Elon, N.C. - The Elon University football team hosts William & Mary Saturday at 2:00 p.m. for the CAA Football opener, celebrating Family Weekend.
 
Saturday's game will be streamed on FloSports and televised via My48 sports. Taylor Durham and Matt Krause will be on the call, with Marilyn Payne serving as the sideline reporter. The audio call of the game with Tellier Lundquist and Chase Williams, can be streamed for free via the NEW The Varsity Network app on your smartphone. Coverage on The Varsity Network app begins at 1:00 p.m. with The Carter + Smith Group Countdown to Kickoff and concludes with the Dominos Locker Room Report after the game.
 
Saturday's game sponsor is Modern Automotive. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.
  Elon Game Notes | William & Mary Game Notes | Digital Game Program
Game Day Central | Live Stats | FloSports | Live Audio via The Varsity Network App
 
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Schedule of Events
9:00 a.m. – Parking lots open for tailgating
11:40 a.m. – Phoenix Team Walk
12:00 p.m. – Shuttle busses begin
1:00 p.m. – Gates and Ticket Booths Open
2:07 p.m. – Kickoff of Elon vs. William & Mary  
COVID-19 Mask Requirement: Elon University has enacted an indoor mask requirement. All students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of their vaccination status, must wear masks in all indoor campus spaces (except when alone in a private office, in a residence hall/apartment room, or while eating or drinking). This mask requirement applies to the Rhodes Stadium Press Box and any associated indoor areas at Rhodes Stadium.
 
Please Arrive Early: Elon Athletics anticipates the largest crowd of the season Saturday for the Family Weekend football game, in excess of 10,000 fans. Please plan on arriving to Rhodes Stadium early as cellular and wi-fi loads will be at their heaviest in the 15 minutes before kick-off. In addition, please have your ticket readily available on your device before arriving to the stadium to expedite entry.
 
**NEW** Clear Bag Policy: Beginning with the 2021 football season, Elon Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy at all home football games. Patrons bringing bags in Rhodes Stadium must ensure that they are clear bags and no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Permitted items include clutch purses, diaper bags, items related to a medical condition and factory-sealed bottles of water. Elon Athletics will hand out clear bags provided by The Turner Agency and Farm Bureau Insurance at the main entrance to the first 150 individuals needing them.
 
Family Weekend: Elon University is celebrating Family Weekend, including Phoenix Fan Fest from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Saturday in front of Schar Center. A full schedule of the weekend's events is available by CLICKING HERE.

Concessions: Fans attending Saturday's game will have access to an improved and upgraded selection of food from our concession stands, while also enjoying in-stadium beer sales. Alcohol sales will conclude at the start of the fourth quarter and we ask that you always drink responsibly. A raw bar will offer NC shrimp and Carolina Gold oysters served roasted or on the half shell, while a Carolina Fish Fry will feature local Carolina fish served with cole slaw, fries and hushpuppies. Pit beef sandwiches, Joyce Farms grilled chickens and San Giuseppe's Italian sausage will also be available.

Phoenix Club Halftime Hospitality: All Phoenix Club members who annually contribute at the $250 level or higher are welcome to visit our halftime hospitality area, located behind the Woods Center Press Box on the west side of the stadium. The area will open with approximately five minutes left in the second quarter and eligible members can enter from behind section 208. Members WILL NOT enter through the Woods Center as in prior years in order to avoid indoor congregating. Members can check-in at the Phoenix Club tent by showing the 2021-22 Phoenix Club membership ID.

Tailgating: Parking lots open at 9:00 am for all fans to begin tailgating prior to the 2:00 pm start time. For full tailgating information, please CLICK HERE.

Fire Of The Carolinas Marching Band: Phoenix Walk with the FOTC Marching Band will begin at 11:40 a.m. on Bank of America. All fans are encouraged to watch and support our team as they make their way to the stadium. The band will then enter the main entrance of the stadium and continue their pre-game performance on the field beginning 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
 
Keep your seats during halftime and join the FOTC Marching Band for exciting halftime entertainment. The FOTC continues their 2021 season with a show entitled "From the Ashes," We will feature a music by Igor Stravinsky, Fall Out Boy, and Pitbull; this is certainly a performance you won't want to miss.
 
You Forgot It, We've Got It: Food Lion will have an on-site trailer set up on Bank of America Drive, next to the Phoenix statue. They will also have a golf cart in which they will drive around to supply tailgaters with items they may have forgotten, such as ketchup, paper plates, napkins, etc.
 
