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Getting in
Gates. Gates open two (2) hours prior to kickoff.
Rideshare. Designated rideshare pickup/dropoff zones (Uber, Lyft, taxis, limos) along College and Kimball Avenues. Pregame dropoff at the College Ave. area outside Tointon Family Stadium (best serves the west side) and at the Kimball Ave. location outside the Vanier Football Complex on the north side (serves both east and west sides). Postgame pickups resume once exiting traffic clears, generally 45 minutes to 1 hour after the game.
Tailgating. Tailgating is a traditional part of K-State game day. Guests must arrive together to park and tailgate together; saving stalls (including in VIP areas) is prohibited. Tailgates with excessive attendees interfering with adjacent tailgates may be asked to shut down. No objects (vehicles, canopies, tables, chairs, grills, etc.) may encroach on the Emergency Access Lane. Portable generators limited to quiet or soundproofed units; sound-system volume must not disturb neighboring tailgates. Long-toss ball/Frisbee games prohibited. Pop-up canopies may be erected immediately in front of or behind a vehicle in a reserved stall but may not be anchored into asphalt or to walls/barricades and should be taken down in windy conditions. Alcohol is for personal consumption only, from cups or cans (no glass), containers no larger than one gallon. Personal portable porta-potties are prohibited. Open wood fires and campfires are prohibited. After use, coals should be extinguished and disposed of in the red "Hot Coals" barrels. Overnight parking is restricted to reserved RV parking with a purchased overnight pass.
Accessibility. Accessible seating located in numerous sections (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 26, 28, 29, 420-430) and the North End Zone. Fans needing ADA or special accommodations on game day may request a ticket exchange at East Fan Accommodations beginning 2 hours prior to kickoff; guests seated in Sections 420-430 obtain an east elevator pass at East Fan Accommodations. Captioning is provided on the digital board atop the Vanier Football Complex and assisted listening devices are available at West Fan Accommodations.
Entry. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: non-clear (including tinted) bags such as backpacks, briefcases, camera bags, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, tote bags, luggage and coolers. Non-clear purses and non-clear fanny packs larger than a clutch, as well as non-approved seat cushions and chairbacks are also prohibited. Security screening required to comply with Kansas state law; fans are encouraged to enter the stadium as early as possible.
Parking lots
West Stadium Lot. Reserved for Ahearn Fund members; requires a permit displayed at all times. Lots open five hours prior to kickoff.
East Stadium Lot. Reserved for Ahearn Fund members; requires a permit displayed at all times. Lots open five hours prior to kickoff.
Official parking:kstatesports.com ›
Tickets & gear
Frequently asked
Can you bring outside food into Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium?
No outside food may be brought into the stadium; concessions open when gates open two hours prior to kickoff. Guests may bring in one unopened or empty clear plastic commercial bottle of water, flavored water or sports drink no larger than 1 liter; frozen bottles are prohibited. Plastic baby bottles are permitted if the infant is with the guest, subject to inspection.
When do gates open at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium?
Gates open two (2) hours prior to kickoff.
Where do you park for a Kansas State game?
Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium has on-site lots including West Stadium Lot, East Stadium Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.