JMA Wireless Dome guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

JMA Wireless Dome holds 42,784 fans and is home to Syracuse Orange (NCAA FBS (ACC)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	42,784
Opened	September 20, 1980
Home teams	Syracuse Orange (NCAA FBS (ACC))
Address	900 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244

When are the remaining home games?

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

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Oct 31, 2026	Syracuse Orange vs SMU Mustangs	12:00 pm	College football
Sat Nov 7, 2026	Syracuse Orange vs Clemson Tigers	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 28, 2026	Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at JMA Wireless Dome?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

What has changed at JMA Wireless Dome recently?

New chairback seating was installed throughout the entire venue during the summer of 2024, replacing all bleacher seating and changing section, row, and seat numbers and capacity for football, basketball, and lacrosse. (source)

Where do students sit at JMA Wireless Dome?

The student section (Otto's Army) for football is located in the east endzone, Sections 119-127 and 325-330.

What are the tailgating rules at JMA Wireless Dome?

Tailgating is permitted within the lined parking space directly behind or in front of your parked vehicle; other parking spaces cannot be used for tailgating. Open flame from propane, charcoal, etc. is prohibited in all levels of Syracuse University parking garages. Smoking and tobacco use is prohibited on all Syracuse University property, including parking lots and garages.

Is there a sun and shade map for JMA Wireless Dome?

No. A roof covers the seats, so the aerial lidar we use only sees the roof, not the rows under it. The stadium has a fixed roof over the field and every seat. Without the rows we can't measure sightlines or sun minutes honestly, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies.

Before you go

Bags: The Dome prohibits large bags and backpacks. A Clear Bag Policy is in effect, and all bags are subject to search upon entry and subject to additional search within the stadium. Bag policy.
Payment: The JMA Wireless Dome is a cashless venue. Major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted at all concession, beverage, and merchandise stands. Two cash-to-card reverse ATM machines are available at Gate B and Gate C.
Getting there: Shuttle buses leave from the front of the Skytop Office Building on South Campus, Comstock Parking Lot, and Colvin Parking Lot and drop off at College Place. For football, lots open 4 hours before kickoff on Saturdays and 2.5 hours before kickoff on Fridays, with shuttle service starting 30 minutes before gates open; during games the shuttle runs every 15 minutes. Parking and transit.
Food: Guests are permitted to bring a sealed bottle of water; all other outside food and beverage is prohibited, with exceptions for health or special conditions.