CONWAY ---- The wait is over! Coastal Carolina football returns to Brooks Stadium this Saturday with a fresh new look and an electric atmosphere ready to welcome Teal Nation back.
 
As the Chants take the field against Charleston Southern, fans will experience a reimagined game day like never before, featuring exciting upgrades, interactive fan zones in Teal Town, and all-new visuals designed to ignite fans young and old.
 
Here's everything you need to "Know Before You Go" for the 2025 home opener:
 
Game Day Timeline

• Parking lots open: 1:30 PM
• Teal Town opens: 4:30 PM
• Chant Walk (Chauncey Statue): 5 PM
• Gates open: 6 PM
• Kick-off: 7:30 PM

 
We're Going Digital
We're bringing a whole new level of convenience straight to your phone. Starting with the 2025 football season, Coastal Carolina Athletics is going fully digital for all ticketing, making game days faster, safer, and smarter for every fan.
 
 
No more paper tickets. No more waiting in long lines. With the Chanticleer Mobile App, your phone becomes your all-access pass to Brooks Stadium and every Coastal Carolina Athletics event. Whether you're a season ticket holder, purchasing a single-game ticket, a student, or redeeming a special promo, your phone is now your all-access pass to every Coastal Carolina Athletics event.
 
 
FREE Concessions Items All Season Long
Yes, you read that right. As our way of saying thank you to the best fans in college football, everyone gets complimentary access to specific food and beverage items inside Brooks Stadium at designated free concession stand locations. (See above for linked concessions map).
 
There is no limit to the number of in-game visits. However, fans must present their free concession voucher or show the voucher icon available through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App. Patrons visiting the designated free concession stands will be able to acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks.
 
Specialty items, food from outside vendors and alcoholic beverages will remain available for fans to purchase.

 
Drone Show Debut + Halftime Entertainment All Season
Saturday's game features a special halftime drone show, bringing the sky to life with synchronized lights and music in a dazzling display of Coastal pride. With more than 300 synchronized drones, this show will paint the sky with Coastal Carolina visuals, animations in a dazzling display of light and technology.
 
And that's just the beginning! Fans can also look forward to fun and exciting halftime performances all season long.
 

A New Era on the Surf Turf
Brooks Stadium is shining brighter than ever with the debut of a new-look iconic teal turf, now featuring sleek black end zones for the first time. The bold new design amplifies the home field advantage and delivers an eye-catching backdrop for every touchdown, tackle, and triumph.
 

The Chant Walk Has a New Look
The team's grand entrance has been reimagined to allow for more fans to see the Chants up close and personal. The Chant Walk now begins at the Chauncey statue in front of the TD Bank Sports Complex, which will bring more fans to one location to provide more noise and spirit for the Chanticleers as they make their walk into the stadium. This more condensed location is sure provide plenty of excitement for all fans, players and coaches.  
 
Be part of the energy and the wave of teal support at 5 PM on Saturday!
 

Teal Town: Bigger, Better, and Bolder
Located by Gate 1, Teal Town returns with even more excitement this season. It's the ultimate pregame party — and it's free and open to everyone.
 

More Fireworks, More Fun
Expect even more fireworks all season long, with expanded pyrotechnics displays lighting up the sky from start to finish.
 

Bringing You Right to the Field
Our newest premium seating experience at Brooks Stadium – the Sun Cruiser South End Zone Cabanas and the South Atlantic Bank Party Zone - offers unmatched views, all-inclusive service, and a one-of-a-kind game day atmosphere.
 
Each Sun Cruiser Cabana, and the South Atlantic Bank Party Zone, features premium parking, all-inclusive food and beverage, and a fully serviced, relaxed environment just steps from the action on the field.