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Anyone who has been to a college or pro sporting event knows that concession prices are out of control. At some locations, a hot dog and a soda can cost $25, with a simple candy bar often selling for $6 or more.
Coastal Carolina is out to change that experience. They announced a revolutionary plan to make concessions free for all fans at the football team’s home games next year.
Coastal Carolina has long been one of the premier programs in the Sun Belt, though results have slipped a bit the last two years under head coach Tim Beck after Jamey Chadwell left for Liberty. Still, the program has solid support given the conference they play in and the distractions that come with being located essentially at Myrtle Beach.
Coastal Carolina averaged around 19,000 fans in paid attendance per game, a solid number. Now, those fans will be getting free concessions. Here’s more from the school’s official press release.
Coastal Carolina Athletics will partner with its concessionaire Aramark to allow fans to eat free at Chanticleers Football games inside Brooks Stadium this fall, Chance Miller, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation announced Monday.
“Our fans are the heartbeat of Teal Nation, and we’re always looking for ways to elevate their game day experience,” Miller said. “With the CCU Kickoff Meal Deal, we’re excited to offer free concessions this fall as a way to say thank you for the energy, passion and support they bring to Brooks Stadium every game.”
Ticket-purchasing patrons visiting the concession stands will be able to acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks. There is no limit to the number of in-game visits, but fans must scan each trip through the line with the soon-to-be-launched Coastal Carolina Athletics App.
Here’s a promotional video the university put out.
All games. All fans. Feast for free.
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I can’t claim to know how much single-game tickets to Coastal Carolina games cost. But, fans will certainly get their money’s worth if they stick to those approved concession stands. Nice job, Coastal Carolina!