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The 2026 Clemson Carolina Game
The 123rd meeting between Clemson and South Carolina will be held on Saturday, November 28th at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
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Clemson vs. South Carolina Tickets
Next Game: Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
The 123rd meeting between Clemson and South Carolina brings the Palmetto Bowl back to Death Valley in November 2026. Secure your tickets now for the most bitter in-state rivalry in college football.
Clemson vs. South Carolina Ticket Prices
Palmetto Bowl ticket prices are driven almost entirely by the resale market. Clemson sells the overwhelming majority of Memorial Stadium’s 81,500 seats to IPTAY donors and season ticket holders long before the season starts, so the secondary market is where nearly every fan actually buys. Prices vary sharply by level, and the gap between the Top Deck and the lower sidelines is wider here than at most rivalry venues.
2026 Clemson vs. South Carolina Ticket Prices (Secondary Market)
| Seating Area | 2026 Price Range | Typical Get-In Price |
|---|---|---|
| Top Deck (Sections TDB–TDT) | $175 – $245 | $150+ |
| Lower Level Corners & End Zones (I–M, S–Y) | $265 – $350 | $242+ |
| Upper Deck Corners & End Zones (UA–UB, UI–UT) | $290 – $400 | $189+ |
| Upper Deck Sidelines (UC–UH) | $360 – $460 | $354+ |
| Lower Level Sidelines (C–H, N–R) | $320 – $460 | $248+ |
| Hill Corners & WestZone Club | $440 – $1,000+ | $438+ |
Ranges reflect live StubHub resale listings (all-in, fees included) across 343 available listings, checked August 31, 2026. Expect movement in both directions as the season plays out.
2024 Game Pricing: The last Palmetto Bowl in Death Valley opened at roughly $175 on StubHub during game week, with lower-bowl seats running from about $224 to more than $1,000. That game was decided 17-14 in South Carolina’s favor, and prices climbed steadily through the final week as both fan bases realized the result mattered.
Where 2026 Stands Today: With three months still on the clock, the current get-in of $150 all-in sits below where the 2024 game opened during its final week. Inventory is deep – more than 340 listings – which is exactly the condition that produces the best prices. That will not last once records are established in October and November.
Factors Affecting Prices:
- Team records – a Clemson or South Carolina team still alive in the College Football Playoff race pushes every section higher
- Purchase timing – the closer you buy to game day, the more you pay
- Home site – Death Valley holds 81,500 and Clemson keeps a tight visitor allotment, so Gamecock fans compete for a limited pool of resale seats
- Weather – a clear, mild late-November Saturday in the Upstate lifts walk-up demand
- Kickoff window – noon games and night games price differently once the TV slot is announced
Best Time to Buy: Historically, the best ticket prices are found 4-6 weeks before the game. Waiting until game week often results in 20-40% higher prices, while buying the moment tickets are released may mean paying more than necessary.
Price Trends: Monitor secondary market prices starting in September to identify the optimal buying window. If ticket prices are dropping, wait another week or two. If prices are climbing, secure your seats before they rise further.
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How to Buy Clemson vs. South Carolina Tickets
Palmetto Bowl tickets are available through several channels:
StubHub (Recommended): The largest secondary marketplace with buyer protection and guaranteed delivery. StubHub offers the widest selection of Clemson vs. South Carolina tickets with real-time pricing across every level of Memorial Stadium. Every purchase is backed by the FanProtect guarantee, ensuring you receive valid tickets before game day.
Official Athletic Department Tickets: Clemson distributes Memorial Stadium tickets through IPTAY, its athletic fundraising organization, with priority set by donor ranking and season ticket seniority. General public availability for the South Carolina game is effectively zero. South Carolina receives a limited visiting allotment that is offered to Gamecock Club members, and it is typically claimed well before the game.
Other Secondary Marketplaces: Additional options include Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster Resale, and Gametime. Prices and selection vary across platforms, so comparing options can help you find the best deal for your preferred seats.
When Tickets Go On Sale: Resale inventory for the Palmetto Bowl appears as soon as Clemson season tickets are distributed in the summer, and it grows steadily through the fall. Listings for the 2026 game are already live. Inventory usually peaks in October and thins out through November as the game approaches.
Best Buying Strategy:
- Compare prices across multiple platforms before purchasing
- Buy 4-6 weeks before game day for optimal pricing
- Avoid waiting until game week when prices spike 20-40%
- Set price alerts on ticket platforms to monitor fluctuations
- Verify seller ratings and delivery guarantees
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Memorial Stadium Seating Guide – Finding the Best Seats for the Palmetto Bowl
The Palmetto Bowl alternates home sites, and 2026 belongs to Clemson. That makes this a true home game rather than a split crowd: Memorial Stadium will be almost entirely orange, with South Carolina fans limited to a small official allotment and whatever resale seats they can find. Here is how Death Valley is laid out (see the seating chart below):
Lower Level (Sections A–Y)
- Best seats: Sections C–H on the south sideline, behind the Clemson bench, from row J up. Typically $320–$460, with premium rows well past that.
- Best value sideline: Sections N–R on the north sideline offer a nearly identical view for less, because fans pay a premium to sit on the bench side. Typically $305–$440.
- Value lower seats: Sections I–M in the west end zone and S–Y toward the Hill are the cheapest way into the lower bowl. Typically $265–$350.
- Nearly all lower-level seating is aluminum bench, not chairback.
Upper Deck (Sections UA–UT)
- Sidelines: Sections UC–UH sit directly above the south sideline and carry the highest upper-deck prices, typically $360–$460.
- Corners and end zones: Sections UA–UB and UI–UT run $290–$400 and give you the full view of plays developing.
- The bowl’s shape traps crowd noise, so the upper deck loses very little of the atmosphere.
