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Jaguars Home Game Guide: Parking, Stadium Rules and More

September 02, 2025
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A.W. Mumfurd Stadium (Credit: SU Athletics)

It is officially football season on the Bluff, and the Jaguars of Southern University and A&M College are preparing for the much-anticipated 2025 home opener. The Pete Richardson Classic will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 in A.W. Mumford Stadium. Kickoff against the Alabama State University Hornets is at 6 p.m.

Below are some tips and information that will assist fans in having a safe, enjoyable game day experience:

Arrive Early
The Southern University Police Department urges fans to arrive before kick-off to help with traffic flow.

Download Tickets
Download tickets to your phone’s mobile wallet before arriving on campus. Print-at-home tickets will not be accepted.

Download the Jags Safe App
Sign up to receive texts and/or emails regarding emergencies, weather alerts, and more. Download Jags Safe for free on any mobile device. For more information, go to subr.edu/jagssafe.

Adhere to the Clear Bag Policy
This policy for A.W. Mumford Stadium is strongly enforced. Please review details here.

Buy Parking in Advance
While some parking will be available for onsite purchase, whenever possible, purchase parking passes in advance.

Traffic Flow:

  • LOT D: Mini Dome Parking ONLY through Harding Boulevard

Designated General Limited Mobility Parking Areas:

  • Designated general limited mobility parking areas will be available on a first-come basis. 
  • Shuttles will be available in certain areas to bring fans to the stadium.
  • Across from Bradford Hall (enter through Harding Boulevard) and Lot adjacent to the SU Police Department (enter through Mills Avenue)

IMPORTANT: Shuttles will start running 2 1/2 hours before kickoff and drop off at the Tony Clayton Championship Plaza. Shuttles will start picking up at the Tony Clayton Championship Plaza with five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Stadium Rules:

  • No outside food, drinks, or alcohol.
  • No smoking or tobacco products anywhere on campus.
  • No entry onto the field or competition area at any time.
  • All persons and items are subject to inspection at entry.

Ticket Office Hours and Info:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Gameday:
    Opens at Noon (12 p.m.) at the F.G. Clark Activity Center
    Opens 3:30 PM at the A.W. Mumford Northeast Ticket Office
  • Phone: 225-771-3171
  • Email: subr_athletics@subr.edu

For more details, including RV information and parking, click here.

Fans are also encouraged to support Southern by purchasing licensed apparel, which benefits the campus, students and programs. Look for the CLC (Collegiate Licensing Company) label on all merchandise. Unlicensed vendors and products will be subject to CLC and federal trademark sanctions, including fines.

Home game color themes for the season are:

Saturday, Sept. 6
Alabama State (Pete Richardson Classic/White Game)
Kickoff at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27
Jackson State (Gold Game)
Kickoff at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18
Prairie View (Homecoming/Columbia Blue Game)
Kickoff at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25
Florida A&M (Breast Cancer Awareness/Pink Game)
Kickoff at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15
Texas Southern (Navy and Camo Game)
*Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day, Ag Day and High School Day)
Kickoff at 2 p.m.

For all Southern University Athletics news and information, go to gojagsports.com.