Duke Soccer A-Z Game Day Guide

Please find below a list of disability services that will be provided at Koskinen Stadium on game day. Prior to the game, please feel free to reach out to our disabilities coordinators at (919) 668-6213 to help plan for your visit or if you have any special needs, questions or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations.

Accessible Parking for Guests with Disabilities: General public parking for guests with disabilities will be available in the Whitford Lot (110 Whitford Drive, Durham, N.C.) during all home games. Please speak to the parking lot attendant for access. There is no charge to park. The lot opens two hours prior to kickoff. When a soccer game overlaps with basketball or baseball, alternative parking may be required. ADA parking placards or license plates are required for accessible parking. Only one car per placard.
Accessible Drop-Off and Pick-Up Point for Guests with Disabilities: An accessible drop-off and pick-up point will be available on Whitford Drive (110 Whitford Drive, Durham, N.C.). Please speak to the parking lot attendant for access.
Entry for Guests with Disabilities: All Koskinen Stadium entrances are accessible for guests with disabilities. The Brandaleone Family North Gate is the closest entrance to accessible parking in the Whitford Lot. Stadium gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff unless otherwise noted on GoDuke.com/Gameday.
Accessible Seating: Accessible seating for guests in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns on stairs is available in the front row of the main stadium bleachers in front of Kennedy Tower. Accessible ramps are available on the concourse under Kennedy Tower at each end of the bleachers.
Accessible Restrooms: All stadium restrooms are accessible for guests with disabilities. Stadium restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the stadium and on the Bassett Drive side of the Kennedy Tower bleachers and have baby-changing stations. For a gender-neutral accessible family restroom, please see an event staff member and ask them to contact Duke Game Operations for assistance.
Wheelchairs and Assistive Devices: Assistive devices, including walkers, may be stored in designated accessible seating areas or under the Kennedy Tower bleachers. These devices may not impede aisles, walkways or bleacher entrances. Please see event staff for assistance.
Severe Weather or Emergency Preparedness: In the event of severe weather or an emergency that requires stadium evacuation, event staff and Duke Game Operations will be available to assist guests with disabilities who request assistance exiting the stadium or seeking shelter. All severe weather and emergency PA announcements are accompanied by visual messaging on the stadium video board.

Guests 21 years of age and older are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages at stadium concessions. Alcohol sales conclude at the 60th minute of the match (30:00 mark of the second half).

Alcohol policies will be strictly enforced on game day:

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into or taken out of the stadium.
All guests consuming alcoholic beverages will be required to show ID regardless of age at the point of sale and must be prepared to show proper ID to event staff anywhere inside the venue. If proper ID cannot be shown, the guest will be referred to Duke University Police.
Transaction limits are set in accordance with North Carolina ABC Commission guidelines.
Beer or seltzer – Two per identification per transaction.
Canned cocktails – One per identification per transaction.
Event staff reserve the right to refuse alcohol sales to any guest.
Underage drinking is prohibited.
Guests under the age of 21 in possession of alcohol will be addressed by law enforcement, ejected from the event and potentially face further sanctions.
Individuals who are seen supplying alcohol to underage guests will be addressed by event staff and law enforcement, ejected from the event and potentially face further sanctions.
Duke University students, enrolled or on leave, who violate stadium alcohol policies will be addressed by event staff and law enforcement, ejected from the event and referred to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards for disciplinary action.
No refunds for confiscated beverages.

For guests over 21, a Designated Driver Pledge can be signed at the marketing table until the 30th minute of the match (15:00 mark of the first half). Participants pledging to provide safe and sober transportation for their group receive a complimentary concessions voucher.

Service Animals: Duke University Athletics welcomes trained service animals. Service animals must be under the control of their handler at all times and remain leashed or tethered unless doing so interferes with their trained task. Service animals must not display aggression or disrupt the event. All service animals must have current rabies vaccination tags or provide proof of vaccination upon request. Violations may result in exclusion from the venue.
Service Animals in Training: In North Carolina, service animals in training have the same access rights as fully trained service animals. The trainer is responsible for any damage caused. The animal must be housebroken, under control at all times and follow behavior guidelines established for trained service animals. Violations may result in exclusion from the venue.
Emotional Support, Therapy & Companion Animals: Emotional support animals, therapy dogs and companion animals are not classified as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted inside Koskinen Stadium.
Personal Pets: Personal pets are not permitted inside Koskinen Stadium.

There are no ATMs inside Koskinen Stadium. A Duke Federal Credit Union ATM is located outside the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center next to the Ticket Office windows. The ATM dispenses cash in $20 increments and does not take deposits. Stadium concession stands accept cash and credit/debit cards.

Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only. No cameras are permitted into the stadium with a lens longer than four inches. Video cameras are permitted to be used during pre-game and halftime only. Video cameras are prohibited from filming the game.

A great variety of food items and Coca-Cola products are available from the concessions stand. The concessions stand is located on the north end of the Kennedy Tower bleachers, just inside the Brandaleone Family North Gate. Stands are open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game. The concession stand accepts credit/debit cards.

Outside food and beverage are prohibited. Exceptions are permitted for medical reasons.

Entry

All gates to Koskinen Stadium will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game. For larger games, gates may open up to 90 minutes prior to the start of the game.

There are two stadium entrances for all soccer games:

Brandaleone Family North Gate: Located on Whitford Drive
Southwest Gate: Located above Bassett Drive

All personal items (small bags, purses, strollers, etc.) are subject to inspection and search prior to entering the stadium.

Re-Entry

Re-entry is permitted to Koskinen Stadium. Guests wishing to leave and then re-enter the stadium must keep their valid game ticket. Guests re-entering must show a valid game ticket for entry. All items are subject to search upon re-entry to the stadium.

Duke Athletics expects all guests to always conduct themselves in an appropriate manner before, during and after the competition. We expect all fans to treat other guests, players, coaches and officials with courtesy. Please join us in creating a fun, safe, family atmosphere at Koskinen Stadium by not:

Interfering with other guests’ ability to enjoy the game
Using/displaying foul or abusive language or gestures
Appearing to be impaired or in a diminished capacity
Failing to produce a ticket upon request
Entering the competition or restricted access areas
Smoking except in designated areas
Throwing objects onto the competition area or within the venue
Otherwise being disorderly

Violators are subject to ejection and possible arrest. Fans should contact a stadium official if they feel someone is not acting appropriately.

If any article is lost or found in the stadium, please inquire about or report the item to the nearest event staff. Items turned in during the game will be delivered to Duke Game Operations. All lost and found items not picked up prior to the end of the game will be available for pickup the following business day. All unclaimed items will be disposed of after 30 days. Please call (919) 613-5752 or email duaa-gameops@duke.edu to inquire about lost items.

The Johnson Family Nike Team Store is located in the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center on Tribull Plaza between Cameron Indoor Stadium and Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

For store hours, visit the Duke Stores website.

Parking Disclaimer

Duke University assumes no responsibility for loss through fire, theft, collision or otherwise to the car or contents. Vehicles are parked at owner's risk. Please lock your vehicle.

Parking Emergency Information

In case of emergency, please dial 9-1-1 for Durham County or (919) 684-2444 for Duke Police Emergency Dispatch. Duke Police will be the primary responder on campus for emergency calls. Durham Police will be the primary responder off campus for emergency calls. If an emergency occurs and authorities are contacted, please designate someone in your party to help direct emergency personnel to the emergency location.

General Parking

Free general public parking is available for most games in Science Drive Garage.
To access Science Drive Garage, please enter off Cameron Boulevard.
All parking lots open two hours prior to the start of the game.
If a soccer game coincides with another event or game day, parking may be in different lots. Specific details will be provided in parking and traffic alerts posted on GoDuke.com/Gameday prior to game day.

Accessible Parking for Guests with Disabilities

Accessible parking is available in the Whitford Drive parking lot (GPS Address: 110 Whitford Drive). An accessible drop-off and pick-up point will also be available at this location. Please speak to the parking lot attendant for access.

Tailgating

Tailgating is permitted in the Jogging Trail Lot. Tents, tables, tarps or canopies are not permitted if they impede foot or vehicular traffic or extend into additional parking spaces.

Directions

For turn-by-turn directions, use the Duke Maps directions link.

Operational Information

For more information on Duke soccer game days, please visit the game day information page. Special game day parking alerts and information will be available on the main game day information page under alerts. You can sign up for operational, parking and traffic updates via X at Duke_GAMEDAY.

Permitted Items

Small bags and personal items
Banners and signs that do not obstruct the view of other fans, cover stadium signage, resemble advertisements or contain inappropriate content
Umbrellas, provided they do not obstruct the view of other fans or staff

Prohibited Items

Alcoholic beverages
Backpacks and large bags, except for medical or childcare reasons
Balloons, balls and frisbees
Cameras with lenses longer than four inches
Coolers and containers, including ice chests, thermoses, cups, bottles and other like containers
All drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – Duke UAS policy
Hazardous materials
Items obstructing the view of other fans
Laser pointers
Outside chairs, including lounge chairs and folding chairs
Outside food and beverage, except for medical or childcare reasons
Pets, except service animals
Selfie sticks
Shoes with wheels
Video cameras
Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives

All guests and personal items are subject to search prior to entering Koskinen Stadium. Duke University reserves the right to deny anyone or anything from entering the stadium. Prohibited items should be returned to your vehicle or discarded. There is no place to check or store prohibited items at the stadium.

