7 min. Link light rail from Westlake to University of Washington station. Most hotel rooms in the city, Pike Place Market nearby, and a short train ride to the stadium.
U DistrictVisiting fans pick this
Walk. Closest bars and food to the stadium, along University Way NE.
Near SeaTac Airport
45 min. Link light rail from SeaTac/Airport station. Cheaper rooms on the same train line, handy for an early flight home.
Around the stadium
Checked at the source
University Way NE (the Ave) in the U District, on the west side of campus. Big Time Brewery, Shultzy's and Earl's on the Ave are all here.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Husky Stadium
From Seattle-Tacoma
From a specialist guide
SEA Seattle-Tacoma International. Link light rail runs from SeaTac/Airport station to University of Washington station, next to the stadium, in about 45 minutes.
On game day
Checked at the source
Link light rail, about 7 min. University of Washington station, in the Husky Stadium parking lot. Link light rail from the airport, about 45 min to University of Washington station. King County Metro game service to Montlake Boulevard. Husky Harbor boat shuttle to Shore by Husky Stadium.
Parking and tailgating at Husky Stadium
Tailgating
Checked at the source
Campus lots open 6 hours before kickoff. Single-game public parking is first come, first served in select lots, paid by Pay-By-Phone or credit card. Up to 140 private boats moor in Husky Harbor next to the stadium. You can also drop anchor in the bay without a permit. Shuttle boats run from 2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after the game, $10 per person for the return. No dinghies. Argosy Cruises, Anchor Bay Charters and Waterways Cruises run charters. Motor homes, fifth wheels and pull-behind trailers park in the E1 RV lot or E4 with an RV permit. RV parking is $220, trailers $60 extra. Limited single-game permits are available. Free pregame area at Husky Stadium with entertainment and food trucks, opening 2 hours before kickoff. You need a game ticket to enter, and the stadium has no re-entry.
Game day at Husky Stadium
Getting in
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Bag policy: One clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No backpacks, purses, diaper bags, camera cases or fanny packs.
Cashless: Concessions and the Husky Ticket Office take cards only.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
Link light rail from University of Washington station is the easy way out, but platforms get crowded and you may wait to board after the game. King County Metro adds service after games, with first stops on Montlake Boulevard: Bay 3 for Route 44, Bay 5 for Routes 65, 72 and 75, and Bay 1 for Route 542. Metro staff are on site after every game.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't leave your car overnight: overnight parking is not allowed for Husky football games, and unattended cars face towing.
Food and drink at Husky Stadium
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, Google Maps
Big Time Brewery
4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Brewery and public house on the Ave since 1988. It opens early and stays open late on Husky home game days.
Away fans: family-friendly brewpub that welcomes all ages, so it suits mixed groups and visiting fans.
Michal Lorenc, Google Maps
Shultzy's Bar & Grill
4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Bar and grill known for sausages made in house since 1988, with a long beer list.
Away fans: busy Husky pregame stop. Go early.
Mark Konings, Google Maps
Earl's on the Ave
4333 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
U District sports bar with 9 TVs and a 12-foot projector screen, pool tables, darts and late-night food.
Away fans: sports bar with lots of screens, good for watching the early games before kickoff.
Things to do around Husky Stadium
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Eat65 points
Pike Place Market
It's Seattle's public market since 1907, where fishmongers throw salmon across the counter and the original Starbucks still pours coffee.
$. The day before
Outing50 points
Burke Museum on campus
The University of Washington's natural history museum holds more than 16 million objects, and you can see into its working labs.
$. The day before
Photo40 points
Walk the Montlake Cut
The canal linking Lake Washington to Puget Sound runs along the stadium lot, and its last 500 meters is the finish line for the Husky rowing course.
Free. 4 hours before kickoff
Tailgate100 points
Sailgate in Husky Harbor
Thousands of fans tailgate on boats right on Lake Washington next to the stadium. You can charter a boat or anchor in the bay, then ride the shuttle to shore.
$$$. 3 hours before kickoff
Tailgate50 points
Pregame in The Zone
It's a free pregame area at the stadium with entertainment and food trucks, open 2 hours before kickoff to anyone with a game ticket.
Free. 2 hours before kickoff
Seats and views at Husky Stadium
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
100 level101 to 139200 level201 to 234300 level301 to 311 and 325 to 333CoveredTap any part of the stadium to see its view.
