Game Day Central

Below you will find important game day and safety information that you will need before arriving at the stadium. Louisiana Athletics and University leadership work closely with state and local officials to make all sporting events taking place at the University safe for the general public. View the Official Game Day Program from any device, any time!

2025 HOME SCHEDULE

DATE/TIME	OPPONENT	GAME SPONSOR	RADIO	TV
Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.	Rice	Our Lady of Lourdes Health	HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App	ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.	McNeese	Super 1 Foods	HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App	ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.	Marshall	LFT Fiber	HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App	ESPN+
Saturday, Oct. 18, TBA	Southern Miss	First Horizon Bank	HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App
Saturday, Nov. 8, TBA	Texas State	Acadiana Advocate	HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App
Saturday, Nov. 29, TBA	ULM		HOT 107.9 FM / The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM / Varsity Network App

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Each game's schedule of event timeline will be updated the week prior to the upcoming home competition. Official start times for future games are released 12 days prior to kickoff.

Louisiana vs. Marshall Schedule of Events (Saturday, September 27 - ALL times are SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

8:00 a.m.	Parking Gates 1 & 5 open
11:00 a.m.	Russo Park Bookstore opens
2:00 p.m.	All Parking Gates (1-5) open
3:00 p.m.	Single-Game Parking lot opens (PRE-PAID MOBILE TICKETS ONLY)
	Main Ticket Booth at Russo Park opens
	Cajundome Boulevard Closes to Traffic (W. Congress to Souvenir Gate)
3:30 p.m.	Russo Park Tailgate opens
	Cajun Village opens
	Pride of Acadiana Drumline outside of Russo Park
4:00 p.m.	Music Under The Oaks begins \| Clay Cormier
	Alumni Tailgate Opens at Russo Park
	Reinhardt Drive closes to vehicle traffic
4:25 p.m.	Cajun Walk (Reinhardt Drive to Stadium SW Gate)
5:00 p.m.	Jim & Ruth Moncus Premium Entry opens for guests (with premium tickets only)
	President's Pre-Game at Russo Park Stadium Club begins
	NE and SE Ticket Booths open for sales
5:30 p.m.	Music Under The Oaks ends
5:32 p.m.	Stadium Gates & Concession Stands open
5:45 p.m.	Pride of Acadiana Pep Rally at Russo Park
6:00 p.m.	Cajun Village closes
	Pride of Acadiana begins Ragin' March to the stadium
	All Box Offices open
6:46 p.m.	Pride of Acadiana takes the field
6:55 p.m.	Marshall takes the field
6:57 p.m.	Louisiana takes the field
6:59 p.m.	Coin toss
7:02 p.m.	Kickoff vs. Marshall

ATMS
There are no ATMs available for use at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.

BANNERS, SIGNS, FLAGS
Event-related signs, flags, banners, and posters are welcome inside Lourdes Stadium to show fan support during events. The following guidelines relate to these items:

Must be relevant to the event
May not be larger than 4 feet tall and 8 feet wide
May not be attached to a stick/pole
May not obstruct any stadium or event signage
May not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by stadium management
May not be constructed or displayed in a manner that may obstruct the view of other guests or in any way create a safety hazard for others, as determined by stadium management
Any sign, flag, banner, or poster may be removed at any time, at the sole discretion of stadium management.

CAJUNS VILLAGE
A family-friendly Cajuns Village presented by Cajun Country Rice tailgate area is located inside TG1 underneath the awning. Thanks to Ragin’ Cajuns corporate partners, fans can enjoy games and activities such as basketball, obstacle courses, cornhole and more! Make sure to stop by for your Ragin’ Cajuns themed face painting or face tattoos.

CAJUN WALK
About two and a half hours before game time, Ragin' Cajun fans and excited tailgaters line up along Reinhardt Drive for the Cajun Walk, presented by Hub City Ford, which provides fans a chance to say hello to their favorite Louisiana Football student-athletes. Fans greet the team as they unload the buses and enter at through the southwest corner of Lourdes Stadium.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Consistent with other ticketed sport season ticket policies, the Department of Athletics does not offer refunds on season tickets for canceled games due to weather, pandemics, or an event beyond the reasonable control of the University, unless it is a fully canceled season. For more information, please contact the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Respect other guests' ability to enjoy the game. Loud or obnoxious fans could be asked to leave the stadium if their behavior is deemed to be offensive to guests around them.
For the safety of all fans, do not interfere with the progress of the game or go onto the playing field. Any fan interfering with play or going onto the field will be removed from the stadium and could be subject to arrest.
Please sit in your assigned seat and be prepared to show your ticket to an usher or stadium supervisor upon request. If someone is in your seat, report the issue to the nearest usher.
Should you encounter any problem, please notify the nearest staff member or Guest Relations, for immediate assistance.

CONCESSIONS MAP

ENTRANCE TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES STADIUM (RE-ENTRY TO LOURDES STADIUM IS NOT ALLOWED)
Fans are no longer allowed to cut through the stadium prior to gates opening for the 2025 season. Fans will need to walk around the North End Zone exterior to get to the West Side Tailgate area. Gates open 90 minutes to kickoff. There is a NO RE-ENTRY policy in place, so fans will need a new ticket to re-enter the stadium.

