With football season around the corner, Georgia Southern Athletics is excited to welcome Eagle Nation back to Allen E. Paulson Stadium, and to announce new gameday experiences for the best fans in college football as well as health and safety protocols in place to protect our fans and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Season and single-game tickets are still available and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets.
MAKING PAULSON STADIUM AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE
The following safety measures will be taken as it relates to personal protective equipment:
- Ticket scanners will be used this season to cut down on touch points.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the stadium.
- Cashless transactions will be in place for all concession stands. Reverse ATMs will be located in the stadium and clearly marked for those who only have cash.
- Fans will also be able to carry in one (1) sealed bottle of water that fits within their clear bag and water will be available for purchase at a reasonable price at concession stands.
GAME DAY SHUTTLES
Game Day shuttles, all of which are ADA compliant, begin running 2.5 hours prior to kickoff and stop running an hour after the conclusion of the game. Game day shuttles follow two distinct routes and make four stops:
Gold Route (Express Route):
- the Allen E. Paulson Stadium bus stop off of Malecki Drive;
- at the Recreation Activities Center (RAC);
- on Akins Boulevard; and
- the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the corner of Forest Drive and Plant Drive.
Blue Route:
- the Allen E. Paulson Stadium bus stop off of Malecki Drive; and
- in front of Russell Union off of Forest Drive.
Face coverings are required on the shuttles and the buses will be disinfected frequently. Full capacity will be allowed on each bus and masks will be available at each stop before getting on the bus.
HAND SANITIZER DISPENSERS
Hand sanitizer dispensers will be installed throughout the facility.
RESTROOMS
All restrooms will be disinfected prior to stadium opening and custodial staff will be present for all games to keep concourses and restrooms stocked and cleaned throughout the games. The frequency of cleaning of the restrooms has been increased as well.
CONCESSIONS
- Concession stands are run in a manner to make a safer interaction experience for all fans in attendance.
- Cashless transactions will be in place for all concession stands. Reverse ATMs will be located in the stadium and clearly marked for those who only have cash.
- Several branded concession stands will be located in the stadium, including Surcheros, Zaxby’s, Vandy’s, Rolling Monkey and Your Pie.
- For the first time in stadium history, alcohol will be sold to the public. Patrons will be able to purchase beer, seltzer and ready-made drinks throughout the stadium at concession stands stand-alone locations, as well as the Bud Light Fan Zone which is located on the concourse above the northeast hill (Ted Smith end). Valid ID is required for each purchase and no alcohol will be sold after the end of the third quarter. No wristband is required for 21 and older patrons looking to purchase alcohol.
BUD LIGHT CABANAS
A new premium field experience has been added this year and will be in the east end zone in front of the Field of Dreams. The Bud Light Cabanas will feature cable TV, catering, alcohol and one of the best views in the stadium as the Eagles take the field. All cabanas have been sold for this season.
PRE-GAME CONCERTS
Before each home game, a concert will be held in the plaza behind the Bishop Field House. Beginning 2.5 hours and running up to 30 minutes before kick-off, various musical acts will entertain fans this season. Fans are encouraged to come out and enjoy the atmosphere at the Live from the Cutwater Cocktail Stage, “Eagles Rock the Pregame” presented by The Blue Room.
MARKETING AND FAN PROMOTIONS
- The Eagle Walk is back at Paulson this year. Our yellow school buses will drive through campus and fans are encouraged to cheer on the team as it makes its way to the stadium. More details will released later this week.
- With safety at the forefront of decision making, the Field of Dreams will be closed indefinitely.
- The howitzer, presented by the Georgia Army National Guard, is scheduled to return in 2021.
- Freedom’s Flight is back!!! Make sure you’re in your seat 10 minutes before kickoff as America’s favorite bird takes to the air once again.
- Fans making their first trip to Paulson Stadium are encouraged to come up top to the concrete patio on the home side concourse (Bishop end) for a photo and gift to commemorate their experience. My First Game presented by IDC will provide fans with a unique way to celebrate their inaugural game at Paulson Stadium.
- Celebrate at Paulson! Birthday parties and shout outs are options to celebrate your big day. For more information, go to https://gseagles.com/sports/2017/8/28/gus-birthday-bash.aspx
- Be sure to check out new interactive promotions on the videoboard throughout the game!
THE HILL SLIDE IS BACK
Back by popular demand is the hill slide at Paulson Stadium. Cardboard boxes will be provided at the top of the hill in the southwest corner (home side, Bishop end) for kids to slide down the hill like the old days of Paulson. Be sure to be on the lookout for the Domino’s Dash promotion during the game as well as two contestants will race down the hill.
GAME DAY ASSIST
Handicapped or disabled fans (plus up to two companions) in the main donor lot needing assistance to/from the stadium may call 912-478-2021 to request a golf cart ride to/from Gate 5. This service begins 90 minutes before the game and runs for 30 minutes following the game. Fans needing a wheelchair in the stadium may also call this number to make a request. This number does not accept text messages.
Guests may also use this number in-game to provide a first-class gameday experience.
MOBILE TICKETING
In order to allow for contactless and expeditious entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium and university-controlled parking lots, all 2021 Georgia Southern football tickets and parking passes will be delivered electronically to the ticket holder’s mobile device. Tickets and parking passes will not be available by mail (unless ordered with season tickets) but fans will have the option to print tickets/passes at home. Contactless tickets and parking passes are similar to traditional event tickets but easier to use and more secure.
Contactless ticket delivery allows for entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium and gameday parking lots via the use of wireless technology. Simply put, ticket and pass holders will not have to touch a ticket to present it to a gate agent or share it with a family member or friend. For full details and instructions, click here (PDF).
TICKET TRANSFER
Last-minute change in plans? Can’t attend a game? Electronically transfer your Georgia Southern Athletics ticket(s) to another Eagle fan. All you need to transfer tickets is the recipient’s first and last name, email and daytime phone number. And don’t worry! If you find that you can attend the game after all, you can cancel the transfer as long as your recipient has not accepted the transfer invitation.
The ticket transfer option will send two emails. One will be a confirmation of your transfer sent to you the ticket holder and the other will be an invitation to accept sent to the recipient of the transfer tickets. Please add Tickets@GeorgiaSouthern.edu to your email safe list to help ensure that you will receive the email. For full details and instructions, click here (PDF).
WINGS TICKET DONATION
Fans can electronically transfer their Georgia Southern Athletics Tickets back to the WINGS program. Tickets are distributed to non-profit, youth and military organizations at no cost. Thank you for supporting Georgia Southern by donating your tickets and giving us the opportunity to fill your seats with other Eagle fans who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a game. Our student-athletes appreciate your help in ensuring they will compete in front of a great home crowd. For full details and instructions, click here (PDF).
MOBILE PARKING
To reduce the number of touch points, all parking passes for the 2021 season will be mobile. Parking passes will be delivered electronically via mobile delivery. Customers will receive an email from the Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office, which will include a link to download their parking pass to their digital wallet. On game day, customers will present their smartphone to be scanned upon entry to the parking lot.
TAILGATING
Full tailgating is back in the parking areas around Allen E. Paulson Stadium. We still encourage fans to “Do Right” during pre-game and post-game activities, but want everyone to have a great experience at Paulson Stadium. Trash receptacles and recycling bins are readily available for use upon the conclusion of your day.
CLEAR BAG
Georgia Southern athletics’ venue Clear Bag Policy has been amended for the 2021 football season to allow for each fan to bring in one (1) sealed bottle of water (up to 1 liter) and a travel-sized bottle of hand sanitizer (up to 2 oz).
