Memorial Stadium parking ranges from $0-$40 across official stadium lots and surrounding garages. Clemson Tigers game day parking passes can be prepaid online for the closest lots, with cheaper options available within walking distance of the venue. Tailgating is allowed in designated lots only; find lot maps, ADA accessible parking, and rideshare drop-off details below.
Common questions
How much is parking at Memorial Stadium?
Where can I find cheap parking near Memorial Stadium?
Where do I park for a Clemson Tigers game at Memorial Stadium?
Can you tailgate at Memorial Stadium?
How Much Is Parking at Memorial Stadium?
Parking at Memorial Stadium ranges from free to $40 depending on which lot you choose and whether you hold an IPTAY donor membership.
The primary general public option is the C-1 Lot, priced at $25 per vehicle. Ticketmaster and other resellers list the lot at $30 for some events, so the rate can vary slightly by game. The downtown City of Clemson garages on Keith Street and Fendley Street charge a flat $40 special event rate, paid at the kiosk or via ParkMobile using your license plate number. Free parking is available at off-campus locations including Kite Hill, the Walker Golf Course driving range, Seneca Creek Meadows, and NewSpring Church, though those spots fill fast and most do not include shuttle service.
The vast majority of close-in campus parking is reserved exclusively for IPTAY donor members. Approximately 15,000 campus parking spaces are assigned to IPTAY donors each year, which means general-public options are limited and fill quickly. IPTAY parking assignments are based on annual giving level and priority points, with donor tiers ranging from Orange ($500-$999.99) up through Riggs ($27,500+). Questions about IPTAY parking should be directed to the IPTAY office by calling 864-656-2115.
Memorial Stadium Parking Lots and Maps
Memorial Stadium is located at 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634, and its parking footprint spans a large portion of the Clemson University campus, organized into IPTAY donor lots and a handful of general public options.
The C-1 Lot is the primary general public pay lot, located off Perimeter Road on the right after you pass the SC Botanical Gardens. The upper portion costs $25 per vehicle and includes a pregame shuttle to the east side of Cooper Library. Kite Hill, with a gravel entrance located off Newman Road across from IPTAY Lot 16, and the Walker Golf Course driving range are both free but do not offer pre- or post-game shuttle service. The Snow Family Outdoor Fitness Center (P-6) provides paid parking with shuttle service to Doug Kingsmore Stadium at $25 per car. The off-campus lots at NewSpring Church and Seneca Creek Meadows are free and include park-and-ride shuttle service that operates from lot opening until two hours after the game ends.
For fans coming from Anderson, SC, take Hwy 76 toward Clemson and turn left onto Perimeter Road to reach C-1. From Greenville, take Hwy 123 to the Hwy 93 exit and then Hwy 76 toward Anderson, the South Carolina Highway Patrol will direct you to Perimeter Road to access the general public lots. From Seneca, take Hwy 123 and turn right onto Hwy 93 toward campus. The official Interactive Football Parking Map at clemsontigers.com breaks down every lot by IPTAY giving tier and is the best reference for planning your exact arrival route.
Preferred/Premium Parking at Memorial Stadium
Premium parking at Memorial Stadium is controlled entirely through the IPTAY donor program, and there is no walk-up purchase option for close-in lots on game day.
IPTAY parking is assigned based on each member’s giving level and accumulated priority points. The top tier, Riggs ($27,500+), unlocks the lots closest to the stadium, including premium spaces near the WestZone and Lot 2/2A. Heisman-level members ($13,500-$27,499.99) are required to secure RV or camper spaces. Lots such as Lot 3 near Littlejohn Coliseum are considered premium IPTAY assignments and command high prices on the secondary market. Lot 5 (the Rogers Family Lot/P-3) is where Tiger Walk takes place two hours before kickoff, making it one of the most coveted tailgating spots on campus.
All IPTAY parking assignments are made annually and are not guaranteed, giving level indicates eligibility only, and inventory shifts each year. Parking assignments are subject to change based on physical inventory, donor rank, and the requests of other members. To contact IPTAY about parking, call 1-800-CLEMSON or email iptayparking@clemson.edu. Placards are required for entry into all reserved lots, and the SC Highway Patrol strictly controls access, only vehicles displaying a valid IPTAY permit are allowed to enter, drive through, or park in IPTAY areas.
Free Parking Near Memorial Stadium
Free parking near Memorial Stadium is available at several off-campus and peripheral locations, though all of them require either a walk or a shuttle ride to reach the stadium.
Kite Hill and the Walker Golf Course driving range are the two closest free options on the campus perimeter. Both are first-come, first-served and do not provide shuttle service, so plan to walk or use a rideshare to cover the remaining distance. Seneca Creek Meadows and NewSpring Church are the official free off-campus park-and-ride lots. Both include complimentary shuttle service that drops fans at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, putting you a short walk from Memorial Stadium. Shuttles at these lots operate from the time lots open until two hours after the game ends.
