South Carolina Moves to Fully Digital Ticketing for 2026 Stadium Entry
South Carolina athletics has overhauled its gameday entry process for 2026, requiring fans to enter Williams-Brice Stadium through the specific gate designated on their digital ticket rather than any gate of their choosing. The change is paired with a tool fans can use to identify which gate applies to their seating section, along with that gate’s specific opening and closing times — meaning gameday planning now requires checking seat-specific details in advance rather than relying on general stadium knowledge.
The bigger shift underlying this update is the athletic department’s full transition to digital ticketing for the upcoming season. As the announcement states, “Printed tickets will no longer be available,” making the Gamecocks App essential for anyone attending games this year. To help fans adjust, the department has released a Digital Ticketing Guide walking through the step-by-step process of accessing and managing tickets electronically.
Together, these changes signal a meaningful adjustment to the gameday routine for South Carolina fans — anyone accustomed to printing tickets or picking whichever entrance is closest to their parking spot will need to get familiar with both the app and their assigned gate before heading to Columbia this fall.
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