Clemson Baseball Weekend Guide: Parking, Probable Rotation and Fan Essentials in the Palmetto State
The Clemson Baseball matchup in the Palmetto State reshapes how visiting and local fans should plan their weekend: parking access, cashless payment rules and a three-man probable rotation all affect arrival times and seats. If you’re heading to the ballpark, this matters now because entry windows and business-lot rules change for afternoon games, and the announced probable starters set expectations for each day’s matchup.
Clemson Baseball fans: arrival basics, parking access and what to bring
Here’s the part that matters for attendees: public game day parking is priced at $10 per game and all gameday lots require card payment only, so bring a debit or credit card. Business lot parking passes will be honored in Lot 1 only for the Feb. 13, 18 and 20 afternoon baseball games, and some business lots have staggered opening times that shift earlier for afternoon starts. Expect lot availability to vary by day and plan to arrive with extra time.
- Public game day lots (PGDL) cost $10 per game; all gameday lots are cashless.
- Have a debit or credit card ready for parking entry.
- Business lots at addresses listed (405 and 401 Huger Street) request weekday parking to begin at 5: 30 p. m.; other business lots open at 5 p. m. on weekdays.
- Lot 8 (the Cregger lot) on the Williams St. side is available for afternoon early games.
What’s easy to miss is that the business-lot pass limitation to Lot 1 for specific afternoon dates compresses preferred parking options for those days, so earlier arrival could be the difference between a nearby space and a longer walk.
Weekend rotation, game-day schedule and promotions
The schedule and probable pitching rotation give a quick snapshot of on-field matchups and event timing; use these to coordinate arrival and ticketing. Stadium open times and business-lot windows differ between weekday evening and weekend afternoon games.
| Day | Game Time (ET) | Stadium Opens | Business Lots Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | 7: 00 p. m. | 5: 30 p. m. | 4: 30 / 5: 00 p. m. (Lot 1, STDM, HDG PGDL open 4: 00 p. m. ) |
| Saturday | 2: 00 p. m. | 1: 00 p. m. | 12: 00 / 12: 30 p. m. (Lot 1, STDM, HDG PGDL open 12: 00 p. m. ) |
| Sunday | 1: 30 p. m. | 12: 30 p. m. | 12: 30 / 1: 00 p. m. (Lot 1, STDM, HDG PGDL open 11: 30 a. m. ) |
Probable pitching rotation (as listed):
- Friday — South Carolina: Josh Gunther (Jr. RHP) 1-0, 7. 88 ERA, 8. 0 IP, 4 BB, 10 SO; Clemson: Aidan Knaak (Jr. RHP) 0-0, 0. 00 ERA, 8. 0 IP, 4 BB, 14 SO.
- Saturday — South Carolina: Amp Phillips (Jr. RHP) 1-0, 1. 86 ERA, 9. 2 IP, 5 BB, 10 SO; Clemson: Michael Sharman (Sr. LHP) 2-0, 0. 82 ERA, 11. 0 IP, 1 BB, 14 SO.
- Sunday — South Carolina: Riley Goodman (R-Fr. RHP) 0-1, 3. 68 ERA, 7. 1 IP, 6 BB, 8 SO; Clemson: Talan Bell (So. LHP) 0-0, 3. 60 ERA, 5. 0 IP, 1 BB, 4 SO.
Promotions: Friday’s giveaway is limited to the first 1, 000 fans, who will receive a free rally towel.
- Business-lot pass exception applies only to Lot 1 for the Feb. 13, 18 and 20 afternoon games.
- Lot 8 available for early afternoon games on the Williams St. side.
- All gameday lots operate cashless; have a card ready.
- Friday’s first-1, 000 promotion affects arrival urgency for fans seeking the giveaway.
If you’re wondering why this keeps coming up: staggered lot openings and the Lot 1 limitation for specific dates compress arrival windows and change how fans should time their travel to the stadium.
Mini timeline for actionable parking notes: Feb. 13, 18 and 20 — business-lot passes honored in Lot 1 only; weekday business-lot open times move earlier for afternoon games; Lot 8 available for early afternoon games. Expect the schedule above to guide arrival plans.
The real question now is whether fans adjust arrival to match the more restrictive business-lot access and cashless parking rules; planning an earlier arrival will reduce last-minute scramble and improve seating options.
The bigger signal here is that operational details — parking locations, cashless entry, and giveaway timing — will shape the fan experience as much as who takes the mound each day.
