Transportation News

As a reminder, on Saturday, November 16^th, the WKU Hilltoppers will host Louisiana Tech in the 2024 Homecoming Game.  Kick-off is at 11AM. 

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 6:00AM
• Topper Walk begins at 8:42AM at Parking Structure 1. 

Free Public Parking with Complementary Shuttle Service

• Free event parking with transit service to Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium will be available from the following lots:
• Creason Lot
• Parking Structure 3
• Adams Street Lot
• Kentucky Street Lot
• Alumni Square Garage
• Russellville Rd West Lot
• Transit service begins at 8:00AM from PS3 and Creason Lot and 9:00AM 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.

RV Parking

• Reserved RV parking will be available in the Service and Supply Lot beginning at 4:30PM on Friday, November 15^th.
• 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.
• Driving lanes must remain open at all times.

Reserved Parking

• The following lots are reserved beginning Friday, November 15^th at 2:00PM (must be cleared by 2:30PM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at owner’s expense. 
• H4 parking spaces on Avenue of Champions
• A portion of the Poland Lot identified with signs
• The following lots are reserved beginning Friday, November 15^th at 4:00PM (must be cleared by 4:30PM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
• CHB Lot next to PS1
• West Stadium Lot
• Service Supply Lot
• Parking Structure 2 - 1^st Floor
• Creason Lot OZ Zone and area closest to the Softball Field.
• The following lots are reserved beginning Saturday, November 16^th at 6:30AM (must be cleared by 7:00AM).  Any vehicles remaining will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
• Parking Structure 2 Levels 2-5
• McCormack Lot

• Parking Structure 1 Levels 1-3
• H1 permits will be honored in Levels 4-7
• Lots surrounding Diddle Arena
• South Lawn Lot
• Avenue of Champions Faculty/Staff parking

Alternate Parking

• Chestnut Street South Lot
• Park Street Lot
• Parking Structure 3
• Alumni Square Garage

Road Closings, Pick-ups & Drop-offs

• Avenue of Champions will close at 7:30AM.  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 Uber\Lyft pick-ups or drop-offs 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.

For other event information, please visit www.wku.edu/transportation, and follow us on Twitter!

Go Tops!