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USEFUL LINKS:   DONOR PARKING   •  GENERAL PARKING   •  TRANSPORTATION
 

GENERAL PARKING/TAILGATING INFORMATION
  • IMPORTANT: Game day parking in residential lots or non-designated areas is prohibited and is strictly enforced. Vehicles parked in these locations are subject to be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.
  • IMPORTANT: Southbound Lanier Drive will be closed on gameday starting 4 hours before kickoff between Chandler Road and Robin Hood Trail and re-open one hour after the game. Additionally, there will be no access to Robin Hood Trail from southbound Lanier Drive, and any traffic from Robin Hood Trail must turn right on Lanier Drive
  • Parking passes must be displayed on the dash of your vehicle at all times. Vehicles that do not have a proper parking pass visible are subject to tow or citation at the owner's expense.
  • Remember to lock vehicles and secure belongings as Georgia Southern University is not responsible for personal injury, fire, theft, damage or loss of the vehicle or any contents. 
  • Please be respectful of others and manage the use/location of portable generators, music and other noisemakers that may infringe on their enjoyment of the parking lot. 
  • Vehicles must fit within the boundaries of the parking spot and not overflow into driving lanes or roads. If parked in an unassigned location, or the parking pass is not visible, the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense. 
  • For the safety of children and other Eagle Fans, the speed limit of 5 MPH within the parking lots is required.
  • Please keep Bulloch County beautiful and Do Right by removing all items and garbage before exiting the parking lot. Dumpsters are located around the outside perimeter of the main grass lot and along the back of the lot in the Erk Russell Athletic Park.
  • Soliciting and advertising at athletic events are prohibited without the consent of Georgia Southern Sports Properties. This includes any commercially branded item within Erk Russell Athletic Park such as tents, banners and events. 
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PREMIUM RESERVED ERK RUSSELL FUND SEASON PARKING ($500 – $1,500)

Allen E. Paulson Stadium at Erk Russell Athletic Park

  • Erk Russell Fund members ($1,500+) are eligible to purchase a reserved parking spot for football games next to all of the game day action at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
  • Parking fees cover entire football season.
  • All premium reserved parking spots (with the exception of the East Stadium Lot) are reserved spots for the duration of the season; spots are numbered and assigned to individual donors and are allocated using priority points. 
  • Single automobile as well as RV/Tailgate spots are available in the Purple and Teal Lots. 
  • Fans can purchase up to five (5) spots per account.
  • The only ADA parking at Allen E. Paulson Stadium is located in the Cowart Lot. The Cowart ADA Lot requires a minimum Erk Russell Fund donation of $1,500 and purchase of a season parking pass. Any single game ADA parking needs should be directed to the RAC lot which is a paid lot with ADA accessible bus shuttles.
  • Only season long passes are sold in the Erk Russell Fund parking lots. Single-game parking is not available in these lots.
Parking at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium is only available for Erk Russell Fund members who choose to purchase spots. Printable Map (PDF)
 

GENERAL PARKING (PAID) 

Recreational Activities Center (RAC) - Single Car Only 

  • Non-Erk Russell Fund members may purchase parking for the season for $100 at the Recreational Activities Center (RAC) per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV).
  • Single-game parking can be purchased in advance for $20 or on game day for $25 per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV). Cash and Cards are both accepted. 
  • Parking spots do not have reserved locations and all parking is first come, first served.
  • The lot at the RAC is a car-only lot. RVs are not allowed.
  • Fans can purchase up to four (4) spots per account.
  • Vehicle re-entry is NOT permitted.
  • Tailgating areas are designated as green/grass areas around the perimeter of the parking lots or directly behind their vehicle so long as they are not impeding or blocking traffic, roadways or parking stalls.
  • Restrooms are available at the M.C. Anderson Building near the RAC fields.
  • Preferred ADA parking is available in the RAC lot. Fans needing ADA accommodations are required to show their state-issued ADA credentials and a valid game day parking pass. All game day shuttles are ADA accessible and are in the immediate vicinity of ADA parking spots.

