Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)

The Vet sits on the east side of Troy's campus between George Wallace Drive and Luther Drive, south of University Avenue and beside Riddle-Pace Field. US 231 is the main regional approach, but closures make the final campus route more important than the highway.

Driving & Parking

• From US 231
  Follow the assigned parking route toward George Wallace Drive, John M. Long Drive or the lot entrance printed on the pass. Do not rely on cutting through campus near kickoff.
• Reserved campus lots
  On-campus football parking is primarily allocated through the Trojan Warrior Club according to annual giving. The credential is lot-specific and must be ready before the checkpoint.
• Single-game Lot 5
  Troy sells single-game parking in Lot 5 for $30 through the official ticket site while spaces remain. Purchase before traveling rather than expecting a cash lot.
• George Wallace closure
  The road closes from International Boulevard near Charles Henderson High School to Johnny Long Drive two hours before kickoff and remains closed until one hour after the game.
• North-lot access
  National Guard Armory and North End Zone pass holders may enter during the closure only from the downtown/Elm Street side of George Wallace Drive, not from US 231.
• Accessible parking
  The Troy University Recreation Center lot serves vehicles with valid state-issued accessible credentials. Enter via John M. Long Drive and coordinate seating needs with the ticket office.
• RV parking
  Credentialed RVs use the Trojan Arena parking lot under the current plan. Overnight tailgating at the stadium is not permitted.
• Postgame release
  Let police and lot staff choose the first outbound corridor. Walking through Tailgate Terrace until the initial vehicle surge clears can reduce frustration.

Public Transit

• Hotel shuttle
  Troy Transportation Services runs a free loop from participating local hotels beginning three hours before kickoff, approximately every 15 minutes until the game.
• Stadium stop
  The shuttle loads and unloads in front of the Alumni House on Highland Avenue, outside the most congested stadium approaches.
• Downtown pickup
  Troy Square also serves as a published pickup point, allowing visitors to eat or explore downtown before riding to campus.
• Return service
  Buses begin immediately after the game and continue for one hour. Hotel riders receive a coupon needed for the return trip.
• No city network
  Troy has no large fixed-route transit system comparable to a major college city. The football shuttle, walking and rideshare are the practical alternatives to driving.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Use the Alumni House area
  Because official shuttles already use Highland Avenue, a legal curb nearby can be clearer than a stadium-gate pin. Follow staff direction if the week's map assigns another zone.
• Avoid George Wallace Drive
  Its two-hour pregame closure blocks ordinary through traffic. A driver approaching from US 231 may not reach a pin north of the stadium.
• Downtown option
  Troy Square is a recognizable meeting point and connects to the free shuttle before kickoff. It can also be easier for postgame pickup after the shuttle queue subsides.
• Reserve cautiously
  The town's rideshare supply is limited compared with Montgomery. Confirm the driver and exact landmark before leaving the stadium area.

Tailgate Terrace is Troy's game-day hub, positioned behind Riddle-Pace Field's outfield wall and near the south entrance to The Vet. The current program brings together a concert, food trucks, a Kids Fun Zone and Trojan Walk in one walkable area.

Tailgating

• Tailgate Terrace
  Start here for the broadest public atmosphere. The south-side setting hosts sponsor activations, entertainment, food trucks and the final stretch of Trojan Walk.
• Setup time
  Tents and equipment may be placed beginning at 7 a.m. on game day, subject to adjustment for an early kickoff. Activities must end at kickoff.
• No overnight event
  Troy prohibits tailgating the night before and after the game. Equipment must be removed by 10 a.m. the following morning.
• Corporate tents
  A limited number of reserved group spaces are available in Tailgate Terrace. Orders must be placed before game week.
• Trojan Arena RVs
  RV guests need the proper pass and use the arena lot rather than occupying an ordinary stadium parking space.
• Family focus
  The Kids Fun Zone and concert make the Terrace accessible without a private invitation. Verify the weekly performance and opening time on the opponent page.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Baumhower's Victory Grille
  At 104 Trojan Parkway, this sports bar offers wings, burgers, Alabama game-day food and wall-to-wall televisions. It is a drive from the stadium and fills early.
• Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill
  At 119 Southland Village, Half Shell serves oysters, shrimp, seafood and cold drinks in a casual setting. Saturday hours extend through the evening.
• Historic downtown
  Troy Square holds restaurants, shops and a small-town game-weekend atmosphere. It also provides the official downtown shuttle pickup.
• Trojan Food Court
  The campus center includes Chick-fil-A, Boar's Head, Einstein Bros., sushi and other quick options. Check football-weekend hours before depending on it.
• Tailgate Terrace food trucks
  The rotating lineup is the simplest last-hour meal and keeps visitors close to Trojan Walk. Vendors change by game.

