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Clemson Tigers
Clemson, South Carolina - Clemson Memorial Stadium - Orange and Purple - The Tiger
Running down the hill and touching Howard's Rock is the loudest 25 seconds in college football, and the lake town around it is worth an extra day.
Running down the hill and touching Howard's Rock is the loudest 25 seconds in the sport, inside one of its biggest bowls.
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- Stadium
- Clemson Memorial Stadium
- Capacity
- 81,500
- Opened
- 1942
- Conference
- ACC
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
Regular ACC Network and ESPN national windows, with primetime slots common for the biggest home dates.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
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Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- This is one of the hardest tickets in the ACC; plan on secondary inventory for any ranked or rivalry matchup.
- Lodging in Clemson itself is thin, so Anderson, Seneca and Greenville are the practical fallback bases.
- Lake Hartwell boat tailgating is a real, established option for September games and worth planning around if you have access to a boat.
Where to sit
The bowl is steep with 80,000-plus seats; the upper deck on the west side has the best combination of shade and view of the hill entrance.
Traditions
What makes a Clemson Saturday different
Howard's Rock and the Hill
The team rubs the rock and runs down the hill in the east end zone before kickoff; being seated for it is the whole point of arriving early.
Tiger Walk
The team walks through the crowd from the athletic complex to the stadium a couple of hours before kickoff.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
Clemson vs Florida State
- When
- Mid-October, alternating campuses
- Venue
- Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
Coverage: National afternoon or primetime window
Death Valley at night is one of the loudest environments in the conference. Bring earplugs and arrive early for the hill run.
Tailgating
- Campus lots open early and the grass areas near the amphitheater are the traditional scene.
- Lake Hartwell boat tailgating is a legitimate option in September.
Sun protection matters more than layers for most of the season; save the jacket for a rare cold snap late in the year.
Travel and stay
- Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) is about 45 minutes away.
- Clemson lodging is thin. Anderson, Seneca and Greenville are the fallbacks.
Weather: September afternoons in the upstate are hot and humid with little shade in the lots. Late-season games cool off but rarely turn genuinely cold.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Clemson, South Carolina
- Lake HartwellMinutes from campus and the backdrop for boat tailgating and a Sunday morning on the water.
- GreenvilleForty-five minutes away with more hotel and restaurant capacity than Clemson itself.
Rivalry weekends
Clemson game-day packing list
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Stadium
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.
FAQ
Clemson questions
What channel is Clemson on?
Regular ACC Network and ESPN national windows, with primetime slots common for the biggest home dates.
How hard is it to get Clemson tickets?
This is one of the hardest tickets in the ACC; plan on secondary inventory for any ranked or rivalry matchup.
Where should I sit at Clemson Memorial Stadium?
The bowl is steep with 80,000-plus seats; the upper deck on the west side has the best combination of shade and view of the hill entrance.
What is the weather like for a Clemson home game?
September afternoons in the upstate are hot and humid with little shade in the lots. Late-season games cool off but rarely turn genuinely cold.
Where should I tailgate at Clemson Memorial Stadium?
Campus lots open early and the grass areas near the amphitheater are the traditional scene.
What is the best airport for a Clemson game?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) is about 45 minutes away.
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