Saturday, October 3
Conway, S.C.
7:00 p.m.
Coastal Carolina University
vs
Georgia Southern
Know Before You Go: Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern
9/30/2026 5:00:00 PM | Football
CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina football returns to Brooks Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Chanticleers host Georgia Southern. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Saturday's game will highlight two special weekends on the Coastal Carolina University campus, as the University celebrates both Family Weekend and Hall of Fame Weekend.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy the pregame activities throughout campus and be in their seats before kickoff.
Here is everything fans need to "Know Before You Go."
GAME-DAY TIMELINE
Coastal Carolina Athletics will celebrate and honor members of the Coastal Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame throughout Saturday's game.
Returning Hall of Fame members will be welcomed as special guests at a pregame tailgate inside the new indoor practice facility before being recognized on the field during halftime.
The official induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be held this spring surrounding a home baseball series, with additional details to be announced in the coming months.
FAMILY WEEKEND
Saturday's game is part of Coastal Carolina University's Family Weekend, which will take place Oct. 2–4.
The Teal Nation Family Weekend Tailgate will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Singleton Lawn. Families are encouraged to wear teal, bring their Chanticleer spirit and enjoy food and an opportunity to connect with other Coastal Carolina families before the game.
For additional information about Family Weekend, including the complete weekend schedule, visit coastal.edu/nsfp/family/fallfw.
HONORING THE SPARKS FAMILY
Coastal Carolina Athletics will honor the Sparks family during Saturday night's game in recognition of its longstanding commitment and generous support of the University.
This past spring, the Sparks family donated $1 million to Coastal Carolina Athletics, furthering its significant impact on the Chanticleers.
Fans are encouraged to join Coastal Carolina in recognizing the Sparks family and thanking them for their continued support.
CHANT WALK
Fans will have an opportunity to welcome the Chanticleers to Brooks Stadium during the Chant Walk at 4:45 p.m.
The Chant Walk will begin near Teal Town before continuing through the premium tailgate area and into Brooks Stadium through Gate 1.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, line the route and be loud as the Chanticleers make their way into the stadium.
TEAL TOWN
Teal Town, located on the southeast side of Brooks Stadium, will be open from 4–6:30 p.m. and serve as the central pregame destination for students, alumni and fans.
Teal Town will feature:
CCU ALUMNI TEALGATE
The CCU Alumni TEALgate will take place from 4–6 p.m. in Blanton Park before the Chanticleers take on Georgia Southern at Brooks Stadium.
Alumni and their guests can enjoy light snacks, refreshments and a complimentary alumni keychain while supplies last. Owen Reeves Band will provide live entertainment throughout the event, and the Chanticleer Regiment will perform at 5:40 p.m.
Stella's Homemade Ice Cream, an alumni-owned business, and Knowledge Perk Coffee will have trucks on site. The Alumni TEALgate will also feature lawn games, inflatables, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
Alumni and their guests are welcome to bring their own drinks, snacks, coolers and lawn chairs.
PREPAY FOR PARKING AND SAVE
Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance to save time and money on game day. Prepaying allows fans to secure their parking before arriving on campus and avoid the added expense and hassle of purchasing parking on site.
Purchase prepaid parking HERE.
FREE CONCESSIONS
The CCU Kickoff Meal Deal returns, providing free hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks to every ticketed fan at designated concession stands.
Fans must present their game ticket through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App when visiting a designated free concession location.
Free concessions will end at the conclusion of the third quarter, which is also when alcohol sales inside Brooks Stadium will end.
Specialty items and food from outside vendors will remain available for purchase.
IN-GAME PROMOTIONS
Fans will have additional opportunities to participate in promotions and win prizes throughout Saturday night's game.
All tickets for Coastal Carolina Athletics events are digital and accessible through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App.
Fans are encouraged to download their tickets and add them to their mobile wallets before arriving at Brooks Stadium. Fans should also ensure their phones are fully charged and have their tickets ready before approaching the stadium gates.
RIDE-SHARE DROP-OFF
Fans using a ride-share service are encouraged to use the Wall Building as their drop-off location.
The Wall Building is located at 119 Chanticleer Drive, Conway, SC 29526, near Brittain Hall and the HTC Pond.
ARRIVE EARLY
With Hall of Fame Weekend and Teal Nation Family Weekend activities taking place across campus, fans should expect increased traffic and are strongly encouraged to arrive early
.
Parking lots will open at 1 p.m., followed by Teal Town and the CCU Alumni TEALgate at 4 p.m. The Chant Walk will begin at 4:45 p.m., and gates to Brooks Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.
Kickoff between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern is scheduled for 7 p.m.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets for Saturday night's game remain available.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets HERE. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Chanticleer Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-TIXX (8499).
Saturday's game will highlight two special weekends on the Coastal Carolina University campus, as the University celebrates both Family Weekend and Hall of Fame Weekend.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy the pregame activities throughout campus and be in their seats before kickoff.
Here is everything fans need to "Know Before You Go."
GAME-DAY TIMELINE
- Parking lots open: 1 p.m.