Performing Arts Center (PAC) - Single Car & RV/Large Tailgate 

  • Non-Erk Russell Fund members may purchase parking for the season for $100 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV).
  • Single-game parking can be purchased in advance for $20 or on game day for $25 per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV). Cash and Cards are both accepted. 
  • RV/Large tailgate parking is also available in the PAC RV Lot for $600 for the season.
  • Single-game RV/Large tailgate parking can be purchased in advance for $125 or on game day for $150 per spot. Cash and Cards are both accepted.
  • Single car parking spots do not have reserved locations and all parking is first come, first served. Only RV/Large tailgate spots are reserved spots.
  • RV/Large tailgate spots are not reserved until 8 AM the day of the game due to potential prior evening events at the PAC.
  • Fans can purchase up to four (4) spots per account.
  • Vehicle re-entry is NOT permitted.
  • Tailgating areas are designated as green/grass areas around the perimeter of the parking lots or directly behind their vehicle so long as they are not impeding or blocking traffic, roadways or parking stalls.
  • Restrooms are available inside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Building up until game time.

 Lot 29  - Single Car & RV/Large Tailgate 

  • Non-Erk Russell Fund members may purchase parking for the season for $100 at Lot 29 which is the old University Villas lot per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV).
  • Single-game parking can be purchased in advance for $20 or on game day for $25 per ordinary motor vehicle (OMV). Cash and Cards are both accepted. 
  • RV/Large tailgate parking is also available in the Lot 29 RV area for $600 for the season.
  • Single-game RV/Large tailgate parking can be purchased in advance for $125 or on game day for $150 per spot. Cash and Cards are both accepted.
  • Single car parking spots do not have reserved locations and all parking is first come, first served. Only RV/Large tailgate spots are reserved spots.
  • Fans can purchase up to four (4) spots per account.
  • Vehicle re-entry is NOT permitted.
  • Tailgating areas are designated as green/grass areas around the perimeter of the parking lots or directly behind their vehicle so long as they are not impeding or blocking traffic, roadways or parking stalls.
  • Restrooms are available inside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Building up until game time.


GENERAL PARKING (FREE)

Russell Union - Single Car Only
  • Parking is available at the Russell Union at no charge.
  • This lot will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday games and 12 p.m. on weekday games.
  • These spaces are first come, first served.
  • RVs and large tailgates are not allowed in the Russell Union lot.
Printable Map (PDF)
 

TRANSPORTATION

Complimentary game day shuttles, all of which are handicap accessible, begin running 2.5 hours prior to kick-off and stop running an hour after the conclusion of the game. All game day shuttles are ADA accessible.

Game day shuttles follow three distinct routes and make two stops each:

Gold Route (Express Route):
  • Allen E. Paulson Stadium bus stop off of Malecki Drive
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the corner of Forest Drive and Plant Drive (Paid Parking)
Blue Route:
  • Allen E. Paulson Stadium bus top off of Malecki Drive
  • Russell Union off of Forest Drive (Free Parking)
Green Route:
  • Allen E. Paulson Stadium bus top off of Malecki Drive
  • Recreation Activities Center (RAC) on Akins Boulevard (Paid Parking)
Printable Shuttle Bus Map (PDF)


PARKING FLOW TO AND FROM PAULSON STADIUM

There are specific entry and exit points to the Game Day Parking lots. Please refer to the Parking Flow map for specific instructions: Printable Parking Flow Map (PDF)

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NEW IN 2025
  • Southbound Lanier Drive will be closed on gameday starting 4 hours before kickoff between Chandler Road and Robin Hood Trail and re-open one hour after the game. Additionally, there will be no access to Robin Hood Trail from southbound Lanier Drive, and any traffic from Robin Hood Trail must turn right on Lanier Driv
Printable Parking Flow Map (PDF)
 
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CONTACT
The Georgia Southern Ticket Office and Athletic Foundation are located at 203 Lanier Drive, Statesboro GA and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
CALL:  1 (800) GSU-WINS  |  TEXT: (800)478-9467  |  EMAIL:  Tickets@GeorgiaSouthern.edu (tickets) or AthleticFoundation@GeorgiaSouthern.edu (donations)