Elon, N.C. - The No. 14/18 Elon University football team hosts Towson Saturday at 2:00 p.m. as the Phoenix work to inch closer to a top ten ranking.
 
Saturday's game will be streamed on FloSports and televised via My48 in the Piedmont-Triad market (Spectrum channel 15). Taylor Durham and Khirey Walker will be on the call, with Rebecca Fiorentino serving as the sideline reporter. The audio call of the game with Chase Williams and Katie Bennert, can be streamed for free via The Varsity Network app on your smartphone. Coverage on The Varsity Network app begins at 1:30 p.m. with The Carter + Smith Group Countdown to Kickoff and concludes with the Dominos Locker Room Report after the game.
 
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 1:45 p.m. for a special game ball presentation via an All-Veteran Jump Team. 
 
Saturday's game sponsor is The Carter + Smith Group. Tickets are available from the Schar Center Box Office or online at ElonPhoenix.com during the week. Ticket sales open at Rhodes Stadium starting 90 minutes before kickoff on Saturday. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.
  Elon Game Notes (PDF) | Towson Game Notes (PDF) | Digital Game Progam (PDF)
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
11:35 a.m. – Phoenix Team Walk
12:30 p.m. – Shuttle busses begin
12:30 p.m. – Ticket Booths and Gates Open
1:45 p.m. – Be in your seats for a SPECIAL game ball delivery by the All-Veteran Jump Team
2:07 p.m. – Kickoff of No. 14/18 Elon vs. Towson
 
INFORMATION TO KNOW
AD Honor Roll: At halftime, Elon Athletics will be recognizing the 234 student-athletes named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll. These student-athletes, spread across all 17 sports, dance and cheer, will be on the field for this presentation.
 
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 50 individuals needing them.

Concessions: Fans attending Saturday's game will have access to an upgraded selection of food from our concession stands including Niman Ranch hot dogs and San Giuseppe's Italian sausages, while also enjoying in-stadium beer and wine sales. Alcohol sales will conclude at the start of the fourth quarter, and we ask that you always drink responsibly. The raw bar will offer Pirate Pearl oysters served on the half shell and North Carolina Blue crab dip, while The Grille will feature Joyce Farms Grilled chicken sandwiches, Joyce Farms pit beef sandwiches, and Colfax Creek pulled pork bbq sandwiches.
 
Fire Of The Carolinas Marching Band: The Fire of the Carolinas Marching Percussionists will give a preview concert near Lake Mary Nell on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Be sure to come out, enjoy the weather, and listen to our amazing musicians perform an exciting concert.
 
On Saturday, The Fire of the Carolinas will begin their gameday events with a rehearsal from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Hunt Field. We encourage spectators to visit, listen, and support the band as they prepare for their upcoming performances.
 
Phoenix Walk with the FOTC Marching Band will begin at 11:35 p.m. on Bank of America. All fans are encouraged to watch and support our team as they make their way to the stadium. Then, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the band will parade from the Center for the Arts to Rhodes Stadium. Along the way, we will stop at various tailgating events. Be sure to cheer, sing along, and support your FOTC. Following the tailgating, the band will then enter the main entrance of the stadium and perform pregame on the field beginning 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
 
Keep your seats during halftime and join the FOTC Marching Band for exciting halftime entertainment. This week, the FOTC will perform a show entitled "Pop Hits," where we will feature music by Maroon 5, BTS, and Rihanna. This is certainly a performance you won't want to miss.
 
For the Kids: Phoenix Kids Club 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 2022-23 season. Please visit ElonPhoenix.com/kidsclub.
 
Game Ball Drop: Saturday's game ball, presented by Bojangles, will be delivered by the All-Veteran Jump Team. Be sure to be in your seats by 1:45 p.m. for this special delivery!
 
Game Day Programs: The official Elon football game day program is available digitally at ElonPhoenix.com/GameProgram.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Parking: All parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff (9:00 a.m.). CLICK HERE for a parking map. Parking is available for the general public in the Hunt B lot for $10. Overflow game day parking can be found in the Colonnades and Innovation Quad parking lots. Starting at 4:30 p.m., 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 Kayla Timmons with the Phoenix Club at 336-278-6781 or ktimmons@elon.edu.
 
Handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Hunt A, Hunt B and Global Neighborhood parking lots.
 
Pets: Pets are not permitted inside Rhodes Stadium. Only service animals specifically trained to aid an individual are permitted.

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 (a slight adjustment from past years). Members can check-in at the Phoenix Club tent by showing their 2022-23 Phoenix Club Maroon or Gold wristband. Please be prepared to show your wristbands upon entering the hospitality tent.

Tailgating: Parking lots open at 9:00 a.m. for all fans to begin tailgating prior to the 2:07 pm start time. For full tailgating information, please CLICK HERE.
 
Tickets: Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2022 Elon football parking map, ticket prices, and a Rhodes Stadium seating chart.

Tickets can be purchased at the Rhodes Stadium ticket booths beginning at 12:30 p.m. 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 smartphone if you're at the game.


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 Ossipee 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
 
PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED ITEMS
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