Florida State University Athletics
Camping World Kickoff Game-Day Guide
8/28/2023 8:50:00 AM | Football
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – The countdown is on for the epic showdown between two of college football's finest, the #5 LSU Tigers and #8 Florida State Seminoles at the Camping World Kickoff. To ensure an unrivaled game-day experience, fans are encouraged to prepare their game plan before visiting Camping World Stadium on Sunday, September 3. This guide serves as the ultimate insider playbook. Most importantly, fans should PLAN AHEAD, ARRIVE EARLY and BE PATIENT.
To keep abreast of the latest Camping World Kickoff developments, fans should follow the hashtag #CWKOGamePlan across social media platforms.
Camping World Stadium on-site parking is nearly SOLD OUT on game day. Fans should purchase parking in downtown Orlando and take the free shuttle to/from the event. Visit the stadium's Camping World Kickoff Game-Day Guide for more information.
Also, be advised road closures will be in place around Camping World Stadium on Sunday, September 3, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
GAME-DAY CHECKLIST
PLAN AHEAD. ARRIVE EARLY. BE PATIENT.
Arrive early at the stadium to prevent delays (arrive at least 2 hours in advance of kickoff)
-Mobile Ticketing: Download game ticket(s) to your smartphone wallet for speedier entry // Visit Mobile Ticketing Guide
-Bag Policy: Leave large bags at home. Visit stadium's clear bag policy
-Prohibited Items: Review stadium's prohibited items list
-Transportation: Make your transportation plans from the variety of options // View Transportation Options
-Downtown Parking: Prepay Downtown Orlando parking // download permit to your smartphone wallet for speedier entry
-Stadium Parking: Pre-paid parking map // download permit to your smartphone wallet for speedier entry
-Shuttle Service: Shuttle service map // includes pick-up and drop-off locations
-Rideshare: Visit rideshare location
-Micro-Mobility: Hub for scooters & electric bikes // Church Street & Nashville Avenue // View Micro-Mobility Map
-Pregame Hospitality: Upgrade your tailgate experience with the climate-controlled hospitality tent on Tinker Field // Purchase Pregame Hospitality Tickets
-Mobile Lockers: Store items not permitted inside stadium // Church Street & Rio Grande Avenue
-Gate Entry: Enter stadium gate specified on your ticket // View Stadium Seating Map
CAMPING WORLD KICKOFF FESTIVITIES
Camping World Kickoff Block Parties & Events
Friday, September 1
7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Tyler Farr and Sean Holcomb // Wall Street Plaza & Orange Avenue
Saturday, September 2
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Chris Lane, Chase Wright and Tyler Reeve // Wall Street Plaza & Orange Avenue
Sunday, September 3
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Pregame Block Party (free) // Wall Street Plaza & Orange Avenue
Sunday, September 3
8:00 a.m.: RV Parking Lots Open
2:00 p.m.: Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Begins
2:30 p.m.: All Stadium Parking Lots Open
3:30 p.m.: Box Office Opens (Near Gate A // Church Street & Rio Grande Avenue)
3:30 p.m.: Fan Fest Begins (Tinker Field // Free)
4:00 p.m.: Pregame Hospitality presented by BAND-AID (Tinker Field // $150)
5:30 p.m.: All Gates Open
7:30 p.m.: Kickoff
Post Event: Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Ends (1 hour after event)
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Free Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Hours
2 p.m. // Shuttle service begins
1-hour post-event // Shuttle service ends
Purchase downtown Orlando parking
Shuttle Sites view shuttle service map
Downtown Orlando // Pick-up & Drop-off:
Central Boulevard between Hughey Avenue & Garland Avenue
Purchase downtown Orlando parking
Stadium // Drop-off & Pick-up
Church Street & Nashville Avenue
ADA SHUTTLE SERVICE
For ADA shuttle assistance, please notify on-site shuttle staff
Shuttle Sites view shuttle service map
Downtown Orlando // Pick-up & Drop-off
Central Boulevard between Hughey Avenue & Garland Avenue
Purchase downtown Orlando parking
Stadium // Drop-off & Pick-up
Church Street & Nashville Avenue
Courtesy cart service is available for mobility-impaired fans from designated areas surrounding Camping World Stadium. Wheelchair service to entry gates is available from all mobility ADA transport hubs (refer to list below). Due to escalated post-event pedestrian traffic, cart service is suspended for 30 minutes at the conclusion of the event. Cart service continues until one-hour post-event. Fans may utilize wheelchair service at Gates C and D, which continues to the main mobility hubs.
