Five Star Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Five Star Stadium holds 10,200 fans and is home to Mercer Bears (NCAA FCS, Southern Conference). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

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

When do the gates open at Five Star Stadium?

All gates are open 60 minutes prior to kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Five Star Stadium?

Parking lots open at 9 a.m. for tailgating. No overnight occupancy is allowed, and tailgating sites must be cleared by midnight or three hours after the game, whichever is earlier. Personal tents may not exceed 200 square feet and must be frame tents without stakes. Charcoal grills are allowed; propane grills are allowed if the tank does not exceed five gallons. Kegs and rapid-consumption devices are not allowed, and alcohol may not be brought into the stadium.

Is there a sun and shade map for Five Star Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model for this stadium. Our sun and shade maps need a recent lidar survey and a section-by-section seating map, so we cover the bigger FBS and NFL stadiums first. 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: One clear bag (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) up to 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, a clear one-gallon resealable plastic storage bag, or a small clutch, wallet, or wristlet up to 4.5 in x 6.5 in is permitted. Backpacks, large purses, duffel bags, camera bags, drawstring bags, briefcases, computer bags, coolers, luggage, and non-clear tote bags are prohibited. All bags are subject to inspection at entry. Bag policy.
• Food: Outside food or beverages may not be brought into the stadium.

Related: Five Star Stadium parking and transit · Five Star Stadium bag policy.