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Dear Navy Football Fan,

    Welcome back to an exciting year of Navy Football. Whether you are a long time season ticket holder or a first time visitor to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, we thank you for being a part of our traditions. In order to make your trip to Annapolis easier and more enjoyable, we have created this brief fan guide for you, our guest, that provides basic transportation guidelines, a general layout of the facilities, basic stadium policies, restaurant and hotel suggestions, and other pertinent information.

    The Naval Academy Athletic Association website offers up-to-date information on the site’s main page during the football season; be sure to check out NavySports.com for game related information.

    We eagerly anticipate the upcoming football season and look forward to seeing and hearing our alumni, friends and fans cheering for the Blue and Gold at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

 

GO NAVY!

Chet Gladchuk

Director of Athletics
 

PARKING INFORMATION

STADIUM PARKING

• Purchase: Purchasing a season parking pass will benefit your game day experience. Once you purchase your 2023 season parking pass, you will be GUARANTEED a spot in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue and Gold) lots. Admiral's Row parking can be purchased by joining Vice Admiral's Row with a $1,250 donation to the Blue-N*-Gold" Call 800-US4-NAVY for more details.   

 

• Parking will not be sold for the stadium (Blue and Gold) lots on game day.

 

• Season parking passes are only available for season ticket holders that are members of the Blue-N*-Gold  by calling the Navy Ticket Office at 1-800-US4-NAVY. Season-parking passes are $200 for a regular-sized vehicle and $625 for an oversized vehicle (RV or bus).

 

• Accessible Parking: For access to accessible parking, please access the parking lot from Farragut Road on the North end of the stadium. In order to obtain accessible parking, one must purchase a parking pass as well as have a state issued accessible parking placard or license plate.

 

• Oversized Vehicles: Recreational vehicles and bus parking is located at the North end of the stadium. Please have your pre-purchased oversize vehicle parking pass displayed and enter through Gate 1 along Farragut Road. For information on purchasing an RV, bus, or oversized vehicle parking pass please contact the Navy Ticket Office at 1-800-US4-NAVY or tickets@usna.edu. 

 

• Stadium Lot Opening/Closing: Cars may enter and park in the stadium lot for which they hold a pass any time after 7:00 a.m. for all 12:00 p.m. kickoff games and after 9:30 a.m. for all games with 3:30 p.m. kick-offs.  Lots close 1 1/2 hours after the playing of "The Blue & Gold".

SATELLITE PARKING

• Satellite parking is available at the Harry S Truman Park and Ride, located on Harry S Truman Parkway just off Riva Road.

 

• Shuttle service begins five (5) hours prior to the start of the game. Service continues throughout all games, ending approximately two (2) hours after each game's completion. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes, and drops off and picks up at the Navy Ticket Office at the Class of 1953 Pavilion.

 

• Designated handicap accessible shuttles are available.

 

• Shuttle service is provided by Towne Transport.

 

• Directions to Satellite Parking: Exit US 50 at Aris T. Allen Blvd. [MD 665] (exit #22) and bear to the right (Riva Rd. exit). Right turn on Riva Rd. Right turn on Harry S. Truman Pkwy. Park & Ride is located on the right just before the MVA.

AUXILIARY PARKING

• Germantown Elementary (200 Windell Road) provides a convenient off-site parking option located just a few blocks from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Game day parking is $25 for a single-space vehicle and $60 for an oversized vehicle. Fans deisiring an extra space for tailgating will be required to pay for that space. Payment is accepted in cash only at the lot.

 

• Additional off-site parking options are available, including: Bladen Street Garage (intersection of Bladen Street and Calvert Street); Gotts Court Parking Garage (250 Northwest Avenue); Park Place Garage (intersection of West Street and Taylor Avenue); and Whitmore Parking Garage (37 Clay Street).

 

TAILGATING

• Tailgating is allowed on Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium property only.

 

• Tents larger than 10’x10’ pop-up are allowed only on the perimeter of the stadium and in the NavyFest area. Locations are available by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY.

