South Carolina implements changes to reduce stadium entry delays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:47 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Summary

South Carolina is addressing long entry lines at Williams-Brice Stadium ahead of home games. To improve the fan experience, all gates will now open two hours prior to kickoff, rather than just select gates. Additionally, discounted Coors Light and Miller Lite will be offered for $5 for an hour before the game. This initiative comes after complaints about delays during previous games, particularly during the Tennessee game. Increased staffing and digital ticket requirements have also been introduced to streamline entry. The Gamecocks have home games against Texas A&M and No. 2 Georgia, aiming to enhance the fan experience before these high-attendance events.

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  • •All gates open two hours before kickoff
  • •Discounted beer and concessions during the extra hour
  • •Complaints about long lines during previous games
  • •USC increased staffing at gates
  • •Texas A&M and No. 2 Georgia games expected to draw large crowds
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  • 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Discounted beer, earlier openings the hopeful solution for long lines at Williams-Brice
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Nov. 4—COLUMBIA — South Carolina hopes it has found the solution to alleviate the long lines that have built at the gates of Williams-Brice Stadium before football games this year. It's two-fold. Earlier openings and cheaper beer. "We recognize that several factors contributed to delays entering Williams-Brice Stadium during the Tennessee game and we are committed to improving the entry ...

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