Lorman, Miss. – Alcorn Football returns to Jack Spinks – Marino Casem Stadium this weekend for an exciting contest with Miles College. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, on the campus of Alcorn State.
Fans are encouraged to review the following protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
Fans can look forward to performances from the world-renowned Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band and the Golden Girls throughout the evening, along with a great halftime show.
Saturday's game will be streamed live on SWACTV, and live radio coverage will be available on WPRL 91.7 FM and online at wprl.org. Fans can follow in-game updates through Alcorn Athletics' social media channels.
Saturday Game Day Procedures
The campus will open for parking at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29. As you approach the campus, signage will indicate accessible parking areas. Display your hangtags as you enter the campus for easy recognition by the parking attendants.
Fans should park in their assigned reserved spaces and/or areas as directed by the event staff. Alcorn has contracted with a tow truck company to be on campus for expeditious service. Vehicles may be towed at the owner
's expense for failure to follow directions and/or parking in error in reserved lots.
The Main Entry gate to the campus will allow entry only for the following:
General Tailgate
Reserved Tailgate
VIP Parking
Premium Parking
Bus/RVs
ADA Parking
The only passes sold at the main entry are for General Tailgate ($65). General parking may continue (right lane only) to Highway 552 to access the Special Event Parking Lot General Parking ($35) or the back entrance for additional general parking ($35). Note that General Parking passes will not provide access to the tailgate areas around the stadium. Access to the tailgate areas requires a tailgate pass ($65).
Tailgating
Tailgating is allowed only in designated areas with a valid tailgate pass. Set-up begins at noon on Fridays before home games. General parking and general tailgate visitors must begin exiting campus one hour after the game concludes. Reserved tailgate visitors must exit within two hours of post-game. University-sponsored events are the only exceptions to this schedule. All equipment and vehicles must be removed upon departure. RV lots close at noon Sunday.
Cashless Payment System
All transactions at the point of purchase for parking passes and tickets are cashless.  Fans will be able to tap or swipe credit/debit cards to purchase tickets and parking passes—helping to speed up lines and reduce wait times while also minimizing the need to carry physical cash.  Sodexo Magic concessions are cashless.
Fans can help the process by purchasing tickets and parking online, printing or presenting the QR code for entry, properly displaying parking passes, and planning to arrive early. Due to unpredictable cellular connectivity, be sure to download it before entering campus and ensure it is correct (parking or tickets). Â
Stadium Entry
Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff. All guests must follow the Clear Bag Policy, which permits only clear plastic bags up to 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (12x6x12). Non-clear bags should remain in vehicles. Mississippi High School Association (MHSA) passes will not be accepted at this game.
ADA Accessibility
The designated ADA parking lot is located across the street from the stadium. Transport services are available and may be requested by notifying a university event employee.
The university will offer a complimentary shuttle service to transport fans.  Services will be provided in the parking locations before, during, and after the game. After the game, the pickup location will be at the home side of the stadium ticket booth and will travel around the stadium perimeter to assist with transporting fans to parking areas.
No ATVs are allowed, but the university continues to allow golf carts during athletic events. Extremely large side-by-side vehicles are not allowed.  Golf carts will be restricted from traveling through the VIP parking lot from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For safety concerns, children under 16 years old are restricted from driving golf carts. Â
Beginning Friday, August 28, 2026, only students with the appropriate residential decal will be allowed to access the residential parking areas. On August 29, 2026, campus will be aÂ
"walking campus" – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students. All student cars must remain parked, and the back gate will close at 5 p.m. Â
To ensure a safe and enjoyable game day experience, here are important details for all visitors to know before arriving on campus.
Medical and Emergency Services
Emergency medical personnel will be stationed at multiple locations around campus and inside the stadium. In the event of an emergency prior to gates opening, fans should contact security personnel or call 601-877-3000.
Once inside, ambulances and medical teams will be available for immediate assistance.
Clear Bag Policy
Fans are reminded that only clear bags measuring 12" x 6" x 12", small transparent clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", or one-gallon clear freezer bags are allowed. Medical bags will be permitted but are subject to search. No other bags, including backpacks and oversized purses, will be allowed.
Re-Entry Policy
There is a strict no re-entry policy at Spinks – Casem Stadium. Fans leaving the stadium must have a new ticket to return.
Additional Information
Portable restrooms will be available in tailgating areas and near key campus locations. Shuttle services for ADA needs will be offered from designated lots.
Tickets
Single-game tickets can be purchased at
alcornsports.myimpacttickets.com. Please note that service fees apply to all purchases. There are no refunds or exchanges.
For questions or more information, please contact the Alcorn Department of Athletics at 601-877-6500 or visit
alcornsports.com.
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