Game Day Tips:
William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium will come alive on Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the inaugural game at the new venue.
Game Day Tips: "Things to Know" for Sept. 2 opener
Thursday, August 31, 2017

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2017) – As the ETSU football team prepares to open its 2017 season in the inaugural game at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to pass along the following list of “things to know” prior to the Buccaneers’ kickoff with Limestone College at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2.

  • Gold Out! – Fans are asked to wear their favorite gold ETSU gear to help make the game a “Gold Out.” The team will be wearing their new gold jerseys and gold pants for this first game.
  • Tailgating – Parking lots around William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium will open for tailgating at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
  • Food City Zone – The special family-friendly Food City Zone will open at noon on Saturday and will include inflatables, and a special Coke Zero In Experience.
  • Clear Bag Policy – The new stadium will have a clear bag policy, which can be viewed in more detail by clicking here.
  • Fireworks – There will be a postgame fireworks show.
  • Ford Super Screen – To celebrate the inaugural game at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, Ford will be operating the “Ford Super Screen” in Lot 21. Beginning with coverage of ESPN’s College Game Day, the LED screen will broadcast nationally-televised games from around the country throughout the day.
  • Buc Walk – The traditional Buc Walk will take place two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff, so Saturday’s walk will begin at 4:45 p.m.
  • Game Time App – Remember to download the official ETSU Game Time App for IPhone and Android devices. This one-stop app provides answers to many game day questions as well as other information regarding the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
  • Public Parking – Parking for the general public will be available in the parking garage and in Lot 22 (located behind Bojangles on Go Bucs Trail). Parking is $10 per car. Click here for parking map. Students are reminded they can still access normal student parking by displaying their parking pass and ID.
  • Sold Out! – This game is a sell out and fans are reminded that gates to the stadium will open two hours prior to kickoff. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is encouraging fans to arrive early to assure they gain access to the stadium without any trouble.