"This plan for the 2024 season has an incredible number of benefits for our student-athletes, our fans and supporters, our campus partners and the Kansas Football program. While we are disappointed we can’t play in Lawrence, ultimately, we want to create the best possible experience for all involved, and playing two games at Children’s Mercy Park and four games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium allows us to do that. It has been a thrill to see construction begin in earnest in Lawrence on the Gateway District and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, and this decision allows that construction to continue on a necessary timeline while also benefiting the overall budget of the project and the 2024 fan experience."

Travis Goff Director of Athletics

"We are excited for the unique opportunity to play our home games in the Kansas City metropolitan area in 2024. While we had hoped to play these games in Lawrence, the move to alternate venues is needed to ensure that our fans, student-athletes and all constituents have the best possible gameday experience and that we stay on schedule to complete construction for the 2025 season. We recognize this move is not ideal for some members of the Lawrence community, and we hope they will understand this is a necessary one-year move to ensure the Gateway District can begin benefitting Lawrence as soon as possible in 2025."

Douglas Girod University Chancellor

"This is an exciting move for our team as these are two well respected and exciting venues to watch a sporting event. I’m confident our fans will be able to create a ‘home field’ that our players will be energized to play in. Our administration has done an excellent job of partnering with both organizations and venues during our construction phase. This will allow the project to continue its path to completion in a timely manner and provide the best competitive advantage for our team during the transition.”

Lance Leipold Kansas Football Head Coach

“We are excited to host Jayhawks football games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium while David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is undergoing renovations. In addition to another huge summer of concerts and the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the stadium continues to serve as a community asset for the region. Our Arrowhead Events team has been working closely with the University of Kansas Athletic Department to ensure that players, coaches, staff and fans feel at-home. We look forward to seeing college football return to the home of the Chiefs this fall.”

Mark Donovan Kansas City Chiefs President

“Sporting Kansas City and the University of Kansas are longtime supporters of one another. We’ve worked closely on numerous initiatives in recent years including preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026, playing Sporting KC II matches at Rock Chalk Park and also launching our Sporting U and Sporting U NIL platforms. We look forward to hosting Coach Leipold and the nationally-ranked Kansas Football program at Children’s Mercy Park and welcoming KU students and fans to cheer on the Jayhawks.”

Jake Reid Sporting KC President and CEO

“I know the whole team is excited about having the opportunity to play in Kansas City this season. Obviously, we all love playing in Lawrence at The Booth, but this will be a great experience for our team and it’s what’s best for the future of the program and stadium. I know our fans will show up in a big way at Children’s Mercy Park and Arrowhead Stadium to provide a homefield advantage, the same way they have in Lawrence the past couple of seasons.”

Devin Neal Kansas Football Running Back

“We have listened and heard the concerns from our business community, and while we all would rather be cheering on the Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium, we understand that growth of this magnitude comes with challenges. We have an opportunity for our businesses to showcase what they’re known for – their innovation and creativity – in finding fun, new ways to watch and celebrate KU Football. When we think about the new stadium, the Gateway District, and the conference center on the horizon for Lawrence, we will be well posed for future success.”

Bonnie Lowe Lawrence Chamber of Commerce President and CEO

“Our collective Gateway District project team has been diligent in exploring all options for delivering a world class facility for the University of Kansas and KU Athletics. This process is inclusive of strategic reviews of project schedules, early procurement processes, reviews of alternative sequencing of workflow, key decision dates, material production timeframes and overall project budget to meet a final completion of August 1, 2025. Through this team partnership and continued coordination, the project team has recognized that hosting all home KU Football Games in 2024 at alternate locations creates a safer and more efficient environment to complete this project. The Turner team is appreciative of the efforts that KU and the design team have made to support the safety of the community and our workforce by recognizing the incredible challenges that hosting games in 2024 at David Booth Memorial Stadium would have created. This decision creates the best path forward for our project team to successfully complete the new construction and renovations for the launch of the 2025 football season.”

Joshua Jones Turner Construction Operations Manager

“Although we’d obviously prefer to host our home games in Lawrence, we appreciate Athletics working to provide a great alternative venue for our team and school for the upcoming season with games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Children’s Mercy Park. Student Senate will continue working with our partners at Athletics to ensure accessible bussing and other efforts to make it a great game day experience for our students and fans as a whole.”

