Brooks Stadium

Brooks Stadium sits inside the TD Bank Sports Complex near US 501 and SC 544. University Boulevard is the principal entrance from US 501, while Founders Drive serves SC 544. Closures can begin several hours before kickoff, so follow the parking-pass route.

Driving & Parking

• From Myrtle Beach
  US 501 runs toward Conway and campus. Beach, outlet and game traffic share the corridor, so add a generous cushion.
• From SC 544
  Use Founders Drive when the traffic plan allows it. Controlled intersections can prevent unapproved shortcuts.
• Pass-required lots
  Coastal sold out its 2025 season parking inventory, and the close athletics lots required advance credentials. A game ticket does not include a parking space unless the package specifically says so.
• Accessible Lot DDD
  The latest season plan placed first-come ADA parking in Lot DDD across US 501 for vehicles displaying a valid state plate or placard. A dedicated accessible shuttle connected the lot with Gate 4.
• Remote areas and shuttles
  Current routes have served Horry-Georgetown Technical College, campus locations near the Student Union and Lot YY off SC 544. Use the game-specific map because the free/paid designation and exact vehicle entrance can change.
• Postgame release
  Lots empty through police-controlled corridors. Expect a slow first few miles, particularly when US 501 remains busy.

Public Transit

• CCU football shuttles
  The university's game-day network is the practical public transportation. Recent routes have linked HGTC, the Student Union and Lot YY with the Chauncey statue/TD Bank Sports Complex area.
• ADA shuttle
  Accessible buses run between Lot DDD and Gate 4. All listed football shuttles are accessible, but guests needing a specific accommodation should confirm timing with athletics before arrival.
• No rail connection
  There is no stadium rail or dependable football express from Myrtle Beach. Arrange a car, charter or rideshare.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Confirm the current zone
  The latest dedicated location published by Coastal placed rideshare in the Chauncey statue loop off Chanticleer Drive West. Because the redesigned Chant Walk and multiple shuttle routes now use the same complex, verify the 2026 game map before selecting that pin.
• Arrive before Chant Walk
  Team, band and pedestrian activity intensify about two and a half hours before kickoff. A drop at least three hours early reduces the chance of meeting a closure.
• Postgame alternative
  If the official loop is suspended during vehicle release, walk only to a staffed outer-campus pickup point named in the day's plan. Do not ask a driver to stop on US 501 or SC 544.
• Beach-distance pricing
  A ride from Myrtle Beach is substantial and demand climbs after the game. Reserve when available and consider waiting for the first surge to pass.

Coastal's official pregame sequence is easy to follow: parking lots open, Teal Town activates near Gate 1, and the Chant Walk begins at the bronze Chauncey statue. For a typical evening kickoff, Teal Town has opened about three hours before the game, Chant Walk about two and a half hours before and gates 90 minutes before. Always use the week's published timeline.

Tailgating

• Teal Town
  The official fan festival occupies Mullen-Wylie Plaza near Gate 1 with music, games, sponsor activities, Chauncey and the spirit squads. It is the simplest all-ages starting point for a first visit.
• Chant Walk
  Players gather at the Chauncey statue in front of the TD Bank Sports Complex and proceed toward Brooks Stadium. Arrive before the posted time because the redesigned route and crowd barriers limit last-second crossings.
• Permit-lot tailgates
  Close lots fill with teal tents and beach-themed décor. Set up in front of or behind the vehicle, or on an approved adjacent green strip.
• Gas grills only
  Coastal allows gas grills while prohibiting charcoal. Glass containers are also prohibited, and all flames, fuel and hot equipment must be handled within the published safety rules.
• Heat plan
  Early-season Conway games are hot and humid even at night. Bring water, sunscreen and shade, and stop drinking well before heat symptoms become obvious.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Crafty Rooster
  At 1125 Third Avenue, this downtown pub offers 20 rotating taps and game-day food. Drive or rideshare to campus afterward.
• Bonfire – A Smokin' Taqueria
  The riverfront restaurant at 110 Main Street combines barbecue, tacos and local beer in a relaxed setting.
• Crooked Oak Tavern
  Located at 316 Laurel Street, this farm-to-table restaurant emphasizes steaks, seafood and regional ingredients. Choose it for a more polished Friday dinner or a slower postgame meal.
• Downtown Conway
  The riverwalk and compact historic core offer an appealing alternative to fighting the immediate postgame queue. The district is roughly four to five miles from campus and requires transportation.

• Chant Walk
  The team procession from the Chauncey statue is the essential pregame event, combining players, band, spirit squads and fans roughly two and a half hours before kickoff.
• Teal everywhere
  Coastal's signature color covers the field and crowd. Designated Teal Out, Black Out and White Out games deepen the visual effect, so check the 2026 promotional schedule before choosing an outfit.
• Chauncey the Chanticleer
  The mascot derives from Chaucer's *Canterbury Tales*. Pronounce the name “SHON-ti-clear”; teams are the “Chants.”
• Victory Bell
  Coastal's bell tradition dates to 2010 and gives home victories a literal campus soundtrack. Listen for it after the celebration rather than rushing immediately to the parking lot.
• Lighting and fireworks
  The upgraded system supports entrance effects, fire towers and pyrotechnics. Selected night games have also used a mobile-app-synchronized phone light show.
• Chantourage
  The student section near Adkins Field House supplies the most concentrated standing, gestures and noise. Visiting supporters should expect a spirited rather than neutral end of the bowl.