For the safety of all in attendance, bags/items are not permitted to be left unattended outside of Koskinen Stadium. Unattended bags/items found outside the stadium will be dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate by stadium officials, including but not limited to disposal. Duke University and Duke Athletics are not responsible for loss of any unattended items.

All stadium restrooms are accessible for guests with disabilities. Stadium restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the stadium and on the Bassett Drive side of the Kennedy Tower bleachers and have baby-changing stations. For a gender-neutral accessible family restroom, please see an event staff member and ask them to contact Duke Game Operations for assistance.

Emergency Preparedness

During any emergency inside Koskinen Stadium, follow the directions of the PA announcer, event staff and emergency responders.

Always designate a pre-determined location both inside and outside the stadium to meet friends and family in case you are separated or in the event of an emergency.

Upon arriving at your seat location, first find the nearest exit and then locate an alternate exit in case of emergency.

Exit Gates

Brandaleone Family North Gate: Located on Whitford Drive
Under the Main Stadium Bleachers: In front of Kennedy Tower
Southwest Gate: Located above Bassett Drive across from Cohan Fields
Northeast Gate: Located on Whitford Drive next to the Murray Building & Scott Family Athletics Performance Center
Southeast Gate: Located beside the Powers Gate Ticket Booth

See Something, Say Something

If you see or become aware of any activity that is unusual, suspicious or causes you concern, report the activity to the nearest police officer or event staff.

Emergency Vehicles

Emergency vehicles may be present in and around Koskinen Stadium. Please do not obstruct the path of travel of a fire truck or emergency vehicle or interfere with their operations. Vehicles or objects (tents, tables, tailgate games, etc.) blocking emergency vehicles, designated fire lanes, stadium exits or exit paths, or vehicle/pedestrian traffic in general will be removed and dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate by stadium officials. Vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.

Severe Weather Procedure

Duke Game Operations will monitor the weather 24 hours a day leading up to and throughout the entirety of the game.

If a storm producing severe weather comes within 15 miles of Koskinen Stadium, the PA announcer will make an announcement to notify guests of the presence of severe weather, including lightning, and will notify guests that they may leave and re-enter the stadium later if they wish to seek shelter.

A mandatory evacuation of Koskinen Stadium will occur if a storm producing severe weather, including lightning, comes within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, the PA announcer will direct all guests to evacuate the stadium and seek shelter immediately. In most scenarios, guests will be directed to their vehicles for shelter. If it is unsafe for guests to return to their vehicles, the PA announcer will designate the nearest safe shelter locations. Event staff and Duke Game Operations will be available to assist guests with disabilities in seeking shelter once an evacuation is activated.

The stadium will remain closed until severe weather, including lightning, is clear of an eight-mile radius of Koskinen Stadium. Resumption of play will only occur once an all-clear has been given and conditions are deemed safe after consultation among Duke Game Operations, Duke Police and game officials. Re-entry will be permitted with a valid ticket stub. Guests and personal items are subject to inspection and search prior to re-entering the stadium.

Heat Management

On game days when temperatures exceed 85°F, a cooling station will be set up near the restrooms on the southwest side of the stadium. The station will include a misting fan, ice water and cups.

First Aid and Emergency Medical Assistance

For first aid and emergency medical services, please visit the first aid station near the stadium restrooms in the southwest corner. Emergency medical operations are staffed by Duke Life Flight Medical Transport. In case of emergency, please contact the nearest police officer for assistance, call Duke Police at (919) 684-2444 or dial 9-1-1.

All seating in Koskinen Stadium is general admission, bleacher seating and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible seating for guests in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns on stairs is available in the front row of the main stadium bleachers in front of Kennedy Tower. Accessible ramps are available on the concourse under Kennedy Tower at each end of the bleachers. Please speak to event staff for assistance.

Duke University is a tobacco-free campus, including game days at Koskinen Stadium. The policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products, including but not limited to:

Cigarettes
Cigars and cigarillos
Chewing tobacco and snuff
Electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, vaping products and IQOS

For more information on Duke University’s Tobacco-Free Campus policy, visit healthy.duke.edu/tobaccofree.