- Teal Town opens: 4 p.m.
- CCU Alumni TEALgate opens: 4 p.m.
- Chant Walk: 4:45 p.m.
- Teal Nation Family Weekend Tailgate opens: 5 p.m.
- Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
- CCU Alumni TEALgate closes: 6 p.m.
- Teal Town closes: 6:30 p.m.
- Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Coastal Carolina Athletics will celebrate and honor members of the Coastal Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame throughout Saturday's game.
Returning Hall of Fame members will be welcomed as special guests at a pregame tailgate inside the new indoor practice facility before being recognized on the field during halftime.
The official induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be held this spring surrounding a home baseball series, with additional details to be announced in the coming months.
FAMILY WEEKEND
Saturday's game is part of Coastal Carolina University's Family Weekend, which will take place Oct. 2–4.
The Teal Nation Family Weekend Tailgate will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Singleton Lawn. Families are encouraged to wear teal, bring their Chanticleer spirit and enjoy food and an opportunity to connect with other Coastal Carolina families before the game.
For additional information about Family Weekend, including the complete weekend schedule, visit coastal.edu/nsfp/family/fallfw.
HONORING THE SPARKS FAMILY
Coastal Carolina Athletics will honor the Sparks family during Saturday night's game in recognition of its longstanding commitment and generous support of the University.
This past spring, the Sparks family donated $1 million to Coastal Carolina Athletics, furthering its significant impact on the Chanticleers.
Fans are encouraged to join Coastal Carolina in recognizing the Sparks family and thanking them for their continued support.
CHANT WALK
Fans will have an opportunity to welcome the Chanticleers to Brooks Stadium during the Chant Walk at 4:45 p.m.
The Chant Walk will begin near Teal Town before continuing through the premium tailgate area and into Brooks Stadium through Gate 1.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, line the route and be loud as the Chanticleers make their way into the stadium.
TEAL TOWN
Teal Town, located on the southeast side of Brooks Stadium, will be open from 4–6:30 p.m. and serve as the central pregame destination for students, alumni and fans.
Teal Town will feature:
- A free video game truck and inflatables for children
- Exclusive Coastal Carolina merchandise from Teal Tide Outfitters and Gemini Boutique
- The Coastal Pre-Game Radio Show with Joe Catenacci
- Beverages available for purchase
- Bojangles food truck for pregame vending
CCU ALUMNI TEALGATE
The CCU Alumni TEALgate will take place from 4–6 p.m. in Blanton Park before the Chanticleers take on Georgia Southern at Brooks Stadium.
Alumni and their guests can enjoy light snacks, refreshments and a complimentary alumni keychain while supplies last. Owen Reeves Band will provide live entertainment throughout the event, and the Chanticleer Regiment will perform at 5:40 p.m.
Stella's Homemade Ice Cream, an alumni-owned business, and Knowledge Perk Coffee will have trucks on site. The Alumni TEALgate will also feature lawn games, inflatables, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
Alumni and their guests are welcome to bring their own drinks, snacks, coolers and lawn chairs.
PREPAY FOR PARKING AND SAVE
Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance to save time and money on game day. Prepaying allows fans to secure their parking before arriving on campus and avoid the added expense and hassle of purchasing parking on site.
Purchase prepaid parking HERE.
FREE CONCESSIONS
The CCU Kickoff Meal Deal returns, providing free hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks to every ticketed fan at designated concession stands.
Fans must present their game ticket through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App when visiting a designated free concession location.
Free concessions will end at the conclusion of the third quarter, which is also when alcohol sales inside Brooks Stadium will end.
Specialty items and food from outside vendors will remain available for purchase.
IN-GAME PROMOTIONS
Fans will have additional opportunities to participate in promotions and win prizes throughout Saturday night's game.
- Sparks Toyota RAV4th Quarter with the chance to win a RAV4
- Bojangles Big Glove Boxing
- Bubba's Fish Shack Gone Fishing
- Team Dodge Team Dodgeball
- Royal Farms Cluckin' Bucket Chicken Chuck
- Surfwater T-Shirt Toss
All tickets for Coastal Carolina Athletics events are digital and accessible through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App.
Fans are encouraged to download their tickets and add them to their mobile wallets before arriving at Brooks Stadium. Fans should also ensure their phones are fully charged and have their tickets ready before approaching the stadium gates.
RIDE-SHARE DROP-OFF
Fans using a ride-share service are encouraged to use the Wall Building as their drop-off location.
The Wall Building is located at 119 Chanticleer Drive, Conway, SC 29526, near Brittain Hall and the HTC Pond.
ARRIVE EARLY
With Hall of Fame Weekend and Teal Nation Family Weekend activities taking place across campus, fans should expect increased traffic and are strongly encouraged to arrive early
.
Parking lots will open at 1 p.m., followed by Teal Town and the CCU Alumni TEALgate at 4 p.m. The Chant Walk will begin at 4:45 p.m., and gates to Brooks Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.
Kickoff between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern is scheduled for 7 p.m.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets for Saturday night's game remain available.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets HERE. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Chanticleer Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-TIXX (8499).
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