Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)
Bloomington · Home of 🎓 Indiana Hoosiers
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)?
- Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) in Bloomington is home to the Indiana Hoosiers (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)?
- Indianapolis (IND) is the closest major airport, about 49 miles (79 km) from Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) — roughly 1h 10m by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)?
- IU requires an advance-purchased parking pass for campus game-day lots, which open at least five hours before kickoff.
- How do you get to Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) without a car?
- Expect delays beyond GPS estimates, so arrive early. Walking from downtown Bloomington through campus takes about 20 minutes, and ADA golf-cart shuttles run for three hours pre-game.
- Where are the best seats at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)?
- Students fill the north end zone in one general-admission block and stand all game. For shade choose west sideline sections 5–8, since the press box tower shades the afternoon; the east side is sunny.
✈️🚗 Getting to Memorial Stadium (Bloomington)
Nearest major airport: Indianapolis (IND) — about 49 mi / 1h 10m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Students fill the north end zone in one general-admission block and stand all game. For shade choose west sideline sections 5–8, since the press box tower shades the afternoon; the east side is sunny.
Parking
IU requires an advance-purchased parking pass for campus game-day lots, which open at least five hours before kickoff. Tailgating is in grass lots between 14th and 17th Streets along N. Fess and N. Forrest Avenues, and space is very limited.
Getting there
Expect delays beyond GPS estimates, so arrive early. Walking from downtown Bloomington through campus takes about 20 minutes, and ADA golf-cart shuttles run for three hours pre-game.
Bar scene
Kirkwood Ave and downtown Bloomington are the pre/post-game bar area, roughly a 20-minute walk from the stadium.
Pre-game bars
- Nick's English Hut — Since 1927; 423 E Kirkwood
- Heartwork Brewing — Patio with stadium views
Insider tips
- Prepaid parking can sell out
- Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff
- Arrive early; roads back up
🧳 Visiting Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Indianapolis (IND) (IND). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Nov 14USC Trojans at Hoosiers NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 28Purdue Boilermakers at Hoosiers NCAAF
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