What to Know: Savannah Bananas return to Clemson's Death Valley

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25-04-2025

CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – The Savannah Bananas are returning to Clemson University's Memorial Stadium, also known as Death Valley, for the 2025 Banana Ball World Tour.
The sold-out game between the Bananas and the Party Animals is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26, at 200 Champion Avenue.
Guests attending the game should know the following prior to their arrival:
Bag Policy: The Memorial Stadium has a clear bag policy at the Memorial Stadium. The only bags permitted to enter the stadium are the following:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12' x 6' x 12.' (Official Clemson Tigers logo clear plastic tote bags are available at local retail stores), or
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
Small clutch bags (no larger than 4.5' x 6.5'), can be taken into the Memorial Stadium.
An exception to the Clear Bag Policy will be made for medically necessary items after security screening.
Patrons will still be able to carry other items into the stadium such as binoculars, cameras, and smart phones, but their carrying cases will NOT be allowed.
First Aid Locations: First aid stations are located at Portal TDK on the north upper deck, Portal TDE on the south upper deck, Portal J on the south concourse, and the Meyer Family Clinic is located at Portal T on the north concourse.
Money Policy: Memorial Stadium does not have ATM Machines. All concession locations take debit and credit cards.
Binoculars: Binoculars are allowed in Memorial Stadium but their cases will not be allowed. Please refer for more information on prohibited items.
Blankets: Blankets are allowed inside to Memorial Stadium and are subject to search by event staff during security screening.
Seatbacks: Soft sided seatbacks are allowed into Memorial Stadium, but may be no larger than a single seat (17'') or have non-clear compartments.
Tobacco Use: Memorial Stadium in conjunction with Clemson University enforces a tobacco free campus. Tobacco products are not allowed.
Pre-sale parking in reserved zones for the Savannah Bananas game in Clemson on April 26 is sold out!
However, thousands of free spots remain available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Parking lots open at 8 a.m.
Fans are encouraged to approach campus from the east via Hwy 93 and Perimeter Rd, where thousands of free parking options are located. For those approaching from the west, Seneca Creek Meadows and NewSpring lots will be open for those approaching from the west and have shuttle bus options.
View the Campus Parking Map
ADA Parking (with placard only) is available off Hwy 93 on Calhoun Drive near Tillman Hall and Sikes Hall. A link to navigate to the ADA Lot is available here.
For questions regarding parking, please email [e-mail]!
Pre-game parking in ADA Lot (Sikes Hall):
ADA placard (state placard) must be visible.
The ADA person to whom the ADA placard is issued must be in the vehicle.
Uniformed officer at intersection will admit vehicle.
Entrance to ADA lot is off Hwy 93 on Calhoun Drive near Tillman Hall and Sikes Hall. A link to navigate to the ADA Lot is available here.
Parking attendant at entrance to ADA lot will give each vehicle two (2) ADA wristbands for the game (game is indicated on wristband).
Wristband will be required for admittance to ADA bus shuttle. Bus driver will check for wristband. Only ADA person and one (1) escort will receive a wristband.
Fans in wheelchairs will be loaded first.
ADA bus shuttles will take fans to Gate 1 of Memorial Stadium. The buses will make multiple runs until all ADA fans with wristbands have been delivered.
No open cups, cans, or food is allowed on any bus.
A university parking enforcement officer will be on site to address any exceptions to the above policy or any other ADA issues. Their decision will be final.
ADA Accommodations Post-game:
ADA bus shuttles will be at gate 1 throughout the game to take fans with ADA wristbands back to Sikes Hall/Parkway Drive. A link to navigate to Gate 1 is available here.
Only fans with ADA wristbands will be allowed on the ADA buses. Bus drivers will check for wristbands.
ADA buses will leave as soon as buses are full.
ADA buses will return to gate 1 after dropping fans at Sikes Hall/Parkway Drive. ADA buses will return to gate 1 as many times as possible to deliver all fans with ADA wristbands to Sikes Hall/Parkway Drive.
The following road closures will be in place around Memorial Stadium prior to the game:
Avenue of Champions between Centennial Blvd. and Williamson Rd. will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25.
Portions of Williamson Rd., Centennial Blvd. and Press Rd. immediately adjacent to Memorial Stadium will close to vehicle traffic at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Traffic
Contra-flow traffic patterns, similar to those used for home football games, will be enacted depending on traffic conditions.
Updates on traffic patterns will be provided via @ClemsonSafety on X and Facebook and @cu_policedept on Instagram.
Directions to Parking Zones and On-Campus Lots
Zones B, C, I
From Seneca: Utilize SC-93 corridor from Hwy 123 to appropriate zone.
From Central/Easley: Utilize SC-93 corridor to appropriate zone. Zone C should turn onto Perimeter Road and right into Zone C.
From Anderson: Utilize US-76 to SC-93. Utilize SC-93 corridor to appropriate zone. Zone C should turn onto Perimeter Road and right into Zone C.
Zones D, E, F, G, H
From Seneca: Utilize SC-93 corridor from Hwy 123 turning onto Perimeter Road to appropriate zone. Alternate: Shiloh Road to J. P Stevens to Old Cherry Road. Take Old Cherry to Cherry Road to Perimeter Road to appropriate zone.
From Central/Easley: Utilize Hwy 123 to US-76 to Perimeter Road to appropriate zone. Alternate: SC-93 to Newman Road to Perimeter Road to appropriate zone.
From Anderson: Utilize US-76 to Perimeter Road to appropriate zone.
ADA Parking, Zones A & K and Northeast Campus Lots
From Seneca: Utilize Hwy 123 to US-76 to SC-93 corridor to appropriate zone or desired lot.
From Central/Easley: Utilize Hwy 123 to SC-93 corridor to appropriate zone or desired lot.
From Anderson: US-76 to Perimeter Road. Turn right onto Newman Road. Left onto SC-93 to appropriate zone or desired lot.
Southeast Campus Lots, including C1, BC, STI
From Seneca: Utilize Shiloh Road to J. P Stevens to Old Cherry Road. Take Old Cherry to Cherry Road to Perimeter Road to desired lot.
From Central/Easley: Utilize Hwy 123 to US-76 to Perimeter Road to desired lot. Alternate: SC-93 to Newman Road to Perimeter Road to desired lot.
From Anderson: Utilize US-76 to Perimeter Road to desired lot.
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