Elizabeth City State University Athletics

Elizabeth City State University has released ticket pricing, parking details, and tailgating information for the upcoming 2025 football season. Alumni, students, and supporters are encouraged to plan ahead 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.

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
• Homecoming: $35
  • Senior Citizen / Military (with ID): $30
  • Visiting Students (Ages 4–17): $20
• ECSU Current Students (All home games): FREE

Tickets can be purchased online at ecsuvikings.com or at the Roebuck Stadium ticket booth on game day. Identification is required for discounted tickets.

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 Season Parking Pass (paved lot, space assigned upon arrival): $85 (available June 15 – August 15, 2025)
• Roebuck Stadium Game Day Parking:
  • $25 — Accessibility / Priority Parking (single games, based on availability)
  • $30 — Homecoming (single game, based on availability)
• STEM / Wellness / Campus Overflow:
  • $15 — General Parking
  • $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 7:00 a.m. (6:00 a.m. for Homecoming), with set-up permitted until 9:00 a.m. Vehicles must be relocated to the Herrington grass lot after set-up. All occupants must have tickets to enter.

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 feeling unwell and follow CDC guidelines.
• In case of inclement weather, retain tickets for re-entry. All games will be played; tickets are nonrefundable.

Prohibited Items include weapons of any kind, drones, fireworks, noise-making devices, illegal substances, commercial signage without ECSU approval, and any item deemed a safety risk. All bags are subject to inspection.

Stadium FAQ:

• Address: Roebuck Stadium, 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
• 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:
Sebastian Burke
Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations
Elizabeth City State University Athletics
Sburkesid@gmail.com
For complete information on Gameday 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 or follow @ECSUVikings on social media.