Auburn Football Gameday Advisory: The LSU Game

AUBURN, Ala.—Auburn football returns home for the first time in month when it hosts LSU on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. CT inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Saturday’s game is designated as an “All Auburn, All Orange” game. Fans and visitors attending the game are encouraged to download the Auburn Tigers app for up-to-the-minute updates, stadium and campus information.

Below are key updates and enhancements implemented to improve the gameday experience for Saturday's game against LSU, along with important reminders for the 2026 home football season.

ARRIVE EARLY! RECEIVE DISCOUNTED CONCESSION PRICES!!

With an 11 a.m. kickoff on Saturday, Auburn Athletics reminds fans of the importance of arriving early to Jordan-Hare Stadium. Historically, early kickoffs have resulted in a higher volume of fans arriving closer to game time, creating significant congestion and longer wait times at stadium entry gates. Fans should anticipate lines beginning to form at stadium gates by 10 a.m. and are strongly encouraged to arrive earlier for the most efficient entry experience.

To encourage earlier arrival and help reduce congestion, Auburn Athletics, in partnership with concessionaire Aramark, is offering special concessions discounts during the first 45 minutes after gates open. From 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., fans can enjoy 50 percent off all food and non-alcoholic beverages at all Auburn-operated concession stands throughout Jordan-Hare Stadium. Discounts do not apply to independently operated concession locations, including Ben’s Pretzels and Chicken Salad Chick.

Separately, fans can enjoy $5 12-ounce Michelob Ultras at portable brew carts located throughout Jordan-Hare Stadium during the same 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. window.

DONAHUE & HEISMAN DRIVE ACCESS FOLLOWING TIGER WALK

With Tiger Walk taking place earlier this season (2.5 hours prior to kickoff), the extended period between Tiger Walk and the Four Corners Pep Rally has resulted in longer road closures at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Heisman Drive. These extended closures, combined with the temporary relocation of visiting team bus operations to the south end of Jordan-Hare Stadium due to construction, have contributed to increased pedestrian and vehicular congestion in the area.

To help alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow, the intersection of Donahue Drive and Heisman Drive will now reopen following the conclusion of Tiger Walk and remain open until 10 minutes prior to the start of the Four Corners Pep Rally at 9:40 a.m.

ADDITION OF GATE 18 AND NORTHWEST PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY

As construction on the Jordan-Hare North Project continues to progress, Gate 18 has been reopened with two new stadium entry points in the northwest corner of Jordan-Hare Stadium. Additionally, a new pedestrian walkway has been added inside the stadium, connecting Gates 14–18 directly to the north end zone. This new pathway provides fans with an additional route to access the north end zone, helping reduce congestion in the northwest concourse, improve pedestrian flow and create a more efficient experience for fans navigating the stadium.

IN-GAME EXPERIENCE & MUSIC

As Auburn Athletics continues its commitment to delivering the best possible gameday experience and creating even more opportunities for crowd engagement, we remain focused on celebrating the traditions and atmosphere that have made Jordan-Hare Stadium one of the most special venues in college football.

Throughout the season, Auburn Athletics has listened closely to feedback from fans and worked collaboratively with the Auburn Marching Band, student-athletes, students and our in-game production team to conduct a comprehensive review of music played inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Beginning with Saturday's game against LSU, fans will hear the return of several classic stadium favorites as we work to harness the magic of Jordan-Hare Stadium, creating an electric atmosphere that delivers one of the greatest home-field advantages in college football.

Additionally, new crowd-facing, field-level speakers have been installed along all four sides of the field to further amplify the Auburn Marching Band, helping ensure that college football's premier marching band can be heard throughout Jordan-Hare Stadium.

SEC NATION

SEC Network’s weekly traveling pregame show, SEC Nation Presented by T-Mobile, returns to Auburn this weekend. All shows will originate from the green space between Aubie Hall and Neville Arena (Jungle Village) starting on Friday, Oct. 23 with the Paul Finebaum Show (SEC Network) from 2-6 p.m.

In its 13th season, SEC Nation, featuring Matt Barrie, Chase Daniel, Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Tim Tebow, Marion Crowder, Marty Smith and Ryan McGee will air from 8-10 a.m. CT on SEC Network, with the final hour being broadcast from inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. SEC Nation is open to the public. Free breakfast will be available to the first 250 fans in attendance, and fans can create signs at a sign-making station.

