Fan Experience

The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff game will be played at Center Parc Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

3:00 – 7:00 pm    Coca- Cola Fan Experience

4:00 – 4:30 pm    Band Jamboree – High School Bands

4:30 – 5:00 pm    Band Jamboree – College Bands

6:00 pm    Gates Open

7:30 pm    Kickoff Live on ABC

Center Parc Stadium utilizes a Clear Bag Policy. No refunds/exchanges. No re-entry.

Children 2 and under are permitted without a ticket but are required to sit in lap of parent/guardian.

The University Club ticket comes with two complimentary drinks. Food and beverage will be available until 3^rd quarter.

No Refunds – All Ticket Sales Are Final

Fan Experience will be located in the Summerhill Parking Lot A

Tailgating is permitted at the Center Parc Stadium. Please review the Georgia State Tailgating Policy by clicking the button below.

Consistent with other Sun Belt, NCAA and NFL policies, a Clear Bag policy is used at all Center Parc Stadium events, including the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Each ticketed person is permitted the following into ticketed events:

• One clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” OR a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• IMPORTANT: A logo no larger than 4.5” x 3.4” can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag. Clear bags can not be patterned nor tinted in color.
• One small clutch/purse no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
• An equipment bag for necessary medical items (after proper inspection at the gate)
• A diaper bag when accompanied by a baby or small child (after proper inspection at the gate)

All official hotels for the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge are located in the ATL Airport District near Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.

Looking for things to do while visiting for the big game? Check out Discover Atlanta’s Unguided Travel Guide on places to visit and restaurants to try while you’re in town!

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