WKU News

On Saturday, November 15^th, the WKU Hilltoppers will host Middle Tennessee in a football game.  Kick-off is at 2:32PM. 

See the Football Parking and Tailgating Map for tailgating locations, shuttle service, disability parking, reserved parking, and road closing information. 

Tailgating and Pre-Game Activities

·         Tailgating areas open at 9:30AM

·         Topper Walk begins at approximately 12:10PM at Parking Structure 1. 

Free Public Parking with Complementary Shuttle Service

·         See Football Shuttle Map

·         Free event parking with transit service to Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium will be available from the following lots:

o   Creason Lot

o   Parking Structure 3

o   Adams Street Lot

o   Kentucky Street Lot

o   Alumni Square Garage

o   Russellville Rd West Lot

·         Transit service begins at 12PM from PS3 and Creason Lot and 12:30PM from Russellville Road West Lot and Kentucky Street and Alumni Ave.

·         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.

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

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

·         Service is suspended after kick-off and resumes at half-time until approximately one hour after the game is over.

·         All Topper Transit buses are equipped to provide ADA service.

Complementary Topper Cart Service ****NEW****

·         WKU Topper Cart will be available for those with limited mobility needs and provides services from designated stops to L.T. Smith Stadium. 

·         Service begins 1 hour prior to kick-off and runs through the first quarter.  Service resumes at the start of half-time and runs until the end of the game.

·         Topper Cart Pick-ups:

o   McCormack Lot

o   McLean Service Drive

o   Parking Structure 1 Avenue of Champions Exit

o   Parking Structure 2 Smith Stadium Elevator Tower

·         Topper Cart Drop-offs

o   Gate 1

o   Between Gates 5 and 6 (where Corvette is parked)

RV Parking

·         Service Supply Lot will be reserved beginning at 4:30PM on Friday.  All vehicles must be cleared by 4:30PM.  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.

·         Reserved RV parking will be available in the Service and Supply Lot beginning at 4:30PM on Friday, November 14^th.

o   Contact HAF (270-745-5321) to reserve a space.

·         Public RV parking will be allowed in Creason Lot on a first come, first served basis as space allows starting at 4:30PM Friday.

·         See WKU Football Parking and Tailgating Map for specific location within lot.

·         Driving lanes must remain open at all times.

Reserved Parking

·         The following lots are reserved beginning Friday, November 14^th at 4:30PM (must be cleared by 5:00PM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.

o   CHB Lot next to PS1

o   West Stadium Lot

o   H4 parking spaces on Avenue of Champions

o   A portion of the Poland Lot identified with signs

o   Parking Structure 2 - 1^st Floor

o   Creason Lot OZ Zone and area closest to the Softball Field.

·         The following lots are reserved beginning Saturday, November 15^th at 5:00AM (must be cleared by 7:00AM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.

o   Parking Structure 2 Levels 2-5

o   McCormack Lot

o   Parking Structure 1 Levels 1-3

§  H1 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7

§  FS3 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7 

o   Lots surrounding Diddle Arena

o   South Lawn Lot

o   Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff parking

Alternate Parking

·         Chestnut Street South Lot

·         Park Street Lot

·         Parking Structure 3

·         Alumni Square Garage

·         Adams Street Lot

·         Kentucky Street Lot

Road Closings, Pick-ups & Drop-offs

·         Avenue of Champions will close at 10:30AM.  Only authorized event traffic and University service vehicles will be allowed through.

·         While this road is closed, please use Regents Ave or Minton Circle for pick-ups and drop-offs. Do not block traffic.

·         No rideshare or food deliveries will be allowed on College Heights Blvd at Avenue of Champions.  Please direct your ride to Minton Circle or Regents Avenue.

Traffic Control

·         WKU and Bowling Green Police will begin directing event traffic away from campus late in the game as needed.