To provide a better game day experience for our fans, we ask that fans TRAVEL LIGHTLY when coming to Lourdes Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring bags only if necessary. Each ticket holder (including children) may carry one approved clear bag. Click here for more information about Louisiana's Clear Bag policy.

An express lane is available for fans to bypass the bag check lines.

All security procedures are in-line with National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) training.

The following bags/items will be permitted inside Louisiana athletic facilities and are subject to search:

Clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12 by 6 by 12
Clear fanny pack that does not exceed 12 by 6 by 12
One gallon clear storage bag
Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap, that does not exceed 6.5 by 4.5
Equipment bag for necessary medical items
Diaper bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult
Stadium chairs with pockets

Prohibited items include (subject to change without notice):

Large purses, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, tinted or printed-pattern bags, or any bags larger than 12 by 6 by 12
Camera bags or binocular cases
Outside food or drink; animals (except service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
Umbrellas
Artificial noisemakers
Beach balls or inflatables
Laser pointers
Baby seats or strollers
Lawn chairs, folding chairs or stools
Ice chests, coolers or thermoses
Cups or water bottles
Weapons of any type

Any prohibited items will need to either be left at the gate/entrance or returned to your vehicle. Louisiana Athletics does not claim responsibility for any items left at the gate/entrance.

GAMEDAY UPDATES
Receive updates on parking, tailgating, entry into Lourdes Stadium, and other game day information by following Louisiana Athletics on Twitter and Facebook (@RaginCajuns).

MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS

Merchandise locations for the 2025 season are as follows:

The Russo Park store location will be open during tailgating.
The merchandise store will be located on the West side near the SW Gate entrance.

MOBILE TICKETS

Mobile ticketing is required for ALL Louisiana athletic events. Tickets can be accessed through Cajuns Account or through the #GeauxCajuns app on iOS (download here) and Android (download here) platforms. Please contact the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office for more information by phone at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).

PARKING

Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium parking gates 1 and 5 open at 7 a.m. on game day.
Parking passes are required for any parking lots around Lourdes Stadium.
Single game parking will be located on the East Side of Lourdes Stadium and can be purchased for $20 HERE. All single game parking is pre purchase ONLY! Fans cannot purchase parking at the gate.
Free general parking will be located at the LITE Center, CGI, Blackham Coliseum, the UL Print Shop and Cabbage Patch.
Parking in any residential areas or business parking lots may result in towing. These areas are not monitored by the University, and the University is not responsible for parking in these lots.
When approaching Lourdes Stadium, you will be directed by parking enforcement to the appropriate lot. If you attempt to park on your own, you are doing so at your own risk.
Trailers are not allowed to park in ANY parking spots. This will result in your trailer being towed.
REINHARDT DRIVE CLOSES FOUR HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF.
After Reinhardt Dr. closes, no vehicle traffic can move in or out of tailgating spaces.
ALL PARKING GATES ARE RIGHT TURN ONLY as left turns will not be allowed from Congress Street or Bertrand. If you are coming from the University Avenue area, you will need to turn on Johnston Street and turn right on North College Road to get to Lourdes Stadium parking lots.

RCAF
Contributions to the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Foundation (RCAF) provide annual financial support for Louisiana Athletics' 16 intercollegiate sports and play a direct role in allowing them to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I competition. To become a RCAF Member, call (337) 851-7223, email RCAF@louisiana.edu, or create a Cajuns Account and contribute a minimum of $50 to the Champions Fund.

Benefits include parking priority, postseason ticket priority, access to special events throughout the year, and more, pending RCAF participation level. RCAF parking passes can be purchased for $60 here or by calling (337) 851-7223. You must be a RCAF Champions Fund donor and a football season ticket holder to be eligible to purchase a pass.

RECYCLING
At Lourdes Stadium, recycling and waste containers will be available at every tailgating spot and in other high-traffic areas in and around Lourdes Stadium. Tailgating spots will have green recycling bins and blue trash bins. Inside the stadium, recycling materials (cardboard, cans, bottles, and plastic) will go into red containers, while trash will be stashed in black bins.

RE-ENTRY POLICY
There is NO RE-ENTRY allowed during games.

Fans are no longer allowed to cut through the stadium prior to gates opening for the 2025 season. Fans will need to walk around the North End Zone exterior to get to the West Side Tailgate area. Gates open 90 minutes to kickoff. There is a NO RE-ENTRY policy in place so fans will need a new ticket to reenter the stadium.

SMOKING POLICY
The University is a smoke-free campus. There is NO SMOKING allowed at any time at Lourdes Stadium.

TAILGATING
All grass areas around Lourdes Stadium are reserved for tailgating. A tailgating pass is required.

Reserved tailgating setup begins at 3 p.m. on the day prior to kickoff.

Reserved RV setup begins at 3 p.m. the day before kickoff.

Click here for the Tailgate Manual or visit myrcaf.org for more information.

TICKETS
The Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office is located at the Home Bank Soccer & Track Complex. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hours may be extended to accommodate the needs of specific events. For ticket information, call the Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685) or visit www.ragincajuns.com/tickets.

