Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium

Capacity: 60,492

Home Teams: Jackson State Tigers (NCAA College Football)

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Events

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium has been home to the Jackson State Tigers of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi since 1967. The stadium actually opened 17 prior to that, however, and for many years also hosted big games for the Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs (as well as the Egg Bowl) before those two universities enlarged and refurbished their own stadiums. The SWAC Championship Game is currently held at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium each year to decide the winner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). On the football field, the Tigers have brought plenty of excitement to the stadium over the years, winning an incredible 19 conference titles along with 4 claimed black college national championships and 3 Bowl games despite only having joined Division 1 in 1977. Among HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Jackson State is considered one of the most dominant of all football teams. Aside from college football games (Tigers and championship games) and occasional high school finals, few other events (concerts, etc.) are held at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. There has in fact been talk of demolishing the building if Jackson State decides to replace it with an on-campus stadium. Nonetheless, it is a fantastic venue with great fans that pack the stands in the school colors of navy and light blue and holler out the lyrics of “Cheer Boys” along with their marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South. Hungry visitors to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium will also enjoy themselves, with everything from smoked ribs to pulled pork nachos to locally-inspired gumbo on the menu. For Tigers merchandise, head to any of the numerous kiosks and shops inside Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium or around campus. 

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is a large venue that offers many seating options to visitors. Those looking for a more exclusive game day experience can apply for box seats. The rest of the stadium is allotted to general admission seating. To find cheap tickets to Jackson State Tigers games at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, head to our TicketX listings and use our helpful seating chart to compare different seating options.

Getting to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium via public transportation

While local buses do exist in Jackson, it is far easier to take a designated shuttle to the stadium on game day. A taxi or ride-share is probably an even easier option.

Getting to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium by car

Driving your own vehicle to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is probably the easiest option available, though you should be sure to arrive early and plan your route in advance, as things do get busy when a game is on. Driving directions can be found on the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium website.

Does Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium have on-site parking?

There is plenty of parking around Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium for both cars and RVs, allowing for fans to arrive early and enjoy tailgating prior to kickoff. The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium website has excellent information on the range of parking lots available as well as a link to a parking map. You can also make a parking reservation by calling 601-354-6021.

How much does Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium parking cost?

VIP Parking lots closest to the stadium charge between $40-45 for parking and must be reserved in advance. Parking in other lots costs $25 for cars, though tailgaters seem to be required to pay substantially more. Visit the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium website to learn more about your parking options and to find the cheapest parking available.