While some pods of two or three seats do occur naturally, they are infrequent and thus, donors with 1-4 tickets currently on their account will be allowed some flexibility to increase the number of tickets in order to complete a complete pod of seats.
2020 Mini-Pack Seat Selection
The University of South Carolina Department of Athletics has put in place new football guidelines based on the guidance of the Southeastern Conference, local and state health officials, and University leadership. Gamecock Football looks forward to welcoming approximately 21,400 guests at Williams-Brice stadium this fall, while establishing enhanced COVID-19 protocols aimed at keeping all patrons safe while in attendance. Our seating capacity includes roughly 19,000 seats. With the demand for tickets far exceeding the limited capacity of Williams-Brice Stadium in 2020 and a priority placed on providing access to games for all season ticket holders, the Gamecock Club Executive Committee has approved the 2020 football season to be divided into two mini-packs made available exclusively to current season ticket holders.
Mini-Pack A
Tennessee
September 26
Texas A&M
November 7
Georgia
November 28

Mini-Pack B
Auburn
October 17
Missouri
November 21

Seat Selections
To determine seat locations for the 2020 Gamecock Football limited capacity season, two separate seat selections will occur utilizing the pod system. Donors will be ranked by Gamecock Club giving level, then by points within that level and assigned a seat selection time based on their ranking. Donors will only be eligible to choose pods of seats with a seat donation equal to or less than those currently on their account with the stipulation that priority may only be exercised once.
For mini-pack B seat selection, all donors who use their priority to select mini-pack A will be slotted by points within giving level after those eligible donors who did not select Pack A. Donors may be able to select both mini-packs in the event that seats are available for Pack B after first priority selections.
Access to remaining inventory for the second mini-pack will be based on points within giving level.
In the event that games are either cancelled and not rescheduled, or fans are prohibited from attending, required football ticket and Gamecock Club payments will be re-evaluated and impacted donors will receive additional correspondence from the Athletics Department

The Pod System
During seat selection, available seats are divided into small clusters of seats or “pods” to ensure social distancing between one account to the next. The size of a pod is based on the configuration of each section, row and aisle. The number of pods that a donor can select is based on the number of season tickets on their account per the chart below. Donors will only be eligible to choose pods of seats in locations with a seat donation that is equal to or less than those currently on their account. In an effort to ensure the health and safety of all patrons within Williams-Brice Stadium and to ensure the pods only consist of one household, donors will be required to select a full pod of seats, no partial pods will be available for purchase.
In order to maximize the number of fans that are able to be in attendance this fall, donors may notice a significant lack of pods of two and of odd numbers. We realize that many of our donors purchase seats under those configurations, so by allowing the purchase of a full pod, donors will have more flexibility to increase the number of seats currently on their account.

Ticket Limits
A key principle to maintaining safety of our fans and minimizing the further loss of seats is the implementation of a pod system for sellable seats within the stadium. With guidelines calling for 6-feet of social distancing between all groups of sold seats and no more than two groups per row, small clusters of seats, or pods, have been laid out throughout the seating areas. The size of a pod is based on the configuration of each section, row and aisle. The selection system for the sale of these mini-plans will require donors to purchase a complete pod of seats. While some pods of two or three seats do occur naturally, they are infrequent and thus, as illustrated by the chart, donors will be allowed some flexibility to increase the number of tickets in order to purchase a complete pod of seats.

Premium Seating
Pods of seats in premium areas will be available for selection by those who currently have premium seats on their account. Selected seats are not to exceed the total number of premium seats on one’s account. Premium seat holders will only be able to select seats within the same price-level they currently have premium tickets, and donors with premium seats that are unable to select in their price-level due to limited availability, will have access to all non-premium seating areas, including club seats, with equal or lesser seat donations.
In order to adhere to guidelines provided by public health officials, the experience provided within these areas will be altered. Modifications include, but are not limited to: elimination of self-serve buffets, removal of soft seating, implementation of socially distanced high-top tables, monitoring of the number of patrons utilizing lockers, reduced elevator capacity, cashless transactions at premium-level bars, and a ban of suite hopping.

Parking
For Gamecock Club Members that purchase parking through the athletics department, your parking space(s) will be honored for games in which your account has mini-plan(s) tickets. Parking passes will be mailed to the accounts shortly after mini-plan seats are selected. Additionally, parking lot access will be limited with lots opening two and a half hours prior to kickoff.
Tailgating will be strongly discouraged and tents will be prohibited in all University of South Carolina operated parking lots.

Reinvest for Success
The options made available through the Reinvest for Success campaign will run through the entirety of both mini-pack selections. Donors that go through the seat selection process and decide not to select seats can explore their Reinvest for Success options here .
Due to the shortened season and the implementation of mini-packs, donors selecting seats in the selection process described above will be able to reinvest, refund, or rollover a percentage of their 2020 Gamecock Club dues (outlined in chart). The percentage of membership eligible for these options is based on the number of mini-packs selected and the number of additional season tickets for other sports on your account.
Any donor willing to keep their full 2020 Gamecock Club Membership intact will qualify for our Forever Loyal benefits.
- 4X priority point bonus for the amount that the donor could have had rolled over or refunded (outlined in the chart)
- Allowing donors who renew their 2021 membership at their current giving level or above the opportunity to select seats for all seat selections for the 2021-22 year at one giving level higher than their paid membership, along with the right to retain those seats at the 2020 level.
Any ticket funds remaining on an account after mini-pack selection will also be available for reinvestment, rollover, or refund.
