LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks return home to Children's Mercy Park on Friday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. CT to take on UNLV. Friday night's game will serve as Kansas Football's blackout game, encouraging fans to wear black as the Jayhawks wear their special edition black uniforms.
Below you will find information and links regarding your experience on gameday which includes giveaways, transportation, ticketing, parking information, ticket access and more. If you have any questions about your gameday experience, please call 800-34-HAWKS.
Pregame Schedule of Events:
1 p.m. – Parking Lots Open.
3 p.m. – GamedayFanfest presented by Electric Park on the Mazuma Plaza begins.
This event features music, food and beverage, tailgating games, kids activities, sponsor activations and much more. Mazuma Plaza is located on the west side of Children's Mercy Park off of Sporting Way.
3:45 p.m. – Hawk Walk in GamedayFanfest presented by Electric Park.
As the Jayhawks arrive at Children's Mercy Park, the team will walk through the event taking place on Mazuma Plaza before entering the stadium to prepare for kickoff.
4:30 p.m. – Gates open for all fans.
6:05 p.m. – Kickoff vs. UNLV
Giveaways:
The first 2,000 students to enter Friday night's game will receive a Kansas Jayhawks scarf. The giveway is only available at the student entrance at the Budlight Brew House on the Northeast side of the stadium.
In addition, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Kansas Football blackhawk shirt, as Friday night serves as a black out game. Fans can pick up the special edition shirt at student entrance at the Budweiser Brewhouse, Mazuma Plaza or Hollywood Casino Entrance Gate.
Parking
Parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff. Ticket holders who have not pre-purchased parking permits can park in the Hollywood Casino parking garage located near the intersection of Daytona Drive and Richmond Drive just south of Children's Mercy Park. The garage access is on a first-come, first-served basis and also offers a shuttle to Children's Mercy Park.
Tickets
For the 2024 season, Kansas Football season tickets for games that are held at Children's Mercy Park will now be accessible in the SeatGeek App and using the email address you provided to Kansas Athletics to access tickets on your mobile device. We strongly encourage all ticket holders to login and ensure they can access their tickets in advance of gameday. For more information on best practices for accessing, transferring and reselling tickets, click here.
While the first two games at Children's Mercy Park are sold out, four game season tickets for the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are still available and can be purchased by clicking here.
For any questions on account information, please contact the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office at 785-864-3141 or at kutickets@ku.edu.
Student Tickets
Students who purchased the Sports Combo Pass are encouraged to check their email to claim their ticket for the Lindenwood game. The student section will include sections S1 – S9, with band in S4 and S5, along with unique standing room only areas on the north side of the venue. The first 2,000 students will receive an exclusive Kansas Football jersey, courtesy of Kansas Lottery. Student Sport Combo Passes are still available for purchase and include access to home football and men's basketball games. For more information or to purchase your pass, click here.
Concessions and Amenities
Children's Mercy Park has several different concession options, including: Brat & Bräu, Kickin' Chicken, El Capitan, American Royal, State Line Burger, Kan-za City Pizza Co. and Shield Club South Grill. For a full list with locations and products, click here.
Children's Mercy Park is known for providing personalized and unforgettable experiences to fans that is unrivaled. The venue is cashless and allows only clear bags that measure 12" x 12" x 6" or smaller. Fans should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by security associates to shift and possibly remove the contents. All bags are subject to search and this inspection is considered a condition of entry.
Click here to view the full stadium guide, which features many frequently asked questions.