Mobility ADA Transport Hubs (view stadium map)
East Hub // Lot 6 (Rio Grande Avenue & Anderson Street)
West Hub // Lot E Hardscape (Rio Grande Avenue b/t South Street & Anderson Street)
Church Street Hub (Across from Shuttle Site at Church Street & Nashville Avenue)
Jones High School Hub (Rio Grande Avenue, between Carter Street & Gore Street)
Tampa Avenue North Hub (Tampa Avenue & Pine Street)
Tampa Avenue South Hub // Lot F (Tampa Avenue & Carter Street)
Wheelchair Service
Gates C and D
SHUTTLE SERVICE SITE DIRECTIONS
Traveling Eastbound On I-4: Take the South Street – Exit 83
Traveling Westbound On I-4: Take the Anderson Street – Exit 83
RIDESHARE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF // view shuttle service map
Uber and LYFT
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations
Lot 9 (801 S. Rio Grande Avenue)
S. Dollins Ave between Central Boulevard & Washington Street
PRE-PAID STADIUM ON-SITE PARKING // view stadium parking map
Fans with pre-paid stadium on-site parking permits should download their permit in advance to their smartphone wallet and have it ready to display for speedier and seamless entry into stadium parking lots.
PARKING LOT POLICIES
No reserving parking spaces. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
No empty stalls between vehicles
No glass containers or bottles
No kegs
No couches/indoor furniture
No dumping of hot coals on the ground
Tailgating is confined to the front or rear of vehicle [except in Lot 3 (bus), Bus parking & Jones HS lots]
No gas-powered generators
No external speakers
10'x10' tent permitted at rear of vehicle
No event-day re-entry in parking lots
Vending not permitted in parking lots
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite patron entry into Camping World Stadium, a 'clear bag' policy will be implemented. The policy limits the size and type of bags permitted into the stadium. Bags are not encouraged; however, details of permissible bag types are outlined below.
Bag types: clear, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14" x 14" x6"
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle/strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
*An exception is made for medically-necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Tinker Field, fans can enjoy interactive games, inflatables, face painters and much more. Additionally, an expansive selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors. Admission is free. This is a clear bag policy area and security screening is required to access Fan Fest. Tinker Field is located on the west side of the stadium. For more information, click here.
To ensure the safest environment possible, the City of Orlando, Florida Citrus Sports and Camping World Stadium prohibit specific items from being brought into the stadium. Click here for prohibited items. Please review event-specific guides for additional items prohibited by the event promoter/organizer. Mobile lockers are available at the corner of Church Street and Rio Grande Avenue (north side of stadium) for patrons to store items not permitted inside the stadium..
Tailgating is permitted in parking lots at Camping World Stadium [except in Lot 3 (bus), bus parking & Jones HS lots]. The tailgating area is confined to the front or rear of parked vehicles.
VIP HOSPITALITY PAVILLION presented by BAND-AID
Beginning at 4 p.m. on Tinker Field, fans can enjoy Camping World Kickoff Pregame Hospitality Presented by BAND-AID, a VIP area adjacent to Camping World Stadium, featuring lounge seating, all-inclusive food and beverage, live music and much more. Hospitality drinks and food service end 30 minutes before kickoff. Tinker Field is located on the west side of the stadium Tickets are $150 (there is no children's ticket price for this event). Purchase VIP Hospitality presented by BAND-AID tickets here.
About Camping World Stadium
Camping World Stadium is owned and operated by the City of Orlando. Since opening in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at a cost of $115,000 and a capacity of 8,900, the stadium has undergone numerous expansions and name changes over the years. The historic venue underwent a massive $207.7 million reconstruction in 2014, which yielded 90% all-new construction and a completely modernized stadium. Its sustainable design achieved a LEED Silver Certification for new construction from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2021, the stadium underwent an additional $60 million in construction upgrades and enhancements that included adding approximately 3,800 permanent seats on the North Plaza deck, creating a new premium Club Level on the east and west sides and installing more restrooms and concession areas for general admission. The continued investment has bolstered Camping World Stadium's ability to draw high-profile events like neutral-site college football games, the NFL Pro Bowl, WrestleMania, Monster Jam World Finals and big-name concerts while retaining its signature annual bowl games and events. For more information, visit Camping World Stadium.
