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Welcome to Memorial Stadium
From the Athletic Director
Dear Husker Nation,
Thank you for making Memorial Stadium the greatest
college football venue in the country. We are thrilled to
be able to welcome you to Memorial Stadium for the 2004
season.
The purpose of the fan guide is to help make game day
even more enjoyable. Again, the Husker Nation Pavilion
returns as an alcohol-free pregame area for all ages. I
would ask that you pay special attention to the information
regarding the construction zones around the stadium. Like
Steve Pederson
our team, there may be some short-term pain to reach the
desired results. In the case of construction, that means completion of the finest college
football facility in the country.
We have wonderful people on our athletic staff, including an event staff, security and
ushers who will be happy to assist you in any way.
Thank you again for helping create the “Sea of Red” that has become world famous. I
look forward to seeing you in Memorial Stadium this fall. Go Big Red!
Sincerely,
Steve Pederson
How to Get There
Directions to Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium is located on the east side of Stadium Drive, between T Street on
the south and Avery Avenue on the north. It is easily accessible from both area airports.
Stadium Drive is closed on game days, so please refer to the campus map in this
brochure for directions to various parking lots.
From Lincoln Municipal Airport:
Turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th
becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with Interstate 180. Exit south
(downtown) onto I-180, which turns into one-way, southbound, Ninth Street in
downtown Lincoln. Drive two blocks and turn left at P Street (just past the Lincoln
Journal Star Building), go one block and turn left on 10th Street, then keep to the right
for four blocks to Memorial Stadium (DO NOT enter I-180 north).
From Omaha Eppley Airfield:
Follow the signs from downtown Omaha and Interstate 480. Take I-480 west to Interstate
80, then take I-80 west approximately 60 miles to I-180. Exit south (downtown) on I180, and follow the above directions.
Where to Park
Gameday Parking & Transportation
Parking Policies
Gameday parking for all lots surrounding
Memorial Stadium is reserved for Athletic
Department donors. Donors will receive parking
permits for these lots prior to the season.
Disabled parking is available on a first-come, firstserved basis in booster parking Lots 4, 8, and 12
(please see parking map). Patrons must have a
state-issued hanging tag or license plate. There is
a nominal charge for this parking area.
Improperly parked vehicles or those found in
a restricted area will be towed at the owner’s
expense. Any vehicle towed may be claimed by
contacting the UNL Police at (402) 472-3555.
Star Tran Shuttle Services:
Fans are encouraged to use Lincoln’s Star Tran
Shuttle’s convenient gameday service. Pregame
shuttles begin running two hours before kickoff
with the last pregame shuttle running 45 minutes
before game time. Postgame shuttles will provide
service until all fans are transported back to their
original location. The pick up and drop off points
are as follows:
4Department of Roads (Hwy 77 & Hwy 2)
4Westfield Shopping Town (61st and O Streets)
4Holmes Lake (70th & Van Dorn Streets)
4Southeast Community College (88th & O Streets)
4South Pointe Pavilions (27th & Pine Lake Road)
4North Star High School (5801 N. 33rd St.)
4Home Depot (27th & Cornhusker)
Fans can contact Star Tran at (402) 476-1234 with
any questions or concerns.
Entering the Stadium
Tickets and Re-Entry Policy
Ticket Policy
Gates to Memorial Stadium will open 90 minutes before kickoff. We encourage fans to
enter the stadium at the gate printed on your ticket. However, fans may be asked to
use other gates in some circumstances. There are 20 gates in the Stadium. The gates are
numbered in order clockwise around the Stadium up to 24, beginning in the southwest
corner with Gate 1, which is not a public entrance. Gates 5, 7, 9 and 14 no longer exist.
Fans who would normally enter through Gate 14 are asked to please enter through
Gates 15 & 16.
Stadium seating is numbered from left to right, and tickets designate section, row and
seat number. Seat 1 will be on the left if you are facing the seats from the field. Please
retain your ticket stub if you leave your seat at any time. The Nebraska Ticket Office
also observes the following guidelines:
4All fans must have a ticket for admission to the stadium, regardless of age.
