Campbell’s Fighting Camels Open Their Season with a Fan‑Friendly Fest
The campus buzzed on August 22 as Campbell University’s Fighting Camels rolled out their annual Fan Fest at Barker‑Lane Stadium, turning the venue into a pre‑season playground for supporters.
Gates opened at 3:00 p.m., with on‑field action kicking off at 3:30 p.m., giving attendees a chance to see the 2026 roster in action before the official start of the campaign.
The event featured a lineup of activities that blended entertainment with community engagement: fans could preview the upcoming team, meet student‑athletes and coaching staff, and snag autographs, all while food trucks from Redneck BBQ Lab and Pelicans served up barbecue delights.
Season ticket holders took advantage of the gathering to pick up their 2026 packages on site, and the university announced a pricing structure designed to keep live football accessible: single‑game tickets start at $10, children 12 and under enter free, full‑season passes begin at $60 (roughly $12 per game) and reserved seats at $80 (about $16 per game). A three‑game mini plan is also available for $50, covering the home opener, Homecoming and the season finale, with parking passes priced at $50.
The excitement will carry forward into September 5, when the Camels open their home schedule against Western Carolina, a matchup that many fans are already marking on their calendars as the first test of the new campaign.