Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium tickets: buying and entry basics

Navy football is the stadium’s central draw, alongside a range of other events. The stadium was dedicated on September 26, 1959, and its dedication game was Navy’s 29–2 win over William & Mary.

Event types can include soccer, lacrosse, movie nights and other productions as well as football. Since schedules and ticket sellers vary by event, identify the event you plan to attend before choosing a ticket source.

For Navy Athletics tickets, start at NavySports.com/tickets, the purchase channel Navy Athletics directs customers to use. You can also call the Navy Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-US4-NAVY (1-800-874-6289) with ticket questions.

Naval Academy athletic event tickets are delivered by email or text after purchase and can be managed, transferred or sold. Before paying, check the official seller’s terms for the specific event, including refund, exchange and cancellation details.

Download NFC-enabled tickets to your phone wallet before you reach the gate. That preparation follows Navy Athletics’ entry guidance and makes your ticket ready to scan.

The stadium’s clear-bag policy allows clear bags up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches and small clutch purses up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Noncompliant bags may be checked at the Bag Check Tent on the stadium’s northwest exterior; bag check closes one hour after the conclusion of the Blue and Gold.

For Navy football, gates open two hours before kickoff, and guests who leave the stadium may not re-enter until halftime. Those rules are stated for Navy football, not as universal policies for every event.

Reselling tickets at the stadium is prohibited. Navy Athletics directs customers to its SeatGeek link at NavySports.com to resell unused tickets. Check the official seller’s terms for the event you have booked, since refund and exchange arrangements can depend on the event.

From a one-star guest room at Village Inn Annapolis MD, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is about a 9-minute drive. Address listings place the stadium on Taylor Avenue, from 501 to 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Parking and shuttle arrangements can depend on the event. Navy Athletics lists game-day parking at $35 per single-space vehicle, payable in cash at the lot; tailgating that needs an extra space requires an additional payment. Its off-site options include Bladen Street Garage, Gotts Court Parking Garage, Park Place Garage and Whitmore Parking Garage.

During most major events on the Yard when parking is restricted, the Naval Academy says a stadium shuttle operates from near the Blue Angel aircraft on the stadium’s west side. Reach the pickup through parking Gate 5 off Taylor Avenue. Shuttles usually run every 20–30 minutes, approximately 30 minutes before and after an event; parking costs can vary.

If you are planning time away from the game, downtown Annapolis getting-around and sightseeing is another part of the city to include in your plans.

Navy Athletics says the stadium meets ADA requirements for parking, seating, restroom access and other areas. If you need accommodations, contact the ticket office in advance.

Before you go: Ticketing, entry and transport policies can vary by event, so check the official site before you go.