Downtown Clemson also offers options. Several individuals, organizations, and businesses in and around the stadium and downtown area are licensed to sell parking in their lots and yards, look for signs reading ‘City of Clemson Event Parking Permit’ along with listed rates. Many local churches also sell parking spaces on game day, often with proceeds going to charitable causes. Street parking is risky, do not park on public streets near campus, and make sure any yard parking keeps your wheels off the sidewalk and off the street to avoid citations or towing.
Can You Tailgate at Memorial Stadium?
Yes, tailgating is allowed at Memorial Stadium in surface parking lots before Clemson Tigers games, but it is subject to a detailed set of rules enforced by Clemson University Athletics.
Tailgating tents are permitted but must be confined to your designated parking space. Trailers, cookers, and overall vehicle setups cannot exceed 9 feet wide and 23 feet long, anything beyond those dimensions requires an additional parking pass for the same lot. Saving spaces is strictly prohibited. Portable generators are allowed as long as they are rated at 70 dB or lower. Large tailgating groups that block pedestrian or vehicle flow are prohibited, and no bands, large speakers, or PA equipment are allowed. Personal portable restrooms are also not permitted.
Tailgating is not allowed in parking garages or traffic lanes. Employee-only lots such as E-3, E-4, E-5, and several others are also off-limits for tailgating. Veteran Clemson tailgaters recommend arriving by 8 a.m. for a noon game, by 10 a.m. for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff, and by noon for evening games. Lots open at 6 a.m. for games kicking off before 12:30 p.m. and at 8 a.m. for all later kickoff times. Tiger Walk, the team’s pregame entrance tradition, starts two hours before kickoff at the Rogers Family Lot (IPTAY Lot 5/P-3), making that area one of the most popular pre-game gathering spots on campus.
ADA and Handicap Parking at Memorial Stadium
ADA parking at Memorial Stadium is free and located at the Sikes/Long Hall lot (marked as ‘HAP’ on official parking maps) off Highway 93 on Calhoun Drive, near Tillman Hall and Sikes Hall.
A state-issued handicap placard or license plate is required to access the HAP lot. A uniformed officer at the intersection will verify your placard, and the ADA person to whom the placard is issued must be in the vehicle. Upon entry, parking attendants will issue two wristbands, one for the ADA patron and one for an escort, which serve as tickets to access the accessible shuttle service. Fans in wheelchairs are loaded first from designated lines. ADA bus shuttles transport fans to Gate 1 of Memorial Stadium, with multiple runs made until all wristband holders have been delivered.
Golf cart shuttles are available throughout the athletic district beginning four hours prior to kickoff. Pick-up locations are marked with tall white and blue poles near Sikes Hall and Tillman Hall. The carts drop patrons at their assigned gate or the ticket office, and after the game, carts stage in designated zones outside the stadium for the return trip. ADA entrances into the stadium are at Gates 1, 5, 6, and 13. Fans with upper-deck ADA seating can visit the Athletic Ticket Office at Gate 9 to request an elevator sticker. For accessible seating purchases, call the Clemson Athletics Ticket Office at 864-656-2118. For parking concerns on game day, call 864-656-2931.
Uber and Lyft Drop-Off at Memorial Stadium
Rideshare drop-off and pickup at Memorial Stadium require using one of two designated locations, as the stadium’s location within a dense campus creates heavy traffic and cell service problems on game day.
For pickup, the first designated rideshare location requires fans to go to the main entrance of Doug Kingsmore Stadium and take the shuttle to NewSpring Church, which serves as the designated rideshare pickup point. The second location is East Library Circle at McMillan Road. The local cellular network in Clemson can crash completely when 80,000+ fans arrive on campus, so download your tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and set your rideshare pickup location before you leave the stadium, do not wait until you are standing at a gate trying to load a barcode on a weak signal.
Post-game rideshare demand is massive. Requesting an Uber or Lyft immediately after the final whistle will result in long wait times and high surge pricing. A practical strategy is to walk toward downtown Clemson, grab food or a drink at a nearby restaurant, and allow 30-45 minutes for the crowd to thin before requesting your ride. Walking several blocks into surrounding neighborhoods before opening the app can also help avoid the worst of the surge pricing.
Public Transit to Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium does not have direct rail service, but the Clemson Area Transit (CATbus) system provides free bus service around campus and downtown Clemson on game days.
The CATbus Red Route is a popular option for getting around campus and downtown on game day and runs completely free of charge. On game days, regularly scheduled off-campus routes remain in service, but in-campus routes are modified, the Red Route operates with a deviation to avoid College Avenue and Sikes Hall, and the only on-campus bus stop on game day is Cherry Road at Bryan Circle. CATbus has accessible buses on all routes, and a real-time bus tracker app is available at catbus.com.
