Troy University Athletics
Troy Football Need to Know, Gameday at The Vet – Nicholls Game
8/26/2025 9:29:00 AM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday, when Troy hosts Nicholls in the 2025 home opener. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. between the Trojans and Colonels.
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.
United in Cardinal
All fans are encouraged to wear CARDINAL for the season opener against Nicholls as Trojan Nation is United in Cardinal.
Fans can purchase a single $15 lower-level seat in sections 104 and 116 by visiting TroyTrojans.com/Promo and entering the code UNITEDCARD. Additionally, fans can take advantage of the flash sale to secure two reserved tickets (non-chairback sections) for just $25. Both ticket deals are available online only through Friday, Aug. 29.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy students may continue to purchase $1 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.
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).
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.
Troy Athletics Letterwinner Day
Letterwinners from all of Troy's athletics programs are encouraged to make their way back to campus for the game, and each former letterwinner will have the opportunity to request up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the football game. Additionally, a pregame tailgate party will be held in Tailgate Terrace from 3-5 p.m. for the returning letterwinners before the 6 p.m. kickoff.
The day's activities are provided at no cost to the returning letterwinners and culminate with a special in-game recognition as the Trojans take on the Colonels.
To RSVP for the tailgate and to secure your tickets, please visit TroyTrojans.com/letterwinners and fill out the information form. For more information about the event, contact Katie Prchlik via email, kprchlik@troy.edu.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The first of two Youth Cheer Clinics will occur before the game against Nicholls, with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 5-12 and registration is just $35.
Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the clinic begins at 2:30 p.m. In addition to instruction from the Troy Cheerleaders, participants will take part in an in-stadium performance during the game and join the Troy Cheerleaders at Trojan Walk.
A game ticket is required for family entrance to the stadium (clinic participants receive a free ticket); they are available at a discounted rate by visiting TroyTrojans.com/CheerClinic.
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.
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.
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.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2025 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: Blackberry Breeze
• Performance Time: 3-5 p.m.
One of the most dedicated party bands in the Southeast, Blackberry Breeze boasts a diverse song list people love and a show that will leave party-goers wanting more! With the sole purpose of entertaining their audience to the max, Blackberry Breeze makes any celebration a huge success.
Labeled as one of the best cover bands in the state of Alabama, Blackberry Breeze was born out of a garage in Dadeville, Ala., in 2012. The high-energy cover band plays the best tunes from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, as well as rock/classic rock, top 40, hip-hop, reggae and Motown.
Dual-Band Performances
The Talladega Great Tornado Band will be on hand for Saturday's game to perform along with the Sound of the South.
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.
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.
BBQ Hill Grilling Demonstration
BBQ Hill will have a live grilling demonstration from 2-3 p.m. in Tailgate Terrace.
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.
Saturday's game will mark the debut of Blakeney Brew, a malty American Amber Ale from Folklore Brewing and Meadery in conjunction with Horn Beverage. Fans will also be able to purchase Troy's initial offering from Folklore, Trojan Ale, inside the stadium.
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.
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.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters 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 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.
Troy Athletics Health Stations
Troy Athletics will have free sunscreen stations located throughout the concourse of The Vet in addition to a hand sanitizer in the Stadium Club.
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.
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.
Lactation Space
The Troy University Title IX office is excited to offer a private lactation space to support nursing parents. This quiet, comfortable and private area provides a place to pump or breastfeed. To access this space on gameday, simply located the closest Swetman security worker for assistance.
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 2025 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.
In-Game Promotions
• Conecuh T-shirt Cannon
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Top Moments from 25 Years of FBS Football
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Fan Aux Cord – Fan Music Takes Over Speakers at The Vet
• Durden Question of the Day
• 4th Quarter Fireworks
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
• Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Simba Cam
Game Recognitions
• Blakeney Brew
• K-EDU Center
• Troy Men's Basketball – Sun Belt Champions (Ring Ceremony)
• Publix Game Ball
• Troy Athletics Letterwinners
• Youth Cheer Clinic
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• 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
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.
