Gridiron, Glory, Let's get ready to make history, Maroons.
 
Join us Sept. 8 for the kickoff of Roanoke College's first football game in over eight decades!! The program's grand return is set for 2 p.m. in Salem Stadium with a matchup against Hampden-Sydney College (JV).
 
Admission is free to celebrate the team's first season. Here are a few other game day details to know:
 
Tailgaters are welcome! Salem Stadium's parking lot will be open. Spaces can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Game day parking is free. Our kickoff will coincide with a Salem Red Sox game so drivers are encouraged to be careful and courteous. But, with 4,000 parking lot spaces available, every fan can be confident of getting a spot.
 
Salem Stadium's clear bag policy will apply to games. More info  on that and other game details can be found at: roanoke.edu/football
 
This season marks Roanoke College's first return to the gridiron since 1942. Supporters backed a bold fundraising campaign to relaunch football, add competitive cheer and introduce marching band on campus.
 
The football team is debuting as a club sport in its first year before advancing to ODAC varsity status next year. Well-known coach Bryan Stinespring is at the team's helm.