Family Weekend Events
Hang tight! More events and details will be included this summer.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at (252) 737-1018 / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu
Friday, September 27
Paint it Purple Fridays
This has been an ECU tradition for many years. We want everyone, including our families, to wear purple and show their Pirate Pride!
Family Weekend Hospitality Table and T-Shirt Pickup
1:00pm-6:00pm | Main Campus Student Center, room 125
Stop by this location to pick up your Family Weekend T-shirts, receive some Family Weekend goodies, and visit our sponsor tables!
Saturday, September 28
Park and Ride Shuttle
Time TBD (based on football game time) | Health Sciences Campus, 100 Health Science Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
Pre-purchased Pass Required. Sales end September 4.
For visiting families, parking with shuttle service is available from the Health Sciences campus to the Family Weekend Tailgate and the Football Stadium area. Shuttles will drop guests off at the Main Campus Student Center, where the Family Weekend Tailgate Picnic will be, then continue on to drop guests off at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on 14th Street. Shuttles will return guests to their cars beginning at halftime and run until one hour after the football game concludes. Guests will be picked up from 14th Street and shuttles will make stops at both the Main Campus Student Center and the Health Sciences parking lot. *Passes must be purchased in advance. NO on site purchase.
Family Weekend Tailgate Picnic
Time TBD (based on football game time) | Main Campus Student Center Lawn
Pre-purchased Ticket Required. Sales end September 4.
Max Attendance: 1,100
Spread out a blanket and join us for a fun-filled picnic tailgate! Enjoy delicious food, lively music, friendly games, and unforgettable photo memories. It’s the perfect way to kick off game day with family and friends!
This is a catered event, not an open tailgate lot. NO outside food, drinks, or vehicles will be permitted in this area. Tickets must be purchased in advance. You will be asked to show your tickets to gain entry.
Family Weekend Shuttles will drop off visitors at the tailgate location. The Tailgate opens 3 hours prior to kick-off with the first shuttle departing 15 minutes prior to the tailgate.
Family Weekend Football Game
ECU vs. UTSA
Time TBD | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Join Head Coach Mike Houston and the ECU Pirates for another exciting game. Wear your gold and cheer on the Pirates as they play against UTSA! ECU Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy for those attending the game. More information about it at ECU Clear Bag Policy. Tickets must be purchased to gain entry.
Sunday, September 29