Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium holds 6,000 fans and is home to Incarnate Word Cardinals (NCAA FCS, Southland 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 (Central).

When do the gates open at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium?

Gates at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium open one hour before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted only in designated areas between the Natatorium and the Mabry Tennis Center; all other tailgating is not permitted. Tailgating opens five hours prior to kickoff to valid tailgate credential holders only.

Is there a sun and shade map for Gayle and Tom Benson 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: Each ticketed attendee may enter with one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not exceeding 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, or a small clutch bag not larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in carried with one of the clear bags. Guests carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be asked to return them to their vehicles. Bag policy.
• Payment: Only credit and debit cards and Apple Pay are accepted at the UIW Athletics Ticket Office; no cash payments.
• Food: No outside food or drink is permitted inside the stadium.

Related: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium parking and transit · Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium bag policy.