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Athletics

VMI Football 2021 Home Game Information


VMI Gameday Experience – vmi.edu

 
 Ticketing
The official ticketing marketplace for VMI Athletics is vmitickets.com.
The season opener against Davidson is Youth Day – all tickets for youths through age 17 can be redeemed for just $6.00 on Saturday. A youth ticket is a youth/student rate for individuals with a student ID. 
Adult tickets are priced at $22.00 this season. Will call at Cameron Hall begins at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. With the game beginning at 1:30 p.m., fans can enter Foster Stadium beginning at 12:30 p.m.
 
Parking
Paid parking is available at the following locations at the listed price:
Parade Field:  $40 (available at 7 a.m.)
CPTF Garage:  $40 (available at 7 a.m.)
McKethan Park:  $10 (busses will transport fans to and from Post)
 
Google Maps link to McKethan Park

 
Tailgating
  • Tailgating with tents is permitted only on the Parade Ground. Only one tent per vehicle is authorized. Do not stake tents when placing them on the Parade Ground, as this can damage the underground sprinkler system.  Tents should be secured with weights.  Tents cannot exceed 10' x 10' in size, and only one tent per vehicle is authorized.
  • Tailgating is allowed on the parade ground, weather permitting. Updates on tailgating status are available at www.vmi.edu.
  • Tailgaters are responsible for separating their recycling from their garbage. Recycling should be placed in a clear bag and garbage should be placed in a garbage bag and tied closed to avoid spilling. Trash and recycling cans are provided on the Parade Ground and are emptied during the football game.
  • Alcohol: Employees, cadets, visitors, and other persons, regardless of age, are not allowed to consume or possess alcohol on post, including at events such as tailgating and locations such as, but not limited to Alumni Memorial Field, Foster Stadium, Gray-Minor Stadium, and other locales involving Institute athletic events. 
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed on post; however, service animals are permitted. This is not a pet-friendly activity.   
  • Weapons: Weapons are not allowed on post.
  • Only propane cooking equipment is allowed. All grills must be secured and TURNED OFF if left unattended. 
  • No generators are allowed on the parade ground.
  • Trailer mounted grills and smokers are not allowed on the parade ground 
  • RV Parking:  RV parking is not permitted on post.
  • Activities that put others at risk are prohibited.
  • Please secure all personal items when left unattended. 
  • The Parade Ground closes at 6 p.m. except on Parents Weekend, when it closes at 7 p.m. Any vehicles remaining on the Parade Ground will be subject to towing.
  • To avoid damage to personal property, all tailgating items need to be properly secured when you leave the area (tents staked in the ground, chairs stored, grills turned off, etc.).
  • Drones are not authorized for use anywhere at VMI unless approved in advance
Foster Stadium
Clear Plastic Bags must be used to carry any item into VMI sporting events to facilitate security checks. You may use any clear plastic bag; however, bags will be for sale in the bookstore and on game day mornings in Cameron Hall. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Game Day Bag Policy


Items that cannot be taken into the stadium: The following items cannot be taken into the stadium. You will not be allowed to enter the stadium with these items in your possession:
  • Coolers
  • Backpacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Pets
  • Weapons
  • Outside Food and Beverages
  • Umbrellas
  • Drones
 
 






 
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