Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is a stadium in Greenville, in North Carolina's Eastern Plain & Inner Banks, home of East Carolina Pirates football. Next on our calendar: ECU Pirates football vs Temple, October 31. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 27, 2026.
- TypeStadium50,000 seats
- Upcoming3live from our calendar
- WhereGreenvillePitt County, Eastern Plain & Inner Banks
- TicketsBox officeofficial seller below
Coming Up at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Pirates football vs Temple | Sat, Oct 31 (Time TBA) | Greenville · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
| ECU Pirates football vs South Florida | Fri, Nov 6: 7:30 PM (Friday) | Greenville · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
| ECU Pirates football vs Florida Atlantic (Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 28 (Time TBA) | Greenville · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Eastern Plain & Inner Banks events.
About Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
East Carolina's football stadium in Greenville, a 50,000-seat natural-grass venue with Bagwell Field, opened 1963.
Home of: East Carolina Pirates football
Capacity, as the venue states it: Capacity: 50,000 (opened 1963; attendance record 51,711 on Sept. 3, 2022)
Tickets and Box Office
- Official tickets: ECU Athletics ticket office (mobile and print-at-home tickets) via ecupirates.com
- Box office: ECU Athletics Ticket Office: located between Gates 2 & 3 of Minges Coliseum, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; 800-DIAL-ECU; athletictickets@ecu.edu. Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff.
- Phone: 800-DIAL-ECU
Parking
General public parking in the Carol Belk Building lot along Charles Boulevard, $20 per vehicle, cashless, limited and first-come first-served. Lots open six hours before kickoff for weekend games (8:00 a.m. for kickoffs before 2:00 p.m.); weeknight parking opens at 4:00 p.m. Parking passes are digital. RV parking in Carol Belk lot $100-$150 with advance reservation. 14th Street closes three hours before kickoff.
Bag Policy
One clear plastic bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 in or a one-gallon clear resealable bag per person, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 in. No other bags. All items subject to search. Medically necessary small bags allowed (subject to search); diapers and baby items must be in a clear bag. No umbrellas, outside food/drink, stadium seats with arms or pockets, or professional cameras.
Accessibility
Accessible parking in lots near Christenbury Memorial Gymnasium, Brewster Building and Fletcher Music Center along 10th Street, $20, with a valid state accessible placard or plate; complimentary accessible climate-controlled shuttle starts three hours before kickoff and runs one hour after the game. Fan Assist: text ECU to 94597.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 100 Ficklen Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
- Map point: 35.60890,-77.37704, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: ecupirates.com/facilities/dowdy-ficklen-stadium/1
Near Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- 1Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumArenaunder 1 mi
- 2Goose Creek State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Going to a game? Read how to see the ECU Pirates here: home dates, tickets and what we could confirm about parking, bags and gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what is on at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked North Carolina events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (ecupirates.com) lists every show.
Where do I park for Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?
General public parking in the Carol Belk Building lot along Charles Boulevard, $20 per vehicle, cashless, limited and first-come first-served. Lots open six hours before kickoff for weekend games (8:00 a.m. for kickoffs before 2:00 p.m.); weeknight parking opens at 4:00 p.m. Parking passes are digital. RV parking in Carol Belk lot $100-$150 with advance reservation. 14th Street closes three hours before kickoff.
What bags can I bring into Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?
One clear plastic bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 in or a one-gallon clear resealable bag per person, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 in. No other bags. All items subject to search. Medically necessary small bags allowed (subject to search); diapers and baby items must be in a clear bag. No umbrellas, outside food/drink, stadium seats with arms or pockets, or professional cameras.
What We Could Not Verify
- Seating-specific accessibility (ADA seating locations) not published on pages read
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium: box office (read 2026-10-27)
- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium: parking (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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