Renasant Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Renasant Stadium holds 36,000 fans and is home to Southern Miss Golden Eagles (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	36,000
Formerly	M. M. Roberts Stadium (renamed Renasant Stadium in 2026)
Opened	October 29, 1932
Home teams	Southern Miss Golden Eagles (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference))
Address	118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Thu Nov 5, 2026. Times are local (Central).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Thu Nov 5, 2026	Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs James Madison Dukes	7:00 pm	NCAA football, 2026 regular season
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars	time TBA	NCAA football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Renasant Stadium?

Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. (source)

Where do students sit at Renasant Stadium?

Southern Miss students receive free admission to football by claiming a digital ticket on their student account. Student seating is general admission in Sections J, K and L (lower level) and JJ, KK and LL (upper level). Students may purchase up to two guest tickets per game to sit in the student section. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Renasant Stadium?

Tailgating setup may begin at noon the day before a home game, and tents, equipment and belongings must be removed by 10 a.m. the following day. Tailgating locations include Spirit Park, Weathersby Lawn, Centennial Green, the Lucas Administration Building Lawn, east of Kennard-Washington Hall and east of Marsh Auditorium. Tailgate drop-off zones at the Thad Cochran Center Lot, East Memorial Drive and Ray Guy Way are open 7 a.m. until 5 hours before kickoff on gamedays. Golf carts are allowed on campus but are restricted from the stadium's inner security perimeter starting three hours before kickoff. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Renasant 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: Only one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12x6x12 inches, or a one-gallon resealable clear plastic storage bag, is allowed per person, along with a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5x6.5 inches. No other bags are allowed inside Renasant Stadium. Exceptions for medically necessary items are made after inspection at Gate 2 on the west side of the stadium. Bag policy.
Payment: All concession stands at Renasant Stadium are cashless and will not accept cash.
Food: Fans are not permitted to bring food items or beverages into Renasant Stadium. Fans who purchased refillable mugs with their season tickets may bring empty ones in.