The Coastal Carolina University athletic department is partnering with concessionaire Aramark to allow fans to eat free at Chanticleers football games inside Brooks Stadium this fall, the school announced Monday.
"Our fans are the heartbeat of Teal Nation, and we're always looking for ways to elevate their game day experience," said Chance Miller, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and university recreation, in the announcement on the department's website.. "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."
Per the announcement, the CCU Kickoff Meal Deal means "Every Football Game, Every Fan, Always Free."
Ticket-purchasing patrons visiting the concessions stands will be able to acquire four items per concessions 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.
More information on the new app will be forthcoming later this week.
Specialty items, food from outside vendors and alcoholic beverages will remain available for fans to purchase. Locations, menus, new items and student concessions information will be announced closer to the start of the season.
For now, Coastal Carolina football will hold a spring showcase inside Brooks Stadium on Saturday. The event is free and open to public.
The free concessions has drawn wide praise already, with fans calling the move "amazing,," "forward thinking," "one of the coolest things Coastal has done," and "incredible stuff," as reported by Sports Illustrated.
"You know what they say — the best way to win over college kids is free food," wrote Brigid Kennedy of SI. "Good work, CCU."
