Darling Stadium
Gameday Guide

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Getting There: Shuttle Service

Free shuttles run continuously between Hampton University's campus and Darling Stadium on gameday — no need to drive or find stadium parking.

2:00 PM 10:00 PM

Shuttles run every 15–20 minutes (frequency may vary with gameday traffic), starting at 2:00 PM and continuing until 10:00 PM.

Campus pickup & drop-off points:

Point 1

Armstrong Stadium – Gate B

Near the Student Union

Point 2

Lot 11

Convocation Center, Door B sidewalk

Lot 3 (Tennis) is reserved for booster parking only — it is not a shuttle pickup point.

Campus pickup/drop-off map:

$Campus shuttle pickup and drop-off points map$

At Darling Stadium Shuttle pickup and drop-off is on the south side of the stadium, along Victoria Blvd.

On Campus	Open to all fans. $10 per vehicle (free for season ticket holders with parking pass). Card or tap to pay only — no cash accepted. Take the shuttle to Darling Stadium from campus.
At Darling Stadium	On-site parking is reserved for season ticket holders and Hampton Athletics staff only, in designated lot areas.

Fans without on-site parking access are encouraged to park on campus and ride the shuttle.

Darling Stadium has two public entrances — enter through whichever is closest to where you're coming from.

West Gate

Closest to shuttle drop-off · Will-call ticket pickup

East Gate

Alternate public entrance

No Re-Entry Once you enter Darling Stadium, you will not be permitted to re-enter. Please plan accordingly before heading to your seat.

MAP

Color-coded map of Darling Stadium: gates, shuttle drop-off/pick-up, home/away sides, tailgate areas, and parking.

2:00 PM	Campus parking lots open · Shuttle service begins
3:00 PM	HU Ticket Office opens (Convocation Center). Tickets at Darling Stadium are sold online only.
4:02 PM	Stadium gates open to the public
5:00 PM	HU Bookstore & Pirate Cove open
5:02 PM	Concessions open
Kickoff	6:02 PM — both game days
10:00 PM	Shuttle service ends

ADA seating is located on the home side of the stadium, centrally located behind the chair lift.

Darling Stadium does not have restroom facilities. Porta Potties will be available on site for fan use.

Tailgating is permitted only for those parking at Darling Stadium, in accordance with the standard game-day tailgating rules. Tailgating will not be permitted on Hampton University's campus. View tailgating rules & regulations
Darling Stadium address: 4067 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669
A clear bag policy is in effect at Darling Stadium. View the full policy