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Welcome to Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, the soccer-specific home for USC Gamecocks men’s and women’s teams in Columbia, South Carolina. Opened for its current grandstand in 1996 (original field dating to 1981), the stadium seats up to 5,000 fans and serves as a key venue for college soccer in the region. Whether you’re planning a weekend game, scouting a future event, or coordinating group attendance, we’ve got you with practical details, nearby lodging, and easy transit options.

Note: A formal, up-to-date seating map is managed by USC Athletics/Ticket Office. For the latest layout, contact the USC Athletics/Ticket Office to obtain the official seating chart before your visit.

Stone Stadium sits at 1313 Whaley Street in Columbia, with convenient grass lot parking behind the Athletics Village Parking Garage (1300 Heyward Street). Free parking starts 2 hours before the first pitch. Overflow parking is available at the Roost, and shuttles operate to off-site lots. Public transit includes COMET bus service, gameday shuttles from satellite lots (Key Road) to the athletics village, and Gamecock Express shuttle options. Nearby lodging and dining options provide convenient stays for visiting fans.

Venue overview

Capacity: 5,000
Type: Soccer-specific stadium for USC Gamecocks (men’s and women’s soccer)
Opened: 1996 (grandstand); original field/date: 1981
Address: 1313 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29208

Parking & Transportation

Parking: Grass lot behind the Athletics Village Parking Garage (1300 Heyward Street). Free parking begins 2 hours before first pitch.
Overflow parking: Roost parking lot with shuttle access to Stone Stadium area.
Shuttle services: Off-site shuttle to Roost; gameday shuttles from satellite lots (Key Road) to the athletics village; Gamecock Express shuttle options available for convenient travel.
Transit options: COMET bus service serves the area; walking or rideshare options also common for nearby accommodations.

Nearby Hotels & Dining (Affiliate recommendations)

Other local dining options and additional hotel partners are available; we’ll help you secure comfortable accommodations and convenient meals around game day. For the most current lodging offerings and exclusive partner rates, reach out to our team or check the affiliate partner pages linked above.

Notable events & teams

Home to Palmetto FC Bantams (2012–present), a local youth and regional club program that competes at Stone Stadium in alignment with USC soccer activities.
Used as a training site during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (Fluminense FC), highlighting the venue’s quality facilities and field standards.

Have questions or need help securing your tickets? We’ve got you. Reach out anytime and we’ll connect you with the USC Athletics/Ticket Office for the official seating map and the best available seats. You’ve got a guy with the right connections for straightforward, dependable ticket purchases.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 5,000
Venue type: Soccer-specific stadium for USC Gamecocks (men's and women's soccer)
Opened (current grandstand): 1996; original field/date: 1981
Address: 1313 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Public seating chart: publicly published seating map for Stone Stadium is not readily available; contact USC Athletics/Ticket Office for an official seating map
Parking: Grass lot behind the Athletics Village Parking Garage (1300 Heyward Street) with free parking starting 2 hours before first pitch; overflow parking at the Roost; shuttle to off-site parking available
Transit: COMET bus service available; gameday shuttles from satellite lots (Key Road) to the athletics village; Gamecock Express shuttle options exist
Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown USC (≈0.9 miles); Graduate Hotel (≈1.2 miles); Staybridge Suites Columbia (≈2.9 miles)
Notable events: Used as a training site during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (Fluminense FC); home to Palmetto FC Bantams (2012–present)

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