SHI Stadium: 2025 Know Before You Go - Rutgers University Athletics
Rutgers University Athletics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Aug. 26, 2025) – In preparation for the 2025 football season, Rutgers advises fans on several changes, upgrades and reminders before visiting SHI Stadium. Please visit Football Game Day Central for more information.
STADIUM ENTRY
Fans will see an improved entry process at SHI Stadium. Through the feedback received from postgame surveys completed by season ticket holders, fans and guests, the following adjustments will continue to remain in place:
• Fans are permitted to enter ALL gates with an approved bag.
• Fans are permitted to walk through the weapons detection system with an approved bag. A full list of approved bag sizes and dimensions are available here. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
• TSRG lockers are located in Athlete’s Glen across from Gates A &B and at the south entrance outside Gates G &H.
Fans are advised to arrive early to ensure a smooth entry into the stadium before kickoff. The walk-through weapons detection system, familiar to spectators who have attended other events in the region, does not require individuals to empty their pockets to enter. Those attending the event are asked to follow the instructions of public safety personnel.
SCARLET KNIGHTS APP
Download the new and improved Scarlet Knights App, available on iOS and Android phones. Fans will need the app to manage their game day tickets. The Scarlet Knights App also features news, updates and push notifications for the latest events and information for all Rutgers Athletics programs.
Click here to download the Scarlet Knights App.
THE RUTGERS BOARDWALK
The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey, returns for year four to highlight the pregame festivities around SHI Stadium. The fun on Scarlet Knight Way begins four hours before each home game is free for all fans to enjoy. Check out the top food trucks in New Jersey, plus free rides, mini golf, petting zoos, pony rides, prizes, live entertainment and themes for each home game. Get to The Rutgers Boardwalk early for the pregame parade and pep rally featuring The Marching Scarlet Knights, Spirit Team, our mascot "Sir Henry," the Scarlet Knight horse "Excalibur" with the Knight and the Scarlet Walk.
New for 2025, Sir Henry’s Kids Club is open for all children 12 and under and is headquartered at Sir Henry’s Castle, which will debut Sept. 6. Click here for more information and to register.
PARKING
Parking lots are set to open five hours prior to kickoff, including now Johnson Park. Game day lots at Jersey Mike's Arena cost $32 per car (tax included) and Johnson Park $43 per car (tax included).
SHUTTLES
Fans who park in the Jersey Mike's Arena lots can take the free campus buses over to SHI Stadium (MAP). The drop-off area is located at Lot 53A, allowing fans to walk through The Rutgers Boardwalk on the way to the stadium. The return to Jersey Mike's Arena picks up near the Bubble on the Green Lot side.
Buses from College Ave will run to Johnson Park and back. All buses operate three hours prior to kickoff and return up to one hour following the conclusion of the game. The ADA shuttles will continue to take passengers to and from the stadium with locations at the Blue Lot, Silver Lot and Jersey Mike's Arena, in service until 2.5 hours after the game.
CONCESSION STANDS
The SHI Stadium concession stands have added 50 more points of sales through the partnership with Shift4 to serve fans better and expedite lines. A mobile ordering system is now available with pick up locations at sections 106, 113, 124 and 132. Fans can access by scanning the QR code on the main scoreboard. New for 2025, Blue Moon behind section 111 partners with Molson Coors serving cold beer, empanadas, burgers and typical stadium fare, while Fry Shack behind 143 offers boneless wings, loaded fries (disco fries, funnel cake fries, truffle fries) chicken tenders and fries. In addition, Prime 52 and its prime rib sandwich, familiar to Jersey Mike’s Arena fans, will be debuting at SHI Stadium at section 127. Behind Enemy Lines near section 110 returns showcasing New Jersey beers and a beer from the opponent’s territory.
The Amazon Go concession stand, The Red Zone, returns and is located on the first level near the southeast corner of SHI Stadium (behind section 127). Customers enter using a credit card or Amazon One to open an entry gate and start shopping. After shopping, walk through an exit gate and the payment system on file will charge for only what is taken out of the store.
DIGITAL TICKETS
In an effort to encourage a safe environment for fans, as well as improve the ease of entry into the stadium, Rutgers continues to use digital tickets, which can be added to an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app. Digital tickets provide for contactless entry, which can speed up entry time into the venue and also offers a secure means to transfer and exchange tickets. Representatives from the Rutgers ticket staff will be on hand to help assist customers with any digital ticket related matters. Fans will also receive digital parking passes that they can manage like their digital tickets. Fans are encouraged to download digital tickets and parking passes to their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet apps prior to arriving at the stadium to avoid any connectivity issues on game day.
CASHLESS
SHI Stadium is now cashless at all merchandise and concession stands, and now the ticket office and parking lots. Only credit or debits cards will be accepted. A cash-to-card kiosk (no fees) is available at section 113 to convert cash to a debit card. Cards can be loaded for any value up to $500 and cards will work anywhere in the U.S. that accepts MasterCard. No cardholder information is gathered, while purchases and refunds are handled like any other credit card.
Food trucks on The Rutgers Boardwalk determine their own payment system and may accept cash.
FAN EXPERIENCE
For first-time visitors to SHI Stadium, stop by the ticket office behind section 115 to pick up a “first game” button. The Rutgers Touchdown Club 50/50 raffle returns. Sales will end at the conclusion of the game and the winning number will be posted here. The winner should email [email protected] with a picture of their winning ticket within 30 days of the game to initiate the claim process.
TEAM SHOP
As part of Rutgers’ renewed partnership with Nike, stop by the team shops on The Rutgers Boardwalk and inside SHI Stadium behind section 119 for the latest Rutgers Nike merchandise.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
A mobile closed caption system is in place at SHI Stadium. It can be accessed via the Scarlet Knights App or the following here on any mobile device.
MAMOVA PODS
Mamova Pods for nursing mothers are installed on the upper level of SHI Stadium, one on the Upper West and one on the Upper East.
TRADITIONS
The First Football Game Monument: Erected in 1997 on the Scarlet Walk, commemorates the first college football game ever played in 1869. Rutgers defeated Princeton, 6-4.
Sir Henry: The Rutgers school mascot was given the name "Sir Henry" in 1955 to honor Henry Rutgers, the University's namesake.
The Rutgers Spirit Program and Marching Scarlet Knights perform and promote school pride at all major events. “The Bells Must Ring” is the official Rutgers fight song.
The Riot Squad: The student-led fan group located in the south end zone of the stadium within the student section.
The Cannon Crew: Located in the northwest corner of SHI Stadium, they portray Colonel Henry Rutgers from the US Army during the American Revolution. They have attended every Rutgers Game since 1976. Their cannon was purchased by the Class of 1949 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first college football game.
The Scarlet Knight and his horse “Excalibur” have been celebrating each Rutgers touchdown in the south end zone of the stadium since the 1990s.
The #52: Located in the upper deck on the west side of the stadium in honor of Eric LeGrand who was the first and only football jersey retired in program history.
Victory Statue: Donated by Ron and Joanna Garutti in 2019, “Victory” stands outside of the North Gate of SHI Stadium and serves as a symbol of pride and inspiration and represents the aspirations of Rutgers University.
The POW-MIA Chair of Honor: Dedicated in 2015, permanently unoccupied in section 130.
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