Troy University Athletics
11/4/2026 10:35:00 AM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday, when Troy hosts Louisiana Tech for Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. between the Trojans and Bulldogs.
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items taking place around gameday this season at The Vet, along with reminders of 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 9:30 a.m.
Gate One - 10 a.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.
Troy University Homecoming Parade
One of the staples of Homecoming at Troy each year is the annual parade around the Square in Downtown Troy. Beginning at 10 a.m., floats from various campus organizations and from the community in addition to the Sound of the South will hit the streets of Downtown Troy.
Troy Homecoming Court
The 2026 Troy Homecoming Court will be presented before the game beginning at 2:40 p.m. in The Vet, while the Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at halftime. Additionally, winners of Homecoming Week contests will be announced throughout the second half.
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 student guest tickets for $10 by visiting TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets, stopping by the Troy Ticket Office, or calling 334-670-3681. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Students who purchase a student guest ticket will be entered into a drawing for the Vance Law Firm $333 Field Goal Contest.
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).
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.
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.
Homecoming Reunions
1996 Football Southland Conference Champions
RSVP – TroyTrojans.com/96FB
Led by All-Americans Pratt Lyons (DE) and Kerry Jenkins (OL), the Trojans posted a 12-2 overall record and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA FCS Playoffs following victories over Florida A&M and Murray State in the opening two rounds.
Joe Jackson rushed for a program record 17 touchdowns while Arrid Gregory completed the two-headed rushing attack, finishing the season with 1,334 yards and nine touchdowns. Defensively, Lyons was named the Southland Defensive Player of the Year and Larry Blakeney was named Southland Coach of the Year.
1976 Men's Golf National Champions
RSVP – TroyTrojans.com/GolfChamps
The first of three NCAA Division II National Titles under Troy University Sports Hall of Fame head coach Mike Griffin, the 1976 men's team won but one of their regular season tournaments, led by All-Americans Ronny Mobley, Dan Reese and Ricky Beck. Along the way to their national title, the Trojans defeated many Division I teams, including in-state foes Auburn and Alabama.
Honorary Captain
Troy Hall of Famer Charles Oliver will serve as the honorary captain for Saturday's game to celebrate the 50thanniversary of his 400m NAIA National Championship, with a time of 45.74 seconds. Oliver also finished fifth at the NCAA Outdoor Championship in the 440-yard dash.
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 12:45 p.m.
Members of the 1976 Gulf South Conference Championship Team and the 1996 Southland Conference Championship Team will join the Trojans.
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 11 a.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 2 p.m.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The second Youth Cheer Clinic will occur before the game, with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 4-12 and registration is just $35.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the clinic begins at 11:30 a.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.
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: POPulus
Performance Time: 12-2 p.m.
About: POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend together with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. 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.
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.
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 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 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 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.
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
• Guardian Dance Cam
• Conecuh T-shirt Toss
• 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
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
Game Recognitions
• Charles Oliver Honorary Captain
• 1976 Gulf South Conference Football Champions
• 1996 Southland Conference Football Champions
• 1976 Men's Golf National Champions
• Mr. and Mrs. Trojan Pride
• Homecoming Court
• Guardian Credit Union Game Ball
• Youth Cheer Clinic Performance
• 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
• 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 of 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 9:30 a.m.
Gate One - 10 a.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.
Troy University Homecoming Parade
One of the staples of Homecoming at Troy each year is the annual parade around the Square in Downtown Troy. Beginning at 10 a.m., floats from various campus organizations and from the community in addition to the Sound of the South will hit the streets of Downtown Troy.
Troy Homecoming Court
The 2026 Troy Homecoming Court will be presented before the game beginning at 2:40 p.m. in The Vet, while the Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at halftime. Additionally, winners of Homecoming Week contests will be announced throughout the second half.
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 student guest tickets for $10 by visiting TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets, stopping by the Troy Ticket Office, or calling 334-670-3681. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Students who purchase a student guest ticket will be entered into a drawing for the Vance Law Firm $333 Field Goal Contest.
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).
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.
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.
Homecoming Reunions
1996 Football Southland Conference Champions
RSVP – TroyTrojans.com/96FB
Led by All-Americans Pratt Lyons (DE) and Kerry Jenkins (OL), the Trojans posted a 12-2 overall record and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA FCS Playoffs following victories over Florida A&M and Murray State in the opening two rounds.
Joe Jackson rushed for a program record 17 touchdowns while Arrid Gregory completed the two-headed rushing attack, finishing the season with 1,334 yards and nine touchdowns. Defensively, Lyons was named the Southland Defensive Player of the Year and Larry Blakeney was named Southland Coach of the Year.
1976 Men's Golf National Champions
RSVP – TroyTrojans.com/GolfChamps
The first of three NCAA Division II National Titles under Troy University Sports Hall of Fame head coach Mike Griffin, the 1976 men's team won but one of their regular season tournaments, led by All-Americans Ronny Mobley, Dan Reese and Ricky Beck. Along the way to their national title, the Trojans defeated many Division I teams, including in-state foes Auburn and Alabama.
Honorary Captain
Troy Hall of Famer Charles Oliver will serve as the honorary captain for Saturday's game to celebrate the 50thanniversary of his 400m NAIA National Championship, with a time of 45.74 seconds. Oliver also finished fifth at the NCAA Outdoor Championship in the 440-yard dash.
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 12:45 p.m.
Members of the 1976 Gulf South Conference Championship Team and the 1996 Southland Conference Championship Team will join the Trojans.
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 11 a.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 2 p.m.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The second Youth Cheer Clinic will occur before the game, with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 4-12 and registration is just $35.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the clinic begins at 11:30 a.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.
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: POPulus
Performance Time: 12-2 p.m.
About: POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend together with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. 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.
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.
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 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 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 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.
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
• Guardian Dance Cam
• Conecuh T-shirt Toss
• 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
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
Game Recognitions
• Charles Oliver Honorary Captain
• 1976 Gulf South Conference Football Champions
• 1996 Southland Conference Football Champions
• 1976 Men's Golf National Champions
• Mr. and Mrs. Trojan Pride
• Homecoming Court
• Guardian Credit Union Game Ball
• Youth Cheer Clinic Performance
• 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
• 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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