Springs Sprints is basically a religion in Conway, South Carolina. If you’ve ever stood on the berm at Springs Brooks Stadium, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The air smells like hot dogs and lowcountry humidity. The "Chanticleer" call echoes off the surrounding pines. Getting coastal carolina baseball tickets used to be a breeze—you’d just roll up to the gate, hand over a tenner, and find a spot in the grass.
Those days are dead.
Ever since the 2016 College World Series run, CCU baseball has become one of the toughest tickets in the Sun Belt Conference. Gary Gilmore built a monster here. Even with Coach Gil retiring and Kevin Schnall taking the reins, the demand hasn't dipped. People expect Omaha every single year. That puts a massive squeeze on availability, especially for weekend series against rivals like App State or mid-week tilts against Clemson and South Carolina.
Where the Tickets Actually Go
Most people don't realize that Springs Brooks Stadium only holds about 2,500 people officially. Sure, they can cram more onto the boardwalk and the grass berms, but the actual "seats"—the ones with backs—are mostly spoken for before the season even starts.
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Season ticket holders gobble up the vast majority of the grandstand. If you're looking for individual game tickets, you're fighting for the leftovers.
The Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF) members get first dibs. It’s a tiered system. If you aren't donating to the CAF, you're basically waiting in line behind thousands of donors who get a pre-sale window. By the time the general public gets a crack at the official Chanticleer Athletics website (GoCCUsports.com), the prime seats for the big games are often already "grayed out." It’s frustrating.
You’ve got to be fast. Like, "refresh your browser at 10:00 AM on the dot" fast.
The Berm vs. The Grandstand: Which Should You Buy?
If you can’t get a seat in the 100 or 200 levels, don't panic. The "Berm" is actually where the soul of Coastal baseball lives. These are General Admission (GA) tickets.
Basically, you bring a blanket or a lawn chair and find a patch of grass. It's cheaper. It's louder. It’s where the students hang out and give the opposing right fielder a hard time for nine straight innings. Honestly, on a Tuesday night game against a non-conference opponent, the berm is the best value in college sports. You get a great view of the Teal Monster—that giant wall in left field—and you’re close to the concessions.
The downside? If it rains, you’re soaked. If it’s 95 degrees in May, you’re baking.
Why the "Teal Monster" Changes the Game
The boardwalk area behind the left-field wall is a unique experience. You need a specific ticket for some of these areas, or sometimes it's open access depending on the game's sell-out status. People stand out there, peering over the wall, hoping to catch a home run ball that clears the 20-foot fence. It’s a vibe you won't find at many other parks in the country.
Avoiding the Secondary Market Trap
When the official site sells out, everyone rushes to StubHub, SeatGeek, or Vivid Seats. Be careful.
Because the stadium is small, the markup on the secondary market is insane. I’ve seen coastal carolina baseball tickets for a random Saturday game listed for $85. That’s more than some MLB tickets.
Check the "CCU Ticket Exchange" groups on Facebook first. Real fans often sell tickets at face value because they can’t make the game. Just watch out for scammers. If someone asks for payment via "Friends and Family" on PayPal and refuses to meet in person, run away.
Actually, the best move is often just showing up. Sometimes the box office has "unclaimed" tickets from the visiting team's allotment that they release right before first pitch. It's a gamble, but it works more often than you'd think.
The Mid-Week Strategy
Everyone wants to go on Friday night. It’s "Teal Out" night. The lights are on. The energy is high.
But if you just want to see high-level baseball without the headache, look at the Tuesday and Wednesday games. Coastal plays a lot of regional mid-week games against schools like UNCW, College of Charleston, or even the big-name ACC/SEC schools. These games usually have way better ticket availability.
You can often snag a grandstand seat for a Tuesday game against Wake Forest or NC State for a fraction of what you'd pay for a weekend Sun Belt series. The pitching might be different—usually the mid-week starters—but the talent on the field is still elite.
Parking and Entry Logistics
Do not try to park right next to the stadium unless you have a donor pass. You won't find a spot.
The university usually runs shuttles from the YY lot or other perimeter lots. It’s free. It’s easy. Just give yourself an extra 30 minutes. If you try to wing it and find street parking in Conway, you’ll probably end up with a ticket or a long walk through a residential neighborhood.
Springs Brooks Stadium has a clear bag policy. It’s strict. I’ve seen plenty of people have to walk all the way back to their cars because their purse was two inches too big. Don’t be that person.
Pricing Reality Check
What should you actually pay?
- General Admission/Berm: Usually $10–$15.
- Reserved Grandstand: Anywhere from $20 to $40 depending on the opponent.
- Postseason (Regionals/Super Regionals): If Coastal hosts a Regional, prices double. Immediately. And they sell out in minutes.
If you see tickets listed for $100+ for a regular season game, someone is trying to take advantage of you. Unless it's a premium hospitality area with food included, that's way above market value.
Actionable Steps for Buying Tickets
- Create an account on GoCCUsports.com now. Don't wait until tickets go on sale. Have your payment info saved so you can check out instantly.
- Follow @CoastalBaseball on X (Twitter). They post immediate updates if a game is sold out or if extra tickets have been released.
- Join the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation. Even at the lowest donation tier, you get priority access. If you plan on going to more than three games a year, the "donation" basically pays for itself in ticket access.
- Check the weather. GA tickets are non-refundable for rain. If the clouds look nasty, wait until you get to the gate to buy.
- Look for "Youth" or "Senior" discounts. Coastal is pretty good about offering lower prices for kids and older fans, but these are often only available at the box office window or over the phone, not necessarily on the main landing page of the ticket site.