The University of Delaware football team will open the season with a game against Delaware State University at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at Delaware Stadium.

In anticipation of this special weeknight game, several parking and transportation changes will affect South Campus. They are as follows:

• Lots 88 (Delaware Field House/Delaware Stadium), 103 (Athletics Complex), 105 (Bob Carpenter Center front) and 106 (Bob Carpenter Center rear) will be reserved for the football game from midnight-9 p.m..

• Vehicles parked in Lot 1 (Ice Arena) must be removed by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31.

• Red permit holders who normally park on South Campus should park at the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus lot. Appropriate signage will be posted that day to assist drivers. Motorists are asked not to park in the STAR Campus middle lots.

• During these reserved periods, vehicles remaining in these parking lots are subject to relocation off campus at the owner’s expense.

To ensure proper transportation to those temporarily parking at STAR Campus, all shuttle bus routes that serve South Campus will include STAR South lot on Thursday, Aug. 31. University shuttle buses will not stop at Delaware Field House or Lot 88 bus shelter on Stadium Drive on that day, and people are asked to use the STAR South or UDairy Creamery stops.

A reminder for those attending the football game, UD parking permits are not valid during football games. Vehicles attempting to gain entry with a UD parking permit will be directed to pay in general game-day parking.

“Athletics, Parking and Transportation Services thank you in advance for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience,” a representative said.