Troy University Athletics
Troy Football Need to Know; Gameday at The Vet – Southern Miss Game
10/1/2026 1:06:00 PM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Tuesday, when Troy hosts Southern Miss. Kickoff between the Trojans and Golden Eagles is set for 7 p.m.
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items taking place around gameday this season at The Vet, along with reminders about 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 1:30 p.m.
Gate One – 2 p.m. until halftime
Will call is located at Gate One of The Vet and will be open from 10 a.m. until halftime.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Ticket Specials
• $5 General Admission Tickets
• $10 Reserved Tickets
• Take a Kid to the Game – All Youth 12 & under receive a free ticket with purchase of an adult ticket
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or by calling 334-670-3681.
Clear Bag Policy
Troy Athletics will implement a clear bag policy beginning with the 2026-27 athletic season for all ticketed athletic events on campus to enhance safety and security. Fans can visit TroyTrojans.com/clearbag for full details.
Season ticket holders can pick up their clear bag season ticket holder gift at the Ticket Office during normal business hours throughout the season or on gameday at the Gate 1 ticket office until halftime.
Student Ticket Specials / Promotions
Troy students can purchase $1 student guest tickets by visiting TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets, stopping by the Troy Ticket Office, or calling 334-670-3681. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Monday. Students who purchase student guest tickets will be entered into drawings for a free TV, Apple AirPods or a Bluetooth speaker.
Pregame giveaways – Glow Sticks, Thunder Sticks & Rally Towels.
The Vance Law Firm Kick for Cash in the third quarter for a chance to win $333.
Troy Athletics will have free food giveaways for Troy Students throughout the game in the student section.
$3 Beer & Hot Dogs
Concessions and beer stands around the stadium will have $3 Busch Lights and $3 hot dogs on sale, while supplies last.
Troy Baseball College World Series Recognition
Troy will honor the 2026 Men's College World Series baseball team throughout the evening. Team members will sign posters on the South Concourse starting at 5:30 p.m., when gates to The Vet open. The team will also be recognized on the field at the end of the first quarter, including a video highlighting the Trojans' run to Omaha.
Halftime Fireworks
Thanks to the Vance Law Firm, fans can enjoy an exciting evening as we "Glow Up The Vet" with an incredible fireworks display at halftime.
Dan Smith Recognition
Longtime Troy Parks and Recreation Director Dan Smith will be honored as an honorary captain for the Trojans. Mr. Dan, as he's known around town, will retire in October after 36 years of service to the City of Troy and countless hours supporting youth sports throughout the Wiregrass.
All current Troy Rec players (soccer, flag football, tackle football) are invited to join Mr. Dan for a special on-field presentation during the game as part of Dan Smith Appreciation Night. Children who wish to join Mr. Dan should have their parents bring them to Gate 6 with five minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Troy Recreation families can take part of a special ticket offer by visiting TroyTrojans.com/promo and using code: TPRD
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. We strongly encourage all fans to download their tickets before game day. Just before reaching the gates, fans will 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 annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To learn more about parking, contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu).
Lot Closing Times
Trojan Arena – 12 p.m. Monday
Riddle-Pace Field / Press Box Tower – 7 a.m. Tuesday
Track & Soccer Field – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Football North End Zone – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Trojan Center – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Malone Hall – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $25 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.
University Avenue from George Wallace Drive to the roundabout by Riddle-Pace Field will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. The remainder of University Avenue to the Troy Dining Hall will close at 2:15 p.m.
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.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2026 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: The Park Band
• Performance Time: 4-6 p.m.
About: The Park Band has become one of Alabama's premier bands with a perfect mix of rock, Motown, country and today's hits. The band has played hundreds of events across the Southeast since its start in 2008 and is made up of band members the Troy community knows and loves.
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 4:45 p.m.
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 3 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 6 p.m.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet, located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans can sample food from various trucks.
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.
Water Monsters / Water Bottle Policy
Fans may bring empty, non-glass bottles/cups inside to fill at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to use at these locations.
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
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.
Troy Regional First Aid Stations
Troy Regional will have first aid stations located at Gate 7 and Gate 2 throughout the season.
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.
After providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer's wrist to indicate 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.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 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.
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.
The shuttle is free when you ride from the motel to the stadium. Drivers will give each rider a coupon 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 Spaces
The Troy University Title IX office is excited to offer a pair of private lactation spaces to support nursing parents. These quiet, comfortable, and private areas provide a place to pump or breastfeed. To access the spaces on gameday, simply locate 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.
Tailgate setup, including tents and similar equipment, may begin at 7 a.m. the day of a home football game or approved athletic event. This is subject to adjustment for early games. All tailgating activities are to conclude an hour after the completion of the game and items must be taken down and removed by 10 a.m. on the following morning to facilitate a smooth post-game campus cleanup.
For complete Troy Football Gameday Tailgating Policies, visit TroyTrojans.com/FBTailgating.
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 2026 season. Please contact Dan Heck heckd@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
• Vance Law Firm Halftime Fireworks
• Durden Dance Cam
• Conecuh T-shirt Toss featuring Troy Volleyball & Troy Soccer
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• $333 Vance Law Firm Field Goal Kick
• Durden Question of the Day
• 4th Quarter Fireworks
• Guardian Dance Cam
• Cohen's Longest Punt Contest
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
Game Recognitions
• 2026 Troy Baseball College World Series Team
• Dan Smith – Troy Parks & Recreation
• Troy Bank & Trust Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Ambassadors Student Group
• ALFA Community Hero of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Publix Tailgater 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 taking place around gameday this season at The Vet, along with reminders about 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 1:30 p.m.
