With the goals of competing for championships, improving the fan experience at home events, and providing financial support to the over 500 student-athletes representing the Gamecocks in mind, the University of South Carolina Athletics Department and The Gamecock Club are announcing a new multi-year strategic revenue plan.
The new revenue plan calls for small percentage increases each year for season ticket and parking prices rather than steep increases every five to eight years, as has been done previously. Receiving feedback, we heard a lot about how small incremental increases reduce the financial burden that large increases bring. Gamecock Club membership dues will be evaluated annually.
What’s changing for the 2024-25 athletics year?
Gamecock Club
The Gamecock Club will place a stronger emphasis on loyalty by rewarding members for consecutive years of giving in two ways:
- Members will receive five priority points each time they renew their membership, an increase from just two points per year.
- The Decade Dividends program will be modified to increase the bonus awarded at each decade of giving. When a member reaches a new decade of giving, they will receive an additional point bonus that corresponds with their consecutive years (i.e. a 20 point bonus for a member’s 20th year of membership). This adjustment will be applied retroactively for all members.
Football
- Season ticket prices will see a four percent or less increase across all sections, returning ticket costs to at or below the 2018 prices.
- Fans will see a 15 to 25 percent increase in season parking prices, which have not been altered since 2015.
Women’s Basketball
- Season ticket prices will increase no more than $25, excluding premier and courtside seats.
Baseball and Men’s Basketball
- A two to four percent increase in season ticket prices will be implemented.
What’s changing for the 2025-26 athletics year and beyond?
Gamecock Club
- In June 2023, the Gamecock Club board of directors approved an increase in membership dues that range from 11 to 20%. The lowest level (Roost) will remain unchanged at $100. This membership will be due on January 31, 2025.
- Dues will be evaluated annually and may see smaller percentage increases in subsequent years.
Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Baseball
- Season ticket prices may increase by two to four percent each year.
Football Parking
- Season parking prices may increase by two to four percent each year.
2024-25 Renewal Timeline & Important Dates
- Gamecock Club Renewal Deadline – January 31
- Football Renewal Deadline – April 12
- Football Seat Selections – May 1 through May 24
- Football Parking Selections – May 28 through June 21
- Football Away Game Request Deadline – July 12
- Men’s & Women’s Basketball Renewal Deadline – September 13
- Women’s Basketball Seat Selections – September 23 through September 27
- Men’s Basketball Seat Selections – September 30 through October 4
- Baseball Renewal Deadline – December 6
- Baseball Seat Selections – December 16 through December 19
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are we making these changes?
Instead of steep periodic increases, season ticket and parking prices will see a small percentage adjustment yearly. In order for the Gamecock Club to continue the over 80-year tradition of covering the total cost of academic support for student-athletes, Gamecock Club membership dues will see an increase.
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What will my football season ticket prices be in 2024?
Seating Area 2023 Season 2024 Season Champions Club $2,195 $2,215 200 Executive Club $1,995 $2,015 600 Executive Club $1,695 $1,715 Founders Zone $1,495 $1,515 Patron Horseshoe Club Garnet $1,245 $1,265 Traditions Club Light Blue $1,145 $1,165 Patron Horseshoe Club Pink $1,095 $1,115 Traditions Club Tan $1,070 $1,090 Traditions Club Lime $995 $1,015 West Lower Red $720 $740 Cockaboose Club Lavender $695 $715 East Lower Grey $655 $675 West & East Lower Blue $595 $615 West Upper Hot Pink $560 $575 Upper Green $505 $520 South Lower Teal $490 $510 Upper Yellow $455 $470 Upper Black $410 $425 -
What will my football parking price be in 2024?
Parking Lot 2023 Season 2024 Season Premium North $750 $1,000 Premium South $750 $1,000 Springs Brooks Plaza A $800 $900 Springs Brooks Plaza B,C,D $650 $750 Garnet Way 1 $600 $750 Garnet Way 2 $600 $750 Garnet Way 3 $500 $600 Garnet Society $500 $600 Garnet Way 4 $500 $600 Gamecock Park Quad 1 $500 $600 Gamecock Park Quad 2 $500 $600 Gamecock Park Quad 3 $400 $500 Gamecock Park Quad 4 $400 $500 Gamecock Park Quad 5 $350 $400 Fairgrounds Garnet/Black/White Lots (Along the fence) $420 $470 Blue/Green Lots (Along the fence) $370 $420 Fairgrounds Garnet/Black/White $320 $370 Fairgrounds Blue/Green $290 $340 National Guard Armory $100 $125 -
What will my baseball season ticket prices be for the 2024 season?
Seating Area 2023 Season 2024 Season Club $1,860 $2,250 Perch $1,560 $1,600 Box $375 $450 Gold $335 $425 Garnet $310 $375 Black $285 $325 GA/Outfield $260 $300 -
What will my men's basketball season ticket prices be for the 2024-25 season?
Men’s basketball season ticket prices will follow the same two to four percent yearly increases as football, women’s basketball and baseball. Details on the 2024-25 prices for men’s basketball will be released soon.
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What will my women's basketball season ticket prices be for the 2024-25 season?
Seating Area 2023-24 Season 2024-25 Season Courtside $565 $650 VIP Club $400 $425 Premier Seating $325 $375 Lower Level Sidelines $200 $225 Lower Level Baseline/Corner $100 $125 Upper Level Sideline $85 $100 Upper Level General Admission $55 $75 -
What will my Gamecock Club membership pricing be for 2025?
Membership Level 2024 Membership 2025 Membership Champion Spur (new level) N/A $60,000 Diamond Spur $31,500 $35,000 Platinum Spur $15,750 $17,750 Golden Spur $10,500 $12,000 Garnet Spur $7,350 $8,400 Silver Spur $3,500 $4,000 Full Scholarship $1,600 $1,850 Half Scholarship $760 $900 Roundhouse $400 $470 Century $175 $200 Roost $100 $100
