League: NCAA Division I FCS
Head Coach: Mike Minter
Team Mascot: Gaylord the Camel
Year Opened: 2008
Capacity: 5500
City / State: Buies Creek / North Carolina
Rival Team: Davidson Wildcats
The Campbells have a fierce rivalry with fellow North Carolina-based Pioneer League members Davidson. There are always a lot of bragging rights on the line when these two rivals meet, so make sure to be in attendance when Davidson comes to town.
No Campbell game day is complete without tailgating, so get here early and enjoy the fun and festive atmosphere outside Barker-Lane Stadium. Fans from all over the area come out to tailgate before Fighting Camels games, and everywhere you look you’ll see a sea of tents and grills. The parking lots at Campbell are one big tailgate party, so bring something to share and join in the fun.
Those of you want to throw an awesome tailgate bash will want to reserve a spot in the Grass / RV Tailgate Lot. The lot offers the largest tailgate spaces and is also the only place you can camp out overnight if you bring a camper. The parties in the Grass / RV Tailgate Lot are the best around, so stop by and join in the fun even if you aren’t parked here.
Additionally, if you’re looking for some pre-game entertainment, make sure to check out Alumni Village. Alumni Village offers food, drinks, kids activities, and live music making it one of the best place to spend some time before the game.
Tailgating at Campbell is a must for anyone attending a Fighting Camels game. Get here early and enjoy everything a Fighting Camels pregame has to offer.
Stop by Alumni Village and grab a bite to eat or enjoy some pre-game entertainment. Alumni Village features food trucks, live music, kids activities, and more making it a fun place to hang out before the game.
Grass / RV Tailgate LotThose of you who are looking to throw a large tailgate party will want to set up shop in the Grass / RV Tailgate Lot. Here you’ll have plenty of room for your party, so break out the tent, grill, table, and chairs for a good time. You can even camp overnight as well making it the best place to tailgate if you love to party.
Preferred ParkingIf you don’t need as much room to tailgate, then you may want to park in the preferred parking lot. While you won’t have as much space to tailgate, you’ll save a few bucks making it the perfect tailgate destination if you don’t need a ton of space.
Free ParkingFree parking is available next to Barker Hall. However, space is limited. Get here early if you want to park in the free parking lot.
The Campbell fan base is loud before the game, and their incredible support carries over throughout the game. No matter what the score you’ll hear Fighting Campbell fans cheering and chanting, and no group is louder than the student section. The student section at Campbell is amazing, and their presence makes Campbell one of the better places to take in a football game in the FCS.
In addition to some excellent fan support, Campbell is also home to some fantastic spirit groups. The Sound of the Sandhills will keep you entertained throughout the game with their tunes, and you won’t want to miss appearances by Gaylord, the cheerleaders, or the dance team. All four groups put on quite the show creating a memorable experience at every Campbell football game.
Campbell provides a great small school football experience, so get your tickets to a Fighting Camels game today.
Enjoy the Sound of the Sandhills performance throughout the game. The band puts on a fantastic show and is a can’t-miss part of any game, so sit back and enjoy the atmosphere they create during the game.
Campbell’s mascot is named after Campbell alum and Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry. He gets into all kinds of shenanigans at games and is a fun part of the festivities, so keep an eye out for Gaylord when visiting Barker-Lane Stadium.
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Join in the cheerleaders’ cheers and chants to give the Fighting Camels as much of a home field advantage as possible. The cheerleaders do a fantastic job of pumping up the crowd making them a key part of any Campbell game.
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Don’t miss the Campbell Dance Team’s performances during the game. The dance team will dazzle you with their routines making them a must-see part of any Campbell football game.
Fight, team on down the field
Fight with your might till victory is ours
Long may your colors wave o’er all others
Sing it to the tune of Hoorah for orange and black,
So Cheer, Cheer for old C.U.
Cheer for the Varsity
For it’s Hail, Hail, the gang’s all here
As we march on to victory.
We hail our gracious Alma Mater
Singing this glad refrain,
We’ll honor her with all our might,
and cherish every vein.
Chorus:
Come and sing to dear ol’ Campbell,
pledge a tribute, too.
We’ll praise her for all her merit,
and honor her with truth.
We yield to her our true allegiance,
Raising her banner high,
We’ll stand with her thru peace and strife,
her name will never die.