 

• Small gas grills are permitted.

 

• Fans are not permitted to take up extra parking spaces within the Stadium lots for the purpose of tailgating.

 

• Fans wanting to tailgate with other vehicles are encouraged to arrive at the same time to the same parking gate. Our parking attendants will be able to direct you to spaces next to one another, if space allows. Reserving a space is not permitted in the lots at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

 

• Fans who do not exercise their tailgating privileges in a responsible manner will face forfeiture of their parking pass for the remainder of the season and possible cancellation of season ticket privileges for future seasons.

NMCMS OPEN FIRE POLICY

Federal, State and City laws strictly prohibit any open bonfires or campfires without a special permit. The Naval Academy Athletic Association will not authorize any special permits to be issued for home athletic events at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for any open fires for safety reasons. On the grounds of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium all cooking materials should be limited to charcoal briquettes and placed in covered grills only. Any person starting an open fire of any kind will face a federal, state or city fine and/or prosecution.

2023 NAVY-MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL STADIUM HOME SCHEDULE

9/9	Wagner	3:30 pm
9/30	South Florida	3:30pm
10/7	North Texas	3:30pm
10/21	Air Force	12pm
11/11	UAB	3:30pm
11/18	ECU	12pm

STADIUM POLICIES

ADA SEATING
Guests with Disabilities or Physical Challenges That May Need Support by The Staff

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) is sensitive, fully committed, and resourced to provide support and accommodations for any guest at the stadium that needs attention as it pertains to their personal physical challenges. Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium meets ADA requirements for parking, seating, access to restrooms and areas/operations.  There are occasions, based on demand, when parking and seating are limited. The NAAA Ticket Office will make every effort to address requests made in advance of the contest to ensure that our guests visiting the stadium are comfortable with their attendance.

The needs of our guests with disabilities are a priority. Please contact the Ticket Office at 1-800-874-Navy, or email in advance at tickets@usna.edu to connect with a member of our staff who will respond
in a timely fashion. For game day requests, NAAA staff in the North End Zone Ticket Office will also be on site to assist.

Accessible (ADA) seating is available throughout the lower level of the stadium on the upper blue (west) and gold (east) side. These seats are available on a first come, first serve basis by calling the ticket office prior to the game. Based upon availability, there are also game day exchanges that can take place.

Access to ADA compliant handicap parking spaces are on a first come, first serve basis by calling the ticket office prior to game day. There are also ample game day ADA equipped shuttles that run from our auxiliary lots. Germantown Elementary provides a service from the parking lot to the stadium gate of your choice. The Harry S. Truman Park n Ride provides free ADA compliant shuttle service that will drop guests off in front of the ticket office windows at the stadium and return to guests to their car at the end of the game.

In addition, to accommodate officially designated service pets, the stadium has areas set aside for service pet relief. Service pet relief stations are located in the grass areas on both the Northeast and
Northwest corners of the stadium. Guests are asked to be courteous and please use the provided waste bags as needed.

AGE POLICY
All children ages 2 and under do not require a game ticket for admission.

ALCOHOL
Alcohol purchased inside of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is permitted to be consumed inside the stadium gates.  Outside alcohol attempted to be brought into the stadium is prohibited.  Alcohol is, however, allowed in parking lots and tailgating areas. Consumption of alcohol by underage drinkers will not be tolerated.

FIRST AID
First aid stations are located behind sections 1 and 101 on the Blue side, and behind sections 25 and 125 on the Gold side.

GAME DAY TICKET OFFICE
On game days, the Navy Ticket Office is located on the North side of the stadium, outside the 1953 Pavilion. The Game Day Ticket Office is open 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff through the conclusion of the game.

GATES
Gates to the stadium open two (2) hours prior to kickoff. 

GUEST SERVICES
All ticket questions or event-related problems should be addressed at the Guest Services window located at the main ticket office on the North side of the stadium, outside of the 1953 Pavilion.