Turner Seals Kansas Student Body President

Ticket Information

Ticket Sales Timeline

The projected ticket timeline creates an opportunity for all Jayhawk fans to support KU Football during the 2024 season. The timeline begins with full season renewals for current season ticket holders, which includes the first two games at Children’s Mercy Park – Home of Sporting KC and the four conference games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Following select-a-seat a season ticket package that includes only the four conference games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale on June 3. Single game ticket sales will go on sale at a later date.

Season Ticket Package

The 2024 six-game season ticket package includes two non-conference games played at Children’s Mercy Park and four conference games played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The six-game plan features a unique opportunity to see the Jayhawks in two great venues, gives you priority to select your seat locations in 2024 and continues to enhance your priority for the 2025 season in the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. 2023 season ticket holders will have first right to purchase the six game season ticket. ADA seating will be available for purchase in both Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. More information on ADA seating will be available soon. For questions, please contact your account representative or the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office at 800-34-HAWKS.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Season Ticket Package

The GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium season ticket package includes all 4 conference games played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Sales of this package will begin on June 3, 2024. Purchasers of this package will also receive priority seating for the 2025 season in the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, following our 6-game season ticket purchasers. To receive more information on the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium season ticket package please click here. For questions, please contact your account representative or the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office at 800-34-HAWKS.

Premium Tickets

Premium seating options will be available at both Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.  Two tiers of club tickets will be offered in both venues. Premium seating will not offer all inclusive food and beverage, but fans will have access to purchase premium food and beverage offerings at each venue. Club seats are available for purchase now, but seats and tiers will be finalized during the Select-a-Seat process.

Parking Info

Parking will be available to purchase for games played at Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Parking will be assigned based on Williams Education Fund priority. More details on parking at both locations will be announced soon.

Children's Mercy Park Seating Tiers

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Seating Tiers

Student Information

Student Combo Passes for the 2024-25 academic year will again go on sale late-March and early-April based on when you enroll for your 2024 classes. As you are enrolling through Enroll and Pay, be sure to click on “Select Optional Campus Fees” and select YES for the All Sports Combo. The purchase of a combo pass is good for student admission to regular season home KU football and men’s basketball games based on venue capacity for each event. For football, this includes the games at Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The purchase of the pass does not necessarily guarantee admission to either sport and more information on how to claim and secure tickets for each game will be given at a later date. The student ticket allotment at Children’s Mercy Park will be 3,500, right on par with the student capacity ratio at a full David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. A portion of the 3,500 student seats will be unique standing room only opportunities. At GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, student numbers will be even with or higher than the total number we have seen in DBKMS. Details regarding student specific transportation opportunities from Lawrence, tailgates, giveaways and more will be released at a future time. For questions, please contact the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office at 800-34-HAWKS.

 

*Williams Education Fund priority is determined by annual membership level and then priority points within membership level

*2024 six-game season ticket holders will receive priority within their Williams Education Fund Membership Level for the 2025 season.

University of Kansas Gateway District - Phase 1 Coming August 2025

A bold new vision has you approaching the iconic University of Kansas campus from the intersection of 11th and Mississippi. It takes you through an expansive gateway welcoming you to the heart of an internationally recognized AAU member institution. The bustling intersection anchored by a transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, premium hotel and new state-of-the-art conference center, signals you are now in the heart of Jayhawk Country.

2023 in Review

Kansas 49, UNLV 36

PHOENIX – The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the UNLV Rebels, 49-36, in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl inside Chase Field in Phoenix Arizona on Tuesday night, highlighted by six touchdown passes from Jason Bean and three touchdown receptions apiece by Lawrence Arnold and Luke Grimm.

Bean tied the Kansas football record with six touchdown passes and this was the first time two players have had three touchdown receptions in the same game in school history. Bean was named the Guaranteed Rate Bowl offensive MVP, while Kenny Logan Jr. was named defensive MVP.

The Kansas win gives the Jayhawks its first bowl victory since 2008, while the Jayhawks finish the season at 9-4, Kansas’ first 9-win season since 2007. The victory makes Kansas 7-7 in all-time bowl appearances.

UNLV scored first on their first possession, marching down the field on an eight-play, 65-yard drive, which was capped off by a 3-yard rushing touchdown by running back Vincent Davis.

The Jayhawks evened the score while still in the first quarter on a six-yard passing touchdown from Bean to Grimm. The touchdown came on the heels of a 98-yard drive, which was Kansas’ longest scoring drive since 2019.


Kansas 49, Cincinnati 16

CINCINNATI, Ohio – For the 15th time in program history and first since 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks have secured an eight-win season after defeating Cincinnati 49-16 in the regular season finale at Historic Nippert Stadium on Saturday night.

