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On Saturday, September 26^th, the WKU Hilltoppers take the field for their home opener against Mercyhurst!  Kick-off is at 6:00PM. 

efore heading to campus, be sure to review the Football Parking and Tailgating Map for important information regarding tailgating areas, shuttle services, disability parking, reserved parking, and road closures.

Tailgating and Pre-Game Activities

• Tailgating areas open at 1:00PM.
• Topper Walk begins at approximately 3:40PM at Parking Structure 1. 

Free Public Parking with Complementary Shuttle Service

• Visitors can take advantage of free football parking and shuttle service to and from Houchens-Smith Stadium.
• See the Football Shuttle Map for shuttle routes and stop locations.
• Free event parking with transit service to Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium will be available from the following lots:
• Creason Lot
• Parking Structure 3
• Adams Street Lot
• Kentucky Street Lot
• Alumni Square Garage
• Russellville Rd West Lot
• Transit service begins at 3:00PM from PS3 and Creason Lot and 4:00PM from Russellville Road West Lot, Kentucky Street Lot, Adams Street Lot, and Alumni Square Garage.
• The transit stop for Adams Street Lot, Kentucky Street Lot, and Alumni Square Garage is located at the corner of Kentucky Street and Alumni Ave.
• The transit stop for Russellville Road West Lot is located at the bus stop in the lot.
• The transit stop for PS3 and Creason Lot is located at the PS3 bus stop.
• Service is suspended after kick-off and resumes at half-time until approximately one hour after the game is over.
• All Topper Transit buses are equipped to provide ADA service.

RV Parking

• Service Supply Lot will be reserved beginning at 4:30PM on Friday.  All vehicles must be cleared by 4:30PM.  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and relocated at the owner’s expense.
• Reserved RV parking will be available in the Service and Supply Lot beginning at 4:30PM on Friday, September 25^th.
• Contact HAF (270-745-5321) to reserve a space.
• Public RV parking will be allowed in Creason Lot on a first come, first served basis as space allows starting at 4:30PM Friday.
• See WKU Football Parking and Tailgating Map for specific location within lot.
• Driving lanes must remain open at all times.

Reserved Parking

• The following lots are reserved beginning Friday, September 25^th at 4:30PM (must be cleared by 5:00PM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and relocated at the owner’s expense.
• CHB Lot next to PS1
• West Stadium Lot
• Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff parking
• South Lawn Lot
• Topper Alley
• Parking Structure 2 - 1^st Floor
• Creason Lot OZ Zone and area closest to the Softball Field.
• The following lots are reserved beginning Saturday, September 26^th at 5:00AM (must be cleared by 7:00AM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and relocated at the owner’s expense.
• Parking Structure 2 Levels 2-5
• McCormack Lot
• McLean Service Drive

• Parking Structure 1 Levels 1-3
• H1 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7
• FS3 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7 
• Lots surrounding Diddle Arena

Alternate Parking

• Chestnut Street South Lot
• Park Street Lot
• Parking Structure 3
• Alumni Square Garage
• Adams Street Lot
• Kentucky Street Lot

Road Closings, Pick-ups & Drop-offs

• Avenue of Champions will close at 1:30PM.  Only authorized event traffic and University service vehicles will be allowed through.
• While this road is closed, please use Regents Ave or Minton Circle for pick-ups and drop-offs. Do not block traffic.
• No rideshare or food deliveries will be allowed on College Heights Blvd at Avenue of Champions.  Please direct your ride to Minton Circle or Regents Avenue.

Traffic Control

• WKU and Bowling Green Police will direct event traffic away from campus late in the game as needed.

 For other event information, please visit www.wku.edu/transportation, follow us on X and Instagram, #WKUKnowParking.