The Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers will face off in Orlando to open their 2023 seasons. The neutral-site game will be played at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 3 and will be televised nationally on ABC from Camping World Stadium.

The Tigers and Seminoles faced off in New Orleans to open the 2022 season, with Florida State holding on for a 24-23 victory. Florida State holds an 8-2 all-time lead in the series, which began in 1968.

The 2023 game is the fourth in a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports and ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, to host a major neutral-site college football game in Camping World Stadium during the opening weekend of the college football season.

For more information, visit CampingWorldKickoff.com/Tickets.

Game Day Guide

8 a.m. – RV Parking Lot (Lot 4) Opens

2 p.m. – FREE Stadium Shuttle Starts

2:30 p.m. – General Parking Lots Open

3:30 p.m. – FanFest Opens

4 p.m. – Pregame Hospitality pres. by BAND-AID Brand Opens

5:30 p.m. – Stadium Gates Open

7:30 p.m. – Kickoff

Prepare for your visit to Camping World Stadium for the Camping World Kickoff with our comprehensive A to Z guide!

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With an increased focus on secure, contactless entry, the Camping World Kickoff will utilize digital tickets at Camping World Stadium. The ability to manage your tickets from your smartphone will provide a more convenient experience while drastically prohibiting the risk of counterfeit tickets. You can use the information below to guide you through accessing, selling and transferring your mobile tickets for the game.

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A’ clear bag’ policy will be implemented to provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite patron entry to Camping World Stadium. This policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the stadium.

We strongly encourage patrons not to bring any type of bags, but we have outlined which types of bags are permissible below.

Patrons will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14″ x 14″ x 6”
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • Purses larger than a clutch bag
  • Coolers
  • Briefcases
  • Backpacks
  • Fanny packs
  • Cinch bags
  • Luggage of any kind
  • Computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size

Patrons will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster. They also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the stadium, such as binoculars, cameras, and smartphones.

On game day, all stadium parking lots are manned and reserved for permit parking, recreational vehicles, chartered buses, and disabled parking. General Stadium lots open at 2:30 p.m., while the RV lot opens at 8:30 a.m.

Fans are encouraged to park downtown and use the City of Orlando’s free shuttle service on game day if they do not have a parking permit. Maps and links for downtown surface lots and garages are available at CityOfOrlando.net.

Tailgating is allowed in all Camping World Stadium lots EXCEPT Bus Lot 3 and at Jones High School. Please visit Camping World Stadium’s website for full Tailgating Policy.

PARKING LOT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

  • All vehicles that enter Camping World Stadium parking lots are subject to search
  • Please follow the directions on the message boards that surround roads leading to the stadium for reserved, general or disabled lots
  • In the event of severe weather, some lot entrances may be temporarily closed and you will be asked to remain in your vehicle until further notice
  • Saving parking spaces is not permitted
  • Overnight parking is prohibited
  • Kegs are prohibited
  • Loudspeakers are prohibited (unless permitted by the City of Orlando through the Orlando Police Department
  • Infringing on another guest’s tailgating area is prohibited
  • Political campaigning, picketing, or distributing handbills/pamphlets is prohibited
  • Sampling or distributing of items by unauthorized individuals is prohibited
  • Unauthorized solicitation of any kind is prohibited
  • Unlawful weapons and fireworks are not permitted in the parking lots
  • Fans that participate in disorderly conduct, including profanity, will be ejected
  • Tents over 10’x10′ without prior approval
  • Tents 10’x10′ or smaller must be behind the parked vehicle
  • All guests must pay the proper parking fee or present a parking pass in the stadium parking lots. The pass must remain prominently displayed in the vehicle
  • A parking fee will be charged for all spectator-type events held in the stadium
  • Parking passes are not valid for re-entries into the stadium’s parking lots
  • Refunds or rainchecks will not be given

The City of Orlando will offer FREE downtown shuttle service to Camping World Stadium.

Pick-Up Location: Pine St. between Hughey Ave. & Garland Ave.

Drop-Off Location: Church St. & Nashville Ave.

Time: Shuttle buses will run to and from the stadium throughout the day from 2 p.m. until 1 hour after the game’s conclusion.

To ensure the safest environment possible, the City of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports prohibit the following items inside the stadium.

  • Air horns
  • Backpacks
  • Bottles
  • Cameras with detachable lenses and/or lenses 3 in. or longer
  • Cans
  • Carts
  • Coolers
  • Cycles
  • Drones
  • Fireworks
  • Hard containers
  • Illegal drugs
  • Laptops
  • Large bags
  • Laser pointers
  • Masks
  • Megaphones
  • Outside food & beverage
  • Pets (except service animals)
  • Poles longer than 12″
  • Seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments or covers are not permitted. Seat cushions that have rigid frames are not permitted. Soft, flexible seat cushions without pockets may be carried into the stadium.
  • Selfie-Sticks
  • Signs with indecent or derogatory comments/images, political statements, and commercial references
  • Signs larger than 11″ x 17″
  • Skates
  • Skateboards
  • Unauthorized solicitation, handbills, giveaways, or sampling
  • Umbrellas
  • Video or audio recorders
  • Weapons of any kind

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