With the win, Kansas (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) earns its first win in a regular season finale since 2008 and completes its best regular season since going 11-1 in 2007. KU’s five Big 12 Conference wins are the most in a season since 2007, while Kansas also got its third road win of the season, the most since the 2007 season.

Cincinnati struck first on a 49-yard field goal, but Kansas found momentum in the second quarter when junior Cobee Bryant intercepted Cincinnati quarterback Brady Lichtenberg on a long throw. On the very next play, Kansas quarterback Jason Bean hit junior Luke Grimm on a 40-yard strike, which was Kansas’ longest play with 11:33 remaining in the first half.

After the quick turn of field position, running back Devin Neal scored on a 13-yard rush around the edge to give Kansas a 7-3 lead with 8:55 left in the second quarter.

Kansas got the ball back quickly after forcing a three-and-out on Cincinnati’s next possession, and the Jayhawks again cashed in. KU needed five plays to cover 66, using two runs from Neal to set up a 15-yard touchdown pass from Bean to Jared Casey, which made it 14-3 with 5:31 to play in the half.


#23 Kansas State 31, Kansas 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Devin Neal rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns, but it was not enough as the No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 31-27 in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Neal’s three rushing touchdowns brought his career total to 30, passing Tony Sands for third in program history. He also surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive season, making him the third player in program history to accomplish the feat. He joined Pooka Williams (2018-19) and James Sims (2012-13).

After a Kansas State score on its opening drive, the Jayhawks struck even on their second possession of the night, scoring on an 11 play, 82-yard drive that resulted in Neal breaking loose on a 36-yard touchdown rush.

Kansas held the Wildcats on the ensuing possession and scored a second touchdown on a rush by Neal. The touchdown was set up by a 33-yard pass from freshman quarterback Cole Ballard to wide receiver Luke Grimm, which was capped off by a 9-yard touchdown rush by Neal. Kansas State blocked the extra point attempt and returned it for two points, making the score 13-9 with 10:57 remaining in the first half.

Kansas State used an eight-play drive that covered 75 yards to regain the lead. Two plays after a penalty was called when it appeared Kansas had gotten a fourth-down stop, the Wildcats scored on an 11-yard touchdown pass to take a 16-13 lead with 7:26 to play in the first half.


Texas Tech 16, #19 Kansas 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Devin Neal rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown and the Kansas defense held Texas Tech to 16 points, but it was not enough as the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks 16-13 in front of a sold-out crowd inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Kansas trailed 13-0 entering the fourth quarter and came back to tie it up at 13-13 with 0:26 remaining in the game. However, Texas Tech drove 63 yards in four plays to set up Gino Garcia for a game-winning 30-yard field goal.

Neal has now tallied 2,762 yards in his career, which passes John Riggins, Gale Sayers and Clark Green for fifth on the all-time list. Neal finished with 137 yards and a touchdown to mark his fourth 100-yard game of the season and the 10th of his career.

Kansas took the ball first but struggled to get anything going on its first two drives, going 3-and-out to start the game. Texas Tech took advantage of the slow KU start and jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

Kansas found momentum in the second quarter but was unable to reach the endzone in the first half, as Texas Tech stopped Kansas on a 4th-and-goal with 3:05 remaining in the half. Texas Tech would take the 10-0 lead into halftime.

Texas Tech would extend its lead to 13-0 with 2:58 remaining in the third quarter on a 31-yard field goal by Gino Garcia.


#22 Kansas 28, Iowa State 21

AMES, Iowa – For the first time since 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Iowa State on its home field as No. 22 KU claimed a 28-21 victory over the Cyclones in front of a sold-out crowd at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday night.

The win improves Kansas to 7-2 (4-2 Big 12) on the year and secures the Jayhawks a winning season for the first time since 2008. It is also KU’s first win over the Cyclones in Ames since 2008, snapping a stretch of seven-consecutive road defeats at ISU.

Iowa State falls to 5-4 on the year and 4-2 in Big 12 play with the loss.

After Kansas forced ISU into an opening drive three-and-out, the Jayhawks marched down the field on big plays to Quentin Skinner and Tanaka Scott, which put Kansas into Iowa State territory. After the drive stalled, Kansas converted on fourth-and-10 on a 21-yard pass play from Jason Bean to Lawrence Arnold with a late hit penalty from Iowa State added on.

