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Football Game Day Guide

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Get your tickets! Learn about parking, policies and tailgate information.

Ticket Information

Gameday Tickets
To purchase tickets for UIW Football vs Eastern Washington hosted at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025, visit  tickets.uiwcardinals.com.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM. 
Gates open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
The Athletics Ticket Office opens five (5) hours prior to kickoff.

Payment Options
Only credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted for payment. Cash payment is unable to be accepted at the Athletics Ticket Office.

UIW Student Tickets

All current UIW students can claim one ticket for free by showing their student ID at the main ticket office.

The student section is located in Section B of Benson Stadium. Section B is on the south side of the stadium next to the UIW Marching Band. Students with a student ticket may only sit in Section B of the stadium.

UIW Faculty and Staff Tickets

All attendees, including UIW employees, are required to have a ticket for admission to UIW Football games. Season Tickets for UIW employees are available for 50% off. 
For more information please contact the UIW Ticket office at 210-805-3000. The Ticket office is open from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday located between Benson Stadium and the McDermott Convocation Center.
There will be no online sales for Faculty/Staff season tickets. Single game tickets can be purchased online, but the employee discount does not apply.

Parking Passes and Access to Campus


Single Game Parking

Parking is available for $10 cash or online. The following lots will be open for guests on game day.

Parking Locations

Parking is available at Founders Hall off of Hildebrand Ave and the Ancira parking garage via Hwy 281.

Purchase Single Game Parking Pass

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available via US-281 North entrance.

UIW Student, Faculty and Staff Parking

Parking is free for UIW students, faculty and staff with UIW ID.

Parking Locations

Parking is available at Founders Hall and the Ancira parking garage.

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available via US-281 North entrance.

Parking Map, Clear Bag Policy, Tailgate, and More

Policies

Clear Bag Policy

Each ticketed attendee will be allowed to enter with one (1) clear plastic bag. Fans will be able to carry the following styles and bag sizes into Benson Stadium:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags. The bag cannot be larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
Exceptions will be made for approved medical needs items after proper inspection.
Guests carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be asked to return them to their vehicles.

Animal Policy

Pets are not allowed (leashed or unleashed) at any special events or University functions with the exception of any specific event that has been approved for pets in advance by the Office of Safety and Risk Management. 

Campus Carry Policy

No fire arms will be allowed at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

Smoking and Tobacco 

Smoking (both traditional and nontraditional) and any form of tobacco will not be permitted on the campus of UIW. 

Outside Food and Beverages 

No outside food or beverages will be allowed inside of UIW Athletic facilities. 

Children's Admission

Children 3 and up require a ticket.

Tailgate

Please visit the Football Tailgate page for more information. 
 
RedZone Tailgates

Join our official pre-game party with fellow alumni and friends at RedZone Tailgates. These family-friendly events are hosted before select UIW football games and athletic events. RedZone Tailgates are open to all. Football tailgates feature:

Live music
Delicious food
Cold drinks
Kids inflatable and activities
Catching up with friends, new and old
Conversations with UIW faculty and staff
And much more!

Pre-registration is $15/person. Walk-up admission is $20/person.

Register for RedZone Tailgates
 

Cardinals Club

Want to upgrade your game day experience? Join the Cardinals Club at the Captain level ($500) or higher and receive access to the Touchdown Club  Hospitality area located in the east end zone of Benson Stadium.

For more information, see the Cardinals Club Membership Experiences & Benefits.

For questions, please call (210) 805-3596, or e-mail cardinalsclub@uiwtx.edu.
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Contact: (210) 805-3000 | Email: tickets@uiwtx.edu

UIW Athletics Ticket Office
Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
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