4Incidents involving lost, stolen or destroyed tickets will be addressed with the season
ticket holder of record only. Photo identification is required.
4The University of Nebraska reserves the right to refuse admission.
4Dates and times on game tickets are subject to change.
4University policies and state and federal laws will be in effect.
Prohibited Items
The University of Nebraska reserves the right to examine the contents of any container
brought into the stadium. The following items are prohibited:
4Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
4Coolers, large bags and backpacks
4Noise makers
4Glass bottles and cans
4Video cameras
4Banners/flags on poles
4Open umbrellas
4Limited use of cameras and portable radios is permitted. Game action may not be
filmed. Consideration of other spectators is expected.
Stadium Re-Entry
Pass-out checks or stamps are available from gate attendants. Both ticket stub and passout check are required for re-admission.
Will Call and Ticket Validation
The Athletic Ticket Office will open four hours before kickoff for will call, ticket problems
and student-ticket validation. The ticket office is located on the ground level of the
Northeast corner of the Lot 1 Stadium Drive Parking Garage. Questions regarding game
tickets may be answered by calling the Ticket Office at (402) 472-3111 or 1-800-8BIGRED.
What to Watch For
Memorial Stadium Features
Big Red Boulevard
The Big Red Boulevard (top photo on the left) is
a brick walkway that the Nebraska football team
uses to enter Memorial Stadium on game days.
NU fans are given the opportunity to purchase the
walkway bricks and engrave them with a personal
message. For more information, contact the NU
Athletic Development Office at (402) 472-2367.
Championship Drive Construction
Construction on a $50 million project that includes
the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex, a
new indoor facility and additional seating that will
increase the capacity of Memorial Stadium to more
than 80,000 is currently under way in the North
section of the stadium. The project is scheduled to
be completed in 2006 and will give NU the finest
college football facility in the nation.
HuskerVision
The HuskerVision screens, the first of their kind
at a college-only venue, rest in the southeast and
northwest corners of the stadium and stand 17
feet high, by 23 feet wide, (391 square feet). The
screens allow fans to view replays and are the most
important ingredient to one of the most dramatic
team entrances in all of sports – the Tunnel Walk.
Skybox Suites, Club Level Seating
Construction
on
a
$36-million
stadium
improvement project was completed during the
1999 season, including the addition of 42 skyboxes
(bottom photo on the left), each of which house 28
spectators on game day, and the Stadium View
Lounge (third photo on the left).
Important Telephone Numbers
Ticket Office: (402) 472-3111 or (800) 8-BIGRED
University Police: (402) 472-3555
Athletic Development: (402) 472-2367
Event Management: (402) 472-1960
University Operator: (402) 472-7211
University of Nebraska
Campus Map With Donor Parking
Pavilion Entrance
How to Find Things
Fan Services to Assist You
Concessions, Program Sales
Concession stands and food vendors are located throughout the Stadium. Programs
are sold outside the Stadium before kickoff and at all concession stands, but not at
vendor locations. Please consult the map on the right.
First Aid
The Red Cross provides emergency medical services. First aid stations are located in
the northwest and southeast corners of the stadium. The emergency heart unit is in the
northwest corner. Advanced Cardian Life Support is provided by Bryan LGH Medical
Center. Contact Red Cross volunteers, Boy Scout volunteers or stadium security
personnel.
Lost and Found
Stadium lost and found areas are located in the East
are open before and after games. Individuals who
event security or police officers. All lost and found
until the end of the season. Items may be claimed
Office at (402) 472-1960.
and West concourses. These areas
find lost articles should contact
items will remain at the stadium
by contacting the Athletic Events
Public Telephones & ATMs
Public pay phones are located at the concourse level, both ends of the East and West
stadiums, and under both the North and South stadiums. The university operator may
be reached at (402) 472-7211. ATMs are located on the east and west sides of Memorial
Stadium.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in both the East and West Stadium Concourses, in the East
stadium under sections 101 and 111, and in the West Stadium under sections 121 and
131. Baby changing stations are available in most restrooms. Facilities for the disabled
are located under the North Stadium and in the southeast corner of the stadium.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is NOT permitted in Memorial Stadium. You must have both your ticket stub
and a pass out check (available from gate attendants) to exit and re-enter the stadium.
