Getting There · Allen E. Paulson Stadium · Statesboro
Getting to Allen E. Paulson Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Allen E. Paulson Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Georgia Southern Eagles game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Georgia Southern University campus, Statesboro fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 25,000, the streets around Georgia Southern University campus, Statesboro tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Georgia Southern University campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Home of the georgia southern eagles. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 1984. located at 203 Lanier Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Transit Routes to Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Game-day shuttles serve the stadium on the Georgia Southern campus in Statesboro. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Allen E. Paulson Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around Georgia Southern University campus, Statesboro are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve Allen E. Paulson Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Allen E. Paulson Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Allen E. Paulson Stadium from Georgia Southern University campus
Allen E. Paulson Stadium is located at 203 Lanier Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458, in the Georgia Southern University campus area of Statesboro. While Allen E. Paulson Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the Georgia Southern University campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to Allen E. Paulson Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Allen E. Paulson Stadium holds 25,000 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Georgia Southern Eagles deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Allen E. Paulson Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Allen E. Paulson Stadium
If you took transit to Allen E. Paulson Stadium, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Game-day shuttles serve the stadium on the Georgia Southern campus in Statesboro) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Allen E. Paulson Stadium typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.