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Home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks is Williams-Brice Stadium, recognized as one of the finest facilities in all of college football. Carolina annually ranks among the nation's leaders in attendance and Gamecock fans are regarded as some of the most loyal in the country.

History of Williams-Brice Stadium

Williams-Brice Stadium, formerly Carolina Stadium, was first constructed in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Then it seated 17,600. It has undergone a number of expansions and revisions over the years, with the largest prior to the 1982 expansion coming in 1971-72. A bequest from the estate of Mrs. Martha Williams Brice helped boost the capacity then from slightly more than 43,000 to more than 54,000.

Mrs. Brice's husband, Thomas H. Brice, was a Gamecock football letterman, 1922-24, and her family operated the Williams furniture Company in Sumter. She left a substantial interitance from the Williams Furniture fortune to her nephews, Thomas W. and Phillip L. Edwards, much of which they passed on to the University of South Carolina. That included a bequest for the stadium project.

The name was officially changed from Carolina Stadium to Williams-Brice Stadium in dedication ceremonies during the September 9, 1972 opener with Virginia.

Williams-Brice Stadium Facts

• First constructed in 1934, Williams-Brice Stadium has a seating capacity of 80,250
• Since 2001, Carolina has sold out all of its season tickets prior to the beginning of the season
• USC consistently ranks among the top 20 in the nation in home attendance
• Nearly $30 million of improvements and renovations have taken place at Williams-Brice Stadium over the past 10 years
• The Zone features an 11,000-square foot banquet facility and provides fans with a fantastic view from the South End Zone
• The premium seating and executive suites at the stadium are among the finest in college football
• First game as Carolina Stadium was on September 23, 1934. (USC 25, Erskine 0)
• Dedicated as Williams-Brice Stadium on September 9, 1972. (Virginia 24, USC 16)
• Capacity: 80,250
• Playing Surface: Natural Grass

Top Five Crowds at Williams-Brice Stadium

Directions to Williams-Brice Stadium

From Airport: Turn left onto Highway 302. Go approximately two miles and turn on I-26 East towards Charleston. Bear left onto I-77 North after three miles. Go about four miles and take the Bluff Road exit. Turn left onto Bluff Road and the stadium is three miles down on your right.

From I-20 (Heading East): Take U.S. 1 exit into Columbia. Turn right on Assembly Street. Stadium is three miles down on your right.

From I-20 (Heading West): Take exit 76 (I-77 South) towards Charleston. Follow road 10 miles and take the Bluff Road exit. Make a right onto Bluff Road and the stadium is three miles down on your right.

From I-26 (heading West): Take I-77 North exit. Go about four miles and take the Bluff Road exit. Turn left onto Bluff Road and the stadium is three miles down on your right.

From I-26 (heading East): Follow I-126 into Columbia (becomes Elmwood Avenue). Take a right onto Assembly Street. Stadium is five miles down on your right.

Media Parking Lot: Located across George Rogers Boulevard, opposite the North end zone in the State Fairgrounds. Enter on George Rogers Boulevard.

Media Elevator: Located at ground level on the stadium West side.