Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium holds 51,000 fans and is home to East Carolina Pirates (NCAA FBS (American Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

3 home games left, starting Sat Oct 31, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the gates open at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Dowdy-Ficklen 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: Each person may bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or one clear, resealable, one-gallon plastic storage bag. A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches is also permitted. No other bags are allowed inside the stadium. Bag policy.
• Getting there: Access to lots along 14th Street closes three hours before kickoff, and 14th Street itself closes to vehicular traffic three hours before kickoff through one hour after the game. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food, snacks and beverages, including cans, bottles and coolers, are prohibited.

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