Joe Aillet Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy
Joe Aillet Stadium holds 28,562 fans and is home to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.
| Capacity | 28,562 |
|---|---|
| Official name | Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium |
| Formerly | Joe Aillet Stadium (renamed Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium in 2025) |
| Opened | September 28, 1968 |
| Home teams | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference)) |
| Address | 1450 West Alabama Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272 |
When are the remaining home games?
2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 14, 2026. Times are local (Central).
| Date | Game | Kickoff | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 14, 2026 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | time TBA | NCAA football, 2026 regular season |
| Sat Nov 21, 2026 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | time TBA | NCAA football, 2026 regular season |
When do the gates open at Joe Aillet Stadium?
90 minutes before kickoff. (source)
What are the tailgating rules at Joe Aillet Stadium?
Tailgating spaces encompass six parking spaces and are lined and numbered; personal items such as tents, grills, and chairs must remain inside the designated space. Open wood fires and campfires are prohibited, and lawful alcohol consumption in designated parking lots adjacent to the stadium is permitted, but containers over one gallon are not allowed.
Is there a sun and shade map for Joe Aillet 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 that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in are permitted, along with one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in. Bag policy.
- Food: A clear empty plastic commercial bottle is permitted; no other outside food or drink may be brought into the stadium.
Related: Joe Aillet Stadium parking and transit · Joe Aillet Stadium bag policy.