Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Football — Hotels & Tickets
Barker Lane Stadium, Buies Creek, NC · Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Make it a weekend in Buies Creek
Local, game-day tested — near Barker-Lane Stadium.
Eat before
- Sweet Magnolias· Lillington, ~6 min from campus
A women-owned downtown deli and grill that opens at 7:30 and serves breakfast on game mornings, so get there early before the pre-kickoff crowd rolls in.
After the game
- The Riverside Restaurant· Downtown Lillington, ~7 min, on the Cape Fear
Post-game the crowd drifts here for handcrafted pizzas and smash burgers on the patio overlooking the river — grab a craft cocktail and watch the water roll by.
- Tacos Oaxaca· Lillington, downtown near W Front St
The move for late, authentic street tacos and tortas when you want something real and unfussy after the final whistle.
Getting in
- Green Lot parking· Adjacent to Barker-Lane Stadium
General parking in the green lot runs about $10, but if you don't mind a short walk many campus lots are free on weekends — arrive early since spots are limited in this small town.
- US-421 pedestrian tunnel· Between main campus and the stadium
Park on the main campus and cut under US-421 through the pedestrian tunnel — it's the easy, traffic-free way over to the stadium.
- Tailgating in the stadium lots· Lots ringing Barker-Lane
Fans set up tailgates in the lots all around the stadium, so come early, throw down a spread, and soak up the small-school game-day feel.
Don't miss
- Creek Coffee House· Lillington, ~6 min from campus
A beloved local spot open since 2012 where Campbell students post up between classes — swing in for a latte before you point the car toward the stadium.
- Keith Hills Golf Club· On the Campbell campus, Buies Creek
This Ellis Maples-designed course is the home of Campbell's nationally known PGA Golf Management program — a genuine local landmark and a great reason to make a weekend of it.