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Brooks Stadium - home of Coastal Carolina in Conway, SC
NCAA FBS

Brooks StadiumConway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina

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Capacity
21,000
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
2003
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Surface
Shaw Power Blade HD Turf

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📖About Brooks Stadium

Brooks Stadium features the famous teal "Surf Turf" and has been home to Coastal Carolina since 2003. The 21,000-seat venue in Conway, SC gained national attention when ESPN College GameDay visited in 2020.

🏛️History

Origins

Groundbreaking in 2002; opened September 6, 2003 with a 21-14 win over Newberry. Named for Bob Brooks' children Coby Garrett and Boni Belle after his $2M gift.

Major Renovations

2010$8.5M fieldhouse added 1,600 seats
2015Installed teal "Surf Turf" artificial surface
2018$38M expansion for Sun Belt transition; Josh Norman Fieldhouse dedication

Notable Moments

Dec 5, 2020ESPN College GameDay visited; CCU beat BYU 22-17
Nov 2021First P5 home game: 17,697 fans vs Kansas
2014Chanticleers reached #1 FCS ranking

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

West side offers best sightlines. Teal Surf Turf creates unique visual experience.

Parking Tips

Campus lots available. Myrtle Beach is nearby for extended visits.

Game Day

The teal turf is unmistakable. Seven Big South titles won here. Friday night atmosphere is electric.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Coastal Ale House

$$

Sports bar with happy hour specials from 4-8pm with 40% off drinks. Known for 10oz burgers.

📍 3.5 miles115 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr

💡 Great gameday spot with excellent drink specials and burgers.

The American Tavern

$$

Bar and American (Traditional) restaurant with lively atmosphere suitable for gameday.

📍 2.0 milesConway

💡 Popular spot for Coastal Carolina fans. Arrive early on gameday.

🍽️Restaurants

Coppers Restaurant

$$$

Downtown Conway local tradition offering local favorites with international flair. Near shops and Conway River Walk.

📍 2.5 milesDowntown Conway

💡 Perfect for a pre-game meal in historic downtown Conway.

Rivertown Bistro

$$$

Contemporary dining in Downtown Conway, fusing traditional American palates with creative and quality dishes.

📍 2.5 milesDowntown Conway

💡 Upscale option for a special gameday meal.

Groucho's Deli

$

Known for sandwiches and inexpensive options. Popular choice near campus.

📍 1.0 milesNear CCU

💡 Quick and affordable option for a pre-game lunch.

🏨Hotels

Hampton Inn Conway

$$

Comfortable hotel close to Coastal Carolina campus.

📍 3.0 milesConway

💡 Good value option close to campus. Book early for gameday weekends.

Myrtle Beach Hotels

$$$$

Numerous hotel options in nearby Myrtle Beach for extended gameday weekend visits.

📍 10 milesMyrtle Beach

💡 Stay in Myrtle Beach and make a weekend of it. Beach and gameday combined.

🎭Attractions

Teal Surf Turf

Free

Distinctive teal artificial surface installed in 2015. One of the most unique field colors in college football.

📍 0 milesBrooks Stadium

💡 The teal turf is unmistakable and makes for great photos.

Myrtle Beach

Free

Famous beach resort town just 10 miles away. Perfect for extending your gameday weekend.

📍 10 milesMyrtle Beach

💡 Combine gameday with a beach weekend. Myrtle Beach offers endless entertainment.

🅿️Parking Options

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Brooks Stadium Parking Lots

$10-15
Lot📍 0.2 miles

💡 Campus parking available. Arrive early as lots fill up quickly on gameday.

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CCU Tailgate Lots

$20
Tailgate📍 0.1 miles

💡 Starting in 2025, CCU offers free basic concessions inside the stadium to ticket-holders.

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Conway Park & Ride

Free
Lot📍 2.5 miles

💡 Park in downtown Conway and take a rideshare to the stadium. Explore Conway before the game.

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