William & Mary Tribe vs Lafayette Leopards at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field: kickoff time, gates and getting there

William & Mary Tribe vs Lafayette Leopards kicks off at 1:00 pm on Sat Nov 7, 2026 at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field. NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season.

When do the gates open?

The gameday ticket office at Gate 1 opens three hours before kickoff. (source)

Will it be light or dark at the game?

It is a day game. Sunset at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field that day is 5:05 pm, so the game should finish in daylight.

Lafayette Leopards play their home games at Fisher Stadium.

How do I get to Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field?

Two dedicated 30-person shuttles run on a direct circuit between the main Kaplan Arena parking lot and Zable Stadium on football gamedays, from the Black Lot to Gate 1, beginning one hour before kickoff until 30 minutes after kickoff, and again from the start of the fourth quarter to 30 minutes post-game.

What bag can I bring?

Approved bags are clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12", one-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags, or small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5" x 4.5". Diaper bags must be accompanied by a child. Backpacks, printed or tinted plastic bags, cinch or drawstring bags, fanny packs, camera or binocular cases, and large purses or bags are not permitted. Walk-through metal detectors are also used at entrances.

Schedule source: William & Mary Tribe schedule. Kickoff times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.