Fan Stay
The Abernathy
Clemson's boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, steps from campus and Tiger gameday festivities. The rooftop views of the Blue Ridge foothills are stunning.
stadium
Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
Clemson, SC · Capacity: 81,500
About Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
Home of the Clemson Tigers with a capacity of 81,500. The tradition of running down The Hill and touching Howard's Rock before kickoff is one of the most exciting entrances in college football.
- Opened: 1942
- Capacity: 81,500
- Operator: Clemson University
- Home teams: Clemson Tigers football, Clemson Tigers
- Owner: Clemson University
- Official site: clemsontigers.com/sports/football/facilities/memorial-stadium
Fan Guide · Clemson Tigers
Death Valley and Howard’s Rock
Clemson's Memorial Stadium — the other “Death Valley” — stages one of college football's great entrances: the Tigers rub Howard's Rock and run down the hill into the stadium, “the most exciting 25 seconds in college football,” before a roaring orange crowd.
Clemson is a small, devoted South Carolina college town that lives for game day.
Below are the Clemson-area stays, restaurants and bars fans use for a game day.
Fan tip: Get in early to see the Tigers rub Howard's Rock and run down the hill — it's the signature moment.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
All Clemson hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) in Clemson — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Bars & Pubs
The Esso Club
Clemson's most iconic gameday bar, a former gas station turned legendary watering hole. The outdoor area fills up hours before kickoff at Death Valley and the atmosphere is pure Tiger football energy.
TD's of Clemson
The go-to sports bar in downtown Clemson with walls covered in Tigers memorabilia, great beer selection, and electric atmosphere on ACC game nights.
Tiger Town Tavern
Downtown Clemson's most popular bar, packed on gameday with Tigers fans. The rooftop patio is prime real estate for pre-game energy.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
All In Coffee Shop
Tiger-themed coffee shop serving Clemson fans their gameday morning fuel. The All In motto captures the spirit of Clemson fandom.
Fan Eats
Mac's Drive In
Clemson's classic drive-in serving burgers and milkshakes since 1956. The parking lot fills with tailgaters on gameday — a Death Valley tradition.
Fan Eats
Pixie & Bill's
A Clemson institution since 1948 serving classic Southern comfort food — generations of Tigers have celebrated victories and mourned losses over their famous fried chicken.
Fan Eats
Todaro Pizza
Clemson's beloved pizza joint and late-night staple. After a Death Valley victory, the line wraps around the block.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Running Down the Hill & Howard's Rock
Witness the most exciting 25 seconds in college football as Clemson players touch Howard's Rock and run down the hill into Death Valley before kickoff.
Things to Do
Howard's Rock & The Hill Walk
Walk the path Clemson players take down The Hill before touching Howard's Rock — one of the most iconic entrances in college sports. The view from the top of Death Valley is breathtaking.
Attraction
Clemson Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
Run down the Hill at Death Valley — or at least watch the Clemson Tigers do it before kickoff in one of college football's most iconic traditions. The team touches Howard's Rock at the top of the east end zone hill and charges onto the field before 81,500 fans at Memorial Stadium, creating a moment that gives even visiting fans chills.
Attraction
South Carolina Botanical Garden
A 295-acre botanical garden on the Clemson campus featuring nature trails, sculpture, wildflower meadows, and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum.
Plan Your Trip to Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) in Clemson is tracked across 0 events and seats 81,500 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Clemson and Clemson hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
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Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) has a capacity of 81,500 people.
Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) opened in 1942.
Clemson Tigers football, Clemson Tigers play home games at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) in Clemson.
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