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The WKU Hilltoppers take on Delaware on Tuesday, October 27^th, at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Kickoff is at 6:02 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 Monday, October 26^th 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 Tuesday, October 27^th 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 1:30 PM
• Topper Walk begins at approximately 3:40 PM at PS1.
• Avenue of Champions will briefly close during Topper Walk.
• Tyler Hubbard concert begins at 4:30PM.

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 Stops are Located:

·         The transit stop for PS3 and Creason Lot is located at the PS3 bus stop.

·         The transit stop for Russellville Road West Lot is located at the bus stop in the lot.

·         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.

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

Topper Transit Changes

Due to football game operations, Transit Route 2 will follow a detour beginning at 3:30PM until service ends.   The following changes will be in place:

• The Cherry Hall bus stop will close.  Use the ES&T or COHH stops as alternatives.
• The Valley and McCormack bus stops will close.  Use the Adams Street or Kentucky Street Apartment stops as alternatives.
• The Center Hall bus stop will close.  Use Kentucky Street Apartments or 13^th & Center Street stops as alternatives

Route 1 will follow its usual schedule.

On Demand Van Service will begin at 4:30PM as usual but will not be able to travel on the Avenue of Champions.

RV Parking

• Service & Supply Lot reserved beginning 4:30 PM on October 26^th .
• Reserved RV parking available beginning 8:00 AM on October 27^th.
• 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 27^th.
• 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 or 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.

Go Tops!
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