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Know Before You Go: Old Dominion
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Know Before You Go: Old Dominion

Kickoff of the 2024 season

Gamecock Football kicks off the 2024 season on Saturday afternoon at Williams-Brice Stadium. The home opener vs. Old Dominion will kick off at 4:20 p.m.

Check out some of the things happening at Saturday’s game.

Gamecock Village presented by Farm Bureau Insurance

Gamecock Village presented by Farm Bureau Insurance will open at 11:45 a.m. and close at 3:45 p.m.

  • Live Music: Maddie Rean will provide the entertainment throughout the day starting at 11:45 a.m.
  • Student-Athlete Autographs: Select baseball and men’s basketball student-athletes will be signing autographs between 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • Food & Drinks: We’ll have multiple food trucks on site serving all types of food for you to grab some grub before you head into the stadium. Beer and seltzer will also be available for purchase in multiple locations throughout Gamecock Village.
  • My First Gamecock Game: If it’s your first Gamecock game, be sure to stop by the marketing table inside Gamecock Village to commemorate your first game

Don’t forget to take advantage of the pillars of Forever Garnet at Saturday’s game and all games throughout the season.

  • Memories: There’s still a few Gameday Experiences available for purchase for Saturday’s game. If you’re coming to town on Friday, be sure to check out our Stadium Tour.
  • Auctions: Watch warm-ups & 2001 from the sideline, ride the Cockyboose during the team entrance or walk with Cocky during Gamecock Walk… Auctions for the Old Dominion game close on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
  • Rewards: Be sure to check in once you get into Williams-Brice Stadium to earn points for attending. These points can be redeemed for various prizes and sweepstakes.
  • Gamecock Club Concessions Discount: Gamecock Club members can receive a 10% discount on certain concessions items at specific stands at Williams-Brice Stadium by scanning their Forever Garnet QR Code ID inside the Forever Garnet App.

Learn more about Forever Garnet

Gameday Experiences

Stadium Tours

Auctions

Gamecock Walk and Pregame Pep Rally

The team will arrive around 2:15 p.m. and head into the stadium lead by Cocky, the drumline and our spirit teams. Get a spot early along the Tommy Suggs Garnet Way to cheer the Gamecocks on as they head into the stadium.

After Gamecock Walk, head over to the Gamecock Park Amphitheater for the Pregame Pep Rally featuring the Mighty Sound of the Southeast and our spirit teams, which begins around 2:35 p.m.

Gamecock Walk EIU

Halftime

  • Mighty Sound of the Southeast Experience: Over 500 high school band members will join the Mighty Sound of the Southeast for a performance at halftime

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