Gameday Guide

Memorial Stadium

Lincoln, Nebraska · Nebraska

GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

Bag policy
BAG POLICY
One small hand-size bag, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", may be carried in addition to the clear bag. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Plan your visit

Donor lots open at 6 a.m. for kickoffs before 6 p.m. and at 11 a.m. for kickoffs after 6 p.m. (Lots 19, 20 and 21 open at 6 a.m. for 11 a.m. kickoffs and 8 a.m. for all other kickoffs). No overnight parking in donor lots.

Getting in

Gates. Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Student gates open 2.5 hours before kickoff. All premium/club entry points open 2 hours before kickoff; student gates open 2.5 hours before kickoff to expedite early arrivals; the band marches to the stadium and enters Gates 3 & 11 at 45 minutes before kickoff. Gates 1, 6, 8, 17, 18, 19 and 21 close shortly after kickoff.
Rideshare. General fan drop-offs can be conducted at a bus cutout located directly northwest of Memorial Stadium (northwest of Lot 8) off eastbound Salt Creek Roadway. Drop-off attempts in restricted areas are prohibited.
Tailgating. The University of Nebraska promotes responsible tailgating. Game-day parking for all lots directly surrounding Memorial Stadium is reserved for Huskers Athletic Fund donors; one vehicle per parking space and vehicles must fit within a single stall. Tailgating should only extend to available areas directly in front of and/or behind your parking stall, if available, without impeding neighboring stalls. Portable restrooms are provided by the Athletic Department; no other units are allowed. Intoxication can lead to denied entry into Memorial Stadium. Donor lots open at 6 a.m. for kickoffs before 6 p.m. and at 11 a.m. for kickoffs after 6 p.m. (exceptions: Lots 19, 20 and 21 open at 6 a.m. for 11 a.m. kickoffs and 8 a.m. for all other kickoffs). No overnight parking is allowed in the donor lots. Open flames such as fire pits are prohibited on UNL property. Portable heater systems that plug into an electrical source are permissible. No open fires and no electricity provided in the parking garages. Lot 11 is reserved for RVs presold to donors on a season basis only; the rest of Lot 11 is for donors with regular vehicles. Additional RV parking without a Lot 11 permit is available next to the Bob Devaney Sports Center off 14th and Military Road, sold first-come, first-served (pricing/questions: UNL Parking Services 402-472-8436).
Accessibility. Season accessible permits available in donor lots 5, 8 and 9 (for state-issued handicapped permits/plates). Single-game accessible parking is available on campus first-come, first-served; Lot 9 is the primary option and the Lot 9 parking garage (14th & Avery Ave.) is $25 per game; free public disabled parking at meter spots on 14th and Vine. Donor lots 5 and 9 have free shuttle cart service for persons with limited mobility. Mobility-impaired entrances: Gates 3, 7, 11, 16A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 23A & 24 (no elevators inside gates 3, 23A or 24). Assistive Listening System equipment inside Gate 18 (Guest Relations/Security Office) and the West Stadium Lobby. Elevator passes (2 people per pass) issued for East and West Stadiums. Service animals permitted (harnessed, leashed or tethered); assistance/emotional-support/therapy animals are prohibited. ADA ticket questions: 402-472-3111.
Entry. Prohibited: Outside alcoholic beverages, Controlled substances, Bags not conforming to the clear bag policy, Coolers, Chairbacks, Noise makers, Glass bottles or cans, Video cameras, Banners/flags on poles, Open umbrellas, Lawn chairs.

Parking lots

Donor Lots (Lots 1-27). Game-day parking for all lots directly surrounding Memorial Stadium is reserved for Huskers Athletic Fund donors/members; one vehicle per parking space and vehicles must fit within a single stall or be denied entry. No overnight parking in donor lots.
Lot 9 / Lot 9 parking garage (14th & Avery Ave.). Primary accessible parking option; limited spaces reserved for state-issued handicapped permits/plates; single-game accessible parking $25 per game.
Lot 11. Reserved for RVs presold to donors on a season basis only; the remainder of Lot 11 is for donors with regular vehicles.
Bob Devaney Sports Center RV lot (14th and Military Road). Additional RV parking for those without a Lot 11 permit, sold first-come, first-served (UNL Parking Services 402-472-8436).

Food worth the line

Concessions available throughout the stadium (100% cashless). Named stands include 402 Snacks (Sec 601), 1923 Cheesesteaks (Sec 28), Blackshirt Barbecue (Sec 7, 16, 26, 38), Chick N Coop (Sec 17), Cob & Co (Sec 5), Colby Ridge (Sec 4, 17, 27, 323), Cornhusker Crunch (Sec 32, 34), Dippin Dots (Sec 3, 34), Herbie's Burger Co (Sec 23, 39), GBR Classics, Tunnel Walk Tacos (Sec 2, 34, 339, 604) and Walk Thru Bru. Alcohol is sold (valid ID required, 2-drink limit per transaction, service ends at the end of the 3rd quarter).

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Memorial Stadium?

One small hand-size bag, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", may be carried in addition to the clear bag.

Can you bring outside food into Memorial Stadium?

New in 2025, no outside food and beverages are allowed inside Memorial Stadium, including food/beverages from outside vendors and sponsorship sample giveaways. Personal empty water bottles are allowed for refilling at fountains inside. Certain situations (e.g., extreme heat) may initiate exceptions, communicated by the University/Athletic Department. Medical food/beverage exemptions allowed if items meet the individual's medical need; notify the Event Management Office and items will be inspected and tagged upon entry.

When do gates open at Memorial Stadium?

Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Student gates open 2.5 hours before kickoff.

Where do you park for a Nebraska game?

Memorial Stadium has on-site lots including Donor Lots (Lots 1-27), Lot 9 / Lot 9 parking garage (14th & Avery Ave.), Lot 11, Bob Devaney Sports Center RV lot (14th and Military Road). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.