2025 FB Fan Guide

Welcome to another exciting season of Rhody Football! Whether you are a long-time season ticket holder or a first-time visitor to Meade Stadium, we thank you for your patronage and hope that your visit is an enjoyable one. In order to make your visit easier, we have created this Fan Guide for you, which provides transportation guidelines, a general layout of the facilities and parking lots, stadium policies, and other pertinent information. Please take some time to review this guide before you head to Meade Stadium.

Please note these directions will take you to the main entrance (north side) of the Ryan Center which is home of the main ticket office, player will call and will call windows.
From Newport
Take Route -138 West towards Jamestown and New York
Merge onto Route 1 South
Then take a right onto Route -138 W
Follow route 138 West for approximately 5 miles
Right onto Plains Rd. and follow signs to Parking
From the North
Take I-95 South
Take Exit #9 a Left exit to route 4 South towards Newport/South County
Merge onto RI-4 South
Take Exit #5B Route 102 towards Exeter
Take a left at the first traffic light onto South County Trail - Route 2
Follow route 2 for approximately 7 miles
Take a left at the traffic light onto route-138W/Kingstown Rd.
At your second traffic light take a left onto Plains Rd. and follow signs to Parking
From the South
Take I-95 North
Get off at exit #3A Route 138 East towards Kingston and Newport
Follow Route RI-138West/Kingstown Rd. for approximately 8 miles
Take a left onto Plains Rd. and follow signs to parking
FOOTBALL PARKING AT MEADE STADIUM
FOOTBALL TRAFFIC & PARKING MAP
RAMS FUND DONOR LOT PARKING - Please note special parking passes are required for these lots as they are paid donor lots
Passes are distributed to qualifying individuals who donate to the RAMS Fund and are members of the All-American, Keaney, Golden Ram, Silver Ram, Athletic Director, and Coach societies.
RAM LOT PARKING (URI LOT 23) - Peach Passes are for the RAM Lot located in front of the Ryan Center, closest to Section 10 in Meade Stadium. Ram Lot pass holders should enter campus at the Plains Rd Entrance off of route 138, and follow Plains Rd to be directed into into the Ram Lot.
ELLERY POND TAILGATE PARKING - Green Passes are for the Ellery Pond Lot located in front of Keaney Gym, closest to the South Endzone in Meade Stadium. Pass holders should enter the Keaney Rd Entrance off of route 138, and follow Keaney Rd to the right to access the Ellery Pond Lot.

GENERAL PUBLIC NON-RAMS FUND DONOR LOTS
GENERAL PUBLIC TAILGATING PLAINS ROAD LOT (URI LOT 25) - Gray Passes are for the Plains Road Lot. General fans attending a URI Football game can park in the Plains Rd Lot to tailgate for $15 a game ($25 for Family Weekend). Tailgate parking can be purchased in advance by clicking here, or at the lot while supplies last. The Plains Rd Lot can be accessed via the Plains Rd entrance off of route 138.

FAMILY WEEKEND UPDATE - TAILGATE PARKING - GUARANTEED ADVANCED TAILGATE PARKING IS LIMITED . IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT IN THE PLAINS ROAD LOT, BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASS IN ADVANCE FOR $25. THERE WILL ONLY BE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAME DAY SPOTS.
KEANEY LOT (URI LOT 26) - General fans attending can park in the Keaney Lot located off 138 and the Ryan Center Marquee Entrance while spaces last. Parking in the Keaney Lot is FREE to the general public and located on the South Side of the Ryan Center. Tailgating is not allowed in this lot.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING INFORMATION FOR URI FOOTBALL AT THE RYAN CENTER
Limited accessible parking is available in the Ram Lot outside of the North Lobby of the Ryan Center on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game. A state-approved handicapped parking permit is required for access to all handicapped parking areas. These spots are extremely limited. The Ram Lot is open for patron drop off and pick up. PLEASE NOTE: For any questions, call 401-874-RAMS (7267).
Ryan Center Box Office Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: April 1 - August 25: Monday through Thursday, 9am-4pm.
Regular Hours: August 25 - April 1: Monday through Friday 9am-4pm.
The box office is located on the North side of the Ryan Center, off West Alumni Ave. For questions call or text RHODY to (401) 874-RAMS (7267).
Ticket Sales
Advance Individual Game Ticket Sales
Tickets can be purchased on GoRhody.com by phone at, (401) 874-RAMS (7267), or at the Ryan Center Box Office.

