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 Steve Pederson regarding the construction zones around the stadium. Like 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 I- 180, 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 and West concourses. These areas are open before and after games. Individuals who find lost articles should contact event security or police officers. All lost and found items will remain at the stadium until the end of the season. Items may be claimed by contacting the Athletic Events Office at (402) 472-1960. 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 For more details on fan services in Memorial Stadium, please visit Huskers.com.
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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