Memorial Stadium Conduct
The University of Nebraska promotes good sportsmanship and conduct among our
alumni, students and friends. Inappropriate conduct or activity should be reported to
the nearest usher or security personnel. Also please report any discourtesy of stadium
personnel (ushers, gate attendants, vendors, etc.) to the Athletic Events Office, 118
South Stadium Office Building, (402) 472-1960.
Memorial Stadium Map
Fan Services Locations
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For more details on fan services in Memorial Stadium, please visit Huskers.com.
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Husker Gameday
The Third-Largest City in Nebraska
Fan Facts
Gamedays
at
Nebraska
are unlike any in college
football.
On
football
Saturdays,
Memorial
Stadium
becomes
the
state’s third-largest city
when nearly 80,000 redclad fans pack the venue.
Memorial Stadium’s 262
straight
sellouts
are
a
continuing
NCAA
record that stretches
back 42 years.
The Tunnel Walk
The Huskers enter Memorial
Stadium through the Tunnel
Walk, which takes them from
their locker room, through the
tunnel that leads to the field
– and nearly 80,000 screaming
fans.
Husker Nation Pavilion
The Newest Tradition
Free For All Husker Fans
The Husker Nation Pavilion is located
on the Ed Weir Track just outside of the
northeast corner of Memorial Stadium. It
opens three hours prior to kickoff every
home game. The Pavilion is free and fun
for the whole family, offering activities
such as a live band, cheerleaders, a kids
zone, food vendors, Husker autographs
and much more. Due to construction on
the North end of the stadium, access to
the Pavilion will be limited to the east
side of Memorial Stadium.
Kids Zone
The youngest members of the Husker Nation are sure to have fun at the Husker
Nation Pavilion. The Kids Zone includes inflatable games, face painters, clowns and
the Husker Power 10-yard timed dash and vertical jump. The open field at the Pavilion
gives kids a chance to throw the football around before watching the Huskers take the
field.
Live Entertainment
At the Husker Nation Pavilion, Husker
fans can grab food from one of our
many vendors and be entertained by
a live band and the Pinnacle Pregame
Radio Broadcast. Jim Rose and Adrian
Fiala broadcast live from the Husker
Nation Pavilion before each game.
Don’t miss out on the biggest tailgate
party before each Husker game at the
Husker Nation Pavilion.
If You Can’t Make It Here ...
Huskers on Radio, TV & Internet
The Pinnacle Sports Network
Pinnacle Sports Productions begins its ninth year
of producing and marketing the live broadcasts for
Nebraska football. Anchor affiliates will be KFAB
(1110 AM) in Omaha and KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln.
For an up-to-date list of affiliates where you can hear
Jim Rose and Adrian Fiala call the action, please check
Huskers.com.
HuskersNside
The newly redesigned Huskers.com, the official website
of the University of Nebraska athletic department,
offers live audio of every Husker football game,
biographies of every player, live stats and much more.
Now fans have an even greater opportunity to gain
access to Nebraska football through HuskersNside,
the premium site of the NU Athletic Department.
HuskersNside will provide live streaming of selected
non-televised football games and weekly football
press conferences, as well as on-demand viewing
of classic footage and in-depth feature articles.
To join, visit Huskers.com and click on HuskersNside.
Because this is quality video streaming, subscribers
to the site must have broadband Internet access.
Television
The NU administration actively works to schedule
football game times that are as convenient as possible
for fans. However, the Big 12 Conference television
contracts allow our partners (ABC, FOX Sports
Net, TBS) to delay their broadcast selections until
two weeks before the date of the game. If a game is
selected, networks may change kickoff time. As of
June 25, two Nebraska home games had been selected
by ABC for telecasts - Southern Mississippi (Sept. 11,
11 a.m.) and Colorado (Nov. 26, 11 a.m.). All times are
Central.
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