Western Kentucky University Athletics
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Tickets |
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Student Tickets |
- Students must present their WKU Student ID at the gate to enter the stadium.
- Student seating sections are as follows:
- Berm, 125, 126, 127, 128, 133, 134, 135, 334
- Seating for the previously listed sections will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Parking |
- Refer to the 2022 Tailgating and Parking map for parking locations. (PDF)
- Eight spaces in Diddle West Lot adjacent to Smith Service Drive will be reserved beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday of game day and will remain reserved until 5:00 p.m. Saturday.  Â
- SUPPORT PARKING LOTS are reserved beginning the day before a home game. No new entry will begin at 4:30 p.m. and lots must be cleared by 6:00 p.m. These include:
- CHB Lot next to PS1
- Denes Field Lot
- West Stadium Lot
- H4 parking spaces on Avenue of Champions
- A portion of the Poland Lot indicated by signsÂ
- Service Supply LotÂ
- A portion of Creason Lot indicate by signs
- McCormack Lot
- EVENT PARKING LOTS are reserved beginning at 6 a.m. on gameday and must be cleared by 7 a.m. These include:
- Parking Structure 1 Levels 1-3
- H1 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7
- Parking Structure 2 will be reserved at midnight Friday night and will remain closed through Saturday at 3 p.m.Â
- Lots surrounding Diddle Arena
- South Lawn Lot
- Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff parking
- Alternate parking is available in Parking Structure 3. Â
- Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. for all home games. Â
- Disability parking is available in Creason Lot beginning at 8:00 a.m. Complementary shuttle service begins two hours prior to kickoff.
- Reserved RV parking is available in the South Lawn Lot and the Service Supply Lot beginning 6:00 p.m. Friday. Public RV parking is available in the overflow section of the Creason Lot (next to Parking Structure 3) on a first-come, first-served basis after 6:00 p.m. Friday. Driving lanes must remain open at all times. Contact the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation for more details.
- Reserved parking spots are available through the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation.
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Tailgating |
- Tailgating areas are open from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Student Tailgating areas will be open on the lawn in front of Jody Richards Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Topper Town opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff on the upper South Lawn.
- Topper Walk begins at two hours and twenty minutes prior to kickoff at Parking Structure 1.Â
- WKU reserves the right to close grass tailgating areas due to inclement weather.
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South Lawn Usage |
- Grass tailgating areas on South Lawn will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Â
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Road and Lot Closures |
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Shuttle Service |
- Refer to the 2022 Tailgating and Parking map for shuttle pick-up locations. (PDF)
- Disability shuttle service is provided from the Creason Lot.
- Topper Transit will provide complementary shuttle service on campus beginning 2.5 hours prior to kickoff on two different routes. Service is suspended after kick-off and resumes at half-time until approximately one hour after the conclusion of the game. All Topper Transit buses are equipped to provide ADA service.
- Due to COVID-19 guidelines, masks are required and seating capacity is limited each trip.
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Stadium Entry |
- Gates at the stadium open 90 minutes prior to kick off.
- The Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Club opens two hours prior to kick off.
- GENERAL PUBLIC ENTRY:Â Gates 1, 3, 5, and 6
- "HANK WILSON, REALTOR" HOSPITALITY ZONE:Â Gate 1
- STUDENT ENTRY:Â Gate 4
- WKU PASS LISTS:Â Gate 6
- VISITING TEAM PASS LISTS:Â Gate 6
- Elevator access is available to everyone. There may be a short waiting period if a Coach and/or member of their staff need(s) to be transported and/or other safety circumstances exist.
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Clear Bag Policy |
- Clear Bag Policy Frequently Asked Questions
- Fans entering Houchens-Smith Stadium with a bag will be required to use a clear bag. Backpacks, large purses, and other non-transparent totes will no longer be allowed to enter the stadium.
- The policy has been in place in the National Football League since 2013 and at many venues across the nation.
- Foldable stadium seats are allowed, but seats with pockets should expect to be searched by security.
- WKU is not changing which items you normally bring into a game, only the type of bag used to bring them in.
- Fans requiring certain items for medical or family necessities may enter through Gate 1 or Gate 6.
- Fans can check bags or strollers between Gates 4 and 5
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Recycling |
- The WKU Resource Conservation team is available to provide bags for your recyclable items and trash for free.
- Click here (PDF) for more information about recycling on campus.
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Concessions |
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Lost and Found |
- Lost and Found items will be stored at the Jagoe Homes Fan Service Center during games.
- Following games, Lost and Found items will be stored at the ticket office in E.A. Diddle Arena.Â
