Heading to KU football games this year? What to know about travel, parking
The first football game at the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence is Saturday, and the Jayhawks will play in front of a sold-out crowd at 5:30 p.m. against Fresno State.
Students, alumni and fans of the Jayhawks will pack the Booth, meaning travel in the college town is expected to get hectic with 41,525 people heading to one destination.
If you’re going to KU’s first football game of the 2025 season, here’s what you need to know about parking and traffic in Lawrence.
Plus, make sure to join our free, live chat with Star reporter Shreyas Laddha 2 p.m. Friday to get the pre-game breakdown.
Where to park for Jayhawks’ football games
Fans traveling to Lawrence for any of the Jayhawks’ football games will have plenty of lots to park in and walk to the stadium, but you will need passes to park in specific lots.
You need a Williams Fund permit to park in lots 36, 39, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 91, 94, 96, 97, 98, or in the Mississippi Street Garage.
Parking for those attending games without a Williams Fund permit may be available by pre-payment using ParkMobile Reservations or on a first-come, first-served basis for $35 in lots 11, 72, and the Allen Fieldhouse Garage.
The lots for Saturday’s KU game open at 11:30 a.m., but lots for the rest of the home games this season will open six hours before kickoff. You can also get access to a permit using the Kansas Jayhawks App and your Kansas Athletics Online Account log-in.
Street parking is available as well, but that may fill up fast. If you find a spot on the street, observe all parking signs and city ordinances to avoid a parking ticket. Bus service to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is available on campus from lot 54 on Irving Hill Road for people who park further away from the stadium.
Bus service is also available from Downtown Lawrence on Route 4.
Traffic in Lawrence
Be aware of streets that are blocked off in Lawrence on your travels. 11th Street from Maine to Illinois is one of the streets closed for fan activities, according to Explore Lawrence.
If you’re traveling from Kansas City, the fastest way to the stadium is around a 45-minute drive west on Interstate I-70. This route has cashless toll booths and depending on what you use, your toll will be charged to your K-TAG sticker, device or you will receive a bill in the mail using the information registered to the license plate.
