S.B. Ballard Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy
S.B. Ballard Stadium holds 21,944 fans and is home to Old Dominion Monarchs (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 | 21,944 |
|---|---|
| Opened | October 3, 1936 (original stadium); August 31, 2019 (reconstructed stadium) |
| Home teams | Old Dominion Monarchs (NCAA FBS (Sun Belt Conference)) |
| Address | 5115 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529 |
When are the remaining home games?
2 home games left, starting Sat Oct 31, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).
| Date | Game | Kickoff | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 31, 2026 | Old Dominion Monarchs vs Marshall Thundering Herd | 1:00 pm | NCAA football, 2026 regular season |
| Sat Nov 28, 2026 | Old Dominion Monarchs vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | time TBA | NCAA football, 2026 regular season |
When do the gates open at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
90 minutes before kickoff for all ticket holders other than Suite, Loge Level and Priority Automotive Club holders. (source)
What are the tailgating rules at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Kaufman Mall is the premier pregame destination, featuring live entertainment, a beer garden, food trucks and interactive fan activities, including the Monarch March where the marching band and football team walk to the stadium.
Is there a sun and shade map for S.B. Ballard 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: Fans are allowed to bring in one clear bag and one small bag (clutch or small purse) per person. Clear bags are available for purchase in the village bookstore. Bag policy.
- Payment: All food and beverage transactions at the stadium are cashless.
- Food: Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside the stadium.
Related: S.B. Ballard Stadium parking and transit · S.B. Ballard Stadium bag policy.