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The WKU Hilltoppers take on Missouri State on Thursday, October 8, at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM.

Before coming to campus, please review the Football Parking and Tailgating Map for information on parking, tailgating, shuttle services, disability access, and road closures.

Pre-Game Parking Impacts

Reserved Lots Beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 PM
(Vehicles must be removed by 5:00 PM to avoid relocation)

• West Stadium Lot
• Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff Parking
• PS2, First Floor
• Creason Lot OZ Zone and area nearest the softball field

Reserved Lots Beginning Thursday, October 8 at 2:00 PM
(Vehicles must be removed by 2:00 PM to avoid relocation)

• PS2, Levels 2-5
• South Lawn Lot
• CHB Lot (next to PS1)
• McCormack Lot
• McLean Service Drive
• PS1, Levels 1-3
• H1 and FS3 permits honored on Levels 4-7
• Lots surrounding Diddle Arena

Alternate Parking

The following locations will remain available:

• Chestnut Street South Lot
• Park Street Lot
• PS3
• Alumni Square Garage
• Adams Street Lot
• Kentucky Street Lot

Game Day Information

Tailgating

• Tailgating areas open at 1:00 PM
• Topper Walk begins at approximately 3:40 PM at PS1
• Avenue of Champions will briefly close during Topper Walk

Free Parking & Shuttle Service

Free parking with shuttle service to Houchens-Smith Stadium is available from:

• Creason Lot
• PS3
• Adams Street Lot
• Kentucky Street Lot
• Alumni Square Garage
• Russellville Road West Lot

Shuttle Service Begins:

• 3:00 PM: PS3 and Creason Lot
• 4:00 PM: Adams Street, Kentucky Street, Alumni Square Garage, and Russellville Road West Lot

Shuttle service pauses at kickoff and resumes at halftime through approximately one hour after the game. All Topper Transit buses are ADA accessible.

RV Parking

• Service & Supply Lot reserved beginning 4:30 PM on October 7
• Reserved RV parking available beginning 8:00 AM on October 8
• Contact HAF at 270-745-5321 to reserve a space
• Public RV parking available in Creason Lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 AM on October 8.
• Driving lanes must remain open at all times

Road Closures & Traffic

• Avenue of Champions closes at 1:30 PM
• Use Regents Avenue or Minton Circle for pick-ups and drop-offs during the closure
• No rideshare or food delivery access will be permitted at College Heights Blvd. and Avenue of Champions
• WKU and Bowling Green Police will direct traffic away from campus following the game as needed

For additional parking and transportation information, visit wku.edu/transportation and follow #WKUKnowParking on social media.

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