The City of Tallahassee and Florida State University police departments are preparing for a large turnout at the Savannah Bananas baseball game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28. Officials have released detailed guidance to help fans navigate traffic and parking around Doak Campbell Stadium.
To manage the expected crowds, law enforcement will implement special traffic patterns in the downtown area. Officers from the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) will be stationed along Pensacola Street three hours before the game, with traffic signals set to prioritize westbound vehicles heading toward the stadium. Motorists not attending the event are advised to avoid this area or use alternate routes such as Ocala Road and Monroe Street.
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. On-campus parking has sold out, with pre-purchased lots including Champions Way and several numbered lots. Parking passes must be shown on a mobile device upon entry; screenshots will not be accepted, and re-entry is prohibited. Complimentary shuttle services will operate between designated lots and the stadium.
For those without pre-purchased parking, off-site options are available at Bragg Memorial Stadium’s garage on FAMU’s campus, located at 1546 Althea Gibson Way. Shuttle rides from this location cost $7.50 if purchased before Friday at 5 p.m., increasing to $10 on game day.
Accessible parking on campus is also sold out, but shuttle service will be provided between Lot 9 and stadium gates D and H.
Designated ride share drop-off and pick-up locations include Lot 17 at 355 Stadium Drive and Bank of America at 803 Lake Bradford Rd.
After the game, Pensacola Street east of the stadium will convert to one-way eastbound traffic to facilitate departures. Additional changes include one-way flow on St. Augustine Street toward Apalachee Parkway and detours on Madison Street to maintain steady movement away from the venue. Certain roads near the stadium will restrict northbound or southbound travel except for ride share vehicles serving event patrons.
Officials expect delays after the game—especially along Macomb, Copeland, Duval, Bronough, and Monroe streets—and recommend using Ocala Road or Monroe Street for north-south travel when possible.
In preparation for the event, TPD has coordinated adjustments to traffic lights across key streets surrounding campus. Speed tables have been installed in pedestrian-heavy areas such as Pensacola Street, St. Augustine Street, and Jefferson Street to improve safety. A new gate at Varsity Drive and St. Augustine Street aims to ease pedestrian access for Lot 14 users.
Additional signage will direct drivers along major routes leading into campus. “Fans are encouraged to arrive early and plan for some delays,” officials stated in their release. “Please follow directions from law enforcement while traveling to and from the game.”
The SeminoleSafe App provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, weather data, turn-by-turn navigation for parking lots (both pre-purchased and general), bag policies, prohibited items inside Doak Campbell Stadium, as well as other important information about home athletic events.
Regarding entry policy: each fan may bring one clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, plus a small clutch or purse up to approximately hand size (4.5” x 6.5”). Medical bags can be cleared by law enforcement officers at any gate.
Re-entry is not permitted once fans enter Doak Campbell Stadium.
