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Clemson vs Florida State

Clemson is a small town with one road in. Greenville is the practical hotel base, and leaving early is worth more than a closer parking pass.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

October or November

Where

Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

Coverage

National broadcast windows, with the time set roughly two weeks ahead

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

Clemson Memorial Stadium

Capacity 81,500Opened 1942Clemson, South Carolina

Death Valley: a steep bowl with the hill entrance in the east end zone.

  • Be seated 15 minutes early for the hill entrance. It is the whole reason to arrive early.
  • The upper decks are steep with long stair runs and few elevators.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

National broadcast windows, with the time set roughly two weeks ahead. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

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