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Posted 9/04/25

The City of É«½äÖ±²¥, Hampton Roads Transit & É«½äÖ±²¥ Prepare for a Big Sports Weekend

Plan ahead and arrive early this Saturday.

É«½äÖ±²¥, Va. – On Saturday, Sept. 6, the É«½äÖ±²¥ Tides will host the Nashville Sounds at Harbor Park (6:35 p.m.) and É«½äÖ±²¥ (NSU) will take on Virginia State University at Dick Price Stadium (6 p.m.). Additionally, Old Dominion University will host North Carolina Central at Foreman Field (6 p.m.). Fans should plan their travel and parking arrangements in advance and allow for extra time as there will be traffic congestion.

Parking is limited on NSU’s campus and restricted in nearby neighborhoods. Fans should abide by the posted “No Parking” signs as ticketing and towing will be enforced. 

MacArthur Center South and North Garages will be FREE for both Tides and NSU game patrons. MacArthur is a short walk, or two light rail stops, from Harbor Park. Light rail is FREE for both É«½äÖ±²¥ Tides and NSU fans. NSU buses will queue at MacArthur South Garage to shuttle football fans to the stadium. Shuttle service begins two hours before kickoff.

Additionally, MacArthur Center is three light rail stops from the NSU Station and four stops to Ballentine/Broad Creek Station, the closest to the stadium. Fans parking at the garage can catch The Tide at MacArthur Station for the FREE light rail ride to the stadium. 

Complimentary rides are available two hours before and after each game. Trains will run every 15 minutes. They will operate on 10-minute intervals after the games until midnight.

Hampton Roads Transit park-and-ride lots for both games are available at the Newtown Road and Military Highway stations. The parking lot behind the EVMC/Fort É«½äÖ±²¥ Station is available for Saturday games. Patrons are advised that the Newtown Road lot fills quickly and alternative lots should be considered.

Rider capacity will be limited on some trains and at some stations to allow fans an opportunity to board further down the line. HRT reminds fans to be safe around tracks. Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reach the station. Scooter and bike riders are reminded to follow the rules of the road and golf carts are not legal on City streets.

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To help NSU fans plan their game day trips, an is available showing parking areas and garages as well the light rail routes. A separate map with parking and transit options for Tides fans is .

NSU game day fans should arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff to avoid last-minute crowds. Tailgating begins four hours before kickoff. Tailgating guidelines are available online . Only are allowed in the stadium and tailgate area. Gates open two hours before kickoff. in advance online.

É«½äÖ±²¥ State Football Home Game Schedule:

  • Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. (homecoming)
  • Saturday, Nov. 15, noon

Find all this information at .

Posted 8/19/25
The City of É«½äÖ±²¥, Hampton Roads Transit & É«½äÖ±²¥ Prepare for the 2025 Football Season

Everything fans should know before they go.

NORFOLK, Va. – Fall is just around the corner, which means the return of college football -- and É«½äÖ±²¥ is gearing up for an exciting season. Fans heading to games should plan their travel and parking arrangements ahead of time.

Parking is limited on campus and restricted in nearby neighborhoods. Fans should abide by the posted “No Parking” signs as ticketing and towing will be enforced.

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), the City of É«½äÖ±²¥ and É«½äÖ±²¥ (NSU) are teaming up this season to provide FREE parking and transit options for fans. This year, MacArthur South and North Garages will be FREE for game patrons. NSU buses will queue at MacArthur South Garage to shuttle fans to the stadium.

Additionally, MacArthur Center is three light rail stops from É«½äÖ±²¥ State’s campus. Fans parking at the garage can catch The Tide at MacArthur Station for the FREE light rail ride to the stadium. Complimentary rides are available two hours before and after each game.

The two closest stations to the stadium are the NSU Station (coming from the west) and the Ballentine/Broad Creek Station (coming from the east).

With free parking at three park-and-ride lots, fans can be steps away from The Tide light rail without the hassles of driving. These park-and-ride lots are at the Newtown Road Station (Newtown Rd. and Kempsville Rd. with 267 spaces) and Military Highway Station (Curlew Dr. and Corporate Blvd. with 235 spaces). The parking lot behind the EVMC/Fort É«½äÖ±²¥ Station is available for Saturday games only.

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To help fans plan their game day trips, an is available showing parking areas and garages as well the light rail routes.

HRT reminds fans to be safe around tracks. Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reach the station. Scooter and bike riders are reminded to follow the rules of the road and golf carts are not legal on City streets.

Game day fans should arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff to avoid last-minute crowds. Tailgating begins four hours before kickoff. Tailgating guidelines are available online . Only are allowed in the stadium and tailgate area. Gates open two hours before kickoff.

Tickets
in advance online and skip the lines!

  • Ticket Center - Ticket sales begin three (3) hours before kickoff and end at halftime.

  • Stadium Booths - Ticket sales begin two (2) hours before kickoff and end at halftime.

  • Online - Ticket sales are available throughout the game at .
     

É«½äÖ±²¥ State Football Home Game Schedule:

  • Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. (homecoming)
  • Saturday, Nov. 15, noon

Find all this information at .

Posted 8/19/25
ESPN's First Take Set to Come to É«½äÖ±²¥ State

ESPNESPN's hits show First Take is coming to É«½äÖ±²¥ for a live broadcast on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Echols Hall, bringing national attention to the Spartan Nation. Hosted by Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim, the show will spotlight the energy, pride and tradition of one of the nation's premier HBCUs.

The broadcast will showcase NSU's vibrant campus community, giving students, alumni, and fans an opportunity to be part of the live audience. The appearance of First Take not only highlights É«½äÖ±²¥ State's athletic programs, while also underscoring the university's cultural and academic excellence on a national stage.

“This is an incredible opportunity for É«½äÖ±²¥ to be featured on a national platform,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb said. “Having First Take on campus allows us to share our story with millions of viewers and celebrate the legacy and future of Spartan pride.”

Fans and students are encouraged to arrive early to be part of the live experience, which will include interactive segments, giveaways, and a chance to see the dynamic debate show unfold in real time.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the date.

For complete coverage of É«½äÖ±²¥ State Athletics, please follow the Spartans on social media at @nsuspartans (X/Twitter), /É«½äÖ±²¥StateAthletics (Facebook), @NSUAthletics (Instagram), @nsuathletics (YouTube) or visit the official home of É«½äÖ±²¥ State Athletics at .

Posted 8/19/25
Game Day News

  • DailyPress.com

    Game-day excitement around É«½äÖ±²¥ is ramping up, partly thanks to Michael Vick stepping in as head coach. In response to anticipated larger crowds, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), the City of É«½äÖ±²¥, and NSU have joined forces to provide free light rail service—available two hours before and after each game—as well as complimentary parking and shuttle services to help get fans to and from the stadium.
  • MilitaryNews.com

    Football season is almost back! If you plan on going to É«½äÖ±²¥ games this year, be sure to read on—there are plenty of ways to get to the stadium for free.
  • WTKR.com

    Football season is almost back! If you plan on going to É«½äÖ±²¥ games this year, you may want to keep reading, because there are a lot of ways to get to the stadium for free.