FCS CLASSIC KICKOFF
THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
AUGUST 23, 2025 | TIME 6 PM CT | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
The 10th FCS Kickoff, featuring Mercer and UC Davis!
The FCS Kickoff has been held since the 2014 season. The first three games were played at campus sites. In 2017, ESPN Events brought the game to Montgomery, and this will be the seventh FCS Kickoff played at the Historic Cramton Bowl. North Alabama will make its second straight appearance in the event. Southeast Missouri State will make its debut, becoming the 16th different team to play in the FCS Kickoff.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
(tickets can be purchased online or at the stadium)

ALL GUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH:
Once guests exit the stadium they will not be permitted to reenter
- All bags should be clear 12” x 12” or smaller
- Spectators may not bring food or beverage into Cramton Bowl.
- Cans, bottles, coolers, fireworks, horns, whistles, or other hard objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles are prohibited. These items can create a serious hazard and a threat to personal well-being and the comfort of others. For this reason, the concession stand operators are required to serve beverages in plastic or paper containers.
- Cameras with lenses 12” or smaller will be permitted; however, camera cases are prohibited.
- Binoculars are permitted; however binocular cases are prohibited.
- Video cameras and camcorders are prohibited for this game.
- Headphone radios and cell phones are permitted.
- Small back packs, purses and small diaper bags are permitted.
- Umbrellas are prohibited.
- Metal poles on flags are prohibited.
IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTICE FOR FCS CLASSIC KICKOFF
Cramton Bowl is 9.7 miles from the airport
Street Closures
Beginning overnight Friday, August 23, and reopened overnight Saturday, August 24
- Madison Ave. closed - Jackson to S. Capitol Pkwy.
- Hall Street closed - Adams Ave. to Madison Ave.
Parking Passes for Lots A & B REQUIRED to enter Hall St.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking must be purchased ahead of time through the ticket link on our website.
Parking in Lots J and K will be $20. Cash will not be accepted. You must pre-purchase a parking pass to enter the lot.
Please CLICK HERE to purchase a parking pass.
ESPN Zone
After you finalize your order, a complimentary Lot B Parking Pass will be automatically added to it based on the schedule below.
Field Suite
After you have finalized your order, a complimentary Lot J Parking Pass will be automatically added to it, based on the schedule below.
SHUTTLE SERVICE TO CRAMPTON BOWL
Shuttles will begin running at 8:00am on gameday, and end an hour and a half after the game ends. Parking Lots Open at 8am CT.
Shuttle A pick-up points:
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The corner of Madison Ave. and North Hillard
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RSA Union Building (off Madison Ave)
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RSA Capitol (off Madison Ave.)
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Corner of N Court St and Madison Ave.
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Corner of Tallapoosa St and Monlton St.
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Coosa St. Deck Parking
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Corner of Columbus St. and N Lawrence St.
Shuttle B pick-up points:
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Biscuits Lot
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Coosa St. Deck Parking
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The corner of Madison Ave. and North Hillard