Partners: The Carter+Smith Group at Allen Tate Realtors will have a table set up along the main concourse. They will be providing information to help with any real estate needs. As well, Thomas Tire will have a table along the main concourse, providing giveaway items along with information about their business and services they provide.

For the Kids: Phoenix Kids Club, presented by Tropical Smoothie Café, memberships are now available! Membership is free and includes a monthly newsletter filled with fun activities, exclusive opportunities with the Phoenix, and free admission to games throughout the 2021-22 season. Please visit ElonPhoenix.com/kidsclub.

Game Day Programs: The official Elon football game day program is available digitally at ElonPhoenix.com.
 
Lost and Found: The Rhodes Stadium Lost and Found station is located in the ticket office at the main entrance to the stadium. Found items should be turned in at this location. Items which are unclaimed on game day can be claimed the following business day by calling 336-278-6800.
 
Tickets: Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2021 Elon football parking map, ticket prices, and a Rhodes Stadium seating chart.

Tickets can be purchased at the Rhodes Stadium ticket booths. Accepted payment forms for ticket purchases are Cash (Window 4 only), Visa and MasterCard.

Fans can also take advantage of Elon digital ticketing. Fans can transfer unused tickets, print tickets from home, or pull up your tickets on your smart phone if you're at the game.
 
Parking: All parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff (9:00 am). CLICK HERE for a parking map. Game day parking is free in all non-reserved lots this weekend. Overflow game day parking, free of charge, can be found in the Colonnades and Innovation Quad parking lots. Starting two hours prior to kickoff, a free shuttle bus will stop at each of these locations and proceed to a drop-off at Bank of America Drive at Rhodes Stadium.
 
Premium parking spaces are available on a season-long basis through the Phoenix Club. This includes the following lots: Ingold, Hunt A, and Global Neighborhood. For more information on obtaining a parking space in these lots, contact Raychel Diver with the Phoenix Club at 336-278-6503 or rdiver@elon.edu.
 
Handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Hunt A, Hunt B and Global Neighborhood parking lots.

Driving Directions:
From the Greensboro Area West of Campus
Once approaching Elon/Burlington, take Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140 (University Drive).
Take the exit to the right onto the off ramp and turn left at the light onto University Drive.
Stay on University Drive for 4.1 miles, then turn right onto N. Williamson Avenue.
Continue 0.3 miles to Rhodes Stadium on your left side.

From the Raleigh-Durham Area East of Campus
Once approaching Elon/Burlington, take Interstate 85/40 to Exit 140 (University Drive).
Take the exit to the right onto the off ramp and turn right at the light onto University Drive.
Stay on University Drive for 3.8 miles, then turn right onto N. Williamson Avenue.
Continue 0.3 miles to Rhodes Stadium on your left side.

From the Danville, Virginia Area North of Campus
Once approaching Elon/Burlington, take Highway 87 to Old Highway 87, turning right onto Old Highway 87.
Continue a short 0.1 miles before turning left onto Elon Ossipiee Road.
Drive 3.7 miles before veering right onto Shallowford Road.
Continue 0.3 miles through the traffic light across University Drive to Rhodes Stadium on your left side
 
Pets: Pets are not permitted inside Rhodes Stadium. Only service animals specifically trained to aid an individual are permitted.

Lightning Delay Protocol: Elon Athletics event management will monitor severe weather on game day. If a severe weather system is approaching Rhodes Stadium, announcements will be made over the public address system.
 
If a storm producing lightning is within eight miles of Rhodes Stadium, all guests inside the facility will be directed to seek shelter via public address announcements and video board displays.
 
When the stadium is approved for re-entry, an announcement will be made via the public address system, video board, and social media, as well as radio and available streaming outlets.
 
Prohibited Items: Prohibited items at Rhodes Stadium include but are not limited to:
Non-clear bags
Bags larger than 12"x6"x12"
Weapons, firearms, and explosives
Tobacco products of any kind, e-cigarettes
Outside food/alcohol, non-clear sealed beverages
Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards and rollerblades
Drones
Umbrellas
Whistles/Flags on Poles/Large Banners
Collapsible chairs
 
Permitted Items: The following items are permitted to be brought inside Rhodes Stadium:
Clutch purses
Diaper bags
Items related to a medical condition
Factory-sealed bottles of water
Seat cushions and blankets