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS FOR 2026

STADIUM CONCOURSE ENTRY

Auburn Athletics continues to work closely with its emergency management partners to evaluate and improve pedestrian flow throughout Jordan-Hare Stadium, particularly in the northwest and northeast concourses impacted by construction. Throughout the season, several operational improvements have been implemented, including adding metal detectors at stadium entry gates, reconfiguring concession stands to widen pedestrian pathways, relocating medical cart staging areas, removing obstructions from congested concourses, increasing law enforcement and stadium personnel presence to keep pedestrian traffic moving, and adding wayfinding signage to direct fans to the most efficient routes. These adjustments have helped improve circulation and reduce congestion, with additional improvements continuing as construction progresses.

Fans entering Jordan-Hare Stadium on the west side are encouraged to utilize all available entry gates, including those near the north end of Heisman Drive (Gates 16-18), to help distribute crowds and reduce wait times. 

Additionally, fans with lower-level tickets on the west side between Sections 1–12 and in Rows 38 and above are strongly encouraged to use the west ramps and proceed down the stadium steps to their seats, rather than entering through the lower seating portals and walking up the steps. This helps reduce opposing pedestrian traffic through the lower bowl inner concourse.

Auburn Athletics appreciates the continued patience and cooperation of the Auburn Family as we work to provide a safe and positive gameday experience throughout construction of the Jordan-Hare North Project.

TIGER WALK TIME REMINDER

Fans are reminded that Tiger Walk now takes place approximately 2.5 hours before kickoff, a schedule introduced at last weekend’s home opener. Tiger Walk for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. CT, giving fans additional time to enjoy Tiger Walk Plaza and other pregame activities before entering Jordan-Hare Stadium.

TIGER WALK PLAZA

Tiger Walk Plaza offers fans live music, a mobile video board and a gathering place before kickoff. Live music will begin at 11 a.m. CT near the Plainsman Park entrance and Frank Thomas statue.

The Tiger Tailgate Show will begin at 12:15 p.m. CT from its new location in Tiger Walk Plaza. A video board next to the stage will feature Auburn Gameday Live on WarEagle+, including a live stream of the show and additional pregame coverage.

PLAINSMAN PARK

Plainsman Park will open at 8 a.m. CT Saturday, giving fans a place to gather, purchase food and beverages and watch college football before heading to Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Plainsman Patio provides a shaded gathering space along the right field line, with food and beverage options including Ben’s Pretzels, Chick-fil-A and the Plainsman Patio Fast Flight Market and Brew Cave. The ballpark’s video board will feature a College Football Red Zone-style viewing experience, allowing fans to follow games from around the country.

JORDAN-HARE NORTH PROJECT

The Jordan-Hare North Project represents the largest and most significant capital project in the history of Auburn Athletics and Jordan-Hare Stadium. The seven-level, approximately 300,000-square-foot facility, which broke ground in 2026 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2029, will transform the north end of the stadium while maintaining Jordan-Hare’s capacity of more than 88,000.

While the result will dramatically enhance Jordan-Hare Stadium, construction will require several temporary adjustments to familiar gameday routines over the next several seasons. Auburn fans will be asked to “pardon our progress” as pedestrian routes, tailgating areas and other operations are adjusted around the construction site.

Pedestrian Routes: Fans accustomed to walking along Heisman Drive on the north side of the stadium will not be able to do so during construction. Fans moving between the east and west sides of Jordan-Hare Stadium outside the venue should utilize Thach Concourse.

Inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, the north concourse will remain open for east-west pedestrian traffic, although areas near the northeast and northwest corners will be narrower due to construction.

South Stadium Operations: The loss of the north end zone parking lot will also impact operations south of Jordan-Hare Stadium, primarily around Gate 9. Visiting team buses will temporarily drop off at Gate 8.5, which may create additional congestion in the area before games. Fans are encouraged to seek alternate pedestrian routes to access Campus Green and the Jordan-Hare Stadium east gates, such as south of Plainsman Park.

Tailgating: Traditional tailgating and gathering areas around the north side of Jordan-Hare Stadium, including portions of the North Lawn, will also be impacted during construction.

Auburn appreciates the patience and understanding of the Auburn Family as these temporary adjustments are made as part of the progress toward creating an even better long-term gameday experience.

GAMEDAY WEBSITE

With new amenities throughout Jordan-Hare Stadium and construction changing some familiar routes around the venue, fans are encouraged to plan before arriving on campus. Auburn’s gameday website will serve as the central destination for information fans need throughout the 2026 season.

AuburnTigers.com/gameday will provide updated information on parking, pedestrian routes, stadium entry, concessions, tailgating and other gameday operations.

The site will also feature an interactive, multi-level map of campus and Jordan-Hare Stadium, including the ability to search for specific concessions offerings and locate amenities throughout the venue.