LOST AND FOUND    
Lost and found is located at the ticket office on game days. You may claim items during regular office hours by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY.

MIDSHIPMEN MARCH-ON
March-on will occur 30 minutes prior to the start of the game and Taylor Avenue will be closed from Rowe Boulevard to Gate 5.

OUR NEIGHBORS
The United States Naval Academy and the City of Annapolis share a very important relationship. Be mindful of the neighborhood surrounding Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Please respect the private property and the homes of our neighbors.

PERMITTED ITEMS
Clear bags no larger than 12"x12"x6", small clutch purses no larger than 4.5"x6.5", blankets, seat cushions, diaper bags, umbrella strollers, video cameras.
All bags (including purses) will be inspected. Non-permissible/compliant bags may be checked at the bag check tent located in the northwest exterior of the stadium.

PROHIBITED ITEMS        
Backpacks, computer bags, purses, fanny packs, briefcases, camera cases, binocular cases, camera cases, tote bags, firearms, bottles (glass or plastic), cans, thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, outside food or drink, large bags, folding chairs, umbrellas, professional cameras and tripods, noise makers, hanging banners/signs/sticks, chains, illegal substances, laser pointers, clothing containing vulgar language, large strollers, fireworks, aerosol cans, pets, pepper spray, and any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate.

RE-ENTRY POLICY
There is no re-entry until halftime at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. To be permitted to re-enter, a guest must have their game ticket scanned prior to exiting the stadium. Upon re-entry, the guest will have their valid game ticket scanned. You may not exit multiple times. For updated information on the re-entry policy, call 1-800-US4-NAVY or e-mail tickets@usna.edu.

RESALE OF TICKETS
The resale of tickets at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is prohibited. Visit the Seat Geek link at NavySports.com to learn how to resell unused tickets.

RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
These facilities are located within the stadium’s gates throughout the concourse at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Gates open two (2) hours prior to kickoff. Portable restrooms are available outside the stadium’s gates. Concessions are not available for purchase outside the stadium’s gates.

SECURITY    
All fans in attendance may be subjected to increased security measures when entering the stadium. Please plan to arrive earlier than normal for the game, as enhanced security measures may delay access to the stadium.

SMOKING
Smoking is allowed only in the open-air areas in the Memorial Plaza at the North end of the stadium, and near the concession stand buildings at the South end of the stadium near the two large Blue and Gold tents. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of the stadium

STADIUM OPERATIONS CENTER
410-295-0088

TICKET OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION
The ticket office in Ricketts Hall is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.

All stadium policies are subject to change without notification.

Call 1-800-US4-NAVY or log on to www.NavySports.com for the latest policies and information.

tickets@usna.edu

Failure to comply with any regulations may result in removal from the lot at the owner’s expense. Fans who do not exercise their tailgating privileges in a responsible manner face forfeiture of their parking pass for the remainder of the season.

The Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association are not liable for loss or damage to any vehicle or its contents. The Naval Academy Athletic Association reserves the right to revoke a parking permit at any time for noncompliance with policy.

DIRECTIONS TO THE STADIUM

FROM THE NORTH
Take I-97 South to US 50 East. Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is on your right. Right turn on Farragut Rd. gives access to Gates 1 and 2. Right turn on Taylor (second right) give access to Gates 5, 6 and 7.
 
FROM THE WEST
Take US 50 East. Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is on your right. Right turn on Farragut Rd. gives access to Gates 1 and 2. Right turn on Taylor (second right) give access to Gates 5, 6 and 7.
 
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-95 North to I-495 East. Take I-495 East to US 50 East. Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is on your right. Right turn on Farragut Rd. gives access to Gates 1 and 2. Right turn on Taylor (second right) give access to Gates 5, 6 and 7.
 
FROM THE EAST
Take US 50 West across the Bay Bridge. Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (South). Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is on your right. Right turn on Farragut Rd. gives access to Gates 1 and 2. Right turn on Taylor (second right) give access to Gates 5, 6 and 7.