Stadiums / Williams-Brice Stadium

Williams-Brice Stadium

Columbia

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
77,000
Opened
1934
Roof
Open Air
Surface
Natural Grass
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Columbia
Nicknames
Willy B, The Cockpit

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

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Home team history

  1. South Carolina Gamecocks

    Present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Williams-Brice Stadium

Architecture · Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia

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

Features · History

Gamecock Statue

History · Stadium exterior

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

George Rogers Statue

History · Stadium plaza

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

Features · Experience

2001: A Space Odyssey Entrance

Experience · Stadium entrance / tunnel, pregame

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

Cockaboose Railroad

Experience · Cockaboose Railroad, stadium grounds

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

Garnet Way

Experience · Garnet Way, team walk

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

Traditions

2001: A Space Odyssey Entrance Iconic Must experience

Introductions · Field tunnel, pregame

The Gamecocks run onto the field to "Also sprach Zarathustra (2001)," creating one of the most iconic entrances in college football.

Cockaboose Railroad Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Cockaboose Railroad, stadium grounds

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

Garnet Way Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Garnet Way, team walk

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

Cocky Iconic Must experience

Performers · Field and sidelines, gameday

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

Gamecock Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

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

Game! Cocks! Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

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

Gamecock Walk Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Garnet Way Plaza, pregame

Gamecock Walk — fans lining the path as the Gamecocks march into Williams-Brice.

Sandstorm Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday

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

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