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Gameday 2006

Directions
Parking
Heritage Hall
Tailgating
Trojan Walk
Merchandise
Trojan Fan Fest
Tickets & Entry
Coliseum
Students

Directions

From the North - Take the 110 Freeway south, exit Exposition Blvd., turn left on Flower St., follow the directional signs to Coliseum and parking.

From the South - Take the 110 Freeway north, exit Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., turn left on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking.

From the East - Take the 10 Freeway west, exit Los Angeles St., turn left on Broadway St. or Hill St., follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking.

From the West - Take the 10 Freeway east, exit Hoover St. and turn right, turn left on Jefferson St., turn right on Figueroa St., continue past campus and follow directional signs to Coliseum and parking.

Parking

Coliseum Parking Map 
USC Campus Parking Map

General parking is extremely limited around the Coliseum on Game Days. There are many different lots to choose from that are not directly located on Coliseum property, but are within a comfortable walking distance. Lots in close proximity of the Coliseum include:

USC Campus Parking - USC owned parking structures will open 5 hours before kickoff. Prices:

  • PSA, PSB, PSD, PSX - $20
  • PS1, PS2 - $25
  • USC Parking Center (with shuttle to Coliseum) - $20 Please visit www.usc.edu/parking for more information.

    Coliseum Complex Parking - All Coliseum parking lots will open approximately 6 hours prior to kickoff. The only General Public parking lot available is on the South Lawn of the Natural History Museum. To access the South Lawn, enter on Menlo Ave. and Exposition Blvd. All other lots are reserved for USC Athletic Department Donors.
    Prices for all lots:

  • Cars (South Lawn) - $25
  • Recreational Vehicles & Buses (Lot 2) - $125 per day
    Classic Parking may open RV parking in Lot 2 the Friday before the game. For updates and additional Coliseum parking information please call Classic Parking at (213) 749-5654.

    Off Site Parking - Please check back for more information. You can also consult your local newspaper for up to date information.

    Shuttle Services - A shuttle runs from USC Parking Center (Jefferson and Grand) to the Coliseum (39th and Figueroa) starting 3 hours before game time.

    Heritage Hall

    Home to the USC Athletic Department, Heritage Hall houses six of the seven Heisman trophies (Mike Garrett's is on loan to the College Football Hall of Fame), the 2004 Football National Championship trophy, all retired football jerseys, the Lexus Gauntlet, as well as numerous awards and trophies representing all USC student athletes from past years.

    Tailgating

    Tailgating is permitted on Game Days, both on campus or in the parking lots. There are some rules that you must abide by:

  • Please do not occupy adjacent parking spaces for your tailgate.
  • Click here for a USC Campus Tailgate reservation form and complete list of tailgate policies.

    Trojan Walk

    Two hours prior to kickoff, the team arrives at the east end of Christmas Tree Lane and walks into the Coliseum through the Peristyle. Yellow ropes will be set up to guide the team into the Coliseum. Please do not cross the ropes once they are in place and please obey any request from USC staff or security while attending the Trojan Walk.

    Merchandise

    Official USC merchandise can be found in various areas on campus and on the Coliseum grounds during Game Day. There are merchandise stands set up on campus along Trousdale Parkway, one outside Coliseum Gate 1 on the southeast end of the stadium, and one on the west end of the Trojan Fan Fest. Also, there are merchandise stands inside the Coliseum gates, throughout the concourse.

    Bookstore - The USC Bookstore is located in the center of campus just south of Tommy Trojan. On the second floor, you can find officially licensed USC products, Team Trojan merchandise, and Nike game jerseys.

    Trojan Fan Fest

    Trojan Fan Fest - The Trojan Fan Fest opens 4 hours prior to kickoff of every home game. There are inflatable games for the kids and free giveaways for fans. Visit the USC FAN-ZONE (Coming Soon) for more detailed information on the fun activities available for Trojan fans on Game Day when you visit the Trojan Fan Fest.

    Tickets & Entry

    Ticket Policy - A USC Football ticket holder is restricted to seating in the location that appears on the tickets and agrees to abide by stadium and University policies, as well as City, State, and Federal laws. USC reserves the right to revoke tickets by refund of purchase.

    Will-Call Booths - The general will-call booth is located outside Gate 4. Will-call opens 3 hours prior to kick-off and will remain open until the end of the 1st quarter. At the end of the 1st quarter, general will-call tickets will be moved to Gate 33 at the player will-call area. Picture identification is required for ticket pick-up.

    Coliseum Entry Gates - You may enter the Coliseum through Gates 1, 4, 11, 16, 19, 23, and 28A up to 2 hours prior to kickoff. Gate 28 is for student entrance only with a valid student ID and the purchase of a Spirit Activity Card. The student gate opens two and a half hours prior to kickoff.

    Coliseum

    Stadium Policies - Per the request of the Los Angeles Police Department, no re-entry privileges will be given to any ticket holder. The Coliseum and USC Game Management has the authority to prohibit any items deemed a security risk. Patrons will be required to discard or return such items to their vehicles or residence. Non-reusable sealed water bottles will be allowed into the stadium. For a complete list of prohibited items and stadium policies, please visit www.lacoliseum.com.

    Customer Service - The Coliseum Office is located on the east end of the stadium, just south of the Olympic torch, directly below the stadium temperature gauge. The office can be reached at (213) 747-7111.

    Game Management Office - Located in the east end of the stadium, just north of the Olympic torch, directly below the Stadium Clock, in the North Office.

    First Aid - The Coliseum hospital is located on the Concourse level (Row 68), across from tunnel 6. Roaming First Aid teams are located at the Tunnels on the north, south, west, and east sides of the stadium. Please contact the nearest usher or security officer if medical attention is needed.

    Lost and Found - Located in the Coliseum office. Found items may be given to any usher in your section who will turn them into the office. For more information please call (213) 747-1111, weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm.

    Restrooms - Located immediately inside the Coliseum gates at Tunnels 19-20 and 26-27 (on the north side), adjacent to Tunnels 2-3 and 9-10 (on the south side), and Tunnels 13-14 (on the west side). Restrooms are also located throughout the Concourse level (Row 68). Outside the Coliseum gates, a permanent restroom is located at Gate 4. Portable restrooms can be found around the Trojan Fan Fest and in various locations throughout Exposition Park.

    Drinking Fountains - Located at various locations adjacent to the restrooms.

    Telephones - Located inside Gate 6 next to the ATM.

    ATMs - Located on the Yard level at Gates 6, 14, and 23.

    Escalators - Available for those needing assistance up stairs for upper level seating. Escalators are adjacent to sections 4, 11, and 19 and will exit at Row 68. Please do not crowd the escalators or jump while using them as it may cause mechanical failure.

    Elevator - Located at Tunnel 6. Elevator use is for handicap access only.

    Concessions - Concession stands providing many choices of delicious Game Day foods and refreshing Coca-Cola products are located on Yard level outside of Tunnels 4, 6, 16, and 23. Additional concessions are located on the Concourse level outside every other tunnel.

    Students

    Students - Students can enter the Coliseum on game days up to two and a half hours prior to kickoff. Student seating is first-come, first-serve and is accessed with a valid student I.D. and the purchase of a Spirit Activity Card. Student I.D.'s are scanned electronically and can only be used once per game.

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