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Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington. Fly into IND.

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What we know about Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Downtown and Kirkwood Avenue. Rideshare or drive. The Graduate Bloomington at 210 E Kirkwood Ave is an IU Athletics hotel partner and a GO Express airport stop.
  • Indiana Memorial Union, on campus. Rideshare or walk across campus. The Biddle Hotel inside the Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E Seventh St, is an IU Athletics hotel partner and a GO Express stop.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
Kirkwood Avenue and the downtown Square, a short ride south of the stadium, with Nick's English Hut, The Tap and Crazy Horse.

Getting in from the airport

Checked at the source
IND Indianapolis International. The GO Express shuttle runs between the airport and Bloomington daily for $33 each way, about an hour to its first Bloomington stop.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
GO Express airport shuttle, about 65 min. Home2 Suites, Indiana Memorial Union, the Graduate Hotel and other Bloomington stops. Rideshare. Briscoe Quadrangle, the Christian Student Fellowship building, or 913 North Woodlawn Avenue.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Fans tailgate in the grass lots south of 17th Street and north of 14th Street between Fess and Forrest Avenues, and in the stadium lots. Fans without a lot spot can walk over and join in. In the Park Avenue and Forrest Avenue grass lots, attendants fill cars front to back in order of arrival. Arrive together if you want to park next to friends. Set up behind or in front of your vehicle. Tents no larger than 10 x 10 feet. No saving spaces, box trucks, trailers or outside catering. Fire pits must be UL-listed and raised off the ground. Don't dump fire remains on the ground. RV lots open at 6 PM the night before and you can stay until noon Sunday. No hookups. The Bell Tower RV lot at 1630 East 17th Street costs $350 to $550 a game.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: One clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch.
  • Cashless: Memorial Stadium is cashless: cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Alcohol sales end after the third quarter.

Touring the stadium

From a specialist guide
IU offers tours of Memorial Stadium, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and Cook Hall. Request one through IU Athletics ahead of your trip. About 2 hours 15 minutes before kickoff the team, cheerleaders and the Marching Hundred walk from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium between lines of fans.

After the final whistle

From a specialist guide
IU posts a separate postgame traffic plan for each season. Expect trips to take longer than GPS says on game day.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't arrive without a parking pass for the grass lots. They must be bought in advance and 2026 prepaid parking is sold out, so plan on a $50 day-of lot or the free Atwater Garage.

Bars near the stadium

From a specialist guide

  • Nick's English Hut

    423 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN

    An IU mainstay on Kirkwood where Visit Bloomington sends game weekend visitors to play Sink the Biz.

    Away fans: iU institution; visitors come for a game of Sink the Biz.

  • Crazy Horse

    214 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN

    Tavern with pub fare, daily drink specials, over 100 beers and TVs everywhere.

    Away fans: locals and IU alumni; kids welcome.

  • BuffaLouie's

    114 S. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN

    Wings and sports, with TVs every few feet and memorabilia floor to ceiling.

    Away fans: family friendly; good for mixed groups.

  • The Tap

    101 N. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN

    Downtown bar Visit Bloomington picks for live music on a football Friday.

    Away fans: live music crowd on Friday night.

Sidequests in Bloomington

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Photo40 points

    Photo at the Sample Gates

    The entrance to campus everyone photographs. Grab your shot here before the game.

    Free. The day before

  2. Drink75 points

    Sink the Biz at Nick's English Hut

    Play the bar's famous drinking game at this Kirkwood mainstay. Sink the Biz like the locals do.

    $$. The day before

  3. Tailgate75 points

    Tailgate the grass lots

    Grass lots between 14th and 17th Streets, packed hours before kickoff. Walk up, fans on foot are welcome.

    Free. 5 hours before kickoff

  4. Ritual90 points

    The team walk from Assembly Hall

    Team, cheerleaders and the Marching Hundred walk from Assembly Hall to the stadium. Line the path and watch them pass.

    Free. 2 hours 15 minutes before kickoff

  5. Eat50 points

    Burger and a beer at Upland

    Bloomington's brewpub, good spot for a burger and a beer after the game.

    $$. 4 hours after kickoff

  6. Ritual40 points

    A kiss under the Rose Well House

    IU tradition says a kiss under the Rose Well House brings luck. Worth the detour.

    Free. The day before

  7. Landmark25 points

    Showalter Fountain

    Students cool their feet here on warm days. Near the arts museums on campus.

    Free. The day before

Seats and views

Where each part of Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) sits, and what you see from it.

Lower level, end zoneLower level, corner, home sideLower level, home sidelineLower level, corner, home sideLower level, end zoneLower level, corner, visitor sideLower level, visitor sidelineLower level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, home sidelineUpper level, corner, home sideUpper level, end zoneUpper level, corner, visitor sideUpper level, visitor sidelineUpper level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower level1 to 32, plus Loge Suites, Field Suites and the East Side ClubUpper level101 to 120, plus Suites and Stadium ClubTap any part of the stadium to see its view.