Elon, N.C. – The Elon Football team hosts ETSU in a game that will earn one team a resume-building victory Saturday at 6:00 p.m. A busy day is ahead with the game being designated as Band Day and Scout Day. Earlier in the day, Elon plays host to men's soccer and volleyball matches, both at noon.
 
With so much activity on campus, please review parking information for the day by CLICKING HERE.
 
Parking lots open at 1:00 p.m. for tailgating and the Rowdy Zone (previously the Phoenix Fan Fest) opens at 2:00 p.m. The student theme is Western Night, so break out the boots and the cowboy hats for the game.
 
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 Hannah Bradey serving as the sideline reporter. The audio call of the game, with Max Wallace and Chase Strawser, can be streamed for free via The Varsity Network app on your smartphone. It can also be heard on ElonPhoenix.com by clicking on the live audio link on the football schedule page. Coverage on The Varsity Network app begins at 5:30 p.m. with Countdown to Kickoff and concludes with the Locker Room Report after the game.
 
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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1:00 p.m. – Parking lots open for tailgating
2:00 p.m. – Rowdy Zone opens in Ingold Lot
3:30 p.m. – Shuttle busses begin
3:40 p.m. – Phoenix Team Walk
4:30 p.m. – Ticket Booths and Gates Open
6:07 p.m. – Kickoff of ETSU vs. Elon
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TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS Fans can text ELONETSU2024 to 226-787 for game alerts and notifications. This messaging service will provide important information regarding traffic, weather and more.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY Elon Athletics has 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.
 
FIRE OF THE CAROLINAS MARCHING BAND Get ready to rally behind our team on Saturday as the Fire of The Carolinas Marching Band kicks off the Phoenix Walk at 3:40 p.m., starting on Bank of America. We invite all fans to come out and cheer them on as they make their way to the stadium. Around 4:50 p.m., catch the band again as they parade in their brand-new uniforms from the Center for the Arts to Rhodes Stadium, stopping at various tailgating events along the way. Be sure to join in the fun—cheer, sing, and show your support for the FOTC! 
 
Once the tailgating wraps up, the band will march into the stadium and take the field for a pregame performance, starting 20 minutes before kickoff. 
 
And don't go anywhere during halftime! Stay in your seats and enjoy the FOTC Marching Band's thrilling halftime show as they are joined by students from nine high schools forming a band over 200 strong for the annual Elon University Band Day.
 
This week's performance features hits like Earh Wind & Fire's "September," Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," and Panic at the Disco!'s "Say Amen.' Trust us, you won't want to miss this spectacular show! 
 
FOR THE KIDS Phoenix Kids Club memberships, presented by Drake's, 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 2024-25 season. Please visit ElonPhoenix.com/kidsclub. An in-stadium Kids Zone will be available in 2024, featuring an inflatable that will thrill kids throughout the game.

GAME DAY PROGRAMS The official Elon football game day program is available digitally by CLICKING HERE.
 
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 (1:00 p.m.). CLICK HERE for a parking map. Parking is available for the general public in the Hunt B lot for $20. Overflow game day parking can be found in the Colonnades and Innovation Quad parking lots. Starting at 3:30 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 HOSPITALITY All Phoenix Club members who have contributed at the $250 level or higher during this membership year (June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024) are welcome to visit our hospitality area, located behind the Woods Center Press Box on the west side of the stadium. The area will open at kickoff, featuring light snacks and access to reduced lines for beverages and specialty concessions. 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 2024-25 Phoenix Club wristband. Please be prepared to show your wristbands upon entering the hospitality tent.
 
THE ROWDY ZONE The Rowdy Zone, previously Phoenix Fan Fest, is the latest addition to the Elon football tailgating scene. Open for all six home games during the 2024 season, the Rowdy Zone will offer FREE pregame entertainment options for all fans starting four hours prior to kickoff. Located adjacent to the Ingold Lot (between Rhodes Stadium, Latham Baseball Park and the new Elon Baseball Performance Center), fans will be able to participate in various tailgate games, such as giant Jenga and cornhole. Fans will be able to get their faces painted with their favorite Elon flair by artists from Burlington-based Painted Grape or watch College Gameday and games from around the country on the 8'x15' jumbo video screen. Kid-friendly inflatable games, a bounce house and a button maker will also be included. The Rowdy Zone will close 10 minutes prior to kickoff.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RVs) Single-game RV passes in the Hunt B lot (the main parking lot behind Schar Center) are available for presale for each home game for $50 per game. Phoenix Club members at the $250 level and above can purchase a season RV pass for $50 as well. Should there be availability, RV parking passes can be purchased on gameday as well. The Arts West lot will continue to be a free area for RV parking. For more information, please contact the Phoenix Club at 336-278-6781.

TAILGATING Parking lots open at 1:00 p.m. for all fans to begin tailgating prior to the 6:07 pm start time. For full tailgating information, please CLICK HERE.
 
TICKETS  Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2024 Elon football parking map, ticket prices, and a Rhodes Stadium seating chart.

Tickets can be purchased at the Rhodes Stadium ticket booths beginning at 4:30 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
Signs larger than 8 1/2"x11"

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