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

Stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
The Jim & Ruth Moncus Premium Entry will open 2 hours prior to kickoff and is available to all premium seat holders. All other gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Children under two (2) do not need a ticket. They must be seated on an adult's lap and not interfere with the sight lines of other guests.

HANDICAP SEATING: Handicap patron seating is available in the South End Zone behind Sections 111-115. Standing in these areas throughout the game is not permitted. Contact the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office for more information.

LOUISIANA PLAYER PASS GATE: ALL Louisiana Player Pass tickets are mobile and will be sent out the morning of the game.

VISITING TEAM PASS GATE: The visiting team pass gate is located at the NE Gate.

WILL CALL: General Will Call is for customers who have purchased in advance and requested their tickets to be left at Will Call. General Will Call is located at the Russo Park Box Office, which is open on gamedays four (4) hours before kickoff. A photo ID will be required to receive the tickets.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SEATING MAP: More information about season and single game tickets can be found here or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I receive updates throughout the day of what is going on during Gameday?
To receive updates throughout game day, you can follow the Louisiana Athletics on Facebook (facebook.com/ragincajuns) or Twitter (@RaginCajuns).

Where do I park if I do not have a pass?
Free general parking will be located at the LITE Center, CGI, Blackham Coliseum, the UL Print Shop and Cabbage Patch.

Is general parking free?
General parking is FREE for all Louisiana home games. Fans can purchase single-game parking on the footprint for $20 HERE.

Where is handicap parking?
Handicap parking is accessible by turning into Gate 4 from Congress. It is the parking lot on the east side of Lourdes Stadium. If handicap parking is full, you will still be allowed to drop off the handicapped patron near the NE Gate of the stadium, and then will be directed to park in general parking.

Where is the Alumni Association tailgate tent?
Alumni Association tailgating is located on the First Base Side of Russo Park main concourse.

Where is student tailgating?
Student tailgating is located on the Louisiana Football practice field near Gate 5.

Where do I tailgate if I do not have a spot?
Fans can enjoy Cajuns Village to the right of Russo Park without a pass.

What time is Cajun Walk?
Cajun Walk, powered by Southern Quality Ford, begins approximately TWO AND A HALF HOURS before kickoff. Cajun Walk will begin shortly after the siren sounds.

What time is the Ragin' March Parade?
The Ragin' March Parade begins approximately 75 minutes before kickoff.

Where can I purchase Ragin' Cajuns gear?
The Ragin' Cajuns Store is located at Russo Park during tailgating, or on the West Side closest to the SW Gate Entrance during the game.

Where can I buy tickets on gameday?
Tickets on the day of the game can be purchased at ragincajuns.com/tickets or by visiting the Russo Park Box Office four hours prior to the game.

How much are tickets?
Ticket prices are pending location and for game purchased. Pricing can be found at ragincajuns.com/tickets.

How old do children need to be for tickets?
Children two (2) years of age and younger are not required to have a ticket. Children three (3) years of age or older are required to have a ticket.

Where is will call?
Will Call is located at the main ticket booth at Russo Park and opens FOUR (4) HOURS prior to kickoff.

What time do gates open?
The Jim & Ruth Moncus Premium Entry opens 2 HOURS prior to kickoff and is available to all premium seat holders. All other gates will open 90 MINUTES prior to kickoff. Fans are encouraged to enter the gates as early as possible as waiting closer to kickoff may result in longer waiting through entrances and bag checking.

Where can I enter with my student ID?
Student IDs WILL NOT be accepted at the gate. Students can claim their mobile tickets online beginning Monday prior to game day, and also purchase student guest tickets for just $10 here.

Can I enter through any gate at Lourdes Stadium with a ticket?
For the 2025 Season, ALL tickets can enter through SW, NE, and SE gates.

Can I ride my bike to Lourdes Stadium?
Yes, you can ride your bike to Lourdes Stadium. Click here for more information on the routes and location of bike racks.

Are umbrellas allowed in Lourdes Stadium?
Umbrellas are NOT allowed in Lourdes Stadium.

Are backpacks allowed in Lourdes Stadium?
Backpacks are NOT allowed in Lourdes Stadium.

Are strollers allowed in Lourdes Stadium?
Strollers are NOT allowed in Lourdes Stadium.

What size bags are allowed in Lourdes Stadium?
Clear bags that are smaller than 12W by 12L by 6H are allowed in Lourdes Stadium after being checked. Check ragincajuns.com/clearbag for the clear bag policy.

Where are the first aid booths located?
First aid booths will be located on the South and East concourses for the 2025 season.

Are there ATMs at Lourdes Stadium?
There are no ATMs at Lourdes Stadium.

Where are Guest Services located?
Guest Services will be located just inside of the SE gate behind Section 109.

Where is lost and found?
Lost and found is located at Guest Services. If an item is misplaced at an athletic event and/or around an athletic facility, fans can also send an email to lostandfound_athletics@louisiana.edu and an athletic representative will be notified.

Who do I contact for an immediate emergency?
For an immediate emergency, call 911.

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