Gate One – 2 p.m. until halftime
Will call is located at Gate One of The Vet and will be open from 10 a.m. until halftime.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Ticket Specials
• $5 General Admission Tickets
• $10 Reserved Tickets
• Take a Kid to the Game – All Youth 12 & under receive a free ticket with purchase of an adult ticket
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or by calling 334-670-3681.
Clear Bag Policy
Troy Athletics will implement a clear bag policy beginning with the 2026-27 athletic season for all ticketed athletic events on campus to enhance safety and security. Fans can visit TroyTrojans.com/clearbag for full details.
Season ticket holders can pick up their clear bag season ticket holder gift at the Ticket Office during normal business hours throughout the season or on gameday at the Gate 1 ticket office until halftime.
Student Ticket Specials / Promotions
Troy students can purchase $1 student guest tickets by visiting TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets, stopping by the Troy Ticket Office, or calling 334-670-3681. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Monday. Students who purchase student guest tickets will be entered into drawings for a free TV, Apple AirPods or a Bluetooth speaker.
Pregame giveaways – Glow Sticks, Thunder Sticks & Rally Towels.
The Vance Law Firm Kick for Cash in the third quarter for a chance to win $333.
Troy Athletics will have free food giveaways for Troy Students throughout the game in the student section.
$3 Beer & Hot Dogs
Concessions and beer stands around the stadium will have $3 Busch Lights and $3 hot dogs on sale, while supplies last.
Troy Baseball College World Series Recognition
Troy will honor the 2026 Men's College World Series baseball team throughout the evening. Team members will sign posters on the South Concourse starting at 5:30 p.m., when gates to The Vet open. The team will also be recognized on the field at the end of the first quarter, including a video highlighting the Trojans' run to Omaha.
Halftime Fireworks
Thanks to the Vance Law Firm, fans can enjoy an exciting evening as we "Glow Up The Vet" with an incredible fireworks display at halftime.
Dan Smith Recognition
Longtime Troy Parks and Recreation Director Dan Smith will be honored as an honorary captain for the Trojans. Mr. Dan, as he's known around town, will retire in October after 36 years of service to the City of Troy and countless hours supporting youth sports throughout the Wiregrass.
All current Troy Rec players (soccer, flag football, tackle football) are invited to join Mr. Dan for a special on-field presentation during the game as part of Dan Smith Appreciation Night. Children who wish to join Mr. Dan should have their parents bring them to Gate 6 with five minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Troy Recreation families can take part of a special ticket offer by visiting TroyTrojans.com/promo and using code: TPRD
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. We strongly encourage all fans to download their tickets before game day. Just before reaching the gates, fans will 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 annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To learn more about parking, contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu).
Lot Closing Times
Trojan Arena – 12 p.m. Monday
Riddle-Pace Field / Press Box Tower – 7 a.m. Tuesday
Track & Soccer Field – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Football North End Zone – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Trojan Center – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Malone Hall – 2 p.m. Tuesday
Single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $25 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.
University Avenue from George Wallace Drive to the roundabout by Riddle-Pace Field will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. The remainder of University Avenue to the Troy Dining Hall will close at 2:15 p.m.
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.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2026 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: The Park Band
• Performance Time: 4-6 p.m.
About: The Park Band has become one of Alabama's premier bands with a perfect mix of rock, Motown, country and today's hits. The band has played hundreds of events across the Southeast since its start in 2008 and is made up of band members the Troy community knows and loves.
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 4:45 p.m.
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 3 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 6 p.m.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet, located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans can sample food from various trucks.
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.
Water Monsters / Water Bottle Policy
Fans may bring empty, non-glass bottles/cups inside to fill at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to use at these locations.
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
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.
Troy Regional First Aid Stations
Troy Regional will have first aid stations located at Gate 7 and Gate 2 throughout the season.
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.
After providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer's wrist to indicate 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.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 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.
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.
The shuttle is free when you ride from the motel to the stadium. Drivers will give each rider a coupon 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 Spaces
The Troy University Title IX office is excited to offer a pair of private lactation spaces to support nursing parents. These quiet, comfortable, and private areas provide a place to pump or breastfeed. To access the spaces on gameday, simply locate 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.
Tailgate setup, including tents and similar equipment, may begin at 7 a.m. the day of a home football game or approved athletic event. This is subject to adjustment for early games. All tailgating activities are to conclude an hour after the completion of the game and items must be taken down and removed by 10 a.m. on the following morning to facilitate a smooth post-game campus cleanup.
For complete Troy Football Gameday Tailgating Policies, visit TroyTrojans.com/FBTailgating.
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 2026 season. Please contact Dan Heck heckd@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
• Vance Law Firm Halftime Fireworks
• Durden Dance Cam
• Conecuh T-shirt Toss featuring Troy Volleyball & Troy Soccer
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• $333 Vance Law Firm Field Goal Kick
• Durden Question of the Day
• 4th Quarter Fireworks
• Guardian Dance Cam
• Cohen's Longest Punt Contest
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
Game Recognitions
• 2026 Troy Baseball College World Series Team
• Dan Smith – Troy Parks & Recreation
• Troy Bank & Trust Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Ambassadors Student Group
• ALFA Community Hero of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Publix Tailgater 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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