• Trojan Walk
  Two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, the team and coaches move down University Avenue and through Tailgate Terrace before entering The Vet. Fans and the Sound of the South line the route.
• Brick portal
  The team passes through the distinctive Tailgate Terrace gateway on the final approach, creating the day's signature photo and cheering point.
• Sound of the South
  Troy's marching band is central to Trojan Walk, pregame and halftime. Listen for “The Fanfare,” a performance associated with longtime director Dr. Johnny Long.
• T-Roy
  The costumed Trojan mascot circulates through Tailgate Terrace and the stadium with cheerleaders and spirit squads.
• “T-R-O-Y”
  The fight song spells out the university name before the crowd response of “Go! Go! Go!” Learn the simple cadence and join rather than substituting “Trojans.”
• Battle for the Belt
  South Alabama is Troy's defining in-state conference rival. The winner takes a wrestling-style championship belt, intensifying the home date beyond an ordinary Sun Belt game.

• Veterans memorial identity
  The stadium name honors military veterans and carries special weight during Veterans Day and military-recognition games.
• Larry Blakeney Field
  The surface honors the coach who led Troy from Division II through the FCS and into the FBS, winning eight conference championships along the way.
• West tower
  The 2002–03 expansion added a six-story press box, 27 skyboxes, media space and the Trojan Stadium Club, giving the west side its recognizable profile.
• North-end complex
  The 2018 football building contains team operations, performance, meeting and recruiting spaces plus approximately 400 club seats.
• Large north board
  A 35-by-90-foot display crowns the football complex, supported by sideline ribbon boards and a custom audio system.
• Football-only bowl
  Removing the track during the 2003 reconstruction brought the stands closer to Larry Blakeney Field and helped The Vet feel louder than its capacity suggests.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening game (1950)
  Southeastern Louisiana defeated Troy 18–7 in the first event at the original 5,000-seat Memorial Stadium.
• FBS-era reopening (2003)
  Troy beat Southeastern Louisiana 28–0 after the $18 million transformation expanded capacity to 30,000 and removed the track.
• Missouri upset (2004)
  The Trojans beat No. 17 Missouri 24–14 in the stadium's first nationally televised game, and fans tore down the goalposts.
• Oklahoma State victory (2007)
  Troy's 41–23 Friday-night win over the Cowboys reinforced The Vet's reputation as a difficult visit for major-conference teams.
• Attendance record (2022)
  A standing-room crowd of 31,010 watched Troy beat Army 10–9 as Carlton Martial became the FBS career tackles leader.
• Sun Belt championships (2022–23)
  Troy beat Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State in consecutive home title games, turning The Vet into a championship stage.

The east and west sidelines provide traditional reserved seating, the south end contains general admission and the modern north complex supplies club and social products.

• West sideline
  The press-box side holds reserved seats beneath the skyboxes and Stadium Club. Upper levels include general admission in wing Sections 200, 202, 220 and 222.
• East sideline
  The broad grandstand faces the west tower. The east upper deck is general admission, while lower sections include the student block.
• Student sections
  Students use Sections 107, 109, 111, 113 and 115 on a first-come basis after entering beside Gate 1 with an active Troy ID.
• South end zone
  This is another general-admission area and a useful value option, though the end-zone angle sacrifices the midfield view.
• North End Zone club
  Approximately 400 outdoor club seats connect to the indoor recruiting and hospitality lounge. A matching wristband is required.
• Stadium Club and suites
  The west tower's club and 27 skyboxes open two hours before kickoff. Their tickets, wristbands and benefits are not interchangeable with north-end products.

Sodexo operates stadium service, with permanent counters around the east, west, north and south areas. Inventory varies, but water access and alcohol rules are clearly published.

• Core menu
  Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy and soft drinks form the base. Specialty vendors have included pizza, chicken, funnel cakes, ice cream and Conecuh sausage.
• Student Stand 6
  The counter behind the student sections accepts student Flex Points for food purchases.
• Tailgate Terrace
  Food trucks provide a rotating pre-entry alternative near the concert and Kids Fun Zone.
• Beer locations
  Five stands—two west, two in North Plaza and one east—sell beer after age verification and wristbanding.
• Alcohol limits
  Guests may buy two beers per transaction, and sales stop at the end of the third quarter. Outside alcohol is prohibited.
• Water bottles
  Fans may bring a sealed or empty water bottle for refilling. Use the published water stations, especially during hot September games.

• Beginning in 2026, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• A one-gallon clear freezer bag is permitted as an alternative.
• One small non-clear clutch, with or without a strap, may not exceed 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
• Necessary medical and child-care items must be in a compliant clear bag or inspected and approved at a designated gate.
• Non-clear purses, oversized wallets, solid backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, briefcases, luggage, computer bags and camera bags are prohibited.
• Seat cushions may be no wider than 18 inches and may not have pockets, a carrying bag or armrests.
• Folding, lawn and camping chairs, large strollers, wagons, outside food containers, umbrellas and artificial noisemakers are prohibited. All gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, and reentry is not allowed.