By: Grambling State Athletics
FAN DAY
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and take advantage of all the activities planned for Fan Day.
The
Ticket Office will open at
10 a.m. for all ticketing needs. Fans who have
paid for their season tickets in full may pick up their season ticket packages between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Single-game football tickets will also be available for purchase beginning at
10 a.m.
Fans can also catch a preview of our fall sports as the
football and soccer teams begin their scrimmages at 10 a.m.
FAN DAY TIMELINE
- Gates open to Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium (Home Side Only): 10 a.m.
- Scrimmage starts: 10:15 a.m.
- Ticket Office opens: 10 a.m. (Closes at 2 p.m.)
- Assembly Center opens: 10 a.m.
- Cub Club Zone & Membership Drive: 10:30 a.m.
- World Famed Tiger Marching Band marches in: 11:45 a.m.
- Orchesis Dance Company performs: 12 p.m.
- Poster Signing/Meet & Greet: 12:15 p.m.
GSU GAMEDAY TAILGATING & RV INFORMATION KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Tailgating is one of Grambling State University's most cherished traditions. We ask all fans to review the following guidelines to help us create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable game day experience for everyone.
🚐 RV PARKING INFORMATION
- RV parking begins Friday at 3:00 PM. RVs and their occupants may not arrive or park before 3:00 PM Friday. Those parked before 3pm will be asked to leave.
- All RVs must be parked at least three (3) hours before kickoff.
- No RV rollover will be permitted between the Clark Atlanta and Central State or Alcorn State and Jackson State games. RVs must follow the designated arrival and departure procedures for each game.
- Parking RVs sideways is NOT permitted.
- No side-by-sides or four-wheelers/ATVs are permitted on campus.
- Non-GSU golf carts are not permitted near Eddie G. Robinson Stadium.
- Golf carts are prohibited in restricted areas. Operators must have a valid driver's license.
🎉 TAILGATING RULES
- Tailgating is permitted only in designated areas.
- Tailgating spaces are lined and numbered. Personal items—including tents, grills, tables, chairs, and canopies—must remain within your designated space.
- No objects may be placed in or encroach upon the Access Lane.
- Open wood fires and campfires are PROHIBITED.
- Long-toss games of football or Frisbee in the Access Lane are PROHIBITED.
- Pop-up canopies should be taken down during windy conditions. Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their canopies.
- Flags, kites, balloons, and other overhead objects must be properly secured.
- ATVs, bicycles, side-by-sides, skateboards, inline skates, scooters, motorized scooters, and unauthorized golf carts are prohibited.
- Vending is not permitted in any tailgating lot.
Louisiana Drug-Free School Zone Law Update
Effective August 1, 2026, Louisiana's updated Drug-Free School Zone Law expands enhanced criminal penalties for certain controlled dangerous substance offenses occurring:
- On college or university property
- Within 2,000 feet of campus property
- On a school bus
Because Grambling State University is included under the law, the 2,000-foot zone may extend beyond campus to nearby streets, sidewalks, parking areas, businesses, and residential neighborhoods.
The law applies to everyone in the designated area, including students, employees, contractors, vendors, alumni, visitors, and guests. Violations may result in criminal charges, including enhanced fines and imprisonment, depending on the offense.
In addition to criminal penalties, violations may also result in University disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct or applicable employee policies.
Grambling State University encourages all members of the campus community to stay informed, make responsible decisions, and help maintain a safe, law-abiding campus environment.
ALCOHOL GUIDELINES
Lawful consumption of alcohol and cereal malt beverages is permitted in designated parking lots adjacent to the stadium.
- The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
- Underage drinking is unlawful and violators will be cited.
- Alcohol must be consumed from cups or containers. Glass containers are prohibited.
- Containers larger than one gallon are not permitted.
- Alcohol brought into the tailgating areas must be for personal consumption only.
- GSU Police will determine whether quantities exceed what is considered personal consumption.
GAMEDAY PARKING ENTRY DAY OF GAME
Fans with reserved parking passes should enter campus through the designated entry points below.
- Please note there is no driving in front of the Assembly Center on Game Day.
COLLEGE AVENUE ENTRY
- Band Lot
- Athletic Director's Lot
- Lot E Tailgate
- Lot E Red, Bronze & Silver
- Softball Tailgate Lot
- Stadium Support
- Cole Street
- Johnson Street Tailgate (Formerly President's Lot)
- Media Lot
- Ballock Tailgate & Parking
- Tailgate – On the Hill
DOUG WILLIAMS DRIVE ENTRY
- President's Lot
- Premium RV Lot
- Black Top Tailgate
- Facilities Lot
- Stadium Support – Back Lot
- Residential Life
Fourth Quarter Traffic & Egress Plan
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, officers will transition to post-game traffic operations and open the following streets for
exit-only traffic:
- College Street
- Cole Street
- Ballock Street
- Doug Williams Street
Traffic exiting via
Ballock Street and Doug Williams Street will be directed toward
U.S. Highway 80.
To improve traffic flow and expedite the clearing of vehicles from the stadium area,
Central Street will be closed to through traffic during post-game egress operations.
Traffic exiting via
Cole Street and College Street will be directed toward
Interstate 20 (I-20).
Due to the high volume of spectators, tailgaters, RVs, and vehicles associated with game-day activities, motorists should anticipate delays. Depending on attendance and overall traffic volume, it may take approximately
30 minutes to one hour for traffic in and around the stadium area to clear.
The stadium has an approximate seating capacity of
19,600 spectators. This figure does not include individuals participating in surrounding
tailgating activities or RV parking, which may significantly increase the total number of people and vehicles within the event area.
The primary objective of this traffic plan is to provide a safe, orderly, and efficient movement of vehicles away from the stadium while maintaining emergency access and minimizing congestion on surrounding roadways.
IMPORTANT PARKING REMINDERS
THERE IS NO RE-ENTRY ON GAMEDAY FOR PARKING OR TAILGATING.
All attendees with reserved parking must have their
hang tag clearly displayed in the vehicle window and ready to be pulled upon entry.
GSU encourages all fans to
arrive early, enjoy the festivities, follow all parking and tailgating regulations, and help us make game day safe and enjoyable for everyone.
FAILURE TO COMPLY
Failure to comply with
any and all tailgating and parking policies may result in removal from campus and/or a ban from future GSU tailgating privileges at the discretion of Grambling State Athletics staff.
Thank you for helping us protect the GSU game day experience.
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