Where to stay near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Where visiting fans stay
Checked at the source
Downtown Lawrence.15 to 20 min by walk. Bars, Free State Brewing and the historic Eldridge Hotel, close to the stadium.
Gateway District at 11th and Mississippi.5 min by walk. A new hotel and conference center are part of the stadium district.
Kansas City.about 1 hr by car. Big-city hotel supply near the airport.
Around the stadium
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11th Street outside the stadium closes from Maine to Illinois for Gameday on 11th Street, with food, drinks and music. Downtown Lawrence and Massachusetts Street sit just north and east.
Map of the area
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Getting to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
From Kansas City International
From a specialist guide
MCI Kansas City International, about 50 miles northeast of downtown Lawrence. Arival Shuttle runs between Lawrence and the airport.
On game day
Checked at the source
Allen Fieldhouse Garage shuttle to Stadium. Lot 90 economy shuttle to Stadium. Arival Shuttle from MCI to Lawrence.
Parking and tailgating at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Tailgating
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Free, open tailgate at the base of The Hill with music, tables, games, food trucks and drinks from Tap That KC. Opens 3 hours before kickoff. 11th Street closes from Maine to Illinois for food, drinks, games and music, from 3 hours before kickoff. Games and inflatables for kids on the practice fields next to The Hill. Tailgate only in designated areas, in front of or behind your own space, and keep traffic lanes open. Portable toilets are in the lots around the stadium. No tailgating in Lots 61 and 34. No RVs near the stadium. RVs park only in Lot 90, southeast of Allen Fieldhouse, at $10 per stall used.
Game day at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Getting in
Checked at the source
Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch no bigger than 6 x 9 inches.
Touring the stadium
From a specialist guide
KU's athletics hall sits on the east side of Allen Fieldhouse, which ESPN The Magazine named the loudest arena in college basketball.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
Game shuttles from the Allen Fieldhouse Garage and Lot 90 run until one hour after the game. Once you leave the stadium you can't get back in.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't arrive at your lot before it opens: passes won't scan and early cars can be ticketed or towed.
Food and drink at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Free State Brewing Company, Google Maps
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Chuck Magerl opened this downtown brewpub on February 23, 1989. House beers, daily specials and a full menu.
Away fans: brewpub that welcomes everyone.
Nick Pivonka, Google Maps
Johnny's North Lawrence
401 N. 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS
Lawrence's local sports bar, with cheap drafts and pizza.
Away fans: local sports bar that follows every KU game.
Johnny's Tavern West, Google Maps
Johnny's West Lawrence
721 Wakarusa, Lawrence, KS
West-side branch of Johnny's, home to Hawk Talk events.
Away fans: sports bar that hosts Hawk Talk KU shows.
Things to do around David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Landmark65 points
Allen Fieldhouse and the Booth Family Hall of Athletics
KU's basketball home set a Guinness record for loudest roar, 130.4 dB, in 2017, and the Booth Family Hall of Athletics sits on its east side.
Free. The day before
Landmark40 points
The Eldridge Hotel on Mass Street
This historic hotel on Mass Street is named for anti-slavery settler Shalor Eldridge, after the earlier building burned in Quantrill's Raid.
Free. The day before
Tailgate75 points
Gameday on The Hill
There's a free tailgate at the base of The Hill below the Campanile, starting 3 hours before kickoff with food trucks, music and drinks.
Free. 3 hours before kickoff
Fan zone65 points
Gameday on 11th Street
11th Street closes from Maine to Illinois for a street party with food, drinks and music.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Lower bowl101 to 134200 level201 to 221300 level301 to 313400 level401 to 414Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.