Three plays later, junior Devin Neal scored the opening touchdown of the game on a 5-yard rush to put Kansas up, 7-0 with 8:40 remaining in the first quarter.

Kansas held Iowa State scoreless for its first four possessions of the first half, which included an interception returned for a 50-yard touchdown by junior Mello Dotson with 10:21 remaining in the first half. The interception return was Dotson’s second interception return for a touchdown in back-to-back games, while his sixth-career interception put Kansas up 14-0.


Kansas 38, #6 Oklahoma 33

LAWRENCE, Kan. – On Homecoming in front of a sellout crowd inside of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Kansas Jayhawks took down the No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 38-33. Kansas improved to 5-0 at home this season and became bowl eligible for the second consecutive year.

Quarterback Jason Bean led a 7-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 9-yard touchdown run by Devin Neal to give the Jayhawks a 38-33 lead. On the final play of the game, Kansas deflected the ball out of the end zone to complete the victory and give Kansas its first win over Oklahoma since 1997.

With the win, Kansas improved to 6-2 on the season and 3-2 in conference play, while Oklahoma suffered its first loss of the season to drop them to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play.

Mello Dotson got the scoring started for Kansas by jumping a Dillon Gabriel pass, resulting in a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown. The interception was Dotson’s fifth of his career including his first return for a touchdown. The interception return for a touchdown was Kansas’ third defensive touchdown of the season.

On Kansas’ next defensive possession, the Jayhawks were backed up in their own territory and stopped Oklahoma’s offense on a 4th-and-3 try courtesy of a 1-yard sack by Austin Booker. The sack gave the ball back to Kansas for an opportunity to go up by two scores.


Oklahoma State 39, #23 Kansas 32

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 39-32 on a windy Saturday afternoon inside Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Quarterback Jason Bean threw for five touchdowns and 410 yards, but it was not enough as Oklahoma State scored the final 15 points of the game. Oklahoma State improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big 12 play, while Kansas dropped to 5-2 on the season and 2-2 in conference action.

Oklahoma State wasted no time on its first possession, ripping off a 51-yard screen play on the first play from scrimmage. Just four plays later, the Cowboys reached the endzone on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Alan Bowman to Ollie Gordon to put Oklahoma State up, 7-0.

Oklahoma State would march down the field on a nine-play, 83-yard drive on its next possession to go up 14-0 just under eight minutes into the game.

Kansas responded with its own touchdown drive, as Bean found Trevor Wilson open for a 47-yard receiving touchdown to make it 14-7 with 5:14 remaining in the first quarter. The touchdown was Wilson’s third over his last three games, all of which have been 45+ yards.

After the quarter break, Kansas cut into Oklahoma State’s 17-7 lead with another passing touchdown, this time to tight end Mason Fairchild on a 30-yard strike over the middle.


Kansas 51, UCF 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. each rushed for over 100 yards and combined for three touchdowns to lead a powerful Kansas rushing attack that accumulated 399 yards en route to a 51-22 victory against UCF on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The win makes Kansas 5-1 in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2008-09. The Jayhawks are one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time since the same season.

In a meeting of first-time Big 12 Conference foes, Kansas (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) dominated UCF (3-3,0-3 Big 12) early by jumping out to a 24-0 halftime lead, behind 142 rushing yards. The 51 points scored by Kansas were its most in a Big 12 home game since Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Colorado when KU scored 52 points.

The Jayhawks opened the game with a methodical 13-play, 82-yard drive that resulted in a 25-yard field goal from senior Seth Keller. The drive was Kansas’ longest of the season and put the Jayhawks up 3-0 with 3:44 to go in the first quarter.

On Kansas’ second possession on offense, the Jayhawks marched down the field and reached the endzone on a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jason Bean to wide receiver Lawrence Arnold. The touchdown was Arnold’s first of the season and first since scoring against Oklahoma State on Nov. 5, 2022.


#3 Texas 40, #24 Kansas 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. — On the strength of two defensive touchdowns and three passing touchdowns by Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened Big 12 Conference play with a 38-27 victory over BYU on Saturday, improving to 4-0 this season.

The win gives Kansas wins in its conference-opener in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2007-08. The victory also makes Kansas 4-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1914-15.

BYU falls to 3-1 on the season and gives them their first loss in Big 12 Conference play. Kansas improves to 2-0 against BYU all-time after defeating the Cougars in the 1992 Aloha Bowl.