Game Day Sales
The box office, located off West Alumni Ave by the Ryan Center North Lobby, opens at 9am on game days. The South ticket office (URI Athletic Complex side) opens 90 minutes prior to kick off.

Tickets
A ticket for admission is required for all person's ages 2 and older.

Replacement Ticket Policy
If season tickets are lost or left at home, the tickets can be reprinted at the Box Office. There is a $5 fee for this service.

Away Game Tickets
Rhode Island Football away game ticket information is located here on our Away Ticket page.
Will Call:
General Will Call
General will call is located at the main ticket office, located on the North side of the Ryan Center, off West Alumni Ave. The will call window opens at 9am, day of the game. General will call includes all tickets ordered via GoRhody.com, the box office directly, or tickets left by a staff member.

Player Will Call
Rhode Island Player guests will receive their mobile tickets to the e-mail provided between 12-24 hours before the game. If you have any questions or never received the e-mail with the link to your tickets, you can visit the Player Ticket window in the South Box Office.
Rhode Island coaches' guests, recruits, and visiting high school coaches can pick up their tickets in the South Box Office of the Ryan Center off Keaney Rd. A photo ID is required to receive a ticket that is at player will call. Tickets are provided and immediate entrance to the stadium is required. Player will call opens 60 minutes prior to kick off. Please plan to arrive early to avoid lines.

Visiting Team Will Call
Visiting team guests can pick up their tickets at Ticket Window #6 of the main ticketing box office window off West Alumni Ave. A photo ID is required to receive a ticket that is at player will call. Tickets are provided and immediate entrance to the stadium is required. Player will call opens 60 minutes prior to kick off. Please plan to arrive early to avoid lines.

Student Tickets
URI Student tickets will become available to be claimed on the Thursday before the game at 10am. Ruckus members will be able to claim their tickets on Wednesdays. For more information on our student ticket polices, please see our Student Policy Page
Providing a safe, engaging, and fun environment for all fans is a top priority for the University of Rhode Island, URI Athletics, and OVG360, operators of the Thomas M. Ryan Center. In an effort to mimic the safety measures currently in place at the Ryan Center for URI Men's Basketball, URI Athletics is partnering with OVG360 to manage game staffing and security at Meade Stadium this Fall.
In order to provide a safe environment for our over 6,000 fans, players, and guests in attendance, it is imperative that updated safety protocols be in place.

Metal Detection - Wand-style metal detectors will be deployed outside of all stadium entrances. Anyone entering Meade Stadium is subject to screening before scanning their game ticket. Please Note: in most scenarios, patrons may leave most of their items in their pockets.
No Re-Entry - To provide a safe, and secure area for our patrons, stadium re-entry will no longer be allowed. We are however, increasing the footprint of Meade Stadium and the Ryan Center to give fans greater access. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Clear Bag Policy - Fans attending football games this year at Meade Stadium will only be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12"x6"x12". A small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" may also be carried in addition to one clear bag. Diaper bags (with child) and bags approved for medical needs will be permitted after a search by security personnel. All other bags, backpacks, totes, and coolers are strictly prohibited.
Beer and wine will be sold at various spots throughout Meade Stadium and the Ryan Center. Patrons over 21 will be able to purchase up to two (2) beers/wines, and bring it back to their seats at a time. Service will continue until five (5) minutes are left in the 3rd quarter.
Beer and Wine can be purchased inside the stadium at various locations TBD.
In addition to beer and wine being served inside the Ryan Center and at various satellite locations around Meade Stadium, new satellite concession stands serving hotdogs, popcorn, snacks and Coca-Cola beverages will be located outside the Northeast side of the Ryan Center and at two locations at the bottom of the East Meade Stadium Stands.

