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Williams-Brice Stadium

“Willy B” · The Cockpit

South Carolina Gamecocks
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1934Opened
77,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics

About Williams-Brice Stadium

Columbia football stadium famous for Sandstorm and SEC game-day atmosphere.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
Willy B, The Cockpit
Location
Columbia
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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PerformersIconic

Cocky

Cocky — the beloved Gamecock mascot and two-time national mascot champion.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Gamecock Chant

"Go Cocks!" chants thunder throughout Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Game! Cocks!

"Game! Cocks!" — the signature call-and-response chant that defines Gamecock Nation.

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Songs & MusicIconic

Sandstorm

When "Sandstorm" begins playing, Williams-Brice Stadium erupts into a synchronized towel-waving spectacle.

Architecture

Williams-Brice Stadium

Home of the South Carolina Gamecocks — Williams-Brice Stadium, where Sandstorm shakes the stands.

History

Gamecock Statue

The Gamecock statue — a fierce symbol of South Carolina pride outside Williams-Brice Stadium.

Experience

2001: A Space Odyssey Entrance

The 2001: A Space Odyssey entrance — South Carolina’s iconic pregame walk that sends chills through Williams-Brice.

Experience

Garnet Way

Garnet Way — the Gamecock player walk through a sea of garnet and black before kickoff.

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Rituals

Carolina Band

The Mighty Sound of the Southeast — Carolina’s marching band at Williams-Brice.

Signature

Cockaboose Railroad

The Cockaboose Railroad — converted cabooses that form one of college football’s most unique tailgate villages.

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Statue

Cocky Statue

Statue of Cocky, South Carolina’s beloved Gamecock mascot, outside Williams-Brice.

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Signature

Gamecock Park

Landscaped park and gathering space around Williams-Brice, a gameday hangout before Sandstorm.

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Signature

Gamecock Village

Official tailgate village at the Loadholt Family Gate — food, music, and the start of the Gamecock Walk.

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Rituals

Gamecock Walk

The Gamecocks’ gameday walk through Gamecock Village and into Williams-Brice.

Statue

George Rogers Statue

Honors George Rogers — Heisman Trophy winner and the greatest running back in Gamecock history.

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Displays

Hall of Fame Plaza

Plaza honoring Gamecock athletic greats around Williams-Brice Stadium.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. Present
    South Carolina GamecocksNCAAF
Getting there

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Address

Columbia

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