Bridgeforth Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Bridgeforth Stadium holds 24,877 fans and is home to James Madison Dukes (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	24,877
Official name	Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
Opened	1975
Home teams	James Madison Dukes (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference))
Address	250 Champions Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Thu Oct 29, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Thu Oct 29, 2026	James Madison Dukes vs Troy Trojans	7:30 pm	NCAA football, 2026 regular season
Sat Nov 28, 2026	James Madison Dukes vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	time TBA	NCAA football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Bridgeforth Stadium?

90 minutes before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Bridgeforth Stadium?

Tailgating in reserved parking lots may begin at 8:00 a.m. for games with a kickoff of 6 p.m. or earlier.

Is there a sun and shade map for Bridgeforth Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or be a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. A small clutch purse, with or without strap or handle, not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches is also allowed. An exception is made for medically necessary items and diaper bags with the presence of a child after inspection at a designated entrance. Bag policy.
Payment: Beginning in 2026 all Bridgeforth Stadium operations are cashless.
Getting there: Free shuttles run beginning two hours prior to kickoff through one hour following the game from the CISAT Bus Stop, Festival Conference Center Bus Stop, Convocation Center (University Blvd. Bus Stop), Lot C3 (ADA Shuttle), Lot R10, and select area hotels and off-campus student housing. Parking and transit.
Food: No outside food or beverage may be brought inside the stadium.