Kansas’ defense came through with two defensive touchdowns, while holding BYU to nine rushing yards, the fewest amount of rushing yards against the Jayhawks since 2009 (UTEP, 4 yds.). The Jayhawk offense was led by three passing touchdowns from quarterback Jalon Daniels, as the Jayhawks overcame a second half deficit to defeat the Cougars.

On Kansas’ first defensive possession, junior Cobee Bryant got Kansas on the scoreboard by forcing a BYU fumble and returning it for a touchdown. The score was Bryant’s fourth defensive touchdown of his career and first since returning the game-winning touchdown at West Virginia in 2022.


Kansas 38, BYU 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. — On the strength of two defensive touchdowns and three passing touchdowns by Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened Big 12 Conference play with a 38-27 victory over BYU on Saturday, improving to 4-0 this season.

The win gives Kansas wins in its conference-opener in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2007-08. The victory also makes Kansas 4-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1914-15.

BYU falls to 3-1 on the season and gives them their first loss in Big 12 Conference play. Kansas improves to 2-0 against BYU all-time after defeating the Cougars in the 1992 Aloha Bowl.

Kansas’ defense came through with two defensive touchdowns, while holding BYU to nine rushing yards, the fewest amount of rushing yards against the Jayhawks since 2009 (UTEP, 4 yds.). The Jayhawk offense was led by three passing touchdowns from quarterback Jalon Daniels, as the Jayhawks overcame a second half deficit to defeat the Cougars.

On Kansas’ first defensive possession, junior Cobee Bryant got Kansas on the scoreboard by forcing a BYU fumble and returning it for a touchdown. The score was Bryant’s fourth defensive touchdown of his career and first since returning the game-winning touchdown at West Virginia in 2022.


Kansas 31, Nevada 24

RENO, Nev. — Devin Neal rushed for three touchdowns and Jalon Daniels threw for 298 yards as Kansas Football remained unbeaten on the year with a 31-24 victory at Nevada on Saturday night at Mackay Stadium.

The win marked the 600th in program history, and improved Kansas to 3-0 on the season for the second-straight year. Prior to last season, Kansas’ last 3-0 start was in 2009, while it is the first time since 1991-92 the Jayhawks have started 3-0 in back-to-back seasons.

Kansas opened with a nine-play, 75-yard drive to start the game that resulted in a three-yard rushing touchdown by Neal. Kansas has scored a touchdown on each of its opening possessions so far this season. The Jayhawks lead 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.

After each team traded field goals, Nevada responded with a 10-play, 78-yard scoring drive to even the score, 10-10 at the half.

Needing a score in the third quarter, Kansas found one on its second drive of the second half. Facing a second and four from the Nevada 30-yard line, Daniels dropped back and found tight end Mason Fairchild for a 29-yard gain, which set up a one-yard touchdown rush for Daniel Hishaw Jr., to make the score 17-10 with 5:07 remaining in the third quarter.


Kansas 34, Illinois 23

LAWRENCE, Kan. – On the strength of 539 yards of total offense and an electric performance from junior quarterback Jalen Daniels, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Illinois, 34-23 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday night.

A crowd of 45,089 saw Kanas don all-black uniforms and improve to 2-0 for the second-consecutive season, while Illinois fell to 1-1.

Daniels, the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, engineered Kansas scoring drives on two of its first three possessions of the game and later concluded the first half with a four-play 75-yard touchdown drive in 36 seconds. Appearing in his first game of the season, Daniels was 21-for-29 passing for 280 yards and two touchdowns and he rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries.

For the second straight game, KU posted more than 500 yards total offense outgaining Illinois 542 to 341. In its opener, KU had 521 yards total offense against Missouri State on Sept. 1. Kansas has now gone over 500 yards of total offense in nine games under head coach Lance Leipold.

Kansas amassed 262 yards rushing with junior Devin Neal leading the way with 120 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown, while redshirt-junior Daniel Hishaw Jr. posted a career-high 100 yards and one score. The Jayhawk duo is the first to rush for 100+ yards in the same game since 2019 (at Boston College; Khalil Herbert, Pooka Williams Jr.).


Kansas 48, Missouri State 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas scored six touchdowns, including four on the ground by four different running backs, as the Jayhawks defeated Missouri State 48-17 in the season opener at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday night.

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean threw for 276 yards on 22-of-28 passing and tossed two touchdowns, while running backs Devin Neal, Dylan McDuffie, Daniel Hishaw Jr., and Sevion Morrison each scored on the ground. The Jayhawks totaled 521 total yards of offense, marking the eighth time Kansas has gone over 500 yards of offense in a game in the Lance Leipold era.