• Surf Turf
  Coastal installed the nation's first teal football playing surface in 2015. The 2025 refresh added black end zones, sharpening one of college football's most recognizable television images.
• Chauncey statue
  The bronze mascot in front of the TD Bank Sports Complex anchors both the shuttle arrival point and Chant Walk. It is the natural first-visit photo stop.
• Open south end
  Field-level Sun Cruiser Cabanas and the South Atlantic Bank Party Zone occupy the south-end experience, keeping the teal field visually open while adding social seating.
• Adkins Field House
  The north-end football building frames the student end and helps make the otherwise open, low-rise bowl feel enclosed.
• Compact scale
  Brooks grew from 6,408 seats to approximately 20,000 while retaining its close-to-the-field feel.

History & Notable Moments

• Program and stadium debut (2003)
  Coastal scored late to beat Newberry 21–14 in the first football game in school history and the first event at Brooks Stadium.
• Teal field debut (2015)
  The first Surf Turf transformed the stadium from a functional small venue into a nationally identifiable one.
• FBS expansion opens (2017–19)
  A two-phase, $31.8 million project added east and west seating, suites, club space, elevators, restrooms and concessions as Coastal joined the FBS.
• “Mormons vs. Mullets” (2020)
  No. 14 Coastal stopped No. 8 BYU at the goal line to secure a 22–17 win in one of the most memorable games of the pandemic season.
• Attendance record (2023)
  An announced 21,324 saw the Chanticleers beat Marshall 34–6 on Homecoming, exceeding the building's listed capacity.
• Presentation refresh (2025)
  The new teal-and-black field, enhanced lights, expanded fireworks, premium south-end products and free core concessions debuted together.

Sideline grandstands form the bowl, Adkins Field House closes the north and premium areas occupy the south. Recommended gates divide traffic by section, so confirm the section before joining a line.

• East lower sections 100–109
  These press-box-side seats sit close to the field. Current guidance routes 100–104 mainly through Gate 4 and 105–108 through Gate 2.
• East upper 200 level
  Elevated seats offer the cleanest full-field look. Recent entry guidance sends much of 203–208 through Gate 3, with adjoining blocks divided between Gates 2 and 4.
• West lower sections 120–128
  These face the east side and use Gates 6 and 7 under the current plan. Afternoon sun and early-season heat should influence seat choice.
• Chantourage student section
  Students generally enter through Gates 1 and 2 and gather near the north end in front of Adkins Field House. It is the loudest, most active location and not the place for a neutral, seated experience.
• West premium hospitality
  The upper west suite and outdoor club can serve roughly 300 to 350 guests. Ticket benefits vary by product and should be verified at purchase.
• South-end premium areas
  The Sun Cruiser Cabanas and South Atlantic Bank Party Zone are field-level, all-inclusive social products that have included parking. Sightlines are lower and more communal than a conventional reserved seat.
• Accessible seating
  Wheelchair and companion locations are distributed through the venue, with accessible shuttles using Gate 4. Arrange the seat and parking accommodation together.

Coastal introduced free designated core concessions for eligible ticket holders in 2025. Use less-busy stands and avoid the halftime rush.

• Free core items
  Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks are included at participating stands. Guests have been limited to four items per visit but may make unlimited visits.
• Ticket eligibility
  Access requires the digital voucher or free-concessions icon associated with the ticket in the Coastal Carolina mobile app. Load it before approaching the scanner.
• Paid specialties
  Premium dishes, third-party vendors and alcohol are not included. Carry a card or mobile wallet even if the group plans to eat only core items.
• East and west stands
  Full-service concessions operate on both sidelines. Choose the side closest to the seat.
• Alcohol sales
  Guests may purchase no more than two alcoholic beverages per transaction. A valid horizontal photo ID is required under the published policy; free fountain drinks do not change alcohol controls.
• Premium service
  South-end cabanas and the party zone advertise all-inclusive food and beverage. Confirm whether alcohol and gratuity are included in the specific package.

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags may be no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches; a compliant clear backpack is allowed within those dimensions.
• A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag is permitted as an alternative. Each guest may carry one larger clear bag plus one small clutch.
• The small non-clear clutch may be no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, with or without a strap.
• A logo may appear on only one side of a clear bag and may be no larger than 4.5 by 3.4 inches.
• Medically necessary items receive an inspection exception. Diapers and child-care supplies are allowed only when carried in a compliant clear bag; ordinary diaper bags are prohibited.
• Blankets may be carried loose, but outside seatbacks are prohibited; rental seatbacks are available after entry. Umbrellas, strollers, coolers and outside food or drink are prohibited.
• Ordinary purses, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags and camera, binocular or computer cases may not enter. All guests pass security screening, gates generally open 90 minutes before kickoff and reentry is not allowed.