ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Viking fans, get ready! Elizabeth City State University has released ticket pricing, parking details, and tailgating information for the 2025 football season. Alumni, students, and supporters are encouraged to plan for an exciting slate of home games — including the Down East Viking Classic and Homecoming — with new game day experiences designed to enhance convenience and accessibility.
The 2025 season will once again feature
mobile ticketing, allowing fans to enter Roebuck Stadium quickly and securely. All fans will need a mobile ticket to enter the venue, and screenshots or recordings will not be accepted. Fans are encouraged to save tickets to their mobile wallet prior to arrival and transfer tickets to family or friends in advance for smoother movement throughout the stadium.
Clear Bag Policy: Events at Roebuck Stadium will follow a university mandated clear bag policy for increased safety of the venue. We encourage all attendees to click the following link and review
ECSU's Clear Bag Policy.
2025 ECSU Football Ticket Prices
- General Admission: $25
- Senior Citizen / Military (with ID): $20
- Visiting Students (Ages 4–17): $15
Down East Viking Classic: $35
- Senior Citizen / Military (with ID): $30
- Visiting Students (Ages 4–17): $20
Homecoming: $35
- Senior Citizen / Military (with ID): $30
- Visiting Students (Ages 4–17): $20
- ECSU Current Students (All home games): FREE with Issued Season Pass
Tickets can be purchased online at
ecsuvikings.com or at the Roebuck Stadium ticket booth on game day. Identification is required for discounted senior citizen tickets and visiting student tickets, which must be purchased at the ticket booth on game day. Minors must be always accompanied by an adult.
Parking and Traffic Information
Due to heavy game day traffic, fans are encouraged to plan for delays and follow parking personnel instructions. Pre-paid parking permits are available online and will be scanned at entry.
- Roebuck Stadium Game Day Parking:
- $25 — Accessibility / Stadium Parking (single games, based on availability)
- $30 — Homecoming (single game, based on availability)
- STEM / Wellness / Campus Overflow:
- $10-$15 — General Parking
- $10-$20 — Homecoming
Parking lots will be clearly marked. Accessible parking (placard or license plate required) is
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tailgating and Vending
Tailgate spaces and vendor applications are available at
ecsuvikings.com.
- Tailgate Space: $150 (vehicle must fit in purchased space; parking sold separately)
- RV Space: $250
- Homecoming Tailgate Space: $200
- Homecoming RV: $300
Tailgate and vendor gates open at
8:00 a.m. (7:00 a.m. for Homecoming), with set-up permitted until 10:00 a.m. All vehicles must occupy tailgate parking space. All occupants must have tickets to enter. ABSOLUTELY NO DROP OFFS, fans will not be allowed to enter area without a ticket.
ALL VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
Additional Game Day Information
- Official ECSU merchandise is available at the Barnes & Noble tent near the main gate (cashless sales only).
- No stadium re-entry is permitted without proper credentials.
- Fans should stay home if they feel unwell and follow CDC guidelines.
- In case of inclement weather, retain tickets for re-entry. All games will be played; tickets are non-refundable.Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items
- Alcohol
- Any items deemed a safety risk.
- Drones
- Fireworks
- Illegal substances
- Noise-making devices
- Personal Golf Carts
- Weapons of any kind
Stadium FAQ:
- Address: Roebuck Stadium, 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- All bags are subject to inspection
- NO REENTRY once inside Roebuck Stadium
- Animals: Only certified service animals permitted
- Payment: Stadium operates as a cashless venue where applicable
- Concessions: Viking Food Truck and vendors will offer food and beverage options
- Cameras: Still photography permitted with lenses shorter than one inch; detachable lenses prohibited
Elizabeth City State University Athletics is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and unforgettable game day experience for all Viking fans.
Media Contact:
For media personnel requiring more information on game day credentials,
click here.
About Elizabeth City State University Athletics
Elizabeth City State University is a proud member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and offers a tradition of academic and athletic excellence. ECSU Athletics sponsors 11 varsity sports programs and is committed to providing student- athletes with opportunities to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. Viking Athletics strives to embody leadership, integrity, and service while delivering a premier game day experience for alumni, students, and fans.
For more information, visit
www.ecsuvikings.com, 252-335-3388 or follow
@ECSUVikings on social media.