United in Cardinal
All fans are encouraged to wear CARDINAL for the season opener against Nicholls as Trojan Nation is United in Cardinal.
Fans can purchase a single $15 lower-level seat in sections 104 and 116 by visiting TroyTrojans.com/Promo and entering the code UNITEDCARD. Additionally, fans can take advantage of the flash sale to secure two reserved tickets (non-chairback sections) for just $25. Both ticket deals are available online only through Friday, Aug. 29.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy students may continue to purchase $1 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.
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).
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.
Troy Athletics Letterwinner Day
Letterwinners from all of Troy's athletics programs are encouraged to make their way back to campus for the game, and each former letterwinner will have the opportunity to request up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the football game. Additionally, a pregame tailgate party will be held in Tailgate Terrace from 3-5 p.m. for the returning letterwinners before the 6 p.m. kickoff.
The day's activities are provided at no cost to the returning letterwinners and culminate with a special in-game recognition as the Trojans take on the Colonels.
To RSVP for the tailgate and to secure your tickets, please visit TroyTrojans.com/letterwinners and fill out the information form. For more information about the event, contact Katie Prchlik via email, kprchlik@troy.edu.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The first of two Youth Cheer Clinics will occur before the game against Nicholls, with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 5-12 and registration is just $35.
Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the clinic begins at 2:30 p.m. In addition to instruction from the Troy Cheerleaders, participants will take part in an in-stadium performance during the game and join the Troy Cheerleaders at Trojan Walk.
A game ticket is required for family entrance to the stadium (clinic participants receive a free ticket); they are available at a discounted rate by visiting TroyTrojans.com/CheerClinic.
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.
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.
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.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2025 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: Blackberry Breeze
• Performance Time: 3-5 p.m.
One of the most dedicated party bands in the Southeast, Blackberry Breeze boasts a diverse song list people love and a show that will leave party-goers wanting more! With the sole purpose of entertaining their audience to the max, Blackberry Breeze makes any celebration a huge success.
Labeled as one of the best cover bands in the state of Alabama, Blackberry Breeze was born out of a garage in Dadeville, Ala., in 2012. The high-energy cover band plays the best tunes from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, as well as rock/classic rock, top 40, hip-hop, reggae and Motown.
Dual-Band Performances
The Talladega Great Tornado Band will be on hand for Saturday's game to perform along with the Sound of the South.
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.
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.
BBQ Hill Grilling Demonstration
BBQ Hill will have a live grilling demonstration from 2-3 p.m. in Tailgate Terrace.
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.
Saturday's game will mark the debut of Blakeney Brew, a malty American Amber Ale from Folklore Brewing and Meadery in conjunction with Horn Beverage. Fans will also be able to purchase Troy's initial offering from Folklore, Trojan Ale, inside the stadium.
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.
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.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters 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 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.
Troy Athletics Health Stations
Troy Athletics will have free sunscreen stations located throughout the concourse of The Vet in addition to a hand sanitizer in the Stadium Club.
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.
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.
Lactation Space
The Troy University Title IX office is excited to offer a private lactation space to support nursing parents. This quiet, comfortable and private area provides a place to pump or breastfeed. To access this space on gameday, simply located the closest Swetman security worker for assistance.
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 2025 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.
In-Game Promotions
• Conecuh T-shirt Cannon
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Top Moments from 25 Years of FBS Football
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Fan Aux Cord – Fan Music Takes Over Speakers at The Vet
• Durden Question of the Day
• 4th Quarter Fireworks
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
• Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Simba Cam
Game Recognitions
• Blakeney Brew
• K-EDU Center
• Troy Men's Basketball – Sun Belt Champions (Ring Ceremony)
• Publix Game Ball
• Troy Athletics Letterwinners
• Youth Cheer Clinic
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• 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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