participants in Band Day can purchase game tickets by visiting TroyTrojans.com/Promo and using the code BANDDAY – offer ends Friday, Sept. 20.

Parent & Family Weekend
Troy Athletics announced a special Parent & Family Weekend ticket deal in conjunction with the Troy University Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

Parents and families of Troy University students who are coming to campus to celebrate the weekend with their children can take advantage of this special by visiting TroyTrojans.com/Promo and using the code FAMILY. For just $32, fans will get a lower reserved bleacher seat in sections 104, 116 or 118 AND a voucher for a Troy hat.

Vouchers will be available for pick up on gameday at will call (Gate 1 – Tailgate Terrace Gate) beginning at 1:30 p.m. and must be turned into the Barnes & Noble Stadium Store on the West Concourse by Gate 8 during the game. Kickoff between the Trojans and Rattlers is set for 6 p.m.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Troy Cheerleaders will wear gold ribbons in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as part of this game. The Troy Cheerleaders will also take part in a special recognition during the game honoring the life of Caroline Berry and the Berry Strong Foundation. Caroline was the younger sister of former Troy Cheerleader Lauren Berry.

Tailgating
Tailgating on Troy's campus is encouraged by all fans. The central hub for tailgating on gameday is Tailgate Terrace behind the outfield wall of Riddle-Pace Field and the South entrance to The Vet. Each game will feature a pregame concert, food trucks and a Kids Fun Zone, all within the vicinity of Tailgate Terrace.

RV parking will be allowed with the appropriate parking pass and will remain at the Trojan Arena parking lot. Fans can contact the Troy Ticket Office, 334-670-3481, to purchase a spot.

A limited number of tents on Tailgate Terrace for select games remain for the 2024 season. Please contact Jack Brown, jdbrown@troy.edu, to inquire about availability or to be placed on a waiting list if additional inventory becomes available for games that are already booked.

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 an interactive Troy football/soccer game. Additional inflatables will also be provided for children to enjoy and members of the Troy Soccer program will be on hand to sign posters and interact with children.

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. A new addition this year will feature two 65" TVs mounted on an outdoor entertainment system for fans to enjoy within this area.

Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet for the home opener, which will be located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.

Troy Athletics App Presented by Premier Dodge
Fans are encouraged to download the Troy Athletics App to stay up to date on the latest information on Troy Athletics and gameday happenings. Search Troy Athletics on the Apple and Google Play app stores.

Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2024 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concert will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff.

• Band: Johnny Barron and The Waterfall Band
• Performance Time: 3-5 p.m.

About: Johnny Barron and The Waterfall Band are an iconic group from the greater Troy area. They have entertained members of the Troy community for years and continue to be one of the most popular groups in the area.

Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pregame march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk, 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.

Stadium Store
The Barnes & Noble Troy University Bookstore will have two Stadium Store locations around The Vet on gameday. Before the game, a store will be set up in Tailgate Terrace for fans to purchase the latest Troy gear and once the gates to the stadium open, fans will be able to purchase gear at the Stadium Store located on the West Concourse (Press Box side). Barnes & Noble will also have a stadium store setup within the Stadium Club for patrons of this area as well.

Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet.

Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol is sold within the venue. Only those who are of age and have proper identification are permitted to purchase alcohol. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beer will be available to purchase at four locations throughout Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Upon providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer's wrist, identifying that the individual is of legal drinking age. Customers are permitted to purchase no more than two beers at a time. Beer sales will be halted at the end of the third quarter.

Sodexo Food Services, law enforcement personnel and game management officials reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone.

Trojan Ale, a session blonde ale from Folklore Brewing and Meadery in conjunction with Horn Beverage, will be on sale throughout the stadium on Saturday.

Freshman Run
As part of an annual tradition, all incoming Troy University students will be able to participate in the Freshman Run prior to the start of the game. Students will gather outside of the Tine Davis Fieldhouse at 5:15 p.m. before running through the T formed by the Sound of the South prior to the game. As a reminder, all Troy students receive free admission to all home games with their student ID.

Troy Pregame Runout
Troy's entrance to the field before the features flames, 30-foot silver gerb mines, red comets towering 140 feet and 75-foot silver glitter mines, as well as 150-foot red and silver mines shot from atop the scoreboard as the Trojans take the field in addition to Troy branded CO2 smoke blasts.

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.

Alabama Department of Public Health Stations
The Alabama Department of Public Health will have free sunscreen stations located throughout the concourse of The Vet in addition to a hand sanitizer in the Stadium Club.

Troy Sports Media Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Media 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 beginning at 4 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Media Network.

Student Guest Tickets
Troy students may continue to purchase $2 student guest tickets for this game. Students may visit TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets, stop by the Troy Ticket Office or call 334-670-3681 to take advantage of this offer to bring family and friends to the game. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday.

In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Health Trivia Question
• Conecuh T-shirt Cannon
• Durden Famous Debates
• 4^th Quarter Fireworks
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Fan Aux Cord – Fan Music Takes Over Speakers at The Vet
• Guardian Credit Union What's in the Box?

Game Recognitions
• Pike Equipment Rental Game Ball
• 1984 NCAA National Champions
• Youth Baseball & Softball Champions
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Pack the Vet Supporters
• ALFA Community Hero of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Publix Tailgater of the Game
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
• Children's of Alabama Jr. Captain of the Game
• Troy Bank & Trust Small Business of the Game
• Guardian Credit Union Community Organization Spotlight

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