There will be various food trucks inside Meade Stadium for the 2025 season.
ATM
The Ryan Center has three ATM's, located in the North Lobby by sections 102 and 103, on the North Concourse by section 201, and on the South Concourse by section 209.

First Aid
The First Aid station is located by the Northeast gate of Meade Stadium. If you are in need of immediate medical attention, please contact your nearest usher or public safety officer.

Group Tickets
Group ticket rates, birthday parties and special event opportunities are available for most games. To inquire about any of these options, please call Tyler Foley at (401) 874-4295 or visit our Groups Page for more information
Guest Conduct
Meade Stadium and the Ryan Center strives to provide its guests with a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable atmosphere. Therefore, Meade Stadium and the Ryan Center have established the following guidelines:
Guests interfering with other guests' ability to enjoy the event may be subject to ejection.
Guests using foul or abusive language or inappropriate gestures may be ejected.
Guests appearing to be under the influence of an illegal substance may be ejected from and turned over to the authorities.

Prohibited Items
In accordance with facility regulations, the following items are not permitted in Meade Stadium or the Ryan Center:
Aerosol cans
Animals (except for certified service dogs)
Backpacks
Beach balls and other inflatables
Bota bags or other wine skins
Bullhorns or other artificial noise makers
Professional cameras or recording devices
Confetti
Fireworks, firearms, or other weapons
Glass bottles or aluminum cans
Ice chests, coolers, or thermos containers
Illegal drugs
Laser pointers
Outside food or beverage
Skateboards or roller blades
Sticks or clubs (including signs attached to sticks)
Stools or folding chairs
Umbrellas
Water bottles or mugs

Lost and Found
Lost and found during URI Football games is located in the Ryan Center at the Main Box Office. Articles that are found should be turned over to Ryan Center ushers or brought to this location. To retrieve lost items, visit Guest Services during events or call the Box Office during normal hours at (401) 874-RAMS (7267).

Restrooms
Restrooms are located in Meade Stadium underneath the East stands (Sec. 1-5) as well as in the Ryan Center North Lobby.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the stands at Meade Stadium or in the Ryan Center. There is a designated smoking area by the North and South entrance gates to Meade Stadium as well as the East entrance of the Ryan Center.
Premium Spaces

Field Suites
Meade Stadium has field suites located in the South endzone available for all football games. Each suite includes:
Fifteen (15) Field Passes & Game Credentials
Fifteen (15) Koozies
Two (2) Tailgate Parking Passes
Access to personal suite attendant
One (1) 10x10 Rhody Pop-Up Tent
Lounge Set
Rhody Camp Chairs
And a lot of on-field excitement.
For information on how to rent a field suite, call Tyler Foley in the Ticket Sales department at (401) 874-4295 or visit our Premium Suites Page.
SkyBox
The Ryan Center has a limited number of SkyBoxes, located on the Suite Level. Each SkyBox overlooks the football field and the arena floor and includes:
Fully furnished space with private flat-screen TV's
Four lounge chairs
Indoor viewing area of the game/field
Coffee table
Dining table with four chairs
Personal refrigerator and sink
Access to private restroom
12 game tickets and 2 tailgate parking passes
Full Suite Catering Menu available that includes beer and wine choices and Catering Attendant for all suites with catering. CLICK HERE to see the Catering Menu.
For information on how to rent a SkyBox, call Tyler Foley in the Ticket Sales department at (401) 874-4295 or visit our Premium Suites Page.

FOOTBALL PARKING AT MEADE STADIUM