JCSU Game Zone and Ticket Policy

The JCSU Department of Athletics appreciates your continued support. In 2025, we implemented the Game Zone. Please read the information below that will help you navigate, the Game Zone and Tailgate Parking Guidelines. This year we have implemented a “Clear Bag Policy”, click here for more information.
  1. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of game day and arrive early for home games. Game Zone entry for tailgate opens four (4) hours prior to game time.
    • Game Zone Entrance 1: Tailgate (N. Summit Ave. from Oaklawn Ave.) 
  2. Stadium gates open two (2) hours prior to game time. 
  3. Only fans are permitted on campus with parking pass. Valid Faculty-Staff-Student parking decals will be honored at the main entrance only for no charge. 
  4. Reserved parking pass holders will receive passes prior to game day and will park in the Brayboy/lower level parking lot. (Yellow Lot). Please have passes readily available to be scanned at campus entry. 
  5. Pedestrians entering the GAME ZONE will be required to have a game ticket for entry into the area. Points of entry to the Game Zone include (on-campus) Entrance 1, Brayboy/Lower Level Lot Gate (N. Summit Ave. crosswalk). Valid tickets will be scanned for entry. 
  6. Tickets purchase will be available on game-day at two locations on campus: Brayboy Gymnasium- Lobby and Game Zone entry point at Entrance 1, Tailgate. For your convenience, tickets may be purchased in advance (prior to game day) online at www.ticketreturn.com 
  7. All JCSU students who present a valid ID will receive free admission to all home games. All ID’s will be scanned for current attendance verification. 
  8. North Carolina High School Coaches with a valid NCHSAA Pass, CIAA pass holders and recruits will be required to have a scannable complimentary e-ticket for Game Zone entrance. E-Tickets can be obtained inside Brayboy Gymnasium Ticket Box Office with proper ID. 
  9. All home football games are played at Irwin Belk Complex, 500 N. Summit Ave., Charlotte, NC unless otherwise noted.

2025 Tailgate Parking Guidelines

  • To access the Game Zone Entrance 2, Tailgate Parking (Orange Lot) located on N. Summit Ave, enter from Oaklawn Ave and Andrill Terrace.   
  • Game Zone Entrance 2 (N. Summit Ave from Oaklawn Ave.) opens 4 hours prior to game time for all Tailgaters; except for homecoming which is 6 hours. 
  • On game day you must provide your Tailgate space email payment receipt or text e-receipt in order to pick-up your parking decal to enter the Game Zone. Everyone in your vehicle MUST have a game ticket. E-tickets will be available for purchase at Entrance 2.
  • In an effort to enhance the tailgating experience and increase number of spaces available vehicles will not be allowed to park in the tailgate lot, only tents, grills, and chairs are to be permitted in the tailgate lot. Purchasers will be allowed to drop off these items and food. Parking will be available in a reserved parking area for registered tailgaters. 
  • To help ensure a safe and enjoyable Golden Bull experience for everyone, JCSU Campus Police and Deputies will patrol Tailgate parking areas. We ask that you continue to observe parking rules and procedures while on University property. We encourage you to bring all observed parking violations to the attention of security or a JSCU staff member. 
  • For RV & Bus parking, please contact the JCSU Ticket Office directly prior to game day.
Please review the accompanying map of the campus that is marked for clarity. For more information, please contact the JCSU Ticket Office at (704) 378-1087 or by emailing jcsuticketoffice@jcsu.edu.
The JCSU Department of Athletics appreciates your cooperation with these guidelines.