What size bag can I bring?
Clear bag
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Review the official bag policy before you arrive. No outside food or drink.
Teams that play here
Plan your visit
Getting in
Gates. All gates open two hours prior to the game start.
Transit. Gameday bus shuttles run from Eden Garage before, during and after the game (starting 4 hours before kickoff through 1 hour post-game), dropping off at the corner of Commons Way and Daniels Street. Golf cart shuttles run from Woodside Garage to a drop-off point near the stadium.
Tailgating. Multiple tailgate areas: The Grid on Campus Green offers 125+ tailgating zones, a DJ stage and food trucks and uses REVELxp for turnkey tailgating (the Catwalk proceeds through The Grid 2.5 hours prior to kickoff). The Commons (Bearcats Commons in front of the College of Arts and Sciences) is a premium REVELxp turnkey tailgate with equipment setup/breakdown and bellhop/catering service. Rooftop Tailgating atop the University Avenue Garage is a traditional tailgate out of your vehicle with a separate parking spot for the vehicle and for tailgating, sold on a season-long basis.
Accessibility. Accessible parking is available in Woodside Garage for $25 (credit/debit card only); a state-issued handicap pass is required and a golf cart shuttle runs from Woodside Garage to a drop-off point near the stadium. Bus shuttles from Eden Garage are ADA accessible. Patrons with disabilities should contact the UC Athletics Ticket Office; for more information call (513) 556-2283. UC offers captioning at football games, open captions on pre-recorded videoboard content, and live captioning via smartphones (Nippert Streamtext). ASL interpreters can be requested via the online ASL/CART request form; other accommodations via AccessResources@uc.edu. Nippert follows UC's Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal Policy.
Entry. Re-entry is not permitted at any Nippert Stadium event. In case of emergency, guests can contact the ticket taker and/or security supervisor at the nearest gate.
Parking lots
CCM Garage. Season parking garage; 270 CCM Boulevard
Calhoun Garage. Season parking garage; 230 Calhoun St
Campus Green Garage. Season parking garage; 2935 Campus Green Drive
Clifton Court Garage. Season parking garage; 321 Clifton Court
Corry Garage. Season parking garage; 51 W. Corry Boulevard
University Avenue Garage. Season parking garage; 40 W. University Avenue; also site of Rooftop Tailgating
Varsity Village Garage. Season parking garage; 200 Varsity Village Drive
Eden Garage. Single-game prepaid and gameday credit/debit-card parking; 3223 Eden Avenue; $25/game on gameday, valid until 4 a.m.
Clifton Lots. Single-game prepaid parking; 2915 Clifton Avenue
Woodside Garage. Single-game prepaid parking; 2913 Woodside Drive; portion designated accessible parking at $25 with state-issued handicap placard/plate
Official parking:am.ticketmaster.com ›
Food worth the line
Concession stands, including local vendor locations, are available on the east and west concourses of Nippert Stadium. All concession stands are cashless and accept credit and debit cards only.
Tickets & gear
Frequently asked
What size bag can I bring into Nippert Stadium?
Nippert Stadium requires a clear bag.
Does Nippert Stadium require a clear bag?
Yes. Nippert Stadium enforces a clear bag policy.
Can you bring outside food into Nippert Stadium?
Food and beverages are prohibited except two unopened water bottles per fan. Coolers are prohibited. Fans may bring up to two unopened water bottles into the stadium.
When do gates open at Nippert Stadium?
All gates open two hours prior to the game start.
Where do you park for a Cincinnati game?
Nippert Stadium has on-site lots including CCM Garage, Calhoun Garage, Campus Green Garage, Clifton Court Garage, Corry Garage, University Avenue Garage, Varsity Village Garage, Eden Garage. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.