Top Deck (Sections TDB–TDT)
- The cheapest way into the building, typically $175–$245 with a get-in near $150.
- Panoramic views of the whole field, but a steep climb and no cover overhead. For a late-November kickoff, dress for it.
The Hill & Student Sections
Sections A, B, AA, and KK are student seating, along with the Hill itself – the grass berm at the east end where the team runs down after rubbing Howard’s Rock. Resale seats immediately flanking the Hill (HAA and HKK) are among the most expensive in the stadium, typically $440–$630, because they put you right where the entrance happens.
Premium / Club
WestZone Club (Sections 101–114): Chairback seating in the west end zone with a climate-controlled lounge, pre-game buffet, and the best angle in the building for the run down the Hill. Access is IPTAY-dependent, so these rarely reach the open market. When they do, expect $700+.
Where South Carolina Fans Sit
Clemson assigns the visiting allotment near the west end zone, historically around Section V and the adjacent corners, and the exact block moves year to year. It is small. If you are a Gamecock fan buying on the resale market, you will most likely end up in Clemson territory – plan accordingly.
Price Ranges at a Glance
- Hill Corners & WestZone Club: $440–$1,000+
- Upper Deck Sidelines: $360–$460
- Lower Level Sidelines: $320–$460
- Upper Deck Corners & End Zones: $290–$400
- Lower Level Corners & End Zones: $265–$350
- Top Deck: $175–$245
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Attending the Palmetto Bowl at Memorial Stadium
Location: Clemson Memorial Stadium, 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634
Parking: Most lots close to the stadium require an IPTAY permit. General public options include the C-1 lot with a pre-game shuttle, plus free parking at Lower Kite Hill and Seneca Creek Meadow with a longer walk. Arrive 3+ hours before kickoff for a rivalry game.
Tailgating: Campus tailgating starts early and runs the length of the morning. Tiger Walk brings the team through a fan corridor about two hours before kickoff, and Tiger Band performs at the amphitheater 90 minutes out. Memorial Stadium enforces a clear bag policy and is fully cashless inside.
Game Time: To be announced. Late-November kickoffs are set by television roughly six to twelve days in advance, and recent Palmetto Bowls have landed at noon, 3:30 PM, and 7:30 PM ET.
Getting There: Memorial Stadium sits on the west edge of Clemson’s campus, walkable from downtown Clemson. Most fans come in via US-76 or SC-93 off I-85. Rideshare demand after the game is heavy, and walking up to College Avenue for pickup is faster than waiting at the stadium.
About the Palmetto Bowl
Clemson and South Carolina have played 122 times since 1896, making it one of the oldest uninterrupted rivalries in college football and the only one that pits an ACC program against an SEC program every single year with nothing but pride and the state on the line. The game closes the regular season for both schools, and the home site alternates: odd years in Columbia at Williams-Brice, even years in Clemson at Memorial Stadium.
Historical Significance: Clemson leads the all-time series 74-44-4. The Tigers own the two longest streaks in the rivalry at seven straight wins apiece, while South Carolina’s best run was five in a row from 2009 through 2013. The two schools have combined for national championship seasons, Heisman finalists, and a long string of one-score finishes that decided nothing on paper and settled everything in the state.
2025 Result: Clemson beat South Carolina 28-14 in Columbia, taking back the trophy after the Gamecocks’ 17-14 win in Death Valley the year before.
The Palmetto Trophy: The winner takes home the Palmetto Trophy, awarded since 2015. Before that the rivalry played for the Hardee’s Trophy, and the game itself was officially named the Palmetto Bowl in 2014 after decades of unofficial use.
Rivalry Stakes: Because Clemson plays in the ACC and South Carolina plays in the SEC, this game never decides a conference race. That is exactly why it matters – for both fan bases it is the one result that gets relitigated at every family dinner for the next twelve months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Resale seats currently start around $150 all-in for the Top Deck. Lower-level corners and end zones run $265–$350, upper-deck sidelines $360–$460, lower-level sidelines $320–$460, and premium Hill-corner and club seats reach $440–$1,000+. Prices will move throughout the season as both teams’ records take shape.
Secondary-market tickets are already on sale now, with more than 340 listings live. New inventory appears daily on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. The best prices historically appear 4–6 weeks before the game.
Clemson Memorial Stadium — Death Valley — at 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634. The Palmetto Bowl alternates home sites each year, and 2026 is Clemson’s turn to host.
The best seats are the lower-level south sideline — Sections C through H, from row J upward — which put you behind the Clemson bench with the cleanest sightlines. Sections N through R on the north sideline give you a nearly identical view for less money. For premium comfort, the WestZone Club (Sections 101–114) offers chairback seating, a climate-controlled lounge, and the best angle on the team running down the Hill.
Possible but expensive — prices typically rise 20–40% in the final week and on game day, and a rivalry game with playoff stakes can move further than that. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.
The kickoff time has not been announced. Late-November games are assigned by television roughly six to twelve days out, and recent Palmetto Bowls have kicked at noon, 3:30 PM, and 7:30 PM ET.
Clemson assigns the visiting allotment near the west end zone, historically around Section V and the adjacent corners, and the exact block shifts from year to year. The allotment is small, so most Gamecock fans buying on the resale market end up seated in Clemson sections.
Yes. Most lots near Memorial Stadium require an IPTAY permit. Public options include the paid C-1 lot with a pre-game shuttle, plus free parking at Lower Kite Hill and Seneca Creek Meadow with a longer walk. Arrive 3+ hours early for a rivalry game.
Secure Your Seats for the 2026 Palmetto Bowl
Don’t miss college football’s most bitter in-state rivalry. Get your tickets now for the 2026 Palmetto Bowl between Clemson and South Carolina at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
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