Shuttle service operates from several specific park-and-ride locations directly to the stadium footprint. The C-1 lot shuttle runs from lot opening until one hour after kickoff. Shuttles from the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness Center, NewSpring Church, and Seneca Creek Meadows operate from lot opening until two hours post-game. Tiger Transit also operates a ‘No Tows Route’ with stops at R-1, R-2, R-6, Bryan Circle at Cherry Road, and Core Campus on Fort Hill Street, though Tiger Transit does not operate for the first two hours following the end of the game to allow traffic to disperse. To request a Tiger Transit ride, call (864) 656-3333. For accessible CATbus paratransit service, contact CATbus at 864-654-2287.
Memorial Stadium Parking Tips
Parking at Death Valley rewards fans who plan ahead, the combination of limited general public lots, strict IPTAY enforcement, and the campus’s hilly terrain can turn a poor parking choice into a miserable post-game experience.
Purchase your C-1 pass online before Friday at 4:30 p.m., that is the deadline for online permit sales each game week, and pass-on-arrival lots accept cash. For noon kickoffs, lots open at 6 a.m. and veteran tailgaters are set up by 8 a.m. For games kicking off at 3:30 p.m. or later, lots open at 8 a.m., plan to arrive by 10 a.m. to secure a good spot. Reserved IPTAY lots are cleared starting at 12:01 a.m. on game day Saturday, and any vehicle without a valid placard in those areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Memorial Stadium sits at the bottom of a significant topographical basin. Lots like C-1 and Kite Hill require a steep, uphill hike after the game, factor that into your decision if you have mobility concerns or are attending with young children. The free Seneca Creek Meadows and NewSpring Church lots are the best budget options, but shuttle lines can stretch for an extended period after a night game. If you park downtown in the Keith Street or Fendley Street garages, note that towing is enforced in both garages from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. For gameday issues, text 864-656-3456 or flag down a parking attendant, space saving is not allowed in any lot.
Heading to a game? See our Clemson Memorial Stadium bag policy for everything else you need to know before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to park at Memorial Stadium for a Clemson football game?
General public parking in the C-1 Lot costs $25 per vehicle and includes a pregame shuttle. The downtown Keith Street and Fendley Street garages charge a flat $40 special event rate via ParkMobile. Free parking is available at Kite Hill, the Walker Golf Course driving range, Seneca Creek Meadows, and NewSpring Church.
Where do non-IPTAY donors park for Clemson football games?
Non-IPTAY fans have several options: the C-1 Lot ($25 with shuttle), Kite Hill (free, no shuttle), Walker Golf Course driving range (free, no shuttle), Snow Family Outdoor Fitness Center ($25 with shuttle), Seneca Creek Meadows (free with shuttle), and NewSpring Church (free with shuttle). The downtown city garages on Keith Street and Fendley Street are also available at $40 on a first-come, first-served basis.
What time do Memorial Stadium parking lots open for Clemson games?
Parking lots open at 6 a.m. for games that kick off before 12:30 p.m. and at 8 a.m. for all later kickoff times. Towing from reserved IPTAY lots begins at 12:01 a.m. on game day Saturday, so vehicles without valid placards must be removed before then.
Where is ADA and handicap parking at Memorial Stadium?
ADA parking is located at the Sikes/Long Hall lot (marked ‘HAP’ on campus maps) off Hwy 93 on Calhoun Drive near Tillman Hall. Parking is free with a valid state-issued handicap placard, and accessible golf cart shuttles transport fans to Gate 1 starting four hours before kickoff. ADA entrances are at Gates 1, 5, 6, and 13.
Can you tailgate at Memorial Stadium?
Yes, tailgating is allowed in surface parking lots before Clemson home games. Tents must stay within your parking space, generators must be rated at 70 dB or lower, and saving spaces is prohibited. Tailgating is not permitted in garages, traffic lanes, or employee-only lots.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Memorial Stadium?
There are two designated rideshare pickup locations. The first requires fans to go to the main entrance of Doug Kingsmore Stadium and take the shuttle to NewSpring Church. The second is East Library Circle at McMillan Road. Download your app and pre-set your pickup location before the game ends, as cell service is severely limited when large crowds are on campus.
Is there a free shuttle from parking lots to Memorial Stadium?
Yes. Free shuttle service runs from the C-1 Lot, the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness Center, NewSpring Church, and Seneca Creek Meadows. Shuttles from C-1 operate from lot opening until one hour after kickoff, while shuttles from the off-campus lots run from lot opening until two hours post-game.
Can I buy a Clemson game day parking pass online?
Yes. Online parking passes for the C-1 Lot and Snow Family Outdoor Fitness Center are available through the Clemson University website. Online permit sales close at 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before each home game. After that deadline, cash is the preferred payment method for on-arrival lots.
