Visit Jackson & Hank Aaron Sports Academy Partner to Offer Gameday Shuttle Service

September 11, 2024

Visit Jackson and the Hank Aaron Sports Academy are partnering again to provide gameday parking and shuttle service for Jackson State University's (JSU) home game against Southern University this Saturday, September 14 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (The Vet), 2531 N. State St., Jackson, MS for the W.C. Gorden Classic.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 pm and gates open at 4 pm.

The shuttle service will drop off & pick up on the West Street side of the stadium grounds near the ticketing area (signage will be in the area).

A $25 parking fee is required to access the free roundtrip shuttle service from 3 - 10 pm, departing to and from Smith-Wills Stadium, located at 1200 Lakeland Drive, Jackson (2.6 miles from The Vet). Debit and credit cards will only be accepted. NO CASH, please. Security is provided until the last shuttle returns to Smith Wills.

"We’re happy that we have received approval to enter the stadium grounds for drop off and pick up," said Yolanda Clay-Moore, Visit Jackson's Director of External Affairs, Partnerships & Alliances. "I know it was a challenge last week, but we’re grateful for JSU’s empathy for those who couldn’t quite pull that hill."

More About the Shuttle Service at Smith-Wills

The shuttle drop-off and pick-up will be on the West Street side on stadium grounds near the ticket office at The Vet. The first shuttle will depart at 3 pm and the last shuttle will depart The Vet at 10 pm. Security is provided at Smith-Wills until the last shuttle returns.

Shuttles will run with an escort every 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic throughout the competition. There will be a short break at the beginning of the third quarter before shuttles start transporting fans back to Smith-Wills. The last departure from the Vet will be at 10 pm.

Important to Know

Friday, September 13

  • JSU Ticket Office will operate until 4:00 PM on the home side of the concourse (West Street side)
  • $50 Before Game Day (General Admission)

PARKING

  • Purchase at JSU Ticket Office
  • PRE-PURCHASE ONLINE if available
  • Tailgating will begin at 6 pm

Saturday, September 14

  • Vehicles are not permitted to enter the tailgate area after 7:30 AM
  • The ticket office will open at 2:00 PM on the home side of the Concourse (West Street side) - $55 on Gameday

PARKING

Onsite at The Vet (General Parking): CANNOT purchase on Game Day.

  • Taylor & State Street entrances

Smith-Wills Stadium parking and shuttle runs from 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Parking - $25 includes escorted shuttle to the Vet
  • 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last shuttle leaves the Vet at 10:00 PM)
  • Security provided until last shuttle returns
  • Shuttle runs every 45 minutes as traffic allows

Those with VIP Parking (Lots - A - H) can access their lots from State Street or West Street

Preferred entrance

  • Lots A & B – State Street entrance closest to Woodrow Wilson
  • Lots E, F & H – West Street first entrance
  • Lots C, D & G – West Street second entrance
  1. No buses are permitted to park in Lot A
  2. Farmer’s Market (across from the stadium on West Street)

RV, Bus & Tailgating

  • $150 (Cars are permitted at full price)

Traffic

Woodrow Wilson

  • The right turning lane coming from the interstate (Woodrow Wilson) is designated for hospital traffic only
  • The second lane will be designated for gameday traffic to turn onto State Street

State Street

  • If you are not going to the game or the hospital (UMMC) please avoid this area between Woodrow Wilson and Fondren
  • The inner lane traveling south near the median is designated for hospital traffic

ADA Transportation

  • Please look for ADA tents and wait for a